Mornington Peninsula Guides Attractions Events in Victoria

"Out To Lunch" is a 40' Luxury, Sailing Catamaran, specialising in:


Tours of Sorrento - Boom Netting, visit Seals, spot Dolphins and just relax, uring December and January.


Docklands Tours - Around Victoria and Down the Yarra River during November, December, February and March.


Bookings are advised and weather permitting.


Private Charters


Corporate events, client entertaining, christmas parties, new years eve under the fireworks, Valentines Day, mini seminars, staff rewards, any celebration.


Learn to Sail a large Catamaran.


The Catamaran is survey registered to carry up to 30 passengers. We are fully Llicensed and can provide on-board gourmet catering.


Book a yacht charter and celebrate with a function on board or book a tour around Sorrento and Southern Port Phillip Bay or Victoria Harbour at Docklands.


"Out to Lunch" has extensive deck areas with outside seating and relaxing trampolines, together with an undercover cockpit area. She has a large saloon with comfortable lounges, panoramic windows, Flat screen TV with DVD and an easily accessible rest room. This beautifully designed yacht is crafted to the highest standards. She has a stable and smooth ride, with no heeling over.

Discover Scuba Diving in Melbourne with the best!


Located in three easy locations, Aquatic Adventures is Victoria's leading group of retail dive shops and PADI training facilities. Rowville, Glen Iris and Rye offer the latest in equipment, best facilities and voted number one for service. Dive with us on the Mornington Peninsula!


We offer PADI discover Scuba dives, open water diver courses, experienced diver packages and anything else dive related!


Come join the fun!

Rising above the Mornington Peninsula, Arthurs Seat is the most familiar of all Port Phillip Bay landscape features. It's 314 m summit, reached by road or on foot, gives spectacular views of the bay and Port Phillip Heads. On a clear day the view extends as far as the city skyline, the You Yangs and Mount Macedon.


Things to do


* Take the pleasant one hour circuit to Kings Falls.

* Enjoy a view of the bay and city skyline from the summit.

* Visit the delightful Seawinds Garden which contains several sculptures by William Ricketts.



Heritage

Matthew Flinders was the first European to climb Arthurs Seat after his ship entered the heads while making his circumnavigation of Australia in 1802.


The first owner of Seawinds was Mr Chapman, a gardener at a nearby homestead. The garden was developed by Sir Thomas and Lady Travers in the 1940s who planned to build a house there. This ambition was never achieved and the area was declared a state park in 1975.


Fauna

The park is a protected habitat for many species of birds and animals including koalas, kangaroos, ringtail and brushtail possums, honeyeaters, lorikeets and eastern rosellas.


For the latest information on track closures and park access, please see the Parks Victoria website. Be bushfire smart. Follow the Parks Victoria checklist before travelling.

Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Gardens is home to Australia's oldest & most famous hedge maze, a beautiful circular rose maze, and the year round flowering Lavender Labyrinth - all set among 25 acres of world acclaimed gardens.





The traditional Hedge Maze is planted with more than 1000 cypress trees and thousands of metres of pathways. Now more than 3 metres high and 2 metres thick, the Mazekeeper clips the hedges 3 times a year to keep it sculpted into a curvaceous challenge that will delight & inspire.





The Lavender Labyrinth is planted with year round flowering lavender and the view from the centre over the lavender rows is spectacular. More than 3000 lavender plants are planted overlooking the impressive Arboretum, and the Lavender Display Gardens features more than 40 different lavenders, providing an insight into the history of lavender.





Ashcombe's circular rose maze was the first of its kind planted in the world with 1200 rose bushes of over 200 varieties chosen for their colour & perfume. The object is to find your way to the centre - and then find your way out. Or you can just stop and smell the roses...





Visitors are welcome to wander through the gardens on the self guided Garden Discovery Trail. The Famous Great Ashcombe Gnome Hunt is fun for all ages.





The Ashcombe Maze Cafe features vaulted ceilings & towering windows overlooking the gardens. Fully licensed, the café offers light lunches & snacks featuring local produce, great coffee and a selection of delicious cakes and cookies. The famous Ashcombe 'rose petal' scones are a must to try.





Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring - there is always something beautiful to be experienced at Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Gardens.

B darra Estate is nestled in the warm flats of Moorooduc on the Mornington Peninsula. A 10 minute drive from Frankston and Mornington.


The winery opened in June 2006 and offers a variety of wines including sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, pinot noir, merlot, shiraz, cabernet sauvignon and our unique dessert wine made from raspberries. We also offer new styles of unoaked chardonnay and unoaked cabernet sauvignon.


Visit our 'Stone Room' for a free tasting of top quality wines and antipasto platters are also available. There is an ornamental lake to relax by in summer with outdoor seating area as well as an open fireplace to enjoy in winter.


Our 2004 Shiraz and 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon have been awarded gold medals and our Raspberry dessert wine a trophy for best berry fruit wine at the Australian Fruit Wine Show.

Beleura House Garden The John Tallis Bequest a theatre of the past


Beleura is a wonderful time capsule, a theatre of the past, yet it appears that life in the house goes on. Unlike a theatre, Beleura and its contents are real were ever thus; the world it contains will continue if the world as we know it continues. The future will find the past preserved, and be able to understand a life, even into the 21st Century and beyond. The magic of Beleura is the depth of its provenanced collection of household things some grand but much ephemeral, trivial, amusing


Beleura, an Italianate villa was erected in 1864 for James Butchard. In 1916, the auction of Beleura attracted Mr & Mrs George Tallis (later Sir George & Lady Tallis), who also purchased most of the surrounding land.


Sir George spent his retirement farming, however, he is better known as a theatrical entrepreneur who for many years was the major shareholder and Chairman of Directors of the giant entertainment company, J.C. Williamson Ltd.


His wife, formerly an actress, became a doyenne of Melbourne society and charity worker. Sir George died in 1948, when by family agreement Beleura was acquired by his youngest son, John Morton Tallis, gentleman, composer of music - John Tallis bequeathed Beleura, its contents and the Tallis Foundation, to the people of Victoria in 1996.


Beleura continues this marvellous theatrical tradition and has an exciting schedule of Events and Landmark Events, and the ever-popular, House & Garden Tours.


If you would like to see our Events Calendar, or join our mailing list, then please go to our website.


Strictly by appointment only to visit, telephone, write, email or go to our website.

Get lost in the largest maze standing over 2 meters tall with a centre platform. The small maze was designed for young children and the young at heart. The Cage maze is a timber maze with small tunnels, enter if you dare.


Take a walk along the boardwalk, winding thru the unique 15 acres of swamp and wetlands; stopping to view the native wildlife, ancient tea tree and fern glade.



During summer walk with the butterflies on the outdoor buddleia walk (Weather Dependant - not an enclosure). Enjoy a friendly game of chess or draughts, and other lawn games within our extensive gardens, complimented by tall shady trees and luscious green lawns - perfect for family picnics.



Tantalise your taste buds with homemade Devonshire Tea, light snacks and coffee served within the tearooms. The gift shop sells a great range of puzzles, games, chess sets and other quality giftware.




* Boardwalks

* Bird hide & Wildlife

* Hedge Mazes

* Garden Chess & Draughts

* Lawn Puzzles & Games

* Gardens Buddleia Butterfly Walk (Summer)

* Tearooms & Gift shop

* Picnics Welcome (No BBQ's)

Box Stallion has been operating since 2000. From the first vintage to the current vintage, many trophies, gold, silver and bronze medals and awards have been proudly gathered, not to mention the always-favourable press.


2004 saw Box Stallion enter the export arena sending wine to America and Canada. 2006 saw Box Stallion begin exporting to China.


Now savvy American, Canadian and Chinese wine drinkers are quietly sharing the pleasures of the diverse range of ultra premium, exclusive wines produced solely from the Box Stallion vineyards by veteran winemaker and industry icon Alex White.


A hand picked list of leading restaurants across Victoria list our wines and continue to marvel at the reception and quality of the product. Our wines can also be found in boutique wine stores. Alex White has a long history of success in the wine industry particularly at St Huberts in the 80 s and in later years as a consultant to specialist wineries across southern Australia.


He is now focused on producing wines of excellence for Box Stallion. This partnership continues to flourish and to receive awards and accolades across Australia and internationally.


The wines of Box Stallion are new, fun & ambitious. This theme is reflected in the cellar door restaurant, the winner of the 2003 2004 Frankston & Mornington Peninsula Small Business Award for Tourism.


Our cellar door caters for customers looking for a relaxed lunch from a carefully composed menu, in the unique surroundings of the now famous Red Barn. Lunch is not the only focus at the barn. The friendly hospitality includes live music on Sundays from some of the best musicians in the business.

Cape Liptrap is a narrow peninsula formed by the spine of the Hoddle Range running out to sea. It consists of steep cliffs of folded marine sediments flanked by rock pinnacles and wave cut platforms.


Things to see and do


Swimming


* The broad sandy open beaches of Venus Bay are popular for swimming and surfing. Swimmers must be careful as strong currents and rips occur along this section of the coast. Venus Bay No. 1 beach is patrolled by surf lifesavers during the summer months

* The more sheltered coves and beaches at Walkerville and Waratah Bay are also suitable for swimming


Camping


* Camping is permitted in the park at Bear Gully where shady campsites are set amongst tall banksias. Campers must be self sufficient and bring their own firewood and drinking water

* Camping facilities are also provided within the commercial caravan parks situated on the foreshore at Walkerville and Waratah Bay. A range of other accommodation is available in the neighbouring townships


Fishing and Boating


* Recreational line fishing is popular from the beaches and rocks at Walkerville with anglers seeking snapper, sweep, leather jacket, salmon, yellow-tail kingfish, trumpeter and parrot-fish.

