Venues
Our Festival Hub is the newly-resorted Continental Hotel, with many of our guests staying nest door at the InterContinental Hotel. The Sorrento Writers Festival is grateful for this extraordinary sponsorship gift and we cannot wait to introduce our world-class Sorrento venue to Festival visitors.
The Continental has been the most famous landmark of Victoria’s sought-after seaside town of Sorrento since 1875. Retaining the beloved heritage character, the icon has been reimagined as a lifestyle precinct that brings a piece of luxury to everyone with a highly curated collection of experiences. The Continental is one of the Mornington Peninsula’s most sought-after event destinations with incredible corporate event spaces transporting you to a world of luxury.
Sorrento Writers Festival will hold events in three incredible event spaces at The Continental:
- Halcyon Hall
- The Ballroom
- The Gallery
- Barlow
ADDRESS
1-21 Ocean Beach Road
Sorrento, Victoria, 3943
ADDRESS
860-868 Melbourne Road,
Sorrento, Victoria, 3943
The Sorrento Golf Club is a premium venue for hosting a variety of events, from weddings and corporate functions to golf tournaments and charity events. With its picturesque location, well-manicured grounds, and excellent facilities, the club provides a stunning backdrop for any event. The club’s experienced events team works closely with clients to ensure that every detail is taken care of, from the setup and decor to the menu and entertainment, making the Sorrento Golf Club a top choice for hosting memorable events.
ADDRESS
18 Langford Road
Sorrento, Victoria, 3943
The Nepean Historical Society established its Museum in the Mechanics’ Institute, Melbourne Road, Sorrento. The building which is classified by the National Trust was built of local limestone in 1876/90. A multi-purpose Heritage Gallery, including multimedia and lecture facilities, was added in 1994.
ADDRESS
827 Melbourne Road
Sorrento, Victoria, 3943
Sorrento Bowls Club is an iconic destination on the Mornington Peninsula and offers personalised barefoot bowls sessions year round, plus competitive pennant and social bowls from September until July. The oldest club on the peninsula, we’ve been welcoming locals and tourists alike since 1934.
ADDRESS
Hotham Road
Sorrento, Victoria, 3943
The Baths restaurant is located on the Sorrento foreshore with breathtaking views stretching across Port Phillip Bay. The fully licensed restaurant offers casual relaxed dining every day for lunch, dinner, snacks, weddings and corporate events.
ADDRESS
3278 Point Nepean Rd,
Sorrento, Victoria, 3943
Uniquely located on the cliff face of Portsea Back Beach, the Portsea Surf Life Saving Club is a newly refurbished state of the art, architecturally designed surf lifesaving club and event space.
ADDRESS
Back Beach Road
Portsea, Victoria, 3944
The Portsea Camp is a stunning venue located in the heart of Portsea, offering a range of event rooms to cater to a variety of functions. Each of its event rooms has a unique character and is fully equipped with modern amenities. With its breathtaking views of the sea and nearby golf courses, as well as its close proximity to many local attractions, the Portsea Camp is an ideal location for any event.
ADDRESS
3704 Point Nepean Rd,
Portsea, Victoria, 3944
Aegean Designs Gallery is an exhibiting gallery and art studio in the elegant seaside town of Portsea Victoria. Located conveniently in the shopping village, we’re a two minute walk to the front beach and pier.
ADDRESS
3760 Point Nepean Road
Portsea, Victoria, 3944
Antipodes Bookshop & Gallery is a beautiful space in the coastal community of Sorrento located on the Mornington Peninsula. It is a place where books and art merge, and where locals and visitors alike are welcomed.
ADDRESS
138 Ocean Beach Road,
Sorrento, Victoria, 3943
Montalto is a family-owned and run estate where produce is grown, shared and celebrated. The home estate of 30 acres under vine is the primary source for their wine range, and the productive kitchen garden and orchards, and 1500 olive trees supply the kitchens.
ADDRESS
33 Shoreham Road
Red Hill South, Victoria, 3937
