Guidebook for Mount Eliza
Parks & Nature
Canadian Bay is a pleasant sandy beach at the end of Canadian Bay Rd, 2 mins drive from Sea Dreamers. You access the beach via steps down either side of the Yacht Club. There are toilets and parking.
Canadian Bay Beach
Canadian Bay is a pleasant sandy beach at the end of Canadian Bay Rd, 2 mins drive from Sea Dreamers. You access the beach via steps down either side of the Yacht Club. There are toilets and parking.
Good course, great views, tranquil setting and not usually too busy (you can book) There's a bar with an outdoor deck at the 19th. Public players welcome. Try a twilight (after 4pm) session in Summer.
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Mount Martha Public Golf Course
275 Forest DrGood course, great views, tranquil setting and not usually too busy (you can book) There's a bar with an outdoor deck at the 19th. Public players welcome. Try a twilight (after 4pm) session in Summer.
This park has walks/hiking, wildlife, including close up kangaroos in the wild near Bushrangers Bay, beaches for surfing, swimming, snorkeling/scuba diving. Great photo opportunities. A lovely day out
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Mornington Peninsula National Park
Cape Schanck RoadThis park has walks/hiking, wildlife, including close up kangaroos in the wild near Bushrangers Bay, beaches for surfing, swimming, snorkeling/scuba diving. Great photo opportunities. A lovely day out
Cuddle up to a koala, meet kangaroos, wombats, dingoes, and colourful birds at eco-tourism accredited Moonlit Sanctuary. Frequent animal presentations and encounters, as well as a daily wildlife conservation show. Evening visitors enjoy an award-winning, magical, personally guided tour by lantern light, meeting endangered species and other bush creatures. See bettongs, quolls, gliders and owls at their most active.
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Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
550 Tyabb-Tooradin RdCuddle up to a koala, meet kangaroos, wombats, dingoes, and colourful birds at eco-tourism accredited Moonlit Sanctuary. Frequent animal presentations and encounters, as well as a daily wildlife conservation show. Evening visitors enjoy an award-winning, magical, personally guided tour by lantern light, meeting endangered species and other bush creatures. See bettongs, quolls, gliders and owls at their most active.
Entertainment & Activities
Lovely natural surroundings, relaxing warm/hot pools, pretty good food. Book during busy periods. We find mid afternoon (day trippers leaving and too early for dinner guests)the best time. Take a book
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Peninsula Hot Springs
140 Springs LnLovely natural surroundings, relaxing warm/hot pools, pretty good food. Book during busy periods. We find mid afternoon (day trippers leaving and too early for dinner guests)the best time. Take a book
Great nostalgic retro fun. One of only a handful of Drive-ins left in Australia. Snuggle up and enjoy. Food is pricey, we take our own popcorn but always buy a milkshake. The cafe is cute!
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Dromana 3 Drive-In
133 Nepean HwyGreat nostalgic retro fun. One of only a handful of Drive-ins left in Australia. Snuggle up and enjoy. Food is pricey, we take our own popcorn but always buy a milkshake. The cafe is cute!
Call in here on your way. Pick up some brochures. The staff are friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. They give clear information about local attractions and things to see and do.
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Frankston Visitor Information Centre
7N Pier PromenadeCall in here on your way. Pick up some brochures. The staff are friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. They give clear information about local attractions and things to see and do.
There's a Tree Surfing activity at this venue. Test your skill on the suspension bridges, nets, giant swing and zip line. Great fun! Ticket includes entry to the Enchanted Adventure Garden. Be sure to book. Phone: 03 59818449
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Igadi le-Enchanted Adventure
55 Purves RdThere's a Tree Surfing activity at this venue. Test your skill on the suspension bridges, nets, giant swing and zip line. Great fun! Ticket includes entry to the Enchanted Adventure Garden. Be sure to book. Phone: 03 59818449
If you're really just a big kid you'll enjoy this fun place to spend a half day. There's a games area with chess, hoops, horseshoe and badminton. The maze is not too challenging. We still like a game of mini golf. Food is fine but we go elsewhere for coffee!
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Boneo Discovery Park (Previously Boneo Maze)
695 Limestone RdIf you're really just a big kid you'll enjoy this fun place to spend a half day. There's a games area with chess, hoops, horseshoe and badminton. The maze is not too challenging. We still like a game of mini golf. Food is fine but we go elsewhere for coffee!
A lovely heritage railway with both steam and diesel locomotives. Great day out for big kids
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Mornington Railway
460 Moorooduc HwyA lovely heritage railway with both steam and diesel locomotives. Great day out for big kids
Sightseeing
Picturesque beach and bush rides. Suitable for all levels of riding experience, quiet horses and friendly staff ensure a safe and enjoyable experience even if you're a beginner. Check out their packages: you can combine a ride with dining and even a winery tour.
