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Food, glorious Food!
Summertime on the Peninsula is magical.
With its vast collection of cafes, hotels,
Gentle days and dreamy nights!
vineyard eateries and restaurants dotted
Cafés and restaurants `open up' to outdoor
throughout the region, the Mornington
eating. Local producers sell their fare at
Peninsula boasts of the very best in eating!
delightful farmgates a unique way to shop.
Wineries offer cellar door tastings in charming
La Petanque, Main Ridge offers fine dining
environments. Tourist attractions resonate to
in a romantic setting. At Darling Park, Red
the laughter and fun of the occasion.
Hill enjoy regional platters whilst sipping
he beautiful
on delicious wines. Stunning views, an
Want more?
Mornington Peninsula Freshly picked strawberries and cream.
abundance of beautiful roses and a great
menu awaits you at Mount Eliza's Morning
Walks that include trickling creeks, remarkable
A holiday by the sea with wonderful beaches
Star Estate. Casual, relaxed dining at the
views and pretty vegetation. Gift shops
& beautiful bays for all seasons. Picturesque
Portsea Hotel, followed by a walk along the
offering a variety of local paintings, imported
townships, antiques, galleries, fine food, wine
beach would be a great way to while away the
goods and more.
& golf, warm hospitality, great family fun and
hours. Or Try the new Tractor Wine Bar and
What else is on the `menu'?
all just an easy hour from Melbourne.
Restaurant in Main Ridge.
Mornington market (the second Sunday of
Local & Loving it...
each month) offers so much ... a delicious
Simply Summer
Enjoy ball games with the family on the
temptation of many trays of colourful (and
The Peninsula Visitor - Mornington
bountiful beaches of the Mornington
delicious!) cup cakes, handbag and hat stalls,
Peninsula's Visitors Guide, is published to
Peninsula. Swim and frolic in the clear waters
pearls in all forms made into bracelets,
help you make the most of your visit. It
of Port Phillip Bay. Walk the dog along the
rings, necklaces and ear-rings, hand painted
receives no public funding and is brought
Matthew Flinders `walk' beginning at Mount
and designed shirts for all occasions, freshly
to you by our advertisers - vineyards
Martha. Lay out the beach towel and do
picked apples and apple juice from the
and local businesses taking pride in their
some sensible sunbathing. Take a deck chair
orchards of Red Hill, flowers, fresh vegetables,
service & in their Peninsula.
and book to the water's edge as the waves
furniture, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee
Please support them... and let them
gently lap your toes.
wafting through to `hit' your senses, all set out
know you saw them in the Visitor!
in easy to access wide laneways.
Resolutions and More!
On their behalf we offer a warm welcome
Want to `kick up your heels' this New Year's
Perhaps treat yourself to High Tea in
and wish you a safe and happy holiday.
Eve? The Rye Hotel has a celebration of food
elegant surroundings at Woodman Estate,
Whether you've come for a quick getaway
and a live band playing `80's music.
Moorooduc. Or take the time to enjoy the
or an extended break we hope you will
therapeutic benefits of natural hot mineral
enjoy your visit and discover many new
The Long Table Bar and Dining Room, Red Hill
pools at Peninsula Hot Springs, Rye. Want
reasons to return.
is offering a 5-course set menu with bubbles
to get lost? Take up the challenge of
and canapés on arrival. Live music until 1am.
V
Australia's oldest hedge maze at Ashcombe
The Portsea Hotel will be presenting a party
Maze, Shoreham. Ace Hi at Cape Schanck
isitor Publications.
with a difference. A Circus Party! Live band,
has an adventure climb that will test your
DJ's, circus performers, door prizes, finger
skills and fitness. Or perhaps just enjoy
Since 1989 the Visitor has been synonymous
food and more.
their wildlife park, home to numerous native
with the Peninsula & is the longest running
The Flinders Hotel is offering fine dining or
animals including emus, kangaroos, wombats,
stand alone seasonal guide. More recently,
bistro dining.
wallabies, dingos and even koalas.
it has become the ONLY locally owned,
locally run & locally produced seasonal
Need to relax and enjoy the first day of the
Still wanting more?
Historical museums. Parks and gardens
tourism publication on the Peninsula.
new year? Five Sons Estate, Dromana is the
to stroll. Art Galleries aplenty. Wineries `on
place to do just that. Great wine and mezze
What's On..
tap'. Lay back and take in the glorious
platters. Or enjoy a game of Giant Chess as
views as the wind tussles your hair while
the children play in the expansive grounds.
sailing the Bays. Golfing on easy courses
Salix Restaurant, Merricks North will be open
(or premier courses). Fishing.
on the Peninsula
to tempt your taste buds with a special menu
and wines from Willow Creek Vineyard.
Back to yesteryear at the Auto Museum.
Thrill to the excitement of a Butterfly Walk.
Max's Restaurant with spectacular views of
Thursday to Sunday mornings
Festivals of all descriptions. Secret beaches
Western Port Bay sometimes misty, but
on 3MP tune in for current Peninsula
for a romantic picnic. Art classes to enjoy.
always magnificent is open for lunch. Red
Bike paths that links towns. Amble past
events, great places to visit and things to
Hill Brewery is also open offering beer tastings
colourful beach boxes.
and great food. Paringa Estate, named
do brought to you by the Mornington
2007 Australian Winery of the Year by James
Where to begin?
Peninsula Visitors Guide, Peninsula Wine
Halliday, is open for lunch. Maybe a game of
As the Mornington Peninsula is such a
Country and the Good Life magazines......
Petanque (Bocce) amongst vines and lawns at
popular destination, generation by generation,
Pier 10, Shoreham will set the mood followed
accommodation is available to suit all styles.
by al fresco dining on the large outdoor deck.
Lakeside Villas, Dromana offers one bedroom
Summertime on the Mornington Peninsula is a
quality appointed villas (with large balcony)
time to explore or relax.
overlooking the vineyard lake. Mornington on
Tanti has boutique motel rooms. Birdsongs
The warmth of its people and the `attractions'
Sorrento offers a quiet, secluded location
on offer will all combine to make your stay
in a natural setting.
Sea Winds Vineyard
traditional or challenging, romantic or casual.
Cottage offers wine loving couples the chance
Indulge yourself. You'll want to come back
to relax. Or simply sit back and enjoy the
for more!
views over Western Port as you enjoy the
- Dianne Baxter
luxury of Max's Retreat cottage, Red Hill South
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Peninsula Visitor . . . Summer 2007-08
