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Thursday 18 & Sunday 21 June 2009
The latest issue of the Peninsula Wine Country Annual is now available across the Peninsula – from Frankston to Portsea, Arthurs Seat and Red Hill and through Western Port.
The Peninsula Wine Country is a wine region like no other – developed within Victoria’s favourite playground – offering a ‘classic holiday by the sea’ with wonderful beaches and beautiful bays for all seasons. Picturesque townships, antiques, galleries, fine food and great golf, warm hospitality, great family fun and all just an easy hour from Melbourne. You can enjoy all of the Peninsula’s beauty and experience its diverse attractions today or make a date for next weekend.
Our vignerons are noted for their hospitality, which makes cellar door touring one of the Peninsula’s greatest attractions. Their wines enjoy national and international acclaim and scenic drives will take you through parts of Red Hill, Merricks, Balnarring and Moorooduc that are a tapestry of vineyards with magnificent roadside landscapes and breathtaking coastal scenery. The rustic charm of the wineries and the warmth of our local winemakers will make your visit memorable. For fabulous wineries like Stonier, Port Phillip Estate, Paringa, Crittendens, Willow Creek, the Cups, Montalto and many more - be In the Know and log on to www.visitor.com.au for your guide to the wineries.
Need a break but short on time?
Just an easy hour from Melbourne the Mornington Peninsula offers a wealth of options from family holiday accommodation to a romantic interlude or a refreshing getaway – the choice is yours. From Woodman Estate, One Four Nelson, Hilltonia or Brooklands and many, many more, log onto www.visitor.com.au for all the details and hot links to a huge range of Peninsula accommodation websites
Let’s Eat!
Frankston and the Peninsula offer a feast of options with menus inspired by an abundance of fresh, local produce and fine cool climate wines. For Max’s at Red Hill, Yarringa, La Petanque, Montalto, Pelican Pantry, Paringa Estate, Stillwater, Salix and dozens more check out the region’s most comprehensive dining guide at www.visitor.com.au.
Some of our favourite places including Ashcombe Maze and Lavender Gardens at Shoreham - Australia's oldest hedge maze, is an adventure the whole family will never forget -.relax in the 25 acres of tranquil gardens or just lose the kids! Boneo Maze and Wetlands at Fingal near Rosebud has 15 acres of swamp and wetlands, 2 kilometres of boardwalks, Garden Chess and outdoor games and much more; there is also the Enchanted Maze Garden at Arthurs Seat with its glorious gardens, sculpture walk and their annual maize maze. And we can’t forget Top Fun in Rosebud with its 36 holes of mini golf and ten pin bowlng.
The Mornington Railway operates every 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sundays each month. Join the train at either the old Moorooduc Station or Mornington Station in Watt Rd.
The only question to be answered is... What will you do today??
Remember for all the details of these and many other fabulous events and attractions pick up your free copy of the latest issue of the Peninsula Wine Country or the Mornington Peninsula Visitors Guide from more than 600 outlets - attractions, galleries, wineries, visitor information centres, general stores and holiday accommodation or visit www.visitor.com.au
