"Main Ridge
is definitely a
combination of
isolated bus stops
and secret roads with
berries on top"
- Jayne D'Arcy
At Main Ridge
Okay, so once upon a time the only school
Pig and Whistle Tavern
here was relocated to Red Hill (there's a
sign on the site to prove it), but what this
Drive through the deep, hilly, almost
unique it has four different and separate
area lacks in population, it makes up for in
rainforest-like area and you're on
shopping areas where you can buy locally
delicious berries, country-style roads and
Mornington-Flinders Road. This is where
made goodies (cheese, cherries and wine...
glorious wine. Main Ridge is definitely a
the berries on top come in. There's nothing
mmm). It's near the Red Hill Village shops
combination of isolated bus stops and secret
like actually seeing the ridges of strawberry
that you'll find Michael Leeworthy's working
roads with berries on top.
patches forming giant stripes down the
studio and gallery that looks out over
Take a left off Purves Road (from Arthurs
sloping land.
cherry farms. Not far away is the fabulous
Seat direction) and you'll find cows, vines,
Gordon Studio Glassblowers and Marion
Who needs a school when you've got
and old gum and pine trees lining the
Rosetzky's craft gallery.
some of the most amazing scenery on the
roads. Past Poplar Bend Winery, Seawinds
Peninsula?
If you're tired of sampling all the delicious
Vineyard, Mary's Vineyard, Vidoni Estate
wines into the area, give the beer samples
(are you sensing a theme?) you might find
In Red Hill
at Red Hill Brewery a go. You've got to taste
yourself sharing the road with horses and
To those who need to know, the soil is
them all, in order, apparently, from the lights
their riders. It's that kind of town.
red because of its
to the darks, and then you can find a corner
high free iron oxide
either inside or outside to continue drinking
content. To make
a pot of your favourite, accompanied by
this town even more
ploughman-style snacks.
Michael Leeworthy's
Working Studio and Gallery
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The ultimate indulgence...Whatever the occasion you will be delighted.
Jane's Hide-Aways - 114 Shoreham Road Red Hill South T: 03 5989 2288
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Day or night, summer or winter, the epctacular
bay views from this luxury B&B will keep you
entranced. Private luxury pamper spoil indulge
are thoughts that come to mind at Seahaze.
This purpose built B&B has been designed for
couples to enjoy, relax and unwind.
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