International Guide & Trade Directory
2 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 Getting Here 3 Trade Directory 14 Activities Index 15 Accommodation and Tours Index 16 Aquatic and Coastal 17 Explore 21 Wine Food Farmgate 28 Beer Cider Spirits 38 Stay 41 Tour 50 Contents
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4 Aquatic & Coastal Splash and sail in a marine wonderland. The Mornington Peninsula boasts more than 10% of Victoria’s shoreline. The 190+ kilometre coastline includes everything from family friendly, sandy bay beaches to wild, rugged ocean coastlines. This unique area is home to 500+ species of fish, and 1000+ marine plant species. It’s a magical diving and snorkeling area including marine national parks and more than 60 shipwrecks. You can swim with dolphins, meet cheeky Australian fur seals, or snorkel with delicate weedy sea dragons. Try paddle boarding, surfing, sailing, kayaking, fishing and more. Mornington Peninsula is lined by two unique bays, Port Phillip and Western Port, which offer hundreds of exciting sites to explore and fascinating marine life to see. The wide range of marine life and habitats are a result of its location at the centre of the Victorian coastline. This is where marine life from the cooler waters of western Victoria meets and mixes with warm water species from eastern Australia. As a result, the marine environments of the southern shores are superior to aquatic habitats anywhere else in the world. Habitats include rocky reefs, seagrass meadows, sandy plains and sponge gardens. Being part of a declared UNESCO biosphere reserve with marine national parks on our doorstep, the Mornington Peninsula is a unique spot to dive, snorkel, kayak, or fish. Out in Port Phillip there is a population of around 120 Rare Burrunan wild dolphins, and you can join a tour to snorkel with some of them, swim alongside cheeky Australian fur seals, or explore underwater marine parks filled with colourful fish and search for those amusing little weedy sea dragons.
5 Markets & Shopping Shopping can soothe the mind, calm the soul. Fill your picnic basket and your pantry. Discover that perfect gift, the painting you’ve been searching for, or perhaps that artistic sculpture for your garden. So it’s time to get roaming and shop around the many villages on the Mornington Peninsula. Weekend and mid-week markets are great places to connect with local food producers, artists and crafts people. Farm shops and artisan retailers give you a real taste of the range of food and wine. Shopping centres are small and friendly, antique outlets overflowing with special finds. So really, there’s simply no excuse not to shop. Everything from antique stores to finding treasures in our markets across the Mornington Peninsula. Discover farm shops or visit more than 30 villages with superb art galleries, boutique shopping and tempting gourmet food stores. Little antique outlets are dotted throughout the villages, but if you want huge choice in just one or two villages, try Tyabb and Dromana. Both have enormous antique centres with between 20 and 40 stall holders, most with a passion for a particular era or wares. For a beautiful backdate of your wardrobe, check out the jewellery, clothes, shoes, bags, hats, retro and vintage clothing. If you want to find genuine period pieces for your home, stall holders will help with antiques, art deco, retro wares and fun Australiana.
6 Explore Maybe it’s time to drag yourself away from those beautiful beaches and explore the rest of the Mornington Peninsula. Up in the hinterland are lots of adventurous attractions, including walking tracks between wineries or along bush tracks to ocean beaches. Looking for things to do? Magnificent maze gardens have activities for everyone…go tree surfing or tube sliding, wander through beautiful landscapes or stroll along boardwalks through wetlands. The nightlife gets pretty intriguing too, with moonlit tours to see endangered wildlife or catch a movie one of Victoria’s last operating Drive Ins. How do our gardens grow? Beautifully! Come and see a fragrant lavender garden, meandering hedge mazes, cottage gardens, formal gardens perfumed with 70,000 rose bushes and gardens with towering trees from the 1860s. If you want to take home a little inspiration from the Mornington Peninsula, our garden centres, herb nurseries and gardening clubs will help with plants, seedlings, seeds and plenty of good advice. Discover a wealth of family friendly attractions. Hand feed tame wallabie, walk along the beach or cycle between wineries. You could stay here for a week and still not discover all our wildlife and adventure experiences. On the coast you can hire bikes and cycle almost to the tip of the Peninsula at Point Nepean National Park which is filled with history and a huge network of trails ready to explore.
7 Arts & Culture It’s art in action on the Mornington Peninsula! Drop in on glass blowers as they create brilliant glass art, call into artists’ studios or buy at fabulous art galleries. Outdoor art is also in abundance with Australia’s largest outdoor sculpture park being right here on the Mornington Peninsula at Pt Leo Estate. Does history intrigue you? Then tour tiny museums or historic military installations. There’s lots of contemporary culture too, so just check online and book a concert, play or festival event. The Mornington Peninsula boasts a vibrant and flourishing arts scene with many artists making the peninsula their home. You’ll find galleries of all sizes and public art throughout the region. And, if you are after a bit of culture, then keep an eye out for theatre shows, events of all kinds, performing arts, family shows and comedy. But equally as strong as the contemporary arts scene is the Mornington Peninsula’s sense of history. For heritage lovers there are a diverse range of museums and heritage experiences, from historic cottages to car museums and grand historic mansions. Victoria’s first European settlement was established near Sorrento in 1803, and the state’s second lightstation was built at Cape Schanck in 1859 (it still operates much as it did originally). Point Nepean played a critical defence role from the 1880s through both World Wars, and its historic Quarantine Station is now open to visitors.
