The diversity of the Mornington Peninsula is its greatest strength. Surrounded by an ocean and two bays, water is its central theme. There are so many things to do, such as visit the rugged Bass Strait ocean coast, the wetlands in Westernport and the safe bathing beaches on Port Phillip Bay.
Then there are the wineries, world class golf courses, mazes, gardens, art galleries, local produce markets and natural hot springs. The list is endless!
Historical homesteads and horse riding adventures, restaurants, a cheese factory and even a micro brewery await your discovery.
Compliment your stay at George's with one or more of the many other fantastic experiences this wonderland has to offer.
Here are the contact details for some of the Peninsula's activities and attractions;
WINERIES & MICRO BREWERY | |
Barmah Park & Cellar Door Mel 146 E6 | Bayview Estate (Pig & Whistle Tavern) Mel 171 F8 |
Eldridge Estate Mel 190 K4 | Dromana Estate Mel 152 B2 |
| Main Ridge Estate 80 William Road, Red Hill Ph. 03 5989 2686 Mel 190 C4 | Mantons Creek Estate Mel 255 F1 |
Marinda Park Vineyard Mel 163 A7 | Montalto Vineyard & Olive Grove Mel 246 B2 |
Paringa Estate Mel 191 D9 | Red Hill Estate (Max's Restaurant) Mel 190 K2 |
Stonier Wines Mel 192 F9 | T'Gallant Winemakers Mel 190 E12 |
Ten Minutes by Tractor Mel TBA www.tenminutesbytractor.com.au
| Willow Creek Vineyard Mel 162 H8 |
Red Hill Brewery Mel 190 K10 | |
WATER BASED ACTIVITIES | |
| Bay Connections Seal Watching Cruises Sunset Cruises, Bay Cruises, French Island Cruise/Tour Ph. 03 5952 3501
| Chardonnay Trout Lake Freshwater fishing all year round, twilight fishing Fri-Sat, Ph. 03 5989 6098 or Ph 0411 705 844 |
| Dive Victoria Dive Snorkel in marine parks Portsea Pier Portsea Ph. 03 5984 3155 | Jillian Fishing Trips Am/pm tea served & a visit to the seals. Depart all year round weather permitting. Ph. 0500 566010
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| Kestrel Charters Fishing charters & sightseeing tours. Sorrento Pier Sorrento Ph. 03 5258 1783 | Moonraker Dolphin & Seal Swims Sightsee or swim with the seals and dolphins. Departs daily, weather permitting Ph. 03 5984 4211
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Peninsula Hot Springs | Pier to Point Tours Speed across the bay in a purpose built vessel. Ph. 03 5984 0324 or 0411 882 489 |
| Polperro Dolphin Swims Swim with wild Bottlenose Dolphins Ph. 03 5988 8437 or visit www.polperro.com.au
| Proline Charters Fishing scenic cruises, dolphin watching Ph. 0429 846 279 |
| Rye Boat Hire 4.2m power boats, canoe, wave ski, paddle bike, kayak, flipper ski, rod hire Ph. 0417 516 406 | Sail Sorrento – Yacht Charters Overnight. Fully licensed. Departs Blairgowrie Yacht Club. Ph. 0412 551 907 or visit www.sailsorrento.com.au
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| Sorrento Ferry Co Sorrento, Portsea, Queenscliff Passenger Ferry Service Sorrento Pier Sorrento Ph. 03 5984 1602 or 0408 545 714
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| Sea All Dolphin Swims Queenscliff dolphin and seal watching and swimming charters Ph. 03 5258 3889 or visit: www.dolphinswims.com.au | Yaringa Boat Hire Boat hire at Somerville Yaringa Boat Harbour Somerville Ph. 03 5977 4154 |
GALLERIES | |
| Aspects Gallery Large canvasses, local artists, gifts 2843 Pt Nepean Road, Blairgowrie Ph. 03 5988 88766
| Beast Creations Hand blown glass by Roberta Easton Shop 9/33 Cook Street, Flinders Ph. 03 5989 0902 |
| Flinders Fine Art Gallery Australian art and pottery 10/33 Cook Street Flinders Ph. 03 5989 0889
| Bottom Drawer Antiques Housing 37 independent dealers Mornington-Tyabb Moorooduc Ph. 03 5978 86777 |
| Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery Civic Reserve, Dunns Road Mornington Ph. 03 5975 4395 | Art Shed Gallery Ph. 03 5989 2285
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| Marion Rosetzky Gallery Unique hand painted tiles and craftwork 650 White Hill Road, Red Hill Ph. 03 5989 2557 or visit marion.infotile.com.au
| Red Hill Gallery Original Australian art & crafts 141 Red Hill Road, Red Hill Ph. 03 5989 2614 |
| Whitehill Gallery Original art & craft White Hill Road Red Hill Ph. 03 5989 2483
| The Gordon Studio Glassblowers Gallery The art of traditional glass blowing 3/1591 Nepean Highway Rosebud West Ph. 03 5986 7044 |
| Antipodes Gallery Sorrento Bookshop & gallery 138 Ocean Beach Road, Sorrento Ph. 03 5984 4217 | Jeffery Malesa Jewellery Master jeweller specialising in personally designed jewellery. Upstairs 101 Ocean Beach Road, Sorrento Ph. 03 5984 1144
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Lutons Hatters Gallery | Richard Linton's Maritime Art Gallery Mel 105 A7 |
Manyung Gallery Mel 105 E5 | McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park Mel 103 E3 |