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Gunnamatta Trail Rides
150 Sandy RdPicturesque beach and bush rides. Suitable for all levels of riding experience, quiet horses and friendly staff ensure a safe and enjoyable experience even if you're a beginner. Check out their packages: you can combine a ride with dining and even a winery tour.
Cross the bay on a car and passenger ferry to the charming,historic township of Queenscliff. There's a coffee shop and observation deck on board, you might see dolphins! Take the car on the ferry if you want to explore further on to the Great Ocean Road. If you want to spend the day in Queenscliff it's an easy walk from the ferry and you can leave the car at some times of the year in Sorrento. Be sure to check on the website first: searoad.com.au Ferries leave both wharves on the hour from 7am to 6pm. Don't miss the last ferry :)
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Sorrento Pier station
EsplanadeCross the bay on a car and passenger ferry to the charming,historic township of Queenscliff. There's a coffee shop and observation deck on board, you might see dolphins! Take the car on the ferry if you want to explore further on to the Great Ocean Road. If you want to spend the day in Queenscliff it's an easy walk from the ferry and you can leave the car at some times of the year in Sorrento. Be sure to check on the website first: searoad.com.au Ferries leave both wharves on the hour from 7am to 6pm. Don't miss the last ferry :)
Food Scene
Beautiful setting. Food is excellent and well complemented by the recommended wines from the property Try the moscato: sweet with dessert. Wander around the garden, watch the sun set over the vineyard
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Montalto Restaurant
33 Shoreham RdBeautiful setting. Food is excellent and well complemented by the recommended wines from the property Try the moscato: sweet with dessert. Wander around the garden, watch the sun set over the vineyard
Great garden and homewares just up the road. Good coffee, we like the breakfasts. You can spend a pleasant hour just wandering around.
Linton's Cafe
Canadian Bay RoadGreat garden and homewares just up the road. Good coffee, we like the breakfasts. You can spend a pleasant hour just wandering around.
A beautiful old house and amazing garden. Impressive size and range of plants. The property is very well kept. There is a well stocked nursery shop and cafe onsite.
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Heronswood Cafe
105 Latrobe ParadeA beautiful old house and amazing garden. Impressive size and range of plants. The property is very well kept. There is a well stocked nursery shop and cafe onsite.
There's a wide range of food on offer but we like the yummy baked goods, fresh salads and open sandwiches. They also have some sweet giftware. Relaxed and friendly, try it for breakfasts and lunch. Good coffee and Chai lattes too.
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The Village Pantry
88 Mount Eliza WayThere's a wide range of food on offer but we like the yummy baked goods, fresh salads and open sandwiches. They also have some sweet giftware. Relaxed and friendly, try it for breakfasts and lunch. Good coffee and Chai lattes too.
If you love Middle Eastern food, try this. Servings are generous, food flavoursome, service attentive. There are banquets if you're seriously hungry, platters to share or individual dishes. We share everything anyway. Free WI FI available here.
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1001 Nights Restaurant & Cafe
86 Mount Eliza WayIf you love Middle Eastern food, try this. Servings are generous, food flavoursome, service attentive. There are banquets if you're seriously hungry, platters to share or individual dishes. We share everything anyway. Free WI FI available here.
Canadian Bay Pizza
Fast food staples...burgers, fish and chips, pizza. They deliver!
Essentials
Well set out, friendly staff and everything you need including hot takeaway food. It's a pleasure to shop here. 400M down Mt Eliza Way, in the Mall. There's also a Woolies in town but try IGA first.
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Ritchies Mt Eliza
89 Mount Eliza WayWell set out, friendly staff and everything you need including hot takeaway food. It's a pleasure to shop here. 400M down Mt Eliza Way, in the Mall. There's also a Woolies in town but try IGA first.
Eliza Dry Cleaners
48 Ranelagh DrGood service, reasonably priced
Sarah Doyle Hair by Design
65 Mount Eliza WayUnisex hair salon.
Getting Around
Frankston Radio Cabs
Local taxi service.Phone bookings 03 97863322
The easiest way to see all the Mornington Peninsula has to offer is by car. Our local Budget Car Rental, based in Frankston and Mornington. They sometimes have deals...just ask. Phone: 03 92931313
Budget Car & Truck Rental Frankston
121 Dandenong Rd EThe easiest way to see all the Mornington Peninsula has to offer is by car. Our local Budget Car Rental, based in Frankston and Mornington. They sometimes have deals...just ask. Phone: 03 92931313
Shopping
Don't miss Mount Eliza Village, a five minute walk from your door. The tree lined Main Street has a quirky variety of eateries, bakeries, boutique clothing, home wares, op shops, pampering services as well as all the essential services. Seek out the lane ways for more surprises.
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Mount Eliza
Don't miss Mount Eliza Village, a five minute walk from your door. The tree lined Main Street has a quirky variety of eateries, bakeries, boutique clothing, home wares, op shops, pampering services as well as all the essential services. Seek out the lane ways for more surprises.