8 Wine Food Farmgate Whether you’ve got a day or a week, the Mornington Peninsula is total temptation. You’ll find market gardens, farmgates, farmers markets, artisan food producers, winery restaurants and casual cafés. The Mornington Peninsula vineyards are famous with 50 cellar doors located throughout the region. Fill your picnic basket at a farmgate or share a regional platter at a winery restaurant. Take high tea, book a cooking class or savour a fine dining experience in a Chef’s Hat restaurant – it’s all here. You’ll find award winning restaurants, casual piazzas overlooking kitchen gardens, acclaimed outdoor sculpture and private summer picnics in stunning estates, or there’s casual fare on the sunny deck, alongside beautiful accommodation. Find an elegant dining room, with decks and terraces overlooking vineyards so close that you feel like you’re dining amid vines. The menus are adventurous and creative, with local produce including mussels, whiting, beef, artisan cheeses and handpicked berries. A reputation for Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris, all with a true sense of place, has been gained by the region. Cellar door cafés serves a daily lunch of simple, seasonal dishes to complement the wines. Pick up a copy of the Mornington Peninsula Wine Food Farmgate Trail map and look for the Wine Food Farmgate trail logo as you drive around the region.
9 Beer Cider + Spirits Tap into Victoria’s most vibrant beer, cider and spirits scene. Meet the new generation of brewers on the Mornington Peninsula up close to experience where they practice their craft. Seeking the perfect Pale Ale, Lager, Brown Ale or an IPA? Perhaps a classic, sweet or dry cider is more your thing. Are you a gin or rum lover? Discover our local spirits rich in infused botanicals. Whatever your persuasion, this dynamic region will satisfy your curiosity. From industrial chic to rustic charm, each destination offers flavours unique to their environment – find the one that’s right for you. Take a day or stretch one into a week - there are abundant ways to explore Mornington Peninsula brewing taste sensations - indulge in a long lunch with a beer paddle, test run a whisky, take a gin flight or explore a creative cocktail or two. Curious about the process behind your favourite beer, cider or spirit? Book a tour of a brewhouse or distillery and let one of our local expert makers guide you through their techniques and history. Get hands on with a master class to delve deeper into the wonderful world behind the scenes of our craft brewing scene creating your own bespoke gin recipe to take home to share. Look out for our comprehensive Beer, Cider and Spirits Trail Map to discover the home-grown flavours of the Mornington Peninsula and find your way to the perfect sip.
10 Golf Want some bragging rights at your local golf club? Then come to Australia’s #1 golf destination. Here’s the ‘need to know’ info: 8 clubs and 13 outstanding courses. 2 courses are in Australia’s top 10, plus another 11 in the top 100. And there’s a fantastic variety of play for novices and experts, with links, parkland and resort courses. You can play at any time too - the golf is truly year round, with a mild climate, fast-draining sandy soils and sand dunes creating some tricky challenges. And the bonuses? Spectacular coastal views, excellent on-course accommodation and great packages. There’s a huge choice of play from social golf to the very demanding Open course at Moonah Links, which designer Peter Thomson calls the ‘Leviathan’ as it’s “one of the largest creatures on the planet”. Peter Thomson is just one of the golf legends who have designed some of our magnificent courses. Robert Trent Jones Jnr, Ross Perrett, Tony Cashmore, Tom Doak and Greg Norman have all been inspired by the extraordinary terrain on the Mornington Peninsula. The result: Golf Australia has ranked nine courses amongst the top 80 public access courses in Australia. It’s no wonder this extraordinary region has been likened by many leading golf writers and top players to California’s Monterey, Scotland’s Fife and the Hamptons near New York. So why not start at the top of the Peninsula and work your way south. There is even an annual golf tournament playing multiple clubs for you to enter.
11 Spa & Wellbeing So you’ve been promising yourself for weeks that you’ll take some ‘me time’ and relax? You’ll find life instantly slows down as you float in naturally hot mineral springs, gazing up at shady trees or the starlit sky. But that’s just the start. Masseurs at day spas and luxury spa retreats quickly turn tension into bliss. You can learn yoga in the fresh air on the beach, or book a personal trainer and get started on a new fitness regime. Or just leave the phone behind and take a long, peaceful walk along the cliffs followed by a hot coffee or cool wine. Breathe deeply. Let the fresh sea air cleanse mind, body and soul. Or take a walk in the peaceful hinterland, where the aromas of eucalyptus and the countryside will bring you gently down to earth. We all need time to de-stress, reconnect with ourselves and others, and just reflect on life. The Mornington Peninsula is the perfect place to do that, and to create your personal ‘six degrees of relaxation’. If you need to slow right down, why not spend a whole day at a spa, relaxing in naturally heated mineral baths or booking a couple’s room for a full body pampering. Discover Victoria’s only geothermal hot springs with pools cascading down the valley. Or make it a total indulgence at a spa resort. Beautiful organic products are used for facials, massages, body treatments and spa rituals. Indulge yourself in a massage or treatment at any number of day spas across the region and just relax and let us take your cares away.
12 Stay You can wake up to the rhythms of the sea, or to the sound of birdsong in the bush. Have breakfast on your balcony overlooking the vineyards or a private lake. Then step out on to a white sandy beach for a glorious walk, or on to the golf course for a day’s outstanding play. Just about every style of accommodation you could wish for is on the Mornington Peninsula. This region has always been known for its traditional beachside holidays, with spacious contemporary apartments, little seaside cottages, superb holiday homes, very comfortable motels and campgrounds where generations of families meet every year. In the hinterland, luxury vineyard retreats, country estates, grand mansions, lakeside lodges and romantic little bed and breakfasts are now found throughout the rolling green countryside. You can take in spectacular ocean views from hilltops, then take a walk through peaceful bushlands in national parks and reserves. There are dozens of accommodation choices in the seaside villages from Frankston to Portsea on Port Phillip, and right along the Western Port Bay coastline to Flinders. Up in the hinterland, look around Red Hill for vineyard suites and luxury retreats. If seaside camping appeals, check out the beach reserves along the Port Philip coastline from Rosebud to Rye and Sorrento.
