Birgit’s guidebook
Relax and Rejuvenate
Relax, unwind and rejuvenate! Let the stress and cares of the everyday world disappear.
Award winning globally inspired bathing experiences:
The Bath House caters to all ages and includes geothermal mineral spring pools, a Turkish steam bath, cave pool, underground sauna, reflexology walk, family bathing area, Hilltop pool with 360 degree views and a bathing valley with Moonviewing pool.
The Spa Dreaming Centre for ages 16 & over offers more tranquil mineral pools, barrel baths, saunas, a plunge pool, as well as private indoor and outdoor hot mineral pools and a relaxation room. The Spa Dreaming Cafe serves nourishing food with complete table service and is fully licensed.
The Day Spa - voted World's Best Mineral Spring Spa offers a wide selection of treatments from full body massages to organic and anti-aging facials, mud treatments, foot and hand treatments and ancient healing stone therapy.
An innovative Bathing Amphitheatre provides various concerts to enjoy whilst bathing or picnicking.
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Termas de la Península
140 Springs LnAward winning globally inspired bathing experiences:
The Bath House caters to all ages and includes geothermal mineral spring pools, a Turkish steam bath, cave pool, underground sauna, reflexology walk, family bathing area, Hilltop pool with 360 degree views and a bathing valley with Moonviewing pool.
The Spa Dreaming Centre for ages 16 & over offers more tranquil mineral pools, barrel baths, saunas, a plunge pool, as well as private indoor and outdoor hot mineral pools and a relaxation room. The Spa Dreaming Cafe serves nourishing food with complete table service and is fully licensed.
The Day Spa - voted World's Best Mineral Spring Spa offers a wide selection of treatments from full body massages to organic and anti-aging facials, mud treatments, foot and hand treatments and ancient healing stone therapy.
An innovative Bathing Amphitheatre provides various concerts to enjoy whilst bathing or picnicking.
Adventure & Sightseeing
Experiences of a lifetime for young and old
Board a state of the art gondola at the Arthurs Seat Sea Eagle for a birds eye view across the bay to the city & over the Peninsula for some of the best views in Victoria. All inclusive & all accessible. Operating all year round. Enjoy a snack or meal in the Eagle Cafe or picnic/bbq & explore one of the many walking trails through the surrounding Arthurs Seat State Park and Seawind Gardens
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Arthurs Seat Eagle
1085 Arthurs Seat RdBoard a state of the art gondola at the Arthurs Seat Sea Eagle for a birds eye view across the bay to the city & over the Peninsula for some of the best views in Victoria. All inclusive & all accessible. Operating all year round. Enjoy a snack or meal in the Eagle Cafe or picnic/bbq & explore one of the many walking trails through the surrounding Arthurs Seat State Park and Seawind Gardens
Discover Mazes, Formal Gardens, fast and furious Tube Slides, Bushland Obstacle Course, Tree Top Canopy Walk, Sculptures, Brain Teaser Puzzle Mazes, Tree Surfing/Tree-top Climbing tour for both adults and children.
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Jardín de Aventuras Encantado
55 Purves RdDiscover Mazes, Formal Gardens, fast and furious Tube Slides, Bushland Obstacle Course, Tree Top Canopy Walk, Sculptures, Brain Teaser Puzzle Mazes, Tree Surfing/Tree-top Climbing tour for both adults and children.
Set sail from Sorrento Pier to explore the underwater world with a dolphins and seal swim, snorkelling in the region's pristine bay. Those who prefer to stay dry can sightsee from aboard while learning about marine conservation.
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Polperro Dolphin Swims
EsplanadeSet sail from Sorrento Pier to explore the underwater world with a dolphins and seal swim, snorkelling in the region's pristine bay. Those who prefer to stay dry can sightsee from aboard while learning about marine conservation.