* The sheltered waters of Anderson Inlet offer bass, flathead, salmon, whiting, mullet, trevally and garfish. A bag limit of five litres per person per day applies to the collection of pipis

* The Venus Bay Beach is an excellent location to try your luck at surf fishing

* Boats can only be launched within the park from the beach at Walkerville. All boats must travel at less than five knots when within 30m of people in the water and when within 200m of the shore


Walking


There are a number of great walks to enjoy such as:


* Point Smythe Nature Trail

* Anderson Inlet Walk

* Limeburners Walk

* Walkerville North - Prom View Estate

Things to do


* Visit the lighthouse museum

* Take a guided tour of the historic lighthouse

* See some of the best coastal scenery near Melbourne when you follow the Bushrangers Bay Nature Walk (allow 2 hours)

* Take a walk to the tip of Cape Schanck and see Pulpit Rock and spectacular basalt cliffs

* Enjoy your lunch at The Pines Picnic Area, where there are electric barbecues

* Observe marine life in the rock pools

* Stay overnight in on-site accommodation, including the old limestone Keeper's Cottage


Heritage


The Cape Schanck Lighthouse has served shipping since 1859. It was built from dressed limestone and sandstone and is significant because the original mechanisms are still in place.


Looking after the park


* Take your rubbish home with you

* Dogs are not permitted in the lighthouse reserve

* Keep to the tracks to avoid damaging vegetation

* All native plants and animals are protected

* Leave the park as you found it

At the beginning of the 19thcentury, the British government decided to establish a settlement at Port Phillip and Sullivan Bay was chosen because of its strategic location near the entrance of the Bay. The settlement is significant because it was the first attempt to settle Europeans permanently in what is now Victoria.


A small part of Collins Settlement Historic Site was acquired in 1982 by the State Governement, with the help of public donations. Friends of Collins Settlement Sorrento Inc. assist with managing the area.


Things to see and do


* Explore the revegetated area and absorb the history of Victoria's first settlement

* Visit the Nepean Historical Society Museum in Sorrento


Please note: As of Monday 20th May 2002, the Collins Settlement Historic Site Display Centre (Sorrento) is closed to the public. The closure was brought on due to the instability of the cliff face below the Display Centre. A geo-technical report confirmed the instability thus the building is unsafe for public use.

Things to Do


* Take a woodland walk and look for koalas

* Go birdwatching. Birds can be seen everywhere at Coolart with different species found in each of the distinct habitats. Winter and spring are the most spectacular seasons when over 1000 Australian white ibis and other waterbirds congregate on the lagoon to breed

* Picnic on the lawns or use the wood or electric barbeques. If the weather is cold or wet please enquire about the Stables picnic area

* Explore the old out buildings and imagine what life was like when you had to make your own butter

* Stroll through the beautiful gardens and discover unusual exotic plants or to the beach for views of Phillip Island and Westernport

* A slide show, 'Introducing Coolart', is shown each day in the Wetlands Observatory (1:30 PM weekdays and 2:00 PM weekends)

* Junior Ranger Certificate activities are available - these are parent-guided activities for children - just ask at the Visitor Centre for 'Let's Go Around The Farm' and 'Let's Go Beachcombing'.


Looking After the Park


* No fires, including barbeques, may be lit on a day of Total Fire Ban

* Dogs and other pets are not permitted

* All native plants and animals and historic features are protected

* Leave the park as you find it

Garry Crittenden a leading figure in the Australian wine industry for 25 years, now works alongside son Rollo in their family company Crittenden Estate.


Rollo and Garry are dedicated small scale vignerons with an exciting new series of handcrafted wines and produce. Their efforts are being channelled into producing small batches of wines that elegantly and emphatically speak of their varietal and geographic provenance.


The company's wines are divided into four distinct ranges, Crittenden, Pinocchio, Geppetto and the new Los Hermanos. Those bottled under the flagship Crittenden brand are classic varietals of French origin, produced mainly from mature vines growing on the estate at Dromana on the Mornington Peninsula: Sauvignon Blanc Semillon, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir and Cabernet. Pinocchio is the brand encompassing Rollo and Garry's latest foray into the fascinating world of Italian varietals: Moscato, Arneis, Rosato, Dolcetto and Barbera.Geppetto meanwhile, includes wines Garry has specialized in for many years, but which are sourced from both the Peninsula and other prime grape producing regions of Victoria. The Los Hermanos range, consisting of Spanish varietals, is the latest addition and is the result of a collaboration between Rollo and sister Zoe. Los Hermanos is Spanish for "the siblings". The aromatic white Albarino was the first to be released under this label and will be followed by a red, Tempranillo.


Produce is also available in the Geppetto range: Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Verjus, Dukkah, Cogna and Vinocotto.

Darling Park s driveway descends a hill to the cellar door, leaving the bustle of the main road well behind. There s a slight, fairy-tale feel in this forest clearing.


The cellar door has a pointy tower, undulating mosaic `landscapes grace a little children s area outside, and wine labels feature fantasies by leading artists. Further down, a little grassy sward by Dunn s Creek has picnic tables, and a well-tended vineyard climbs back up the hill from the winery. Wine quality is very good, the atmosphere is magical.


Established: 1989


Owners: Liberman Family


Open: 11am-5pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday and Public Holidays


Wines: Sparklings, Pinot Gris, pinot gris-Viognier, Viognier, Chardonnay, Ros , Pinot Noir, Shiraz, late harvest Pinot gris.


Price: $19.00-$33.00


Food: Regional sharing platter featuring Red Hill Cheeses and Peninsula produce.


Functions: Up to 20 people for mid-week corporate functions.

Established in 1973 and located in the Heart of the Peninsula , Devilbend course provides a great day s golf on a course that has couch fairways, automatic watering and excellent greens. It is a challenging 18 hole 6250m course set amidst a flora and fauna reserve.


Over the past ten years the capital works program has been implemented with the result that the course has improved in all areas. Each hole provides magnificent views of undulating countryside and provides a variety of challenges for all golfers. The club and its players are widely respected in district and state competitions. Facilities include a driving range, practice nets and a large practice putting area. The clubhouse is renowned for its friendly atmosphere and the golf shop is equipped for all your needs. Lessons can be arranged with the professional staff. Bookings are required and dress standards apply.

Dive Victoria is pleased to be able to offer a comprehensive range of activities so everyone young and old can enjoy all that the underwater world has to offer. From pool scuba diving experiences through to a friendly swim with the playful seals, perhaps a majestic bay cruise whilst sipping on a sparkling wine is more your style.



Looking to become a certified diver or continuing your diver training? Then look no further as we are able to provide everything you need to start your underwater all under one roof.



Our fleet of five dive vessels are modern, regularly maintained and equipped with all of the required safety equipment to ensure your safety and comfort when on board. You will be refreshed with hot and cold drinks and biscuits whilst on board. For your convenience, all of our boats are all fitted with toilets.

The Dromana Estate Cellar Door and Cafe, one of the stars of the Mornington Peninsula, is located within the historic Tuerong homestead, just off the Mornington Peninsula Freeway.


The cellar door offers wine tasting of Dromana Estate's extensive range of wines including five prestigious brands; Dromana Estate, Mornington Estate, David Traeger, Yarra Valley Hills and the "i" range.


The Mornington Estate cafe serves lunch five days a week in a casual dining environment with spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. We welcome tour groups and can cater for functions of up to 80 people.

Eagle Ridge is an exceptional championship golf course located at The Cups on the Mornington Peninsula.


The stunning Clubhouse showcases views of the magnificent course, landscaped grounds and ornamental lakes. Its interior is equally impressive and comprises a ballroom, golf shop, spike bar and lounge. Eagle Ridge is a major player in the ever expanding golf industry on the Mornington Peninsula. Ideal for golfers of all levels, all are welcome including corporates wishing to entertain their clients, green fee players and social clubs.


The Clubhouse facilities are perfect for all occasions from corporate events to a drink with friends after 18 holes. Eagle Ridge was named by Golf Australia Magazine as one of Australia s Top 60 Public Access golf courses. Eagle Ridge was also honoured with an award for the Best Hospitality Venue on the Mornington Peninsula.

"2002 is the sixth vintage of Elan Vineyard s exceptionally good Gamay which is a light, dry and fruity red wine made using the primary grape variety of Beaujolais in France. The wine is quite unique, it is light-bodied but surprisingly earthy and is terrific slightly chilled at lunch. The other wines are Chardonnay, Shiraz, and a Cabernet Merlot blend." Stuart Gregor





Established: 1985


Wine Region: Mornington Peninsula


Winemaker: Selma Lowther


Owners: Selma and Jonathan Lowther


Open: 11am-5pm First Weekend of every month. Other times by appointment.


Wines: Riesling, Chardonnay,Gamay, Merlot, Cabernet Merlot, Shiraz.


Price: $14.00-$22.00


Playground: Cubby over sandpit/slide, grassed area for ball games.


Facilities: Gas BBQ, rotunda overlooking vineyard, picnic tables, coffee and tea making.

Welcome to endota mornington, a spa above all others.


Mornington is a town that has floated many a boat. Where the mornington peninsula-ahhhh starts stretching for bass strait. Drift into mornington and pier across the bay at the big city.



Cruise past the clifftop houses and beachside hideaways. Then find your way to mornington's main event - main street. Where market stalls mingle with shops that are pure high street heaven. Classy clothing, collectibles, cafes, even cut flowers. Drive from melbourne, drift down main street and there you spa. This is where endota-all began; the first endota spa sits here.



Locals longing for endota know to stop and spa before the beach. As you walk through the door we open all your senses firstly as you smell the subtle and calming aromatherapy oil blends take a seat in our cozy lounge area with a soothing cup of herbal tea listening to the relaxing music wash over you.



Whether you choose our luxurious facials a deep or relaxing massage divine body wraps and treatments your nails to be perfected be ours for hours in sophisticated, sumptuous surroundings full and half day treatments are our most popular pamperers with delicious spa lunches we have single and double treatment rooms so come solo, with a pal or your partner our friendly expert therapists are here to pamper you.

Founded over 100 years ago, the Flinders Golf Club remains one of the most scenic and accessible golf courses on the Mornington Peninsula.