13 Tour Just take a complete break from all the planning, driving and navigating of your usual holidays and short breaks. Hand it all over to a local expert who knows the best places to indulge in your love of fine Pinot Noir, handmade cheese, decadent chocolate, art and craft, gardens or farmgates. Specialist operators can take you on an exclusive tour for two, book your restaurant transfers for dinner, organise your girls’ weekend, plan your golfing holiday or arrange corporate touring for your business event. Transferring your wedding guests is easily arranged too. Want something a little different? Go winery hopping around some of the 50 cellar doors on the Mornington Peninsula with a walk-and-shuttle service. Combine a wine tour with a brewery or distillery tour to really enhance your trip. The ferry right across Port Phillip is a ‘must do’, as it links the historic villages of Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula and Queenscliff on the Bellarine Peninsula. Stroll around Queenscliff for a few hours, or drive your car on to the ferry, and you’re within easy reach of the Great Ocean Road.
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15 Activities Index BUSINESS NAME PAGE ACTIVITY REQUIRED TIME MAXIMUM PEOPLE OPENING TIMES Alba Thermal Springs & Spa 21 Bathing, Spa & Wellness Treatments 1-5 hours 400 Daily: 7.00am – 10.30pm Arthurs Seat Eagle 22 Aerial gondola 45 min 272 7 days, open from 10am, Closed Christmas Day Blue Mini - Eatery & Emporium 28 Dining, Cafe, Retail N/A Café 160, Catering no limit 7am - 3pm - see website Closed Christmas Day Chief’s Son Distillery 38 Whiskey Distillery 1 hour 30 Mon-Fri: 10am-4pm Sat-Sun: 11am-4pm Crittenden Estate Wine Centre 29 Winery 1-3 hours 30 Groups up to 6 people Daily 10.30 to 4.30pm Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Good Friday Enchanted Adventure - The Home Of Tree Surfing 23 Mazes, Gardens, Tube Slides, Tree Surfing, Zip-lining 2-3 hours No maximum capacity Every day of the year from 9am to 5pm, closed Christmas Day Green Olive at Red Hill 30 Dining, Winery, Farm Tours, Classes 1-3 hours Dining: 250, Farm Tours: 200, Cooking classes: 40 Thurs-Mon: 9am to 5pm Closed: Wed, Thurs and Public Holidays JimmyRum Distillery & Bar 39 Distillery, Bar, Dining 1+ hours 120 Thur-Sat: 12pm-9pm Sun: 12pm-7pm Max’s Restaurant at Red Hill Estate 31 Dining, Food & Wine 2+ hours 80 Lunch: Wed -Sunday Dinner: Friday and Saturday evenings Montalto 32 Dining, Winery, Cellar Door, Sculpture Park 2-3 hours 80 Cellar door and Piazza open daily. Restaurant open for lunch: Fri to Mon Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park 24 Wildlife park, day and night tours 1+ hours No limit, some restrictions on encounters Daily Closed Christmas Day Moonraker Dolphin Swims 17 Dolphin & Seal Swims, Bay Cruises 3+ hours 80 October to May: tours daily Office 7 days Peninsula Hot Springs 25 Bathing, Spa & Wellness Treatments 1-5 hours 200+ Daily: Open 24 hours Bath House: 5am-11pm Spa Dreaming: 8am-11pm Pre-booking essential Polperro Dolphin Swims & Marine Education 18 Dolphin & Seal Swims 4 hours 25 Half day trips twice daily (morning & afternoon) Oct-April inclusively Pt. Leo Estate 33 Dining, Winery, Cellar Door, Sculpture Park 1-3 hours Laura: 23-46 Pt. Leo Bistro: 102-110 Wine terrace: 80 Open 7 days – check website for times Red Gum BBQ 34 Dining, Bar 1+ hours 170 Wed-Sun: 11am-9pm Mon-Tue: appointment only Closed Christmas Day Red Hill Candle Co 26 Candle making workshops, Retail 1-2 hours 24 Thurs to Sun: from 11 am Tues and Wed: by appointment Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne 27 Gardens, walking tours, Café, Retail 1-5 hours No maximum capacity Daily: 9am-5pm, Closed Christmas Day St Andrews Beach Brewery 40 Brewery, Dining 1+ hour 180 7 days per week Hours will vary season to season Sunny Ridge 35 Strawberry Farm, U-Pick, Retail 1+ hours 200 Nov-Apr: daily 9am-5pm May-Oct: Fri-Sun, School holidays/public holidays. Note: opening hours may change without notice, check website for details. The Continental Sorrento 36 Dining, Food & Wine, Bar 1+ hours Audreys: 144 guests The Atrium: 150 guests 7 days : 11.00am – late Trofeo Estate 37 Dining, Winery, Cellar Door 1-3 hours 100 Cellar door: 7 days, Restaurant: Wed-Sun for lunch service Victorian Yacht Charters 19 Sailing Tours 1-2 hours 8 Sunset cruise: Oct till end March; Other private cruises: Sept till end May WaterMaarq Boat Tours 20 Dolphin and seal swim, RIB tours 1-3 hours 12 Daily Tours, Thurs-Tues: 11am-4pm 03
16 Accommodation Index Transport & Tours Index BUSINESS NAME PAGE ACTIVITY REQUIRED TIME MAXIMUM PEOPLE OPENING TIMES Grape Explorations Australia 50 Tours Custom 11 Daily. Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day MP Experience Tours 51 Tours, Transport Custom 7 Naturaliste Tours 52 Tours 4 hours 11 Tour days/times vary from each departure point. Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day Searoad Ferries 53 Ferry Crossing, Dining 1 hour 700 passengers 75 cars Departs every day, every hour on the hour, 7am-6pm Wild Adventures Melbourne 54 Tours Custom Groups: 8 Private tour: min 2 BUSINESS NAME PAGE RATING TYPE ROOMS BEDS DINING ONSITE Carmel at Sorrento 41 lllll Self-contained apartments 7 Apartments 21 No Flinders Hotel Mornington Peninsula 42 llll Hotel 40 80 The Deck Bistro and Zigis Bar Iluka Group Retreat & Glamping Village 43 Glamping Glamping and Group Lodges 20+ Queen Bed Bell tents 16 bedrooms 100+ guests No Intercontinental Sorrento 44 lllll Hotel 108 112 Six restaurants and bars Jackalope Hotel 45 lllll Hotel 45 54 Doot Doot Doot and Rare Hare Lakeside Villas at Crittenden Estate 46 lllll Self-contained 3 Villas 3 Yes, Stillwater Lancemore Lindenderry Red Hill 47 lllll Boutique Hotel 40 40 The Dining Room and Cellar Door Peppers Moonah Links Resort 48 llll Resort 72 144 Restaurant and Bar Rye Hotel Mornington Peninsula 49 llll Hotel 44 106 Public Bar 04
17 Moonraker Dolphins Swims DETAILS Type Special interest tours Capacity 80 guests Group facilities Group prices for 15 or more on scheduled cruises. Private charter tours also available Opening hours October to May: tours daily office 7 days Sorrento Pier. Esplanade. Sorrento Vic. 3943 T: +61 3 5984 4211 E: info@moonrakercharters.com.au W: moonrakercharters.com.au FEATURES • Dolphin and seal swimming and sight seeing activities • Wildlife adventures sightseeing tours • Luxury private charters • Corporate, groups, special event cruises Join the award-winning Moonraker team and experience the very best of Victoria’s aquatic wildlife. Snorkel with dolphins, swim alongside friendly fur seals, explore underwater marine parks filled with colourful fish and join the search for weedy sea dragons. Moonraker offers a range of swimming and sightseeing options as well as luxury private tours. Experience this amazing natural environment on a low impact luxury, eco-friendly cruise. Choose between half day swimming and sightseeing tours or take off on a 1.5 hour wildlife adventure tour. These spectacular adventures are suited to all ages and experience levels providing the chance to view some of Australia’s marine animals in their wild natural habitat.