Choose from intrepid bushland adventures, to romantic fine dining experiences, mesmerising sunrise or sunset beach rides
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Gunnamatta Trail Rides
150 Sandy RdChoose from intrepid bushland adventures, to romantic fine dining experiences, mesmerising sunrise or sunset beach rides
Lose yourself in Australia's oldest Hedge Maze and Circular Rose Maze
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Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Garden
15 Red Hill-Shoreham RdLose yourself in Australia's oldest Hedge Maze and Circular Rose Maze
Sorrento is a buzzing town. Take time to peruse the Main Street before or after your ferry trip. Enjoy the scenic views during this 40 minute bay crossing between Sorrento & Queenscliff. You may even spot some dolphins. Travel as a foot passenger to take your car to explore Queenscliff or further along the Bellarine Peninsula and Great Ocean Road.
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Sorrento Ferry Terminal station
Sorrento is a buzzing town. Take time to peruse the Main Street before or after your ferry trip. Enjoy the scenic views during this 40 minute bay crossing between Sorrento & Queenscliff. You may even spot some dolphins. Travel as a foot passenger to take your car to explore Queenscliff or further along the Bellarine Peninsula and Great Ocean Road.
History, rock pools, rock rambling, spectacular views.
Take a guided tour of one of the oldest lighthouses in Victoria, still operating as it did during the 1800s. Look out for whales during migration season. Visit the lighthouse museum. Follow the Bushrangers Nature Walk. Walk to the tip of Cape Schank. Picnic facilities. Walk down the many stairs towards Pulpit Rock, scramble to the right around the point for postcard perfect pools. Observe marine life in the rock pools on Pebble Beach
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Cape Schanck Lighthouse Reserve
420 Cape Schanck RdHistory, rock pools, rock rambling, spectacular views.
Take a guided tour of one of the oldest lighthouses in Victoria, still operating as it did during the 1800s. Look out for whales during migration season. Visit the lighthouse museum. Follow the Bushrangers Nature Walk. Walk to the tip of Cape Schank. Picnic facilities. Walk down the many stairs towards Pulpit Rock, scramble to the right around the point for postcard perfect pools. Observe marine life in the rock pools on Pebble Beach
Annual Carnivals located on Rye and Rosebud Foreshore. Rye Carnival provides family activities & rides for older teenagers/adults thrill seekers. Rosebud Carnival is perfect for young families with gentle smaller rides. Summer Carnival Dates: 26th Dec - 26th Jan
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Wittingslow Carnivals Rye
Nepean HighwayAnnual Carnivals located on Rye and Rosebud Foreshore. Rye Carnival provides family activities & rides for older teenagers/adults thrill seekers. Rosebud Carnival is perfect for young families with gentle smaller rides. Summer Carnival Dates: 26th Dec - 26th Jan
Pick strawberries at this beautiful hinterland property from Nov-April and try out the Sunny Ridge Dessert Cafe and shop
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Granja de fresas Sunny Ridge
244 Shands RdPick strawberries at this beautiful hinterland property from Nov-April and try out the Sunny Ridge Dessert Cafe and shop
Here's Cheers!!!!....check out these local Distilleries
Not your average brewery. A world class horse training facility has become a world class brewery. Enjoy the variety of craft beers brewed on site and delicious food in the beautiful surrounds.
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St Andrews Beach Brewery
160 Sandy RdNot your average brewery. A world class horse training facility has become a world class brewery. Enjoy the variety of craft beers brewed on site and delicious food in the beautiful surrounds.
2/43 Peninsula Ave Rye.