MARKETS | |
Dromana Drive-In | Balnarring Emu Plains Market Balnarring Race Course Coolart Road 8am - 1pm October to April - selected Saturdays |
Red Hill Community Market | Mornington Racecourse Market Over 300 stalls are set amid grand old cypresses and there is ample parking for 3000 cars in the grounds. All year - 2nd Sunday of month 9am - 2pm |
Sorrento Seaside Market | Rosebud Community Market Rosebud |
Boneo Community Market | Tootgarook Primary School Market The 4th Saturday of every Month |
GOLF COURSES | |
Dunes Golf Links | Eagle Ridge Golf Course Browns Road, Rosebud Ph. 03 5988 6341
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| Moonah Links Truemans Road, Rye Ph. 1300 362 386 | Portsea Golf Club |
Rosebud Country Club Ph. 03 5986 1481 | The Golf Club St Andrews Beach 209 Sandy Road, St Andrews Beach Ph. 03 9822 5909 |
OTHER ATTRACTIONS & SERVICES | |
Ace Hi Ranch Fun & adventure ranch | Arthurs Seat Maze Masterpiece of mazes and 20 theme gardens, combines sculpture with horticultural delights. Open Daily 10am - 6pm 55 Purves Road, Arthurs Seat Ph. 03 5981 8449
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| Ashcombe Maze & Watergardens One of Australia's largest hedge mazes. Open Daily from 10am Shoreham-Red Hill Road Shoreham Ph. 03 5989 8387
| Australian Garden Ph. 03 5990 2200 Mel 133 K10 |
Boneo Maze and Wetlands Centre Ph. 03 5988 6385 Mel 252 H4
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| Bushrangers Bay Walk A moderate walk on an undulating bush track with elevated views. On the point of Bushrangers Bay is an impressive spire called Elephant Rock. Open Daily Start - Cape Schanck and end on Boneo Road Cape Schanck
| Cape Schanck Boardwalk A staircase takes you from the cliff top lookout to the wild Bass Strait coastline. Cape Schanck Road Cape Schanck Open Daily |
| Cape Schanck Lighthouse & Museum Operating since 1857, you can explore the light tower and historic buildings on a guided tour. Open Daily from 10am Cape Schanck Road Cape Schanck Ph. 03 5988 6184 | Coolart Wetlands & Homestead The red brick mansion and English gardens were built over 100 years ago. Today. It is one of the most important bird sanctuaries in the nation. Open Daily 10am - 5pm Lord Somers Road Somers Ph. 03 5983 1333
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Endota Day Spa | Gunnamatta Equestrian Centre & Trail Rides |
| Heronswood A magnificent bluestone homestead built in 1871 on the slopes of Arthurs Seat. The cottage gardens, in 8 separate sections, feature annuals and perennials. Open Mon-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm Latrobe Parade Dromana Ph. 03 5987 1877 | Mornington Peninsula Chocolates Mel 192 E10 |
| McCrae Homestead The drop slab construction homestead built in 1844 on the slopes of Arthurs Seat recalls the early farming days on the Peninsula. Open Daily noon-4.30pm 11 Beverley Road McCrae Ph. 03 5986 5688
| Mornington Peninsula Limousines Sightseeing tours including galleries, wineries, restaurants, golf days Blairgowrie Open Daily Ph. 0419 307352 |
| Nepean Historical Society Museum Cnr Ocean Beach & Melbourne Roads Sorrento Open Tues, Sat & Sun 2-4pm Ph. 03 5984 4424
| Peninsula Cinemas 3 Luxury cinemas 36 Ocean Beach Road, Sorrento Open Daily Ph. 03 5984 0822 |
| Pine Ridge Car & Folk Museum Collection of motor vehicles, motor cycles, and motoring memorabilia Purves Road Arthurs Seat Open Daily 10.30am-4pm Jan, then weekends and public hols (closed Jul-Aug) Ph. 03 5989 6320
| Quarantine Station Tours Established in 1852 to protect Victoria from disease from foreign shores. Now a museum. Pt Nepean Road, Portsea Open Sat-Sun & P/H + Tues & Thurs school hols Ph. 03 5984 0062 |
Red Hill Regional Shuttle | Red Hill Spa The Mornington Peninsula's newest wellness and day spa retreat. 2/1012 Mornington-Flinders Road, Red Hill Open seven days 9am-6pm Ph. 03 5931 0088 |
Simply Stunning Wedding Photography
| Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm Produces Australia's biggest strawberries. Pick your own from the fields between Nov and Apr. Visit the produce showroom and sample the strawberry fare at other times of the year. Cnr Flinders and Shands Road Main Ridge
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| The Park at Point Nepean Until 1988, Point Nepean was one of Australia's most secret military defence outposts. Now a labyrinth of tunnels, lookouts, turrets and forts, flora & fauna, and ocean views. Mornington Peninsula National Park Portsea Open Daily Ph. 03 5984 4276
| TV World A collection of memorabilia that traces the evolution of Australian pop culture, including television, film and radio. Moorooduc Coolstores - Moorooduc Highway Moorooduc Open Daily 10am-5pm Ph. 03 5978 8766 |