18 Moonraker Dolphins Swims DETAILS Type Special interest tour Capacity 20 swimmers and up to 5 sightseers per cruise Group facilities Small personalised group tours Opening hours Half day trips twice daily (morning & afternoon) Oct-April inclusively FEATURES Polperro is Port Phillip Bay’s original dolphin swim operation. This award-winning family business is dedicated to giving passengers the best possible experience while ensuring these magnificent, wild creatures are able to roam free in the bay. This memorable ecotourism adventure features close encounters with other fascinating marine life including seals. Swimming with dolphins is a rare and magical experience, so who better to help you connect with these magnificent creatures than the people who have been making these introductions in Port Phillip bay the longest, Polperro Dolphin Swims. All equipment, including wetsuits and snorkels, are provided as well as change areas below deck. • Authentic ecotourism experience • Small groups • Customer care and environmental care are paramount • Wonderfully warm, welcoming crew Sorrento Pier, Esplanade, Sorrento VIC 3943 T: +61 3 5988 8437 E: crew@polperro.com.au W: polperro.com.au P lpe ro Dolphin Swims & Marine Education
19 Moonraker Dolphins Swims DETAILS Type Sailing cruises/experiences Capacity 8 guests Opening hours Sunset cruise: Oct till end March; Other private cruises: Sept till end May FEATURES Join this luxury 11.6 metre Catalina yacht and crew sailing/ cruising Mornington Peninsula’s stunning coastline. Cruising in Dromana Bay and beyond, the Victorian Yacht Charters team provide a memorable experience for all. Sail past the mussel farm, pristine waters, coastline and dolphins when they decide to come out to play. The Sunset Cruise is always a sell out with visitors sipping on a beverage and watching the sun sink into the horizon. Departing from Safety Beach, Victorian Yacht Charters can provide your family and friends an experience that will not be forgotten. Cruises start from 1.5 hours to maximum 4 hours. Cruises are suited to ages 12 and above. • Luxury private sailing charters (trips) • Private marriage proposals • Swimming off the yacht in summer months (for cruises 3 hours or more) • Tailored to groups or couples Departing: Safety Beach, VIC 3936 T: +61 423 600 520 E: info@victorianyachtcharters.com.au W: victorianyachtcharters.com.au Victori n Yacht Charters
20 WaterMaarq Boat Tours DETAILS Type Dolphin and seal swim, RIB tours Capacity 12 guests Group facilities Individual and private charters available Opening hours Daily Tours Thurs-Tues: 11am-4pm FEATURES Sea life through Dolphin eyes on WaterMaarq’s awarded ethical Nature tours. Swim with dolphins, seals and weedy seadragons to discover the vibrant Great Southern Reef colours on board a fun, swift and stable 12-person RIB boat. Or view the spectacle from the comfort of your seat on a small group eco sightseeing tour. And you’ll know, when you join a WaterMaarq boat tour, you immerse yourself into the dolphin’s playground. How contagious the natural joy of living freely like a dolphin is. Guided by friendly crew, the whole dolphin boat tour experience is a deepening of connection with loved ones and friends. What a difference it makes to see life through the tenderness of dolphin eyes. • Ethical and personalised dolphin and seal swim and sightsee tours • Qualified adventure guides • Great Southern Reef, dolphin, seal and seadragons specialists Sorrento Pier, Esplanade, Sorrento Vic 3943 T: +61 448 282 989 E: info@watermaarq.com.au W: watermaarq.com.au
21 Alba Thermal Springs & Spa DETAILS Type Thermal Springs & Spa Capacity 400 guests Group facilities Bathing, private bathing, dining, small group experiences in the spa Opening hours Daily: 7.00am – 10.30pm FEATURES Opening in Spring 2022 Alba Thermal Springs and Spa is a world class luxury wellness sanctuary located on the Mornington Peninsula. Positioned in beautiful, landscaped gardens, Alba offers contemporary geo-thermal bathing including a rain pool, herbal infused botanical pools, forest pools, a sunset pool, and private pools on the rooftop and The Terrace. Luxurious full day self-care packages, half day rituals and treatments are available in the spa. The restaurant, Thyme, will serve meals using locally sourced, seasonal produce with a menu designed by award winning chef Karen Martini. Luxury villa accommodation will be available from 2023. 282 Brown Road, Fingal Vic 3939 T: +61 3 5985 0900 E: info@albathermalsprings.com.au W: albathermalsprings.com.au • Tranquil bathing experiences • Private pools including rooftop salt baths • Luxurious spa treatments, rituals and packages • All day dining at Thyme
22 Arthurs Seat Eagle DETAILS Type Attraction Capacity 34 gondolas, 272 guests Group facilities Advance bookings required, coach parking, group lunch options too Opening hours 7 days, open from 10am, Closed Christmas Day FEATURES Board a state-of-the-art gondola at the Arthurs Seat Eagle and fly over the State forest to the highest point of the beautiful Mornington Peninsula where the views will take your breath away. You will be torn between looking at the amazing view across the bay to the city or over the peninsula, and spotting the wildlife, as you soar high above the trees. Enjoy this experience all year round with a choice of both open or closed gondolas and take in the different views throughout the seasons. Take time while visiting to grab a snack or enjoy a meal in the Eagle Café or explore one of the many walking trails through the Arthurs Seat State Park. 1085 Arthurs Seat Road, Arthurs Seat VIC 3936 T: +61 3 5987 0600 E: info@aseagle.com.au W: aseagle.com.au • Amazing views of the bay to the city • State-of-the-art all weather gondola • Highly accessible experience for people of all abilities • Eagle Café for lunch or coffee
