Hinterland
THINGS TO DO
· Scenic Walks
- Arthurs Seat summit lookout
Seawinds Gardens, just south of the Arthurs Seat summit, is a
- Seawinds Gardens, Purves Rd
delightful botanical garden commanding magnificent views of Port
- Kings Falls Circuit Walk
Phillp Bay and the Mornington & Bellarine Peninsulas.
- Two Bays Walking Track
- Eatons Cutting Walking Trail
Nearby, Charlie's Arthurs Seat Auto Museum (formerly Pine Ridge
- Red Hill-Merricks Station Cycling & Walking Trail
Car and Folk Museum) boasts 90 years of motoring history with
more than 50 cars, motor-cycles, signs, bowsers, model cars and
· Attractions
memorabilia housed in a 1940s style garage and showroom. And
- Charlies Auto Museum, ph. 0419 887 801
- Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm, ph. 5989 4500
yes Mum, you can have a cup of tea!
- Enchanted Maze Garden, ph. 5981 8449
Not far away, at Red Hill, Ashcombe Maze is the oldest and largest
- Ashcombe Maze and Lavender Gardens, ph. 5989 8387
maze in the southern hemisphere. The licensed cafe serves light
- Red Hill Spa, ph. 5931 0088
lunches and refreshments and the kids will undoubtedly oblige by
- Pig and Whistle Tavern, ph. 5989 6130
"getting lost" (and having heaps of fun) for a bit. Don't miss: The
- Red Hill Brewery, ph. 5989 2959
Great Gnome Hunt.
- Horseback Winery Tours at Spring Creek Farm, ph. 5989 6119
Be enchanted and come visit the tenth annual Maize Maze at The
· Galleries
Enchanted Maze Garden, from Saturday 23rd February to Sunday
- Marion Rosetzky Gallery, ph. 5989 2557
4th May. Inspired by the natural bush surrounds in the bush block at
- Gordon Studio Glass Blowers, Ph. 5989 7073
The Maze, the 2008 Maize Maze has been based on a Dinosaur.
- Michael Leeworthy, Red Hill Art Studio, ph. 5989 2776
Another berry nice option is a visit to Sunny Ridge Strawberry
· Great Dining including The Long Table, La Petanque and the
Farm and Fruit Winery at Main Ridge. The pick-your-own season
many winery restaurants and cellar doors dotted through these
for strawberries extends from November to April (other delectable
hills make for a gourmet delight. For a stress free night out, try
edibles such as peas, raspberries and cherries are also available
Red Hill Shuttle for details see our dining guide page 56-57 and
over the summer holidays). And what better way to cool down after
for a full list of wineries from page 61.
a forage in the fields than to indulge in a scoop of Sunny Ridge ice-
MAJOR EVENTS
cream or a sip of fruit wine. Lots of nice gifties too!
· Red Hill Community Market - 1st Sat in month, Sept-May
So, what are you waiting for - next Christmas?
· The Maize Maze at the Enchanted Maze til 4th May.
To help you make your choice of where to stay please
· Art at Red Hill 4th-6th May. See page 12 for details.
refer to our individual property descriptions and
· Queens Birthday Winter Wine Weekend - June
TALLOWOOD COTTAGE RED HILL
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B E D A N D B R E A K FA S T
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Located in the picturesque seclusion of Red Hill South, Langdon's offers
Charming farm cottage
a stylish, yet tranquil, base for your Mornington Peninsula getaway.
in shady private garden.
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4 Queen size bedrooms
· Ideal `getaway' for 2 couples travelling together
Each room with ensuite & private verandah
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- 2 queensize bedrooms, 1 twin, 2 bathrooms.
Drawing room with ofp, books, games,
music & light filled conservatory
· Delicious breakfast provisions
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...fresh Tallowood raspberries!
alk to wineries, restaurants, galleries
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· Central to all Mornington Peninsula attractions
& the Red Hill market
Gourmet breakfasts featuring local produce
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Mornington Peninsula Bed & Breakfast
NEW Fully SC 2 bedroom cottage
and Allied Accommodation Association Inc.
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52-54 Arthur's Seat Road (Corner Mechanics Road)
Your Hosts: Viv & Neville Swinnerton Mobile: 0408 003 360
PO Box 334, Red Hill South, Victoria 3937
92 Donaldsons Rd, Red Hill Mel 191 C3 Ph: 03 5989 2165
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Phone: (03) 5989 2965 Fax: (03) 5989 2355
RED HILL
Stringybark Cottage
Ph/Fax: 5989 2748
B&B
Mob: 0405 108 916
Delightful fully self-contained
private timber cottage.
Tranquil valley views
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Spa, wood heater, polished
floor boards, & a rural outlook
Walking distance to wineries,
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make it a perfect romantic
gallerys & restaurants
retreat for two people.
Each cottage has spa
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A generous breakfast
& cosy woodfire
of home made & local
Your Hosts
Generous breakfast provisions
produce is provided.
Philip & Sally Davies
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81 SHOREHAM ROAD, RED HILL SOUTH
MEL. 190 K9
Crn Stony Creek & Flinders Rd, Red Hill (melways ref: 190 D7)
Ph. (03) 5989 2184
Mob. 0447 229 204
Non-smoking indoors
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Peninsula Visitor . . . Autumn 2008