Built along a stunning stretch of cliff-top land overlooking Bass Strait & Western Port Bays, The Flinders Golf Club welcomes members and visitors 7 days with the Pro Shop open from dawn til dusk.


Flinders is perhaps best described by Peter Thomson AO CBE, Flinders is in a fine family of golf, a distant cousin of Pebble Beach and a relative of Muirfield, that is always best played in wind on salt sprayed turf with a view of the blue sea.


Competitive Green Fees and stunning Clubhouse views help make Flinders a great option for golfers of all standards. With tight fairways and demanding approaches to greens, this well manicured course provides a true test of traditional shotmaking and course management skills.

The Lee brothers experience and instinct for food and wine shows in the Foxeys Hangout winery. The stylish, relaxed cellar door occupies an ultra-smart, airy, wood-panelled room with a wall of glass bringing a vista of pines, eucalypts and a cosy little amphitheatre of vines to the doorstep. Quality wine-bar-type snacks slot well with the very good estate wines, and you can even help make your own sparkling wine. Ralph Kyte-Powell


Family-owned winery Foxeys Hangout grows, makes and sells acclaimed cool-climate wines in the beautiful hills of the Mornington Peninsula, just an hour s drive south of Melbourne.


Winemaker brothers Michael and Tony Lee are former Melbourne restaurateurs who turned their years of love and knowledge of fine wines into a livelihood when they planted the first of their three small Peninsula vineyards.


The brothers personally make the wines and specialise in the Peninsula s flagship varieties, pinot noir and chardonnay, and the region s emerging star, pinot gris.


The Foxeys range also features Peninsula shiraz, including a popular and highly rated sparkling version and a vintage port.


The Foxeys wines have been well received by some of Australia s most respected critics and the range overall is rated at four and a half stars by wine authority James Halliday.


The Foxeys cellar door and kitchen is located at picturesque Red Hill on a historic farming property. Personally staffed by Michael and Tony, it is an intimate but striking architect-designed space with superb valley views over the vineyard.


Tony is also a trained chef and serves wine-bar style snacks from the cellar door s open kitchen, while Michael oversees tastings and runs Foxeys unique customised sparkling bottling sessions.

The French Island Marine National Park is located about 10 km south of Tooradin, and is adjacent to the northern shoreline of French Island National Park, in Western Port Bay. The park extends approximately 15 km along the northern shore of French Island then the park's northern boundary follows North Arm and the Horseshoe Channel. The entire Marine National Park encompasses approximately 2,800 hectares.


The northern shore of French Island has one of the most extensive areas of saltmarsh and mangrove communities in Victoria and the mudflats are of State geomorphological significance. The seagrass beds are nursery areas for fish, including commercially and recreationally important species such as King George Whiting, Bream and Mullet.


The area is especially significant as feeding habitat for the 32 species of migratory waders found in Western Port. The waters around Barralier Island, one of the bay's 13 high tide roost sites, are particularly sensitive to disturbance.


Precautions



For your own safety, only undertake activities appropriate to your skills and abilities. Take all necessary precautions, be aware of changing conditions, and watch for potential hazards, such as rips. A number of Victorian marine animals are potentially harmful if not treated with respect and care, so ensure that you familiarise yourself with these species.


For the latest information on track closures and park access, please see the Parks Victoria website. Be bushfire smart. Follow the Parks Victoria checklist before travelling.

French Island National Park is a true paradise. Accessible only by 30 minute passenger ferry ride, French Island is a haven of peace and serenity. The 11,100ha park contains environments ranging from mangrove saltmarsh areas to open woodlands and plays home to an equally diverse range of wildlife.


French Island supports a large population of the Long-nosed Potoroo, as well as containing the most significant population of koalas in Victoria. The koalas reproduce so successfully that they eat themselves out of house and home. Each year over 200 are transferred to reserves in other parts of Victoria.


Things to do


* Explore the park at leisure by bus or bike or on foot, using the network of public roads and management tracks. There are whole day, half day and shorter walks and rides starting at Tankerton Foreshore Reserve (see the information display at the Ranger Station for guides to routes and more information).

* See a chicory kiln, such as the one at Bayview Chicory Kiln.

* Spot some of the large population of koalas or long-nosed potoroos.

* Enjoy the peace and quiet of an isolated island.



Accommodation is available on the island, including farm stays and bed & breakfasts.


For the latest information on track closures and park access, please see the Parks Victoria website. Be bushfire smart. Follow the Parks Victoria checklist before travelling.

This ocean surf beach is located within the Mornington Peninsula National Park. Gunnamatta is one of the most consistent beach breaks in Australia, with challenging surf almost every day of the year. As the beach receives the full brunt of any Bass Strait swell, the potential for good waves is very high – though care must also be taken with rips and rough weather. Gunnamatta provides both left and right handers good surf at all stages of the tide, making it popular for surf competitions.

Come Horse Riding!



Never Ridden? No Problem! No experience is necessary and you can enjoy an exciting horse ride along a beautiful and spectacular ocean beach. A once in a lifetime opportunity for those who have never ridden before.



We cater for both novice and experienced riders and have beautifully prepared trail horses to help make this a memorable ride for you and your friends. Note we have customer weight restrictions around 95 - 100kg, 200 -220 pounds or 14-15 stone. If you are in these weight ranges, please ring for details before booking.



Our rides include:

A one hour Bush Ride along a sandy bush track. The horses walk and trot only.



Our most popular two hour Beach & Bush ride. Includes a 40 minute ride to the beach, a trek over sand dunes to the spectacular St Andrews Ocean Beach and approximately 20 minutes travelling along the beach. The views are breathtaking and this is one reason why this is our most popular ride. Walk along the crashing waves. More competent riders can generally enjoy a canter along the beach. The horses may even paddle in the water while you take some pictures of this wonderful experience.



For the more experienced riders we have our three hour Bush Ride through Green's Bush, a Victorian State Forest where riders will have opportunities to trot and canter along the sandy tracks that thread throughout the forest.



Our stables are located on 80 acres on the corner of Sandy Road & Truemans Road Rye on the Mornington Peninsula which is a little more than one hour south of Melbourne. Our facilities cater for social, school and corporate groups with parking, a small shop for snacks and all equipment supplied. Book on-line. Just do it, come horse riding with us!



For more information see our website.

Harbour Dive is situated in the beautiful seaside village of Mornington, on Melbourne's Mornington Peninsula. Our store is only minutes away from some of Port Phillip Bay's best snorkel and dive sites.


Having our store and dive/snorkelling sites within minutes of each other makes Harbour Dive the preferred location for many people from all suburbs in the east and south-east of Melbourne. During the tourist season, Harbour Dive is extremely popular with the many visitors to the Peninsula who want to make the most of what Port Phillip Bay has to offer. Whether it be for advice on purchasing quality but affordable snorkelling gear, joining one of our qualified snorkelling instructors for a guided tour or experiencing scuba diving for the first time, Harbour Dive is first choice for many tourists.



Families in particular enjoy our regular guided snorkel tours from one of Mornington and Mt Martha's excellent shores. Snorkelling equipment is provided in the tour cost, however many people are so taken with the experience that they purchase their own equipment upon return to the store so they can continue to explore the bay for the rest of their holiday. We offer generous discounts on equipment purchased by participants on our snorkel tours.



For those visitors that are already certified divers, Harbour Dive can arrange dive charters to all of Port Phillips' attractions, from wall dives, wreck dives to hunting for seafood such as scallops and southern rock lobsters. These dives can be undertaken by the divers themselves or we can arrange for one of our experienced dive guides to accompany them.

Heronswood is a breathtaking historic property situated on 2 hectares of formal gardens and home to the Digger's Club.


The gardens comprise of stunning perennial and annual borders as well as kitchen and vegetable parterre gardens, providing inspiration to cooks and gardeners.


Indulge in fabulous Mediterranean-style food that is regional, seasonal and organic in Australia's only thatched roof cafe, and enjoy local wines and great espresso coffee.


Browse through our plant nursery and bookshop.

"Hickinbotham is a very famous name in Australian winemaking and Andrew Hickinbotham is the third generation to make a substantial impact in the winemaking world. The wines here are idiosyncratic with highlights being the Chardonnay blended with the little known French variety Aligote and a surprisingly delicious sparkling wine made from strawberries. The cellar door is rustic, quirky and thoroughly inviting - live music, a raging open fire, freshly baked bread and good food make it easy to stay put for a while." Stuart Gregor






Established:



1988




Wine Region:



Mornington Peninsula




Winemaker:



Andrew Hickinbotham




Owners:



Terryn and Andrew Hickinbotham




Cellar Door:



Manager - Terryn Hickinbotham




Open:



11am-5pm Weekdays, 11am-6pm Weekends




Wines:



Taminga, Chardonnay with Aligote, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Merlot, Merlot, Shiraz, Strawberry Kiss.




Price:



$15.00-$35.00




Food:



Bakery Cafe. Provincial bakery produce. Home of the Wine Platter




Functions:



Up to 250 people




Conferences:



Up to 60 people




Weddings:



Up to 100 people

Come join us on "The Jillian" for a fun filled half day of fishing. We cater for people of all ages, especially families with children, group bookings are also available for bucks, hens, birthday and Christmas parties. Schools, scout troops and social clubs are more than welcome.


All your fishing gear, bait, morning or afternoon tea is provided. Toilet onboard. Fish will be cleaned for you to take home. Prizes given away on all trips.


Tours of the South Channel fort available. Come and enjoy a twilight fishing trip during the summer months, catching a spectacular sunset on the way home.


Boat departs from the Rye Boat Ramp daily.

"La Petanque" is a simple bowls game similar to Bocce that started 90 years ago at La Ciotat in Southern France.


Our modern south of France cuisine is herb-scented and flavourful. Keith Boulton, the chef de cuisine, uses vegetables and herbs from our garden, together with a selection of regional and local produce.


Our extensive wine list focuses on the best that the Mornington Peninsula can offer together with a selection of French wines.


We believe that family relationships are built from uniting at the dinner table around a delicious meal.