23 Enchanted Adventure - The Home Of Tree Surfing DETAILS Type Attraction / Adventure Capacity No maximum capacity Group facilities Group activity options e.g. team building Opening hours Every day of the year from 9am to 5pm Closed Christmas Day FEATURES Immerse yourself in an outdoor experience like no other at Enchanted Adventure, where there is fun and enjoyment for all ages. This award-winning attraction in Arthurs Seat boasts stunning artistic gardens and several magical mazes to explore. Take in the breathtaking views from the Canopy Walk, suspended between trees or experience the thrills of the giant Tube Slides as you race down the hill! For thrill seekers, there is the famous Tree Surfing activity - a physical challenge in the tree tops! Be sure to visit the awesome attraction, the ‘Sky Scramble’, an aerial playground high in the trees for children under 135cm. • 20 themed gardens • Extensive sculpture collection in the park • Tree Surfing, Tube Slides, Canopy Walk and Mazes 55 Purves Road, Arthurs Seat Vic 3936 T: +61 3 5981 8449 E: info@enchantedadventure.com.au W: enchantedadventure.com.au
24 Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park DETAILS Type Wildlife Park / Tours Capacity No limit, some restrictions on encounters Group facilities Guided & evening tours, education programs Opening hours Daily Closed Christmas Day FEATURES 550 Tyabb-Tooradin Road, Pearcedale VIC 3912 T: +61 3 5978 7935 E: info@moonlit-sanctuary.com W: moonlitsanctuary.com.au Fantastic opportunities to get close to Australian native animals at this award-winning wildlife conservation park. Explore 10 hectares of bushland, meeting endangered species, feeding kangaroos and wallabies, petting koalas and enjoying hands-on encounters with friendly birds, wombats, pythons and dingoes. Moonlit Sanctuary is home to over 70 Australian species. Find out about endangered species or enjoy a magical evening wildlife tour. During the day, visitors can enjoy nine different keeper presentations as well as a daily wildlife show. At night, Moonlit Sanctuary comes alive in a remarkable way, with world-famous lantern-lit tours. Evening tours must be booked. • En route to Phillip Island • Eco-Tourism Association Eco-accredited • Feed a kangaroo, pet a koala, play with a dingo, hold an owl or a python • Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour • Light meals and refreshments, gift shop
25 Peninsula Hot Springs DETAILS Type Hot Springs / Spa Capacity Over 200 people Group facilities General bathing, Guided Global Bathing Journey, Body Clay Opening hours Daily: Open 24 hours Bath House: 5am-11pm Spa Dreaming: 8am-11pm Pre-booking essential FEATURES Peninsula Hot Springs is a natural hot spring, day spa and wellness destination. Natural geothermal mineral waters flow into the pools and private baths providing relaxation and rejuvenation. Bath House: A social bathing experience like no other. Explore over 50 globally-inspired bathing experiences including a hilltop pool, offering stunning 360 degree views. Spa Dreaming Centre: A sanctuary reserved for guests 16+. Enjoy the serenity and discover over 10 bathing experiences. Moonlit Bathing: Indulge your sense of adventure with an overnight bathing experience like no other. Enjoy Moonlit bathing under the starry evening sky and unwind. Adults-only Spa Dreaming Centre. • Winner of the World’s Best Mineral Spa • Group wellness activities • Exclusive dining packages for up to 40 140 Springs Lane, Fingal VIC 3939 T: +61 3 5950 8777 E: caitlin.tepper@peninsulahotsprings.com.au W: peninsulahotsprings.com
26 Red Hill Candle Co DETAILS Type Attraction / Activity Capacity 24 guests Group facilities Break out lounge area and private rooms Opening hours Thurs to Sun: from 11 am Tues and Wed: by appointment FEATURES Red Hill Candle Co. offers visitors a unique opportunity to delve into the world of fragrance with in-store activities in their Scent Library, interactive candle making workshops and a retail space (Factory Store) featuring local and regional makers, allowing guests to enjoy a journey of inventiveness unlike any other in Australia. Guests are invited into the fun and bright Scent Lab to create lasting memories by designing their very own signature blended candle fragrance choosing from 40 scents including favourites like lemon myrtle, Australiana and sea salt. This factory store is positioned within the thriving Dromana Industrial Estate which is fast becoming a hub for exceptional tourism experiences showcasing the essence of the region. • Make and design your own candles • Candle making group workshops • Behind the scenes tours to see how candles are made Factory 1, 4-6 Thomson Tce, Dromana, VIC 3936 T: +61 491 044 641 E: hello@redhillcandleco.com W: redhillcandleco.com.au
27 Corner Ballarto Road and Botanic Drive, Cranbourne VIC 3977 T: +61 3 5990 2200 E: rbgc@rbg.vic.gov.au W: rbg.vic.gov.au Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne DETAILS Type Attraction / Nature Capacity No maximum capacity Group facilities Explorer 22 passengers Opening hours Daily: 9am-5pm Closed Christmas Day FEATURES Explore the diversity and wonder of Australian landscapes at Cranbourne Gardens. The 15-hectare native Australian Garden with its striking red sand and picturesque wildflowers also features a rockpool, waterholes, eucalypt walk and lifestyle gardens. Book a ride on the electric, open-air Explorer bus around the Australian Garden and hear stories of the landscape. Then visit the Boon Wurrung Café for something sweet or savoury with views over the Garden. The Australian Garden is surrounded by remnant bushland and wetlands, brimming with native plants, mammals and amphibians. Take a stroll along the pathways and be immersed in nature. • Designed Australian Garden • Extensive walking paths throughout bushland • Electric, open-air Explorer bus, walking tours and regular programs • Café accepts group bookings • Gift Shop