Hidden away in Rye Industrial estate, a great place to spend a relaxed afternoon. Sample the range of vodkas infused with local ingredients (not to mention coffee, if you don't fell like alcohol) The dumpling van serves amazing food and if you are lucky you might experience the sounds of some local musicians
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Penni Ave Distillery
43 Peninsula Ave2/43 Peninsula Ave Rye.
Hidden away in Rye Industrial estate, a great place to spend a relaxed afternoon. Sample the range of vodkas infused with local ingredients (not to mention coffee, if you don't fell like alcohol) The dumpling van serves amazing food and if you are lucky you might experience the sounds of some local musicians
20 Brasser Ave Domana. A relaxed place to sip the variety of local ciders using 100% Australian apples sourced on the Mornington Peninsula and surrounds. Try the tasting board or a class/bottle of your choice
Mr Little Cider
20 Brasser Ave20 Brasser Ave Domana. A relaxed place to sip the variety of local ciders using 100% Australian apples sourced on the Mornington Peninsula and surrounds. Try the tasting board or a class/bottle of your choice
12-14 Brasser Ave Dromana. Local beers, food, live music Fri, Sat & Sun
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Jetty Road Brewery
12-14 Brasser Ave12-14 Brasser Ave Dromana. Local beers, food, live music Fri, Sat & Sun
1/2 Trewitt Ct. Dromana. The best gluten free beer is crafted right here!!! Food, service, value & atmosphere!!
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TWØBAYS Brewing Co
2 Trewhitt Ct1/2 Trewitt Ct. Dromana. The best gluten free beer is crafted right here!!! Food, service, value & atmosphere!!
40 Collins Rd Dromana. Family owned grape based Distillery (gins, brandies, spirits, liqueurs.
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Bass and Flinders Distillery
40 Collins Rd40 Collins Rd Dromana. Family owned grape based Distillery (gins, brandies, spirits, liqueurs.
Where Art meets vines, gardens & ocean
Vineyards one one side and the sea on the other, Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park houses over 50 large scale sculptures by contemporary & international artists. The Park can be enjoyed via two serpentine paths, totalling 3km, glass in hand
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Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park
3649 Frankston - Flinders RdVineyards one one side and the sea on the other, Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park houses over 50 large scale sculptures by contemporary & international artists. The Park can be enjoyed via two serpentine paths, totalling 3km, glass in hand
When you need a 'quick coffee/food fix'. Local favourites!
(endless options....just go for a drive along Nepean Hwy)
Soooo many more!!!! Venture out! Discover!
77a Mathis Avenue, Tootgarook: Breakfast , Outdoor setting, lovely service, delicious home cooked food and great coffee
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The Hidden Kitchen
77a Mathis Ave77a Mathis Avenue, Tootgarook: Breakfast , Outdoor setting, lovely service, delicious home cooked food and great coffee
15 Guest St Tootgarook. Small local cafe with fresh locally roasted coffee and home made nibbles. Good for kids
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A Good Little Thing
15 Guest St15 Guest St Tootgarook. Small local cafe with fresh locally roasted coffee and home made nibbles. Good for kids
1917 Point Nepean Rd Tootgarook. Directly opposite Tootgarook Foreshore. Serves coffee, breakfast, lunch and dinner
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The Kitchen, Bistro, Bar and Courtyard
1917 Point Nepean Rd1917 Point Nepean Rd Tootgarook. Directly opposite Tootgarook Foreshore. Serves coffee, breakfast, lunch and dinner
1/2185 Point Nepean Rd Rye. Popular Fish & Chip shop
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Hector's Seafoods
2185 Point Nepean Rd1/2185 Point Nepean Rd Rye. Popular Fish & Chip shop
2387 Point Nepean Rd. Rye. So many yummy flavours of authentic Italian Gelato to choose from
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Vulcano Gelato Rye
2387 Point Nepean Rd2387 Point Nepean Rd. Rye. So many yummy flavours of authentic Italian Gelato to choose from
2113 Point Nepean Rd Rye.
Pizza and hearty Italian dishes. Cosy, casual, Family run
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SiSCo Pizza Restaurant
2113 Point Nepean Rd2113 Point Nepean Rd Rye.
Pizza and hearty Italian dishes. Cosy, casual, Family run
A quirky hub of eclectic style & atmosphere set in the old Bowling Alley. Serving seasonal breakfast/lunch with local wine & beer. Home to the Boneo Road Roasters - proudly roasting ethically sourced coffee beans.
