Like the prevailing aesthetic of neighbouring townships at Sorrento and Portsea, Blairgowrie's pastel bay waters embellish its calm northern edge, with the wild Bass Strait ocean a contrasting drama beyond the clifftop dunes to the south. The benefit of Blairgowrie, by comparison, is its relatively unknown nature, ensuring a much more peaceful and relaxed existence within a similar landscape. Between the two opposing water environments is a fabulous shopping strip with great coffee haunts and fine food outlets, shrouded by plenty of Moonah-encased streets hiding an array of cool and cutting-edge coastal spreads. Swimmers and sunbakers enjoy the calm sandy beaches of Port Phillip Bay, sided by the Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron, where a hive of watercraft activity sets sail. The spectacular walks and scenery of the Mornington Peninsula National Park run along the rugged Bass Strait coastline, where untamed clifftops give way to the dunes and beaches below, encompassing Koonya Beach, Bridgewater Bay, Pearses Beach and Dimmicks Beach. With its mix of architectural styles through its permanent residences, holiday homes, and beachside retreats, Blairgowrie offers an attractive destination for those seeking a coastal sanctuary on the Mornington Peninsula, with its appeal in its natural beauty, relaxed lifestyle, and proximity to the beach, with every home just a short walk from the shoreline.