Paula's Guidebook
Experiences
Information pamphlets are in the folder on coffee table. Bookings essential.
This is one of the best experiences on the Peninsula. Bookings are essential!
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Peninsula Hot Springs
140 Springs LnThis is one of the best experiences on the Peninsula. Bookings are essential!
Alba is a newer hot spring, a 10 min drive from our place. Booking is essential.
Alba Thermal Springs and Spa
Alba is a newer hot spring, a 10 min drive from our place. Booking is essential.
If you are after an experience of riding a horse along the beach, (whether you are experienced or not) go no further than here. The staff are very experienced.
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Gunnamatta Trail Rides
150 Sandy RdIf you are after an experience of riding a horse along the beach, (whether you are experienced or not) go no further than here. The staff are very experienced.
One of the best courses on the Peninsula.
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St Andrews Beach Golf Course
209 Sandy RdOne of the best courses on the Peninsula.
There are a variety of experiences that can be experienced, such as Dolphin Swim, Seal Swim, Wildlife Adventure Cruises, as well as Private Charters. Prices and durations vary.
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Moonraker Dolphin Swims
EsplanadeThere are a variety of experiences that can be experienced, such as Dolphin Swim, Seal Swim, Wildlife Adventure Cruises, as well as Private Charters. Prices and durations vary.
There are many activities such as Harnessed Activities which include Tree Surfing and obstacle course, a Maze, Canopy Walk, Art and much more.
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Igadi le-Enchanted Adventure
55 Purves RdThere are many activities such as Harnessed Activities which include Tree Surfing and obstacle course, a Maze, Canopy Walk, Art and much more.
Food scene
St. Andrews Beach Brewery is well known for it's dining and locally brewed beer. Located only approximately 15 min drive from your Airbnb accommodation.
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St Andrews Beach Brewery
160 Sandy RdSt. Andrews Beach Brewery is well known for it's dining and locally brewed beer. Located only approximately 15 min drive from your Airbnb accommodation.
Delicious food and a great environment whether in one of the restaurants or the beer garden. Bookings are essential.
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The Continental at Sorrento
21 Ocean Beach RdDelicious food and a great environment whether in one of the restaurants or the beer garden. Bookings are essential.
Best Thai in the area. The menu is vast and so delicious. Best to make a booking.
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The Lighthouse Cafe Thai Restaurant
681 Point Nepean RdBest Thai in the area. The menu is vast and so delicious. Best to make a booking.
If you are after Chinese, this is the best in the area with a great menu. Only a 5 min drive from Capel Sound.
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Paul Louey Chinese Restaurant
2303 Point Nepean RdIf you are after Chinese, this is the best in the area with a great menu. Only a 5 min drive from Capel Sound.
Located in Sorrento. Beautiful pizzas, pasta dishes and much more. Bookings are essential.
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Itali.co Sorrento
1 EsplanadeLocated in Sorrento. Beautiful pizzas, pasta dishes and much more. Bookings are essential.
Located in Rye. A great place to have an all day breakfast, lunch or just a coffee. They sell the best pies too.
Indulge Bar & Restaurant
2253 Point Nepean RoadLocated in Rye. A great place to have an all day breakfast, lunch or just a coffee. They sell the best pies too.
Milbri is located in Rosebud. They have an all day breakfast, lunch and dinner menu. The food and coffee is fresh and delicious.
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The Milbri
1183 Point Nepean RdMilbri is located in Rosebud. They have an all day breakfast, lunch and dinner menu. The food and coffee is fresh and delicious.
If you looking for a great hamburger, this is the place to go. They are huge and delicious.
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Spitfire Restaurant & Grill
1181 Point Nepean RdIf you looking for a great hamburger, this is the place to go. They are huge and delicious.
Wineries
I would say this is one of the best ones on the Peninsula.
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T'Gallant Cellar Door
1385 Mornington-Flinders RdI would say this is one of the best ones on the Peninsula.
The Cups Estate
269 Browns RdSightseeing
A wonderful way to see the Peninsula from a different angle. Views are spectacular.
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Arthurs Seat Eagle
1085 Arthurs Seat RdA wonderful way to see the Peninsula from a different angle. Views are spectacular.
Walk or cycle through this rugged coastal landscape and learn about the history of the Quarantine Station, Fort Nepean, Quarantine Station and their surroundings. A bus service runs for a small fee.
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Ipharki yasePoint Nepean
Ochiltree RoadWalk or cycle through this rugged coastal landscape and learn about the history of the Quarantine Station, Fort Nepean, Quarantine Station and their surroundings. A bus service runs for a small fee.