Following recognition of its important conservation values, the Victorian Government purchased the former military area from the Commonwealth Government in 1982 and it was proclaimed as the Langwarrin Flora and Fauna Reserve in December 1985.


Things to see and do


* This area is ideal for quiet recreation activities such as walking, nature study and photography

* The walking tracks allow you to see a wide variety of plants and animals

* The reservoir and the site of the old military camp are pleasant places to rest

* There is a network of tracks which allows visitors to walk to most features of the reserve.


In keeping with the primary objective of protecting the reserve's conservation values, public facilities such as toilets, barbecues and picnic tables are not provided.

"Main Ridge was the first commercial winery on the Peninsula and it has been setting a wonderful standard since its arrival in 1975. Winemaker/proprietor Nat White is an authority on the region and a passionate advocate of its suitability to the precocious Pinot Noir. If you make it to cellar door prepare to be converted by one of Nat's own delicious examples of Pinot Noir - the Half Acre Block is stunning." Stuart Gregor









Established:



1975




Wine Region:



Mornington Peninsula




Winemaker:



Nat White




Owners:



Rosalie and Nat White




Cellar Door:



Manager - Rosalie and Nat White




Open:



Noon-4pm Monday-Friday, Noon-5pm Saturday-Sunday




Wines:



Chardonnay, Pinot Noir.




Price:



$32.00-$47.00




Food:



Sunday lunch - light seasonal a la carte.

The McClelland Gallery was established in 1971 under the terms of the Will of Annie May (Nan) McClelland in honour of her brother Harry McClelland, an artist and philanthropist who owned the property and played an instrumental role in the development of the arts community in Victoria.


Set in sixteen hectares of beautifully landscaped Australian native gardens in Langwarrin, 4 kilometres east of Frankston in the Mornington Peninsula, the Gallery attracts thousands of people each year. Its program of changing exhibitions, accompanying public lectures and art events, complement the unique sculpture park which showcases over 80 works by major Australian sculptors such as Norma Redpath, Inge King, Lenton Parr and Anthony Pryor.


McClelland has three indoor galleries which accommodate displays from its extensive permanent collection of works on paper, painting and sculptures. The establishment of the Elisabeth Murdoch Sculpture Foundation at McClelland in 1989 was the catalyst for the development of a substantial sculptural collection and sculpture park. This Gallery is committed to the development of sculpture in Australia and is the home of the biennial McClelland Survey and Award for outdoor sculpture.



The Gallery complex includes a licensed caf , a research library and a gift shop which stocks a fine collection of art books, jewellery and objets d art.


McClelland Caf holds a selection of superb Australian wines which complement a simple but elegant menu. Stroll around the native gardens, come to McClelland Caf and have a wonderful glass of wine with delicious meals enjoying the vista of the lake and the native birds. Book your special function, wedding or corporate event by calling the Gallery. Special guided tours and lunch packages also available.

The McCrae Homestead, built in 1844 by Andrew and Georgiana McCrae, is one of Victoria s oldest homesteads.


The original timber slab house is a physical reminder of the early pioneering life, using locally available materials and primitive construction techniques.


Built to Georgiana s design, it has been refurbished with many original pieces of furniture and paintings brought by the McCrae family from Scotland.


Georgiana was an accomplished artist, musician and diarist.


Her sketches, housed in the museum beside the original homestead, contain the rare collection of 19th century family heirlooms and artworks.


Purchased by the National Trust in 1970, the homestead has been restored in keeping with the McCrae era of 1844-51.

"Merricks Estate has long had a passion for cool-climate Shiraz and when they get it right in warmer vintages this is an excellent style. The wine is always spicy and savoury and the Cabernet Sauvignon from warm years is also very good." Stuart Gregor






Established:



1978




Wine Region:



Mornington Peninsula




Winemaker:



Paul Evans




Owners:



Jacquelyn and George Kefford




Cellar Door:



Manager - George Kefford




Open:



Noon-5pm First Weekend of Each Month. 26-31 December. Each Weekend in January and Public Holidays.




Wines:



Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz.




Price:



$20.00-$25.00




Facilities:



BBQ and picnic area.

Montalto offers all visitors an experience to remember. We have the dream that all who visit feel rewarded by the time shared.


Montalto is a family-owned business operated on sustainable principles, offering an epicurean journey of five star-rated estate wine, olive oil, Chefs' Hat restaurant, kitchen gardens and orchards, contemporary sculpture and natural wetlands.


Montalto Wine, Olive Oil and More

The thirty acres of vines at Montalto are the source of our premium cool climate wine, with the estate holding the top red five star rating in Halliday's Wine Companion. We focus on the key Mornington Peninsula varieties of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, however our range has something for everyone, from Sparkling, Pinot Grigio, and Rosé through to Tempranillo and Shiraz.


The 1500 mature olive trees on the property produce our cold pressed, extra virgin olive oils; estate cured olives, and olive tapenade.


Our products are available only from the estate, and can be experienced in our intimate cellar door.


Montalto Dining

The Chef's Hat rated Montalto Restaurant, acknowledged as the Peninsula's best, serves food inspired by regional France, but anchored in the fresh seasonal produce of the estate and region. The adjoining piazza offers simple, tasty food with wine enjoyed in a garden or courtyard table setting. Selected sites within the property are available for elegant, fully catered outdoor picnic dining, ideal for a romantic lunch or unique experience.


Montalto Estate, Gardens and Sculpture

Montalto believes in making the best use of our property, to share it with others. Extensive herb and vegetable kitchen gardens, fruit and nut orchard, berry grove and rose garden sit alongside meandering streams through fern gullied wetlands accessed via established boardwalks. A permanent outdoor sculpture collection can be enjoyed throughout the property, highlighted by an annual sculpture exhibition from mid-February until the end of April.

Moonah Links has set the benchmark for Golf Resort Developments in Victoria. With a driving range and practice facilities designed to Australian Institute of Sport specifications, coupled with superior course conditions which offer year round playability you have a truly world-class facility.


Moonah Links and Peppers Moonah Links Resort comprises of:


* The Open Course - voted best conditioned course in Australia

* The Legends Course - voted 2nd best conditioned course in Australia

* Driving range and practice facilities

* The Moonah Links Golf Academy

* 96 luxuriously appointed guest rooms

* State of the art conferencing & banquet facilities

* A range of casual and formal dining options

* Endota Day Spa

More than just a great golf club! Here s a rare opportunity to combine sight seeing, shopping, wonderful food, wine tasting in some of Australia s premier wine estates, sea-side fresh air... all with your game of golf.


Where is this golfer s heaven? Mornington Golf Club. It s in the heart of Victoria s famed Mornington Peninsula. Standing on most tees, the view across the bay to the city is breathtaking. Fairways are lush Santa Anna Couch grass, offering near perfect lies. Greens are fast with subtle breaks, so get your line right.


Whether you re enjoying the ultra-modern club house or shopping in the trendy streets of Mornington, sampling superb Peninsula wines, relaxing on the beach or putting for par, this place has it all!

Attractions Pass



Ashcombe Maze and Lavender Gardens

*Admission plus self guided tour & bonus fragrant lavender gift.


Point Nepean National Park

*Admission plus free upgrade tour with commentary on Point Nepean Transporter.


Cape Schanck Lighthouse

*Personal guided tour of the Lighthouse and complimentary admission to the Lighthouse Museum.


Moonlit Sanctuary

*Daytime admission (11am to 5pm) plus koala photo opportunity and Australian Bush Food Tasting.


More than AUD80 full retail included in every ticket plus special discount offer at both Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm (20per cent discount on dessert of the day) and the Peninsula Hot Springs (20per cent discount on admission mid-week to public thermal pools).



NB: Peninsula Hot Springs; Children under the age of 5 are not permitted until completion of Stage Two construction. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.


Each attraction is open every day except Christmas Day. Passes are valid for three months from date of purchase.

Our chocolate Atelier are located on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula amongst some of the most prestigious wineries, we make exquisite handmade chocolates using the finest Belgian and Swiss couverture. We use fresh, local and imported ingredients with no artificial colours, flavours, preservatives or additives.



Tailored to your needs including birthdays, weddings, corporate gifts and any other occasion. An experience to be remembered even for the most fastidious connoisseur.

The Mornington Peninsula National Park has long been a favourite for summer holidays. Its diverse coastal environments range from the basalt cliffs at Cape Schanck to the native bushland of Greens Bush and the roaring surf of Gunnamatta.


Things to do


* Swim or surf at the ocean beaches (for safety swim at patrolled beaches or in rockpools).

* Try the Bushrangers Bay Nature Walk, starting at Cape Schanck.

* Have a beach picnic.

* Walk the ocean beaches or along the Main Creek Track through Greens Bush.

* Tour the Cape Schanck Lighthouse (adjacent to the park).

* Enjoy the panoramic view from Arthur's Seat.



A wide range of hotels, motels, guest houses, bed and breakfasts and camping and caravan parks are available in and around the townships of Dromana, Rosebud, Rye, Sorrento, Portsea, and Flinders.


Precautions


* Some cliffs are unstable. Observe warning signs.

* Ocean beaches can have dangerous undertows and unexpected large waves. Swim only at patrolled beaches.



For the latest information on track closures and park access, please see the Parks Victoria website. Be bushfire smart. Follow the Parks Victoria checklist before travelling.

Make the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, the regions premier art gallery, your first stop in discovering the cultural highlights of the Peninsula. Collect your map of the Artists' Sites on the Mornington Peninsula 1850s to the Present and discover why this area has inspired some of Australia's leading artists.


An ever-changing program of quality exhibitions ensures a fresh experience every time you visit the Peninsula. Our permanent collection comprises 1200 works of art and is considered the foremost in Australia. It includes work by Arthur Boyd, Russell Drysdale, Violet Teague, Margaret Preston, Sidney Nolan and Brett Whiteley. Quality touring exhibitions from national and state galleries are also regularly displayed.


Visit our shop for a wide selection of Cards and relax with a coffee in our comfortable cafe.

