Long considered Victoria’s summer playground for its seaside charm, Mornington Peninsula has emerged as an annual, indulgent destination to escape the chill.
An hour’s drive away down south of Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula offers a world-class award-winning culinary and natural experiences, including Peninsula Hot Springs, which was crowned the World’s Best Luxury Mineral Spring Spa.
Eat
Montalto
Rated by the Good Food Guide Chef’s Hat, as a warm and relaxing dining place, Montalto Restaurant offers a great variety of seasonal local and estate-grown food, grilled uniquely on wood fire in its central kitchen.
Add: 33 Shoreham Road, Red Hill South, Victoria, 3937
Tel: (03) 5989 8412
Laura
Since its opening in 2018, Laura has emerged as ‘New Restaurant of the Year’ and secured 2 Chef Hats at Good Food Guide Awards 2019. Previously, it too won the accolades of the Best Regional Restaurant at Time Out Melbourne Awards 2018.
Add: 3649 Frankston-Flinders Road, Merricks VIC 3916
Web: https://www.ptleoestate.com.au/laura/
Doot Doot Doot
Jackalope Hotel’s signature dining experience, Doot Doot Doot menu’s philosophy mirrors their winemaking heritage. Offering an honest representation of the local produce, the partnership between food and wine is central to the restaurant.
Add: 166 Balnarring Road, Merricks North 3926
Web: www.jackalopehotels.com
Stay
RACV Cape Schanck
This rare location offers visitors an insight into the most special corners of Victoria. Enjoy the rugged elements surrounding the landscape of beautiful resort within.
Add: 142 Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill, Victoria, 3937
Tel: (03) 5989 2933
Jackalope Hotel
A private vineyard in the heart of Mornington Peninsula’s wine region, Jackalope Hotel unifies art, design, dining and storytelling in creating a whimsical interplay in entertaining its guests.
Add: 166 Balnarring Rd, Merricks North VIC 3926
Tel: +61 38648 8871
Polperro Farmhouse
The three-bedroom farmhouse was inspired by the 1950s era and blends with a fusion of country and beach-style aesthetic. This premium luxury accommodation provides a true rural Red Hill escape.
Add: 64 Donaldsons Rd, Red Hill, Victoria, 3937
Tel: (03)5989 2471
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Peninsula Hot Springs
The award-winning natural hot spring is a social bathing area with over 50 globally inspired bathing experiences, featuring a new fire and ice experience, a cave pool, reflexology walk, Turkish hamam and a hilltop pool with 360-degree views of the region.
Add: 140 Springs Lane, Fingal, Victoria, 3939
Tel: (03) 5950 8777
Point Leo Estate Sculpture Park
The 16.55-acre sculpture park houses an ever-evolving array of over 60 Australian and international pieces set against the stunning backdrop of Phillip Island and Western Port.
Add: 3649 Frankston - Flinders Road, Merricks, Victoria, 3916
Tel: (03) 5989 9011
Arthur Seat Eagle
Glide through the skies in a gondola and enjoy uninterrupted views, accompanied by swaying gum trees and birdsongs, while grazing kangaroos and the trace of distant coastlines.
Add: 1085 Arthurs Seat Road, Base Station, Dromana, Victoria, 3936
Tel: (03) 5987 0600