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Blue Mini Cafe-eatery-emporium-events
2 Colchester RdA quirky hub of eclectic style & atmosphere set in the old Bowling Alley. Serving seasonal breakfast/lunch with local wine & beer. Home to the Boneo Road Roasters - proudly roasting ethically sourced coffee beans.
Surfing, Swimming, Rock Pools, Bay Trails,
Gunnamatta is the most popular surf beach on the Mornington Peninsula for surfing, swimming, surf fishing. Lifesaver patrolled during summer months.
At Rye Ocean, a number of beach breaks prove popular for surfers as the waves suit left and right (footed surfers). It is not recommended for swimming but lovely to walk and rock ramble
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Gunnamatta Ocean Beach
Gunnamatta is the most popular surf beach on the Mornington Peninsula for surfing, swimming, surf fishing. Lifesaver patrolled during summer months.
At Rye Ocean, a number of beach breaks prove popular for surfers as the waves suit left and right (footed surfers). It is not recommended for swimming but lovely to walk and rock ramble
Surrounded by impressive sandstone cliffs Diamond Bay is a more protected ocean beach with gentle waves for swimming. There are wonderful cliff top walks heading east to the St Paul's lookout with stunning views over the Bay of Islands.
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Diamond Bay
Diamond Bay RoadSurrounded by impressive sandstone cliffs Diamond Bay is a more protected ocean beach with gentle waves for swimming. There are wonderful cliff top walks heading east to the St Paul's lookout with stunning views over the Bay of Islands.
For rock rambles, shallow and deep rock pools, hidden beaches, swimming, surfing, great sunsets, lookouts, cafe...Sorrento Back Beach has it all
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Playa Sorrento Back
For rock rambles, shallow and deep rock pools, hidden beaches, swimming, surfing, great sunsets, lookouts, cafe...Sorrento Back Beach has it all
Stunning 26km bay to bay walking trail through a diverse range of Mornington Peninsula landscape. It can be completed in a day for walking enthusiasts or split into multiple smaller walks. The walking track is identified by a circular symbol displaying a Blue Wren. Start in Mc Crae on Point Nepean Road
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Two Bays Walking Track
Two Bays Walking TrackStunning 26km bay to bay walking trail through a diverse range of Mornington Peninsula landscape. It can be completed in a day for walking enthusiasts or split into multiple smaller walks. The walking track is identified by a circular symbol displaying a Blue Wren. Start in Mc Crae on Point Nepean Road
See a mix of beautiful landscape, some of the best views across to Queenscliff and out to Port Phillip Bay Heads combined with a rich history (military forts and tunnels & historic Quarantine Station & the memorial where Prime Minister Harold Holt went missing). Walk or ride along the trails or catch a shuttle bus.
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Parque Nacional Point Nepean
Ochiltree RoadSee a mix of beautiful landscape, some of the best views across to Queenscliff and out to Port Phillip Bay Heads combined with a rich history (military forts and tunnels & historic Quarantine Station & the memorial where Prime Minister Harold Holt went missing). Walk or ride along the trails or catch a shuttle bus.
A popular summer beach for surfing, walking, photos. Strong surf.
London Bridge is worth a visit to nearby...and if you are hungry try the Portsea Hotel. (lovely outside views)
Koonya Beach is also worth a visit and a surf
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Portsea Surf Beach
A popular summer beach for surfing, walking, photos. Strong surf.
London Bridge is worth a visit to nearby...and if you are hungry try the Portsea Hotel. (lovely outside views)
Koonya Beach is also worth a visit and a surf
Beautiful safe beach for all ages and beach activities.
Visit all the Mornington Peninsula bay beaches - some have piers (Rye; Sorrento; Portsea; Dromana). Dive under Rye & Sorrento Piers to see a range of marine creatures. Visit McCrae for deeper water. Enjoy them all!!!
