Western Port
THINGS TO DO
IN WESTERN PORT
The Wineries of Western Port spill down the foothills of
Western Port is full of surprises. Its romantic, secluded beaches
Red Hill to the beach. See Wine Country pages 68-105.
are suddenly broken by the wide expanse of Pt Leo beach the
closest surfing destination to Melbourne.
ˇ IN FLINDERS & CAPE SCHANCK
Explore hidden inlets and rock pools, secluded beaches or
Known as the `coast of coves', the string of quiet, picturesque beaches
browse local shops. Visit The Blowhole, Flinders Pier or enjoy
between Somers & Shoreham await your discovery and Flinders is a
a round at Flinders Golf Course. Explore
coastal fishing village in the true sense of the word.
Flinders Fine Art Gallery, the Hugh Gallery
Western Port is also justly famous for Ashcombe Maze and Lavender
and the Studio at Flinders or take a stroll
Gardens in Shoreham. It's Australia's largest hedge and rose maze set
along the boardwalk & Lighthouse at Cape
amidst a botanic masterpiece of gardens, picturesque waterways & a
Schanck. Enjoy fresh bread right from
forest of European trees.
the bakers oven, The Flinders Bakehouse
The wineries of the Red Hill area spill down the foothills to Western Port,
Café has restored and reopened the orginal
where the rural scenery is often compared with the English dales.
historic bakery in Flinders.
The crowning glory of this area is the 1890's mansion, garden and
ˇ IN SHOREHAM - Ashcombe Maze
surrounding wetland of Coolart in Somers, the home of a vast array
and Lavender Gardens, Australia's largest
of waterbirds in Spring. For history of a more collectable nature, the
hedge and rose maze.
township of Tyabb is almost entirely devoted to antiques & collectables.
ˇ IN SOMERS - Coolart Historic House and Wetlands
The region is famous for its water sports, yachting, fishing, surfing,
ˇ IN TYABB - A COLLECTORS DELIGHT
or just soaking up the sun on the many quiet beaches and Balnarring
The Tyabb Packing House, Tyabb Village and Grain Store
boasts the cleanest beach in Australia. The pelicans always enjoy
Antiques, the Guild Gallery, Topez & the Tyabb Antique Centre.
a good feed near the Pelican Pantry, while water birds abound in all
W H AT S O N
seasons in the wetlands.
Yachting and boating is a year round sport in the search for
ˇ 12th & 13th January - Jazz on a Somers Day at Coolart
relaxation and that monster catch. Everything the sailor needs can be
The Peninsula's No 1 Jazz Festival - See Page 21 for details.
found at Hastings and Yaringa marinas the home of many charter
ˇ 29th February - The Long Lunch
fishing vessels and recreational craft. Hire a boat at Yaringa or enjoy
Experience an a-maze-ing abundance of regional fine food,
their waterfront restaurant.
fine wine and fine hospitality at Ashcombe Maze. P. 5989 2377
To help you make your choice of where to stay please refer
ˇ 9th March - Mornington Peninsula Piers and Pinots
At Flinders foreshore adjacent to the pier. See Page 68
to our individual property descriptions and accommodation
listings from page 138
BOTANICA
Serving
ALL DAY
Farm Accommodation Adult Retreat
Fresh Sandwiches
Facilities Include:
Gourmet Pies
ˇ Private entrance overlooking your own
Decadent Cakes
established garden with rolling lawns
Risottos and Pastas
ˇ TV & CD player, Bar Fridge & BBQ
ˇ Breakfast, tea & coffee making facilities
Wine, Beer and Coffee.
ˇ Continental style breakfast or
ˇ Cooked breakfast by request
ˇ Dog friendly (on leads please)
ˇ Horse paddock (BYO horse!)
BOTANICA FARM ACCOMMODATION Home of Flinders Organic Produce
Bankcard/Mastercard/Visa welcome
55 Gwenmarlin Rd, Flinders 3929 PH: (03) 5989 0774 Mob: 0408 391 694
Peninsula Motor Inn
& Tyabb Fly Inn
Fully Licensed Restaurant
perfect retreat in the heart of the
Mornington Peninsula.
34 Suites & 4 Conference Rooms
FLINDERS
- only 200 metres from Victoria's
WOODFIRED
largest Old Wares & Antique Centre.
BAKERY
Getaway Package" $145
per couple per night - Includes Spa Suite
Traditional Wood Fired Bread
Accommodation & Cooked Breakfast.
BAKED ON SITE.
Ph: F
ax: 5977 3208
OPEN 7 DAYS 9-5pm.
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6.30pm til late Wednesday night
60 Cook Street, Flinders
p.5989 0091
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Peninsula Visitor . . . Summer 2007-08
Cnr Mornington Tyabb & Stuart Rds. Tyabb Vic 3913
Email: info@peninsulamotorinn.com.au
Website: www.peninsulamotorinn.com.au