The Mornington Railway (MR) is an operating railway museum, which recreates various Victorian Railways branch line activities "just as they used to be" for the education and enjoyment of the general public.


The MR's longer-term vision is to offer a variety of services representing different methods of branch line operation in use from 1900 until the end of the branch line era in the 1970's.


A feature of the MR is that original Victorian Railways heritage equipment and rollingstock is used to support and operate train services.


The Mornington railway line is a heritage item in itself, having been opened in 1889. The main operational focus of the MR is the running of steam-hauled passenger trains, but original Victorian Railways diesel-electric locomotives are used on trains occasionally.


Consideration is also being given to adding heritage goods vehicles onto regular passenger trains to recreate the era of the "mixed" train.


Our trains run on a regular basis between Moorooduc and Mornington, a round distance of approximately 9kilometres.


The remaining unrestored 4.5 kilometres section of the line between the main line junction at Baxter and Moorooduc is being restored as time and funds permit.


The MR's main centre of activity is Moorooduc station (Melway 105 K9) conveniently located in the centre of the Mornington Peninsula, a popular holiday destination about 60 kilometres from Melbourne


The MR is operated by the Mornington Railway Preservation Society (MRPS), a not-for-profit incorporated association, which is staffed by dedicated volunteers.

National Trust property, Mulberry Hill is a delightful American colonial style residence, was built in the late 1920 s. It was the home of noted artist Sir Darryl Lindsay and his wife Joan, best remembered as the author of the Australian classic novel Picnic at Hanging Rock.


The Lindsays personal collection of artworks and Georgian furniture are an outstanding feature of the house. Its rural setting and commanding views of Westernport Bay complete the experience of the visit.

The Flinders Naval Depot was established on the 1st September 1920 and commissioned HMAS Cerberus 1st April 1921. Located on 4000 acres at the head of Hanns Inlet, HMAS Cerberus is regarded as the premier training establishment for the Royal Australian Navy.


The present Museum of HMAS Cerberus was first established by Commander L G Wilson MBE RAN in the early 1980s. The building was built in 1925 as the New Entry's study block, in 1930 when the Royal Australian Naval College was relocated from Jervis Bay the building then became the Cadets' Academic block. During WWII the facility was used as the Drafting Office and then later as the Supply School.


Along with your visit to the Museum, you may like to walk around the Memorial Gardens, visit the Chapels or take the opportunity to watch a movie in the Depot's Southern Cross Cinema.

Things to Do

The area provides a useful educational experience and is popular with schools studying marine life.


Fauna

The rocky shores and surrounding reefs at Flinders, at the south-west corner of Western Port, are famous for the diversity of their marine life. For over one hundred years, scientists and naturalists have frequented the reefs, and the area has revealed numerous animal species not previously known to science. Recent discoveries include sea stars that brood their young in their stomach and other tiny seastar species that were once thought to be juveniles.


Easily visible are numerous rectangular crabs, multicoloured cushion sea-stars, small spiralled shells of all shapes and sizes and rows of daisy-like anemones. The seafloor within the coves (2 - 3 m depth) is carpeted in algae and seagrass, with the larger rocks of the reef covered in kelps, and smaller brown and red algae. The sandy bottom supports large beds of Amphibolis seagrass inhabited by a variety of fish including Saddled Wrasse and Magpie Morwong. Strange box-like Cowfish and Weedy Sea-dragons hover furtively over the seagrass beds.

Oak Hill Community Arts Co-operative Ltd is a not-for-profit organization run by volunteers under the direction of a Board of Directors, and operates Oak Hill Community Gallery as a community access 'space-for-hire' showcase of affordable art. There are artists' studios (previously farm outbuildings) situated in the landscaped grounds.


We offer the public and art lovers alike the opportunity to appreciate a wide variety of styles from the traditional to contemporary, the conventional to the absurd. Oak Hill Community Gallery exhibits works by professional and up-and-coming artists with exhibitions held on a monthly basis. Our aim is to encourage and host new moves of art while continuing to embrace and respect the ancestry of art.


Built in 1892, Oak Hill Community Gallery is a beautiful Italianate-style Victorian villa. It is a significant building within the Mornington Peninsula region and is a local identity. The five exhibition spaces within the building are a series of warm contemporary rooms with high ceilings and polished floors. Original fireplaces have been retained, as has the verandah.





Oak Hill Community Gallery has ample parking with some overflow available at the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery situated directly behind the grounds of Oak Hill. A charming tree-lined country path meanders through the expansive grounds, past the working artist studios from Oak Hill Community Gallery to the MPRG, and further to the Civic Reserve. A large civic rose garden is being established on the western boundary.


The Co-operative offers Oak Hill as a special event venue to the community.


The major aim of Oak Hill Community Gallery is to cultivate an environment that will inspire and enthuse artists from all walks of life, that will encourage public participation, and will encourage other galleries to offer the next career step to the talented artists showcased here.

Our idea for Paradigm Hill was conceived almost 30 years ago. We have always been passionate about food and wine and our other careers have laid the foundation for this adventure.



As with so many other things we ve ever tackled it s been a case of all or none and our obsession with the pursuit of quality has meant pushing the boundaries with viticulture and viniculture and to work within the domain of ecologically responsible practices.


It has often been said, great wine is made in the vineyard ..We have just over 10 acres of north facing gently sloping vineyard. The vineyard has been established with a very low density of vines (average only 500 vines per acre) grafted onto vigour and phylloxera resistant rootstock.



The trellis runs north south and vines have been trained to a VSP approach with a keen eye on ensuring a balanced vine. We are committed to using only estate grown grapes for on site production of Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Pinot Gris and Riesling.



The philosophy of our wine making is to guide the wine with minimal intervention, through the vinification process. Our fruit is picked by loving hands, with vintage being a time for celebration.

"A unique vineyard site combined with passionate and often brilliant winemaking means Paringa Estate shines as a beacon in the region. The Pinot Noir can be quite brilliant and the Shiraz from a good vintage is one of the very best examples of the cool climate style in Australia. There is an excellent restaurant at the cellar door if the wines knock you off your feet and you need to sit down." Stuart Gregor


Established: 1985


Wine Region: Mornington Peninsula


Winemaker: Lindsay McCall


Owners: Lindsay McCall


Cellar Door: Manager - Jane Clarke


Open: 11am-5pm daily


Wines: Estate - Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Shiraz. Peninsula - Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz. . Limited quantities of Reserve Pinot Noir and Shiraz.


Price: $15.00-$90.00


Food: Chef Chad Aldred has built a reputation for his stylish modern cuisine. The menu carries European influences and changes with the seasons, the food always hearty and refined. With magnificent valley views from every table, the restaurant provides a convivial atmosphere for either a relaxed lunch or sophisticated dinner. Open for lunch Wednesday-Sunday, dinner Friday-Saturday.


Functions: 15 to 100 people.


Conferences: Yes


Weddings: Yes

The Peninsula Country Golf Club enjoys a reputation as one of the premier private golf clubs in Australia, with two golf courses ranked in Australia's top 50 and club facilities of the highest standard available for weddings, corporate golf days, meeting and conferences, golf trips or private dining. 41 accommodation rooms - standard to executive rooms. Our Golf Shop is stocked with the latest in golf equipment and fashionable clothing, the shop is flooded with natural light and staffed by friendly personnel.


Peninsula is proud to be home to two of "Australia's Top 50 Courses", the North ranked *18 and the South currently *44.


While the South has long been known as one of Australia's tough and testing championship courses, the North has recently come into its own after remodelling. One of Australia's top golf writers and authors called it "the best course renovation ever completed in Australia." Australia's Best Golf Courses, D Oliver, 2003.


Both courses have hosted important amateur and professional events and are known for their excellent couch fairways, bent grass greens and traditional sand belt bunkering.


Play and stay packages are available for our house guests. To tailor a package to suit your individual requirements, please contact our Events Manager.


Corporate golf day clients are extended all privileges of club membership including use of the Club Bar, fully equipped locker rooms, dining and function rooms.

Like the thermal spa centres of Europe, Asia, the Americas and New Zealand Peninsula Hot Springs offers the benefits of the natural hot spring bathing and relaxation culture.


The discovery of an abundant source of naturally heated 50
* C healing mineral waters 637 metres below Melbourne's Mornington Peninsula, has enabled the creation of a spa centre offering a fusion of the best of bathing cultures from around the world, set in an Australian coastal environment.


Peninsula Hot Springs is the only integrated natural thermal mineral springs bathing retreat in Victoria, offering public and private indoor and outdoor pools and private baths, sauna, plunge pool, steam room, therapeutic massage, beauty spa and fine food and wine.


Outdoor public bathing offers the choice of a central pool and covered grotto, a massaging waterfall pool, a bubbling spa couch, a tranquillity bath set amongst the tea trees and a cold plunge pool.


While indoor, guests can relax and soak up the sweeping view of the lake and grasslands that make up the unique coastal surrounds, as the waters, rich in minerals, infuse their body with the warmth of natural relaxation.


The private Spa Dreaming Centre is a source of therapeutic and beauty bliss offering a choice of massages, facials, mud wraps, steam infusions and much more.


Private indoor and outdoor thermal mineral pools and baths, a steam infusion room and a leisure lounge make this an oasis of relaxation. All treatment rooms have two tables, so spa treatments may be experienced with a friend or in total seclusion.


The Bathe Cafe presents a unique menu, this time tempting the taste buds. Offering breakfast, lunch and late lunch seven days a week, fresh local Mornington Peninsula produce provides a fusion of Italian, Asian and Australian cuisine in a style the Bathe Cafe team call Mediterrasian.

Ecologically sound and internationally renowned, Polperro Dolphin Swims is a Hall of Fame - Environmental Tourism multi-award winning tour operation that offers people the opportunity to observe and swim with wild bottlenose dolphins in Port Phillip Bay.


Our tours have earned a reputation as exciting, responsible and safe experiences with passenger safety and the dolphins' protection as paramount importance. We purposely limit the size of our trips to guarantee a high standard of customer and environmental care.