28 Blue Mini - Eatery & Emporium DETAILS Type Café / retail Capacity 160 Group facilities Onsite and offsite group catering, à la carte or set menu options Opening hours 7am - 3pm - see website Closed Christmas Day FEATURES A contender for the most unique eatery on the Mornington Peninsula, Blue Mini is the perfect place to gather with friends and family for amazing house-roasted coffee and mouth-watering food prepared from locally sourced produce. Visitors fall in love as they step into the repurposed Bowling Alley with its eclectic style and atmosphere. Known for its innovative seasonal brunch menu, homemade treats and local beer/ wine / cider. Blue Mini is also home to small batch, in-house coffee roaster, Boneo Road Roasters, using ethically sourced coffee beans. Complete with a distinctive range of artisan giftware, this multi-awardwinning venue captures the essence of the Mornington Peninsula. • A taste of life on the Mornington Peninsula • Home to Boneo Road Roasters fresh roasted coffee beans • Picnic packs available on order • Shopping in the retro retail emporium 2 Colchester Road, Rosebud VIC 3939 T: +61 3 5981 2520 E: info@bluemini.com.au W: bluemini.com.au
29 Crittenden Estate Wine Centre DETAILS Type Winery Capacity 30 guests Group facilities Groups up to 6 people. Bookings essential Opening hours Daily 10.30 to 4.30pm Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Good Friday FEATURES Crittenden Estate is one of the oldest family owned and operated wineries on the Mornington Peninsula. Established in 1982, the family is passionate about creating quality cool climate wines that represent the region. Rollo Crittenden, second generation winemaker, credits the quality of the Crittenden wines with the sustainable management of the vineyard that has been imperative in their processes for the last 15 years, vastly improving the quality of the soil, fruit and wine. The recently renovated Crittenden Wine Centre overlooks the property’s lake and vineyards. The venue provides an innovative way of tasting that enables guests to explore the Crittenden’s wide range of wines that are crafted onsite. • Award-winning wine cellar door • Seated wine tasting experience • Wide range of wines to taste and purchase • Ambient surrounds overlooking lake 25 Harrisons Road, Dromana VIC 3936 T: +61 3 5987 3800 E: winecentre@crittendenwines.com.au W: crittendenwines.com.au
30 Green Olive at Red Hill DETAILS Type Attraction / Restaurant Capacity Dining: max 250 people Farm tours: max 200 Cooking classes: max 40 Group facilities Special group options available Opening hours Thurs-Mon: 9am to 5pm Closed: Wed, Thurs and Public Holidays FEATURES Green Olive at Red Hill is a whole farm experience. They grow olives, grapes, herbs and veggies, raise sheep and chooks as well as use fresh produce from local farmers to create a range of food and wine you will love. This picturesque 27 acre farm offers stunning views across the vineyard and kitchen garden. Farm the good life! Green Olive at Red Hill offers a range of food and wine experiences. They provide food and wine lunch packages, picnic lunches to enjoy in the olive grove or beside the lake, sustainable farm tours to explore paddock to plate food and corporate team building activities. Picnic experiences can be tailored to couples, families and larger groups. • Award-winning tourism business • Olive grove, vineyard • All day food and wine • Farm tours, farm animals 1180 Mornington-Flinders Road, Main Ridge VIC 3928 T: +61 3 5989 2992 E: bookings@greenolive.com.au W: greenolive.com.au
31 53 Shoreham Road, Red Hill South, VIC 3937 T: + 61 3 5931 0177 E: info@maxsrestaurant.com.au W: maxsrestaurant.com.au Max’s Restaurant at Red Hill Estate DETAILS FEATURES Established over 20 years, highly awarded and positioned to capture the extraordinary vineyard and coastal views, Max’s Restaurant is a Peninsula experience not to be missed. The friendly team deliver local, seasonal produce with a modern twist and professional service. Located at Red Hill Estate, the glass-walled restaurant provides optimal scenic views over the vineyard and across Westernport Bay to Phillip Island. Max’s offers a modern Australian menu, utilising the finest local produce and incorporating Max’s own range of produce including 100% Mornington Peninsula Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Morello Cherry Balsamic Vinegar and house made dukkah. Type Winery / restaurant Capacity 80 Group facilities Group menus, group wine tasting, advance bookings Opening hours Lunch: Wed -Sunday Dinner: Friday and Saturday evenings • Stunning views • Fabulous food and wine • Friendly, professional service • Cellar door wine tasting
32 Montalto DETAILS Type Winery / Restaurant Capacity 80 guests Group facilities Private wine tastings, functions, weddings, picnics, experiences Opening hours Cellar door and Piazza open daily. Restaurant open for lunch: Fri to Mon FEATURES A visit to Good Food Guide hatted Montalto Restaurant is an experience not to be forgotten: a moment out of the ordinary. Floor to ceiling windows frame breathtaking views across the property. The abundant seasonal produce of the Montalto estate is given top billing in its woodfired kitchen, and locally sourced meats, fish and fowl showcase the very best the region has to offer. Alternatively, enjoy casual dining in the family friendly Piazza set among Montalto’s expansive kitchen gardens or in the beautiful sheltered Piazza courtyard. Guests can also visit the cellar door to sample award-winning wines or walk the extensive sculpture trail which winds through the property. • Chef’s Hat restaurant • Seated wine tastings in the Cellar Door • Five Red Stars, Halliday Wine Companion • Free sculpture trail 33 Shoreham Road, Red Hill South VIC 3937 T: +61 3 5989 8412 E: hello@montalto.com.au W: montalto.com.au
