Blairgowrie is an easy drive from Melbourne. Much easier using the freeways. While the is a toll to pay a toll pass is only $13 and lasts three days. So no complaints about that. It shaves 45 minutes off the journey at times.

Good location for getting around the peninsula, good choice of local shops takeaways and restaurants. Very good accommodation. Beach was closed when we stayed and pier could only be accessed from steps, so not very suitable for disabled

Blairgowrie was a wonderful place to stay. We enjoyed the quiet, nature filled streets, lots of trees, coastal gardens, coastal walks and birds to look at. The nearby shopping centre had an excellent restaurant, cafes and supermarket. It wasn't as 'touristy' as other parts of the peninsula.

The local shops are one strip- not over commercialised- but found a very good coffee and IGA stocks delicious food and local bread. Across the road is the beach which is quiet and there is a toilet/shower. I really appreciate how Blairgowrie shopping strip hasn’t been over developed.

The Blairgowrie IGA deserves a special mention as a very well run business. Even in the busiest of days when most places would be hell it was a very helpful and friendly place to shop with a very good selection in a small space.

The beach at Blairgowrie is perfect for young and old. The beach is very clean and the water is shallow. Wonderful for little ones. A walk along the beach is the perfect relaxation . Watching the boats, the sun glistening on the water and the sun setting on the horizon. Shopping at Blairgowrie is fun with little treasures everywhere. Beautiful cafes offer a great place to catch up with friends. Great variety of shops in a beautifully presented setting, for all your basic needs.