Wetsuits, masks and snorkels are provided. Reef and seal swims are a regular part of our trips, so be prepared to see and experience much more than just dolphins.


Polperro, a fully crewed vessel of highly trained and experienced staff and dive masters offers a wide range of other services including bay cruises, educational and historical tours, fully catered charters or a trip of your own personal design.


A galley provides refreshments between swims, serving hot scones, tea, coffee and hot chocolate. Trips depart daily from Sorrento, a picturesque, historic township on the Mornington Peninsula, from October to April inclusively. Onboard facilities include change-rooms and toilet.

"Port Phillip Estate is a lovely place. You approach it via a winding driveway with vistas of rolling hills, the distant sea and towering trees framing the perfectly manicured vineyard. The cellar door that looks across the vineyard is a bit like a country general store, very atmospheric, homely and friendly. Port Phillip's wines are excellent and have a great record at wine shows, particularly the richly constructed, ageworthy Shiraz and Pinot Noir." Ralph Kyte-Powell


Established: 1987


Wine Region: Mornington Peninsula





Winemaker: Sandro Mosele. Viticulturist: Doug Wood


Owners: Dianne and Giorgio Gjergja


Cellar Door: Manager - Dione Wood


Open: 11am-5pm Weekends and Public Holidays. Open daily during January.


Wines: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz. All wines 100per cent estate grown.


Price: AUD20.00-AUD42.00

With its proximity to Victoria's largest city the southern end of the Bay has high visitor usage throughout the year with a huge peak over the summer months. The southern Bay is Melbourne's summer playground and many of the areas within Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park are popular for a range of recreational pursuits from snorkelling and SCUBA diving through to passive recreation on the beach.


Habitat types found within the park include seagrass beds, sheltered intertidal mudflats, intertidal sandy beaches and rocky shores, subtidal soft substrata and rocky reefs, as well as the open water environment. The diversity and abundance of marine flora and fauna in this region are greater than many comparable habitats elsewhere in the world. The park is located in an area renowned for its diversity of migratory wader birds and includes a number of sites listed under a number of treaties to protect migratory bird habitat including International Convention on Wetlands of International Importance (the Ramsar Convention).


The high diversity of marine life around the mouth of Port Phillip is due to the wide range of habitats in the area and its central Victorian location. The area marks the end of the range for some animals and plants that prefer the cold waters of western Victoria, but it also supports warmth-loving species from eastern Australia that can survive in the bay's relatively calm, shallow waters. A high proportion of Victorian species of marine flora and fauna are represented in the Port Phillip Head's region. As an example the area supports about 10 per cent of all of Australia's feathery stinging animals known as known hydroids.

This links style layout is set amongst rolling sand dunes adjoining Point Nepean National Park. Portsea ranks as one of the top courses on the peninsula and consistently rates in the Top 50 courses of Australia.


A number of design improvements to bunkering, tees and greens have further enhanced the course in recent years. With superbly maintained couch fairways and well drained soils, Portsea is an enjoyable if not challenging experience all year round.


Portsea hosts state and national events, complemented by their own prestigious 72 hole Open Amateur and the iconic Portsea Pro-Am. The Pro-Am on January 2 each year attracts a quality field of professionals, amateurs and celebrities who entertain a huge crowd of golfers, families and holiday makers.


Portsea welcomes visitors Sun-Fri and our fully licenced clubhouse is open 7 days offering light meals and refreshments.


"Portsea stimulates me. It is in every way a champion's course." Peter Thomson

Whether you are looking for an invigorating holiday adventure or an indulgent romantic escape, RACV Cape Schanck Resort offers great value 4 and 4.5 star accommodation options and RACV members enjoy 20% off standard rates, which also includes a full hot buffet breakfast.


Offering you a choice of Ocean View rooms, two bedroom Executive Ocean View suites and two bedroom or three bedroom Villas, all rooms are spacious and well lit, complete with ensuite bathroom, private balcony, individual heating/air conditioning system and Foxtel. The Villas also feature large screen plasma televisions.


RACV Cape Schanck Resort is located on Victoria's spectacular Mornington Peninsula, a leisurely 75 minute drive from Melbourne. Hedged by a National Park and boasting spectacular views overlooking Bass Strait and Port Phillip Bay, RACV Cape Schanck Resort provides an ideal base to explore the region s award winning wineries, pristine swimming and surf beaches, as well as the popular tourist areas of Portsea, Sorrento, Red Hill and Flinders.


RACV Cape Schanck Resort s magnificent 18 hole, par 70 championship golf course is consistently rated among Australia s best 100 courses. The Resort also offers an onsite driving range, complete with grass tees, practice bunker and putting green, a full chipping and pitching area and a fleet of motorised carts for hire, plus a range of onsite recreation facilities including tennis courts, table tennis tables, heated swimming pool and spa and a 4km jogging track.


For a more relaxing experience, enjoy the magnificent golf course vistas from the comfortable surrounds of the Dining Room, or the caf style Lounge which provides both those staying at the Resort and day-trippers alike with an ideal venue for a pre-dinner drink, quick coffee or refreshment.

The Red Hill Brewery is the first and only microbrewery on the Mornington Peninsula. Set amidst the hop vines, in a beautiful rural environment, taste the beers, stay for a delicious beer-friendly meal or purchase fine handcrafted ales to take home.


The Brewery is unique as it has its own hop yard where all the hops are grown organically to use in the beers. The hops are a dramatic spectacle, growing over four metres high, and on full display to visitors to the brewery. Using our own hops imparts fresh and unique hop flavours and aromas to our beers.


There are three main beer styles, Golden Ale, Wheat Beer and Scotch Ale. All are handcrafted using only water, the finest malt, yeast and the organically grown hops.


The flagship beer, the Golden Ale, is a very pale and crisp light bodied ale, fruity with a refreshing tanginess. It has a delicate hoppy dryness created by the use of the hops grown onsite at the Brewery. A very easy drinking style and perfect on a warm day, or all day! The Wheat Beer is in the famous Bavarian style, highly aromatic and carbonated with a banana like fruitiness in the palate and soft clove spiciness in the aroma. The Scotch Ale is ripe, fruity ale which is a deep red colour and has a caramel sweetness. Seasonal specialty beers also feature regularly.


Set in a beautiful rural environment, the Red Hill Brewery has a small eatery committed to serving real food. The food is influenced by the cuisines of the great beer loving nations of England, Belgium and Germany where the favourite dishes have developed over centuries according to how well they match the famous beer styles. Local produce is featured on the menu and all the food is made in house.

Trevor and Jan Brandon established their small Cheesery and Cellar Door on the farm at Red Hill in April 2000, producing distinctive, handcrafted regional cheeses to complement Mornington Peninsula wines. They were first inspired by farmhouse cheesemaking in Europe, and draw upon Trevor's experience as a food microbiologist.


They are joined by their son Burke and his family. Burke is a graduate in agriculture, with extensive training in cheesemaking, and has a particular interest in the management of cheese maturation and flavour development. During 2008 Burke & wife Bronwyn began milking their flock of East Friesian sheep and now produce small quantities of sheep blue and luscious yoghurt.


A seasonal range of specialist cheese is made using fresh organic cow milk and free-range goat and sheep milk, each from a single herd. Red Hill cheeses use vegetarian rennet, and are free from genetically modified organisms, stabilisers and preservatives.


Red Hill cheeses have won multiple awards over the last 9 years culminating in the 2009 Grand Dairy Award of Champion Goat Cheese for the rare Mountain Goat Blue. Slow processing and gentle handling help preserve the raw qualities of the clean rich milk, resulting in cheeses with character and great depth of flavour.


Pay a visit to the Cellar Door Shop at the Cheesery, and you will enter a tantalising world of unique flavours from sublime ashed logs to the uplifting washed rinds. Enjoy the intimate Cheese Tasting Experience with a Tasting Plate or Cheese Platter and purchase from the entire range of cheeses and gourmet accompaniments.


The Cellar Door caters for self-drive cheeselovers in groups of fewer than 10 people. Small-group packages available.


Home Cheesemaking Classes are held regularly.

Pick your own cherries



Cherries are ready for picking mid November through to early January. Our cherries are fully ripened on the tree for maximum taste and flavour


Sour Morello Cherries - late December and January


Cherry Port (Desert Wine) made from selected fully ripe cherries, enjoy the sweet full flavour of cherries all year round.A fee is payable on entry for all adults and children. All Cherries picked by you are charged per kilogram. Prices may vary depending on market price or availability. Freshly picked and packed cherries are also available for sale. For large orders of pre-picked cherries 5kg or more please telephone and place an order.



Buckets and bags for picking are supplied for your convenience. Pick your own cherries from trees that are kept at a low height for enjoyable picking for the whole family. No dogs permitted on property.


History



The farm was established in 1890. With five generations of farming experiences in Red Hill we are acclaimed for our fresh, full flavoured, nutritious cherries. Red Hill Cherry Farm was opened to the public for 'pick your own' in 1969. We are the oldest U-Pick cherry farm in Victoria located in Red Hill's hidden valley in the heart of the Mornington Peninsula's Hinterland.

"Red Hill Estate could have the best view from a winery in Australia, or the world for that matter. Combine that with a great restaurant, delicious wines including a couple of great sparkling wines, and you have an almost faultless package. Red Hill is a hard place to leave." Stuart Gregor


Established: 1989



Wine Region: Mornington Peninsula



Winemaker: Michael Kyberd



Owners: The InWine Group Australia



Cellar Door: Manager - Garth Noonan



Open: 11am-5pm daily (Closed Christmas day)



Wines:


Three Ranges: Classic Release, Red Hill Estate and Bimaris.


Varieties: Sparkling Blanc de Blancs, Sparkling Blanc de Noirs, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Shiraz Merlot, Liqueur Muscat, Botrytis.



Price: $14.00-$35.00



Food: Max's Restaurant - Open Daily for Lunch and Dinner Friday and Saturday. Bookings Ph: 03 5931 0177



Functions: 80 to 100 people.