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Tootgarook Foreshore Reserve
Beautiful safe beach for all ages and beach activities.
Visit all the Mornington Peninsula bay beaches - some have piers (Rye; Sorrento; Portsea; Dromana). Dive under Rye & Sorrento Piers to see a range of marine creatures. Visit McCrae for deeper water. Enjoy them all!!!
Rye pier offers beautiful underwater vistas for all levels of snorkelers & divers. Those less confident to snorkel can walk to waist depth and still experience the underwater world. (There is a dive shop nearby for scuba hire). Under the pier keep your eyes on the pilons for seahorses, octopus, crabs, bottom feeding stingrays, soft coral & sponges & various fish. Follow a trail of photographs, (the Octopuses Garden - Victoria's first Underwater Marine Trail) attached to the pilons showing you some of the creatures that call piers home. There is also a small Ship Wreck just to the right half way down the pier with some nice fish life around it. Your digital underwater camera will get some great shots. Ideal for both adults and children. Night diving and fishing from the pier is also popular.
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Rye Pier
Bay TrailRye pier offers beautiful underwater vistas for all levels of snorkelers & divers. Those less confident to snorkel can walk to waist depth and still experience the underwater world. (There is a dive shop nearby for scuba hire). Under the pier keep your eyes on the pilons for seahorses, octopus, crabs, bottom feeding stingrays, soft coral & sponges & various fish. Follow a trail of photographs, (the Octopuses Garden - Victoria's first Underwater Marine Trail) attached to the pilons showing you some of the creatures that call piers home. There is also a small Ship Wreck just to the right half way down the pier with some nice fish life around it. Your digital underwater camera will get some great shots. Ideal for both adults and children. Night diving and fishing from the pier is also popular.
For those who like to climb and jump off stuff and rock pools...park at the end of St Johns Wood Rd Blairgowrie and take an easy 1km walk to the south end of the beach. Only swim in the rock pools at low tide
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Bridgewater Bay
StairsFor those who like to climb and jump off stuff and rock pools...park at the end of St Johns Wood Rd Blairgowrie and take an easy 1km walk to the south end of the beach. Only swim in the rock pools at low tide
Point Leo Beaches, Pines in Shoreham, Merricks Beach provide beginner or intermediate surfers more protected surfing locations. The Gunnery in Flinders is for the more advanced
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Point Leo Beach
Point Leo Beaches, Pines in Shoreham, Merricks Beach provide beginner or intermediate surfers more protected surfing locations. The Gunnery in Flinders is for the more advanced
Markets
*Boneo Community Market - corner Boneo Rd & Limeston Rd Boneo - 3rd Sunday of the month
*Point Nepean/Portsea Craft Market- Portsea Quarantine Station Point Nepean Park - Jan 19th/March 7th/Apr 11 2020
* Tootgarook Primary School Market - Fourth Saturday of every month
*Rye Foreshore Market - Near pier - First Saturday of every month
*Dromana Community Market (behind Mornington Peninsula Information Centre 359B Point Nepean Rd Dromana)- 25th Jan; 22 Feb; 28 March; 25 April 2020
* Red Hill Market - Arthurs Seat Rd, Red Hill - First Sat of the month Sept - May
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Boneo Community Market
Limestone Road*Boneo Community Market - corner Boneo Rd & Limeston Rd Boneo - 3rd Sunday of the month
*Point Nepean/Portsea Craft Market- Portsea Quarantine Station Point Nepean Park - Jan 19th/March 7th/Apr 11 2020
* Tootgarook Primary School Market - Fourth Saturday of every month
*Rye Foreshore Market - Near pier - First Saturday of every month
*Dromana Community Market (behind Mornington Peninsula Information Centre 359B Point Nepean Rd Dromana)- 25th Jan; 22 Feb; 28 March; 25 April 2020
* Red Hill Market - Arthurs Seat Rd, Red Hill - First Sat of the month Sept - May