Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sleeping
Fairhaven
( 03-5986 9100;
www.parkweb.vic.gov.au
)
On the western shore where the wetlands meet
the ocean, this camping ground provides a real getaway experience, with sites offering
little more than a compost toilet. Bookings essential.
CAMPGROUND
Tortoise Head Lodge
( 03-5980 1234;
www.tortoisehead.net
; 10 Tankerton Rd, Tankerton; budget s/d/f $60/90/120, cabins s/d $90/130)
A short stroll from the ferry, this has knock-out water views and is great value.
B&B
$
McLeod Eco Farm
GUESTHOUSE
$
( 03-5980 1224;
www.mcleodecofarm.com
; Mc-Leod Rd; per person with breakfast & dinner $98)
Formerly the island's prison, this organic farm offers cosy guesthouse rooms (former of-
ficers' quarters) and makes abundant use of recycled furniture. All rooms have shared
bathrooms. The meals here are outstanding.
Getting There & Around
Inter Island Ferries
( 03-9585 5730;
www.interislandferries.com.au
)
runs a service between Stony
Point and Tankerton (10 minutes, at least two daily, four on Tue, Thu, Sat & Sun, adult/
child return $24/12). You can reach Stony Point directly from Frankston on a Metlink
train.
You can hire bikes ($25 per day) from the kiosk at the jetty in summer and from the
general store.