Weddings: 80 to 100 people. Max's Restaurant at Red Hill Estate offers a variety of wedding options for the seasons.

Where the View is Worth the Drive .


This is a truly beautiful public golf course with views that stretch from Port Phillip Bay to Bass Strait.
The course was opened in 1956 on Crown Land and has well grassed and watered fairways, challenging greens and well placed bunkers. Excellent use has been made of the hillside location with a relatively flat front 9 holes and a more demanding back 9 holes.


This is a quality golf course at a very low price every day!

Rosebud Park welcomes the casual and experienced golfer and guarantees good all-year-round playing conditions. Bookings for golf at weekends are essential.

Modern and free undercover picnic facilities with electric barbecues and picnic tables have been provided for social groups and picnic parties. A short but informative and easy environmental bush walk has also been developed adjacent to the golf course and is worth a look.

Six years ago, after 25 years' experience in the dive industry, Peter Fear sold his successful Dive Victoria charter operation in Portsea, and opened a semi-retirement business up the road in an out-of-the-way part of Rye. "Servicing and testing, that's all we were going to do, but it got out of hand", he says. "The place just grew!"



With all those years of passion and knowledge behind him, before too long Peter found himself picking up distributorships for top international dive-equipment brands such as Northern Diver, OMS and Miflex. Then, the opportunity for a virtual shop came up - it's now Australia's largest online dive store.



For those in the know, The Scuba Doctor is the place to go on the Mornington Peninsula for dive equipment hire, sales and service, and the best advice. An extensive range of top-quality gear is hand-picked by Peter, and made available at very reasonable prices.



A comprehensive range of equipment service and repairs is also offered at very competitive prices, (tank refills from just AUD5). There's quick turnaround to boot: a dive weekend doesn't have to be cut short thanks to The Scuba Doctor's emergency repair service and same-day cylinder testing. But emergency or not, this dive store is conveniently open seven days a week, including from 7.30am on weekends and public holidays - exactly when divers need Peter and his team on hand.



The Scuba Doctor organises regular interstate and international dive holidays, but there are good times to be had by simply visiting the store, where the lounge attracts divers kicking back between dips. Although few could relate as many good diver yarns and tips as Peter, who's been in the business for three decades. Drop in, and be greeted by Sadie, the friendly little dog in residence.

Stillwater at Crittenden is a stunning venue, set amongst the vines and overlooking manicured lawns and a picturesque lake.


Open for lunch daily (closed Tuesdays) and dinner on Saturday evenings, Stillwater is sure to impress even the most discerning of diners.


* Delicious A la carte menu using local and free range produce

* Lakeside dining and cellar door

* Wedding and special events specialists.

Stonier has long been recognised for making excellent varietal wines on the Mornington Peninsula. The standard Pinot Noir Chardonnay are always terrific value, and the Reserve range highly decorated over the years. There can be no doubt that Brian Stonier's original intent of 28 years ago, on concentrating solely on the quality of the wine, continues to this day." Ben Edwards.


Established: 1978 Wine



Region: Mornington Peninsula


Winemaker: Mike Symons


Owners: Lion Nathan Wine Group


Cellar Door: Manager - Noella Thornton


Wines: Sparkling Chardonnay / Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Reserve Chardonnay, Single Vineyard Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Reserve Pinot Noir, Single Vineyard Pinot Noir


Price: AUD23.00 -AUD55.00


Food: Cheese platters available daily.


Functions: Wine Tasting and Winery Tour

"Stumpy Gully is really making a lot of noise at the moment with lesser known varieties particularly the Marsanne which pops up on good wine lists all over Melbourne. The Pinot Grigio is also good. Come and enjoy the Stumpy Gully varieties in their vibrant tasting room." Stuart Gregor









Established:



1989




Wine Region:



Mornington Peninsula




Winemakers:



Wendy Zantvoort, Maitena Zantvoort and Ewan Campbell




Owners:



Wendy and Frank Zantvoort




Cellar Door:



Manager - Wendy Zantvoort




Open:



11am-5pm Weekends




Wines:



Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Marsanne, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Dessert Style, Fortified Whites.




Price:



$15.00-$25.00




Food:



Light lunches available on wine festival weekends, ie Queen's Birthday, Cup Weekend

Explore the fields and taste the essence of Sunny Ridge Strawberries at the largest producer of strawberries in Australia. This third generation family business is nestled in the beautiful hinterland of the Mornington Peninsula right in the heart of its thriving wine region.


Experiences


* Explore the fields and pick your own world famous Sunny Ridge Strawberries (Nov-May). Raspberry picking available over Christmas (please check website for details)

* Be tempted by our award winning fruit ice creams, heavenly berry desserts and refreshments while relaxing in the strawberry café

* Savour the unique flavours and intoxicating aromas of our medal winning range of fruit wines and liqueurs made from Sunny Ridge strawberries

* Local gourmet produce and quality giftware

* Seasonal fruit and vegetables at the farmgate

* Groups welcome

"T'Gallant is the funkiest winery on the Peninsula. The cellar door always offers something new and unusual, the wines are always different but beautifully made, the labels are quite crazy and the restaurant La Baracca always seems to have something exciting going on. This is an innovative and often brilliant place and you must try their Tribute Pinot Gris


" Stuart Gregor

James Halliday 2008 Australian Wine Companion 5 stars - Outstanding winery regularly producing wines of exemplary quality and typicity.


Gourmet Traveller 2008 Australian Restaurant Guide "This new operation is the best gastronomic outpost to have opened on the Mornington Peninsula in a long time.


Gourmet Traveller 2008 Wine List of the Year "As well as the winery's offerings, this superbly designed document contains a mouthwatering selection of the world's best bottles and a staggering amount of background reading.


Ten Minutes by Tractor (TMBT) was formed in 1999 by three families, each of whom owned vineyards close to each other (in fact ten minutes by tractor apart) on Mornington Peninsula with an aim to produce wines that reflected the unique character of their vineyards. In 2004 TMBT was bought by Martin Spedding.


The key focus of TMBT is unrelenting effort to grow the best fruit possible on our vineyards with meticulous care of our premium blocks. Our winemaking philosophy is to be non interventionist as possible and, for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, to utilise traditional Burgundian winemaking techniques that assist in producing the wonderful flavours, complexity, elegance and length which the wines of our region demonstrate.


Ten Minutes By Tractor has 14ha of bearing vineyards, with average age of 16 years, including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris and Tempranillo. The different vineyards - different locations, elevations and orientations - give us the opportunity of picking and vinifying grapes from each vineyard, in fact each block within each vineyard, separately.


In our restaurant, chef Stuart Bell produces outstanding dishes, using high quality, local produce as much as possible, including herbs, salads and vegetables from our own kitchen garden. This provides an extra dimension for our customers to further extend the wine tasting experience with a wide range of superb dishes to match and enjoy with your favourite wines.

A major attraction on the Mornington Peninsula is The Briars Park.


The Park is a beautiful example of 'Cultural Landscape', with a long history of Aboriginal occupation, followed by European occupation of one of the first pastoral 'runs' on the Mornington Peninsula, represented today by a complex of heritage listed farm buildings and gardens.


The Briars 1840s Homestead houses a world renowned collection of Napoleonic memorabilia, established by Dame Mabel Brookes to mark the relationship between her Grandfather William Balcombe and the Emperor Napoleon during the latter's exile on St Helena.


While the original farm has been retained, 96 hectares was never cleared and now forms an important Wildlife Reserve, protected by a vermin proof fence.


Open woodland of manna gum and peppermint is being restocked with kangaroos and wallabies to join the resident koalas, which may be seen from the Woodland Walk. Waterbirds can be viewed from the bird observation hides overlooking extensive wetlands.

The Vineyard


The Cups Estate is situated on the picturesque, undulating dunes of 'the cups' on The Mornington Peninsula and overlooks Moonah Links Golf Course - The Home of The Australian Open. The views are spectacular!


The Cellar Door


The round shaped cellar includes floor to ceiling glass which frames the amazing views of the vineyard, olive grove, undulating dunes and golf course. Enjoy light meals prepared to compliment our delicious wines while either; learning more about the wines and area, listening to live music, pondering over our art display, sampling local produce or simply relaxing. Tastings are free as we know you will be back for more! The Cellar Door is open 7 days 10am to 6pm- please book if you are travelling in a large group.


The Wines


The wines have been hand crafted by the renowned Dr.Richard McIntyre who is praised for his non-interventionist natural approach to winemaking. The wines have been entered in only 2 shows and have already been awarded 2 Silvers and a Bronze Medal at The International Cool Climate Wine Show. The Cups Estate range includes Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Rose and Sparkling.


If you can't make it down to The Mornington Peninsula you can purchase our wines from our website by clicking on the above link. Make sure you visit soon.

"Geoff and Sue Duke have planted their vineyard exclusively to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay which shows just how astute they are. With four acres now in the ground at Red Hill South the results continue to improve. Both wines are extremely stylish with the Chardonnay in particular an intriguing Burgundy style." Stuart Gregor.


Our wines are made by Geoff just from the grapes which we grow on this site. We try to ensure that with high quality grapes and oak, using minimal intervention methods, we can produce small amounts of high quality, yet affordable wine. Pinot Noir and Chardonnary grow particularly well on our cool sun-drenched northerly slope.


Established: 1989

Wine Region: Mornington Peninsula

Winemaker: Geoff Duke

Owners: Sue and Geoff Duke

Cellar Door: Manager - Sue Duke

Open: Noon - 5pm Weekends,
Public and Summer Holidays.

Wines: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir current
and past releases.

Price: $20.00 - $30.00

Set on 300 acres of gently rolling sand dunes, the 27 hole golf facility at The Dunes is Australia s premier public access course. Located in the heart of the Mornington Peninsula Cups region, The Dunes maintains the highest standards of course maintenance and customer service matched only by the very best private clubs.


The success and popularity of The Dunes is a direct reflection of the course layout. Designed by Tony Cashmore, The Dunes achieved the very difficult objective of being a challenge to the low marker without being a monster for the higher handicapped golfer.