33 Pt. Leo Estate DETAILS Type Winery / Restaurant / Sculpture park Capacity Laura: 23-46 Pt. Leo Bistro: 102-110 Wine terrace: 80 Group facilities Groups welcome Opening hours 7 days: check website for times FEATURES Meandering up the driveway, you are welcomed with the sight of an inspiring Grand Arch, a waved concrete structure, a 70-year-old Queensland King bottle tree and a doorway that offers a teasing glimpse of something remarkable. From arrival, you are taken by the sweeping views of Westernport and Phillip Island that, somehow, naturally frame the 50-acre vineyard, 19 acre sculpture park and paddocks of grazing cattle. Within, the award winning building offers a celebration of world class food, wine and service through its Cellar Door and Terrace; its award winning Dining Room; and its internationally acclaimed Fine Dining Restaurant, Laura. It is truly an international Food, Wine and Art destination • Two hat fine dining restaurant – Laura • One hat restaurant – Pt. Leo Restaurant • 4-star winery – Halliday 2021 • All weather wine terrace; 16-acre sculpture park 3649 Frankston-Flinders Road, Merricks VIC 3916 T: +61 3 5989 9011 E: events@ptleoestate.com.au W: ptleoestate.com.au
34 Moonraker Dolphins Swims DETAILS Type Restaurant Capacity 170 Guests Group facilities Group set menus, private dining available, incentive program design Opening hours Wed-Sun: 11am-9pm Mon-Tue: appointment only Closed Christmas Day FEATURES Mornington Peninsula’s coolest BBQ and beer hall. Red Gum BBQ offers rustic country vibes, fine local wines, exceptional craft beer and the best Aussie-smoked, American-style BBQ this side of the equator. This converted warehouse has been transformed into a great BBQ hall with reclaimed timbers and vintage décor, creating a warm and unique space perfect for connections. Offering two flexible spaces available for incentives, dining, meetings, events and team building experiences. With a menu of slow-cooked, authentic Southern BBQ (including meats smoked for 12-16 hours using native Australian hardwoods) and offered with traditional sides like cornbread, mac ’n cheese, slaw and pie. • Open Smoke Pit • Ethically sourced, organic meats • Authentic southern-style • American BBQ experience 87 Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill VIC 3937 T: +61 3 5989 3156 E: sales@redgumbbq.com.au W: redgumbbq.com.au Red Gum BBQ
35 244 Shands Road, Main Ridge VIC 3928 T: +61 3 5989 4500 E: info@sunnyridge.com.au W: sunnyridge.com.au Sunny Ridge DETAILS Type Attraction / U-Pick Farm Capacity 200 People Group facilities Groups welcome Opening hours Nov-Apr: daily 9am-5pm May-Oct: Fri-Sun, School holidays/public holidays. Note: opening hours may change without notice, check website for details. FEATURES Enjoy picking your own famous Sunny Ridge strawberries, from November to April, at this beautiful hinterland property. Buy seasonal fresh produce or peruse the retail shop for tempting local gourmet products and a variety of strawberry themed gifts. Indulge year round in heavenly desserts and delectable chocolate fondue and housemade icecream in the strawberry café. The Café has a seasonal menu featuring Sunny Ridge produce. Perhaps try the Sunny Ridge strawberry temptation available on the café menu (image opposite). Simply delicious! • U-Pick Strawberries, Dessert Café • Seasonal berries, local café area • Child-friendly venue
36 The Continental Sorrento DETAILS Type Restaurants and Bars / Live Music / Hotel Capacity Audreys: 144 guests The Atrium: 150 guests Group facilities Private dining, corporate and private events Opening hours 7 days : 11.00am – late FEATURES The Continental Sorrento has been reimagined: fusing heritage elements of this historic landmark with contemporary design, and bringing a curated collection of dining, entertainment, 5-star hotel and wellness experiences to the Mornington Peninsula. The Australian-first lifestyle precinct houses a vibrant collection of restaurants and bars, headlined by awardwinning chef Scott Pickett’s elevated dining restaurant, Audrey’s. The Atrium provides a sun-drenched spot to lunch, late-night venue Barlow mixes live music with an extensive list of cocktails, while more casual spaces include The Conti Bar and the Beer Garden. Opening in May 2022 will be the InterContinental Sorrento Mornington Peninsula, as well as the Aurora Spa & Bathhouse. • Elevated and relaxed dining experiences • Late night entertainment • In the heart of Sorrento with stunning views 1-21 Ocean Beach Road, Sorrento, VIC 3943 E: info@thecontinentalsorrento.com.au W: thecontinentalsorrento.com.au
37 85 Harrisons Road, Dromana VIC 3936 T: +61 3 5981 8688 E: info@trofeoestate.com W: trofeoestate.com.au Trofeo Estate DETAILS Type Winery/Restaurant Capacity 100 Guests Group facilities Wine tastings, larger groups, events, weddings Opening hours Cellar door: 7 days, Restaurant: Wed-Sun for lunch service FEATURES Nestled at the foothills of Red Hill, Trofeo is a winery with a unique story. Ancient terracotta vessels meet innovative winemaking. One of the largest producers to age exclusively in amphora, Trofeo produce elegant and fruitdriven wines without the presence of oak. The 1930s cannery houses the cellar door and restaurant, stretching onto a deck and garden overlooking 50 acres of vineyard. Chef Steve Davidson delivers a relaxed approach to fine dining, with a seasonal tasting menu showcasing the best of the region. For a more casual visit a selection of grazing boards and smaller plates are available. Guests can visit cellar door to sample award-winning wines and experience the terracotta difference. • Unique cellar door experience • Indoor and outdoor dining areas • Caters for larger groups /events • Terracotta Amphora wines