Gunnamatta Beach is a patrolled beach during peak times, is great for ocean fishing, and has some of the best sunsets.
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Gunnamatta Ocean Beach
Gunnamatta Beach is a patrolled beach during peak times, is great for ocean fishing, and has some of the best sunsets.
This beach is located only 300 metres from our location with a walking and cycling track all the way to Sorrento, or just to Rye (5 km away) for a coffee and cake.
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Capel Sound Foreshore Campground
This beach is located only 300 metres from our location with a walking and cycling track all the way to Sorrento, or just to Rye (5 km away) for a coffee and cake.
There are many different tracks to walk, if that is what you wish, or just to visit to take in the spectacular view off the coast.
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Cape Schanck Lighthouse Reserve
420 Cape Schanck RdThere are many different tracks to walk, if that is what you wish, or just to visit to take in the spectacular view off the coast.
This is a unique rock formation. At low tide you can walk down to the rock. It is just a short walk from the carpark.
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Ukubukeka kweLondon Bridge
London Bridge RoadThis is a unique rock formation. At low tide you can walk down to the rock. It is just a short walk from the carpark.
Beautiful glass blown items with a scenic drive to get to Red Hill.
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Gordon Studio Glassblowers
290 Red Hill RdBeautiful glass blown items with a scenic drive to get to Red Hill.
You could catch the ferry over to Queenscliffe and enjoy lunch or afternoon tea at 360 or one of the many cafes, or enjoy a tour of the Fort to learn about the history of the area.
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Searoad Ferries
EsplanadeYou could catch the ferry over to Queenscliffe and enjoy lunch or afternoon tea at 360 or one of the many cafes, or enjoy a tour of the Fort to learn about the history of the area.
Walking Trails
There are many trails around the Mornington Peninsula with various levels of difficulty. I have listed the most popular ones.
This track can be walked from Dromana to Bushrangers Bay near Cape Schanck. There are 4 different shorter walks, if you don't want to do the full walk. Some fantastic scenery.
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Two Bays Walking Track
Two Bays Walking TrackThis track can be walked from Dromana to Bushrangers Bay near Cape Schanck. There are 4 different shorter walks, if you don't want to do the full walk. Some fantastic scenery.
You can walk the 30 km track along the stunning coastline, or do one of the short walks. Cape Schanck to Gunnammatta is 6.7 km, Gunnamatta to Rye Ocean Beach is 4.5 km, Rye Ocean Beach to No. 16 is 4.1 km, No. 16 to Bridgewater Bay 5km, Bridgewater Bay to Sorrento 5 km, Sorrento to London Bridge 4 km, or London Bridge to Point Nepean 1.7 km.
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Mornington Peninsula National Park
Cape Schanck RoadYou can walk the 30 km track along the stunning coastline, or do one of the short walks. Cape Schanck to Gunnammatta is 6.7 km, Gunnamatta to Rye Ocean Beach is 4.5 km, Rye Ocean Beach to No. 16 is 4.1 km, No. 16 to Bridgewater Bay 5km, Bridgewater Bay to Sorrento 5 km, Sorrento to London Bridge 4 km, or London Bridge to Point Nepean 1.7 km.
This is a 1 km walk with priceless views and lots of lush flora. You may even see some fauna.
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Millionaire's Walk
3498A Point Nepean RdThis is a 1 km walk with priceless views and lots of lush flora. You may even see some fauna.
Beer, Cider & Spirits Trail
These are the places on the trail. The list begins with Beer, then Cider, and finally Spirits.
Dainton Family Brewery
560 Frankston - Dandenong RdCarrum Downs
Hickinbotham of Dromana
194 Nepean HwyDromana
Jetty Road Brewery
12-14 Brasser AveDromana
Mornington Peninsula Brewery Bar
72 Watt RdMornington
Mr Banks Brewery
12 Hi-Tech PlSeaford
Red Hill Brewery
88 Shoreham RdRed Hill
TWØBAYS Brewing Co
2 Trewhitt CtDromana
Hart's Farm
300 Tucks RdCider. Located in Shoreham.
Mock Red Hill
1103 Mornington-Flinders RdCider. Located Red Hill.
Tucks
37 Shoreham RdCider. Located in Red Hill South.
Bass and Flinders Distillery
40 Collins RdSpirits. Located in Dromana
Chiefs Son Distillery
50 Guelph StSpirits. Located in Somerville.
JimmyRum
6 Brasser AveSpirits. Located in Dromana.