The tournament course is 6464 metres and accolades include being ranked as #17 in Australia and voted #1 public access course in Australia by readers of Golf Magazine . The 9 hole Cups course is a delightful par 33 and very popular with junior and local residents.


"Links golf is real golf, The Dunes is real golf".

Enliven the senses in a world of Fantasy Gardens, Sculpture Park Walk, The Enchanted Mazes, Brain Teaser Challenges, and The Amazing Lolly Shop.


The Enchanted Maze Garden will enchant and amaze visitors of all ages. Meander through a magical bush land dotted with giant wood sculpture carvings, and wrought Iron work. Through the looking glass, enjoy the tranquillity of the fantasy gardens, with topiary, manicured hedges and thousands of blooms to rival Versailles.


Take the challenge of the brain teasers, giant size puzzles to keep even the most mathematical person thinking.


The traditional hedge maze with Japanese Garden in the centre is a trade mark, but the labyrinth Maze with giant topiary Dragon, the Children s Maze with fairies; African savannah and beach box, each have an appeal for everybody.


Come in to see a miniature toy train chuffing around the wall, each carriage laden with lollies, giant Lolly pops and every delicious fantasy you could think of.

As well as its conservation importance the reserve represents a unique passive recreational and educational asset in the greater metropolitan area of Melbourne.


Things to see and do


* The reserve is ideal for recreation activities such as nature study, photography and walking

* Walk to Trig Point for expansive views of the reserve, Port Phillip Bay and the Dandenongs. A network of tracks allows visitors to walk to most features of the reserve


Heritage


Very little is known of Aboriginal activity in the area other than the use of the springs as a source of fresh water by the Bunurong people. In the 1920's it was planned to plant the whole area between Ballarto Road, Dandenong Road, McClelland Drive and Skye Road with pine trees. Only about 120ha was planted, though in the 1950's some of the remaining land was set aside for housing.


A proposal in the 1970's to sandmine the remaining bushland met with community uproar and the Eureka flag was raised on Trig Point (the site from which the Frankston area was originally surveyed) and the area claimed for the people of Frankston. Community action also helped prevent the area being subdivided in 1989 and the Flora and Fauna Reserve is now zoned as public open space.


Looking after the park


* Take your rubbish with you

* Keep to the formed walking tracks

* Dog regulations apply. In areas where dogs are permitted they must be on a leash at all times

* Firearms are not permitted in the reserve

* All native plants and animals are protected

* Leave the reserve as you find it

Tuck's Ridge is a five star boutique winery with one of the prettiest outlooks in the area. The wines continue to impress with the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in particular worth seeking out. In addition Tuck's Ridge offers a selection of super premium single vineyard wines of unsurpassed quality and value, including the James Halliday 95/100 rated 2004 Buckle Vineyard Wines.






Established:



1986




Wine Region:



Mornington Peninsula




Winemaker:



Peninsula Wine Makers




Owners:



Peter Hollick and Helen Pattison




Cellar Door:



Manager - Matthew Bisogni




Open:



11am-5pm daily




Wines:



Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Sparkling Wine, Shiraz, Pinot Gris.




Price:



$14.00-$60.00

Tyabb Packing House Antiques Centre has an excellent and constantly changing collection of antique furniture including; Mahogany, Oak, Cedar, Pine, fine glass, china, porcelain, crystal, gold, silver, Estate Jewellery, antique beds, linen, lace, cameras, shipping memorabilia, collectables, old wares, toys and trunks, books and relics and so much more.

Definitely the largest collection of antiques and old wares under one roof. The scope and unique nature of the antiques available at Tyabb Packing House has to be seen to be believed.

There are more than 20 antique and specialty shops outside next to the main building. You can enjoy a bite to eat in The Village Kiosk outside in the picturesque garden surroundings or inside at our licensed cafe' 'Elixir'.

Vines of Red Hill, a special sense of place.



Vines of Red Hill is one of those beautiful country estates that reveals itself a little at a time. Invisible from Red Hill road, it sits down from the brow of the hill, shaded by ancient Angophora trees; it is reached by a path that winds its way through lavishly planted gardens.



The natural amphitheatre of the land shelters the Vines of Red Hill in its own uniquely intimate environment. The restaurant and cellar door are housed in a contemporary Mediterranean inspired building that looks out over 20 acres of gently sloping vineyards and pasture land.



The restaurant's philosophy is all about the Mornington Peninsula's very essence, captured in food and wine. The diversity of local produce is reflected by daily created menus that boast a sense of adventure, experience and skill. The Vines has an air of contemporary spaciousness with an elegant simplicity that brings a true regional flavour to your table.



Owner and Chef James Redfern's firm and passionate belief that regions need to retain and develop their special and unique identity drives his cuisine at Vines of Red Hill.



Natural approaches with traditional techniques are used to produce 100per cent estate grown Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Gewurztraminer. These are available for tasting and for purchasing exclusively in the tower tasting room or in the restaurant.



Vines of Red Hill are open every day for lunch and wine tasting, and for dinner on Friday and Saturdays with reduced trading during the winter.


The restaurant also specialises in Weddings and corporate or special event.


Mel ways Reference: Map 191 D4

Established just over a decade ago the Vines of Red Hill has taken on a new lease of life with renowned chef James Redfern and his wife Leanne now at the helm. Like his cuisine James desire is for the wines to truly reflect the 'terrior' of the region.


New winemaker Robin Brockett from Scotchman's Hill is now bringing a new exuberance and refined elegance to the wine from the well established vines. Natural approaches and low yield cropping are the order of the day.



Traditional techniques using only new and seasoned French oak are employed to produce 100per cent estate grown Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay as well as a for the Peninsula a unique and rare Gewurztraminer. These outstanding examples of cool climate wine are exclusively available for tasting or purchase in the tower tasting room or the award winning restaurant. The estate's philosophy is all about the Mornington Peninsula's very essence, captured in food and wine.



The diversity of local produce is reflected by daily created menus that boast a sense of adventure, experience and skill. The Vines has an air of contemporary spaciousness with an elegant simplicity that brings a true regional flavour to your table. James Redfern's firm and passionate belief that regions need to retain and develop their special and unique identity drives the cuisine and wine at the Vines of Red Hill.



Vines of Red Hill are open every day for lunch and wine tasting, and for dinner on Friday and Saturdays with reduced trading during the winter. The restaurant also specialises in Weddings and corporate or special event.



150 Red Hill Road, Red Hill Victoria 3937 Mel ways Reference: Map 191 D4

Whinstone Estate offers a family friendly and informal setting with owners Ken and Leon Wood on hand to discuss the wines and viticulture.



Wander through the property s extensive gardens, enjoy the magnificent rural view and picnic by the dam.



Specialising in cool climate wines produced with minimum chemical use from a single vineyard, Whinstone aims to produce wines which are elegant, fruit driven and affordable.



Whinstone Estate was established in 1994. Since that time the vineyard has developed a reputation for growing exceptionally fine fruit which has been sold to several of the larger premium winemakers on the Mornington Peninsula. At the same time grapes were put aside to make wines under the Whinstone label. Varieties grown at Whinstone Estate are Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadet/Melon. These wines became available under the Whinstone label late in 2003. Several vintages have been cellared to allow the wines to develop.



Whinstone Estate's cellar door is now open every weekend and on public holidays (except Christmas Day and Good Friday) from 11am to 5pm for free tastings of the Whinstone Estate range including latest releases. Vertical tastings can be arranged. The Cellar Door is open every day through January.



The name of the vineyard was derived from a geological name for the rocks that appeared when the vineyard was being prepared for planting. Situated on the slopes of a beautiful valley on the Mornington peninsula the vineyard enjoys a Northwest aspect

Exhibiting Artists


* Elena Ryazanoff: Multi-media

* Clive Ducker: Oils

* David Minton: Life sculpture

* Robert Ford: Sculptures steel and wood

* John Morris: Nature transformed in wood

* Dennis Veal: Charcoal and Graphite figure drawings

* Josephine & Ernest Pititto: Tuscan and seaside landscapes in oil

* Carole Foster: Australian landscapes multi-media

* Nambooka (Bea Edwards) Aborinal Works

* Rodney Symmons: Australian landscapes in oils

* Bea Edwards [Nambooka]: Aboriginal paintings

* Lewis Jakamurra: Aboriginal paintings

* Charles Bock: Seascapes

* Stephen Ashmore: Spiritual paintings

* Ron Farnill: Watercolours traditional

* Ian Chisolm: Watercolours

* Beverley Graham: Botanical prints

* Vicky Sullivan: Paintings and art-wearables



Jewellery, ceramics, woodwork, garden features display.



Situated at the start of a scenic drive from Melbourne to Red Hill, Whitehill Gallery has a sculpture walk among the trees and a caf for drinks.

Willow Creek Vineyard is located in Merricks North on Victoria s beautiful Mornington Peninsula. The vineyard was established in 1988 after five Melbourne families decided to pursue their dream of owning a vineyard.


The property is home to Salix Restaurant & Bistro which makes it the perfect place to experience single site, cool climate wines alongside sensational, local produce driven food. Salix is open everyday for lunch and Friday and Saturday nights for dinner.



Willow Creek Vineyard wines aim to maximise the potential of twenty-year-old vines to express our unique site terroir using regional flagship varieties chardonnay and pinot noir. Small plantings of pinot gris and sauvignon blanc have been added in recent years. Our Cellar Door is open everyday for tastings from 10am - 5pm.



Viticulturist RobbieO Leary has been looking after Willow Creek s vines for almost 20 vintages. His knowledge of the site is unmatched. The new partnership with winemaker Geraldine McFaul combines Robbie s intimate understanding of the site with a winemaking approach focusing on minimal intervention. This duo heralds an exciting new era for Willow Creek Vineyard and a chance to reveal the true character of the site s terroir.


"Willow Creek really came onto the market with a bang in the early 90s and the wines continue to impress, as do the cellar door facilities and the restaurant. Food served in the restaurant is created to complement the fine wines and the views." Stuart Gregor