38 Chief’s Son Distillery DETAILS Type Whisky distillery Capacity 30 guests Group facilities Guided tour bookings essential. Whisky tasting Opening hours Mon-Fri: 10am-4pm Sat-Sun: 11am-4pm FEATURES One of Australia’s largest family owned and operated, independent single malt whisky distilleries. Winner: Australia’s Best Single Malt Single Cask No Age Statement category. Chief’s Son whiskies are truly handcrafted using the very best of artisan ingredients, small batch processes, hand selected barrels and a totally manual system. The Tasting Room / Distillery Door overlooks the working distillery floor and is the perfect place to learn about some of the finest, premium single malt whiskies being made today. Sample whiskies and learn the incredible story behind Chief’s Son Distillery. Exclusive tours with the distiller can be arranged to enter the distillery floor, still platform and sample directly from barrel. • Exclusive barrel area tasting • Single malt whisky tasting experience • Purchase directly from the distillery • Hand crafted single malt whisky • Meet the distiller 25/50 Guelph St, Somerville Vic 3912 T: +61 3 9013 0859 E: contactus@chiefsson.com.au W: chiefsson.com.au
39 JimmyRum Distillery & Bar DETAILS Type Distillery and Bar Capacity 120 Group facilities Tours, distilling experiences, masterclasses Opening hours Thur-Sat: 12pm-9pm Sun: 12pm-7pm FEATURES JimmyRum is a craft rum distillery with an audacious goal to change the way Australians think about rum. Uncomplicated, unpretentious and unruly, they’re putting together rums that are distinctive and downright delicious. This outstanding range of rums is handcrafted in the Mornington Peninsula distillery, in a unique locale surrounded by a multitude of other artisanal producers. Distillery guests can enjoy a unique behind the scenes tasting tour, hands-on half and full day distilling experiences or simply relax in the distillery cocktail bar and rum garden enjoying JimmyRum’s full rum cocktail range, local beers, spirits or wines and tapas style food. • First dedicated Victorian craft rum distillery. Award-winning spirits • See how rums are fermented, distilled and bottled on-site • Relaxed cocktail bar and rum garden 6 Brasser Avenue, Dromana VIC 3936 T: +61 3 5987 3338 E: info@jimmyrum.com.au W: jimmyrum.com.au
40 St Andrews Beach Brewery DETAILS Type Brewery Capacity 180 Group facilities Perfect for groups Opening hours 7 days per week Hours will vary season to season FEATURES Enjoy a variety of craft beers and a bite to eat in the former stable of group one winning horses. St Andrews Beach Brewery brews on site using the finest aroma hops and heirloom variety malt to ensure each beer is full of flavour and character. Inspired by the property’s unique story, the core range of beers includes US Pale Ale, Australian Lager, Golden Ale, Pilsener and Session Ale. St Andrews Beach Brewery also offers a delicious snack menu that consists of a variety of small plates, share plates, salads, pizzas and burgers that go hand in hand with the core range of craft beers. • Unique modern brewery • Beer brewed on site • Private dining areas • Relaxed beer garden • Tasting bar 160 Sandy Road, Fingal VIC 3939 T: +61 3 5988 6854 E: info@sabb.com.au W: standrewsbeachbrewery.com.au
41 Carmel at Sorrento DETAILS Type Accommodation / Apartments Capacity 6 x 3 BR apartments 1 x 3 BR luxury penthouse All king beds split to twins Group facilities Groups welcome; flexible function and entertaining spaces; group host Opening hours Reception open 7 days; check website for times Rating lllll FEATURES Awarded Gold in the 5-star Luxury category (Victorian Tourism Awards ), Carmel At Sorrento hosts six luxury, fully appointed 3BR self-contained apartments with balconies. Each apartment comfortably accommodates up to 6 guests, and is perfect for couples, families or groups. Features include: an en suite off the master, second bathroom, powder room, kitchen/dining area, living area, butler’s pantry, laundry as well as a balcony with outdoor furnishings and a BBQ. For something extra special, try the luxurious penthouse apartment, located exclusively on the complex’s top floor, offering complete privacy for guests. Luxury upgrades available. Our vision is to welcome each guest to enjoy the complete holiday experience. • Charming Sorrento village location • All king beds split to provide twin beds • Luxury rooftop penthouse • Two separate conference spaces 142 Ocean Beach Road, Sorrento Vic 3943 T: +61 3 5984 3512 E: manager@carmelatsorrento.com.au Website: carmelatsorrento.com.au
42 Flinders Hotel Mornington Peninsula Flinders Hotel is located in the heart of Flinders, a stunning coastal village on the Mornington Peninsula, at the doorstep of everything the peninsula has to offer. This beautiful contemporary 4.5 star hotel features 40 luxurious guest rooms, each with floor to ceiling windows, king size beds, balcony or courtyard, premium linens and amenities. Parking, Wi-Fi and gourmet breakfast are complimentary. Flinders Hotel also offers multiple onsite dining options: Georgie Bass Café & Cookery, serving breakfast and lunch; The Deck Bar & Bistro, open for lunch and dinner; and Zigis, a relaxed coastal bar with an innovative tapas menu and curated beverage list. DETAILS Type Hotel Capacity No. of rooms: 40 No. of beds: 80 Group facilities Group facilities: Yes, up to 125 guests Opening hours Daily Rating llll FEATURES • Coastal village location • Walk to beach, pier and golf course • 4.5 star Hotel • Cooking school, café, bistro, bar • Conference and event facilities Cnr of Cook & Wood Streets, Flinders VIC 3929 T: +61 3 5989 0201 E: info@flindershotel.com.au W: flindershotel.com.au
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