Three day food and wine tour of the Mornington Peninsula
Duration: Three days
Regions: Mornington Peninsula
Tour type: Self-drive
Distance: Melbourne to Red Hill - approximately 70 kilometres or 60 minutes
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Start with breakfast in the stunning gardens of this former boys' home and behold Port Phillip Bay before you.
2 Sunnyside Road, Mount Eliza
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Taste handcrafted French and Italian wines and stroll by the lake. Taste experimental varietals at Hickinbotham.
25 Harrisons Road, Dromana (Stillwater at Crittenden)
194 Nepean Highway, Dromana (Hickinbotham)
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Save room for a treat from Heronswood's edible gardens. Drop into the Tasting Station for regional delights.
105 LaTrobe Parade, Dromana (Heronswood)
1489 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud (The Tasting Station)
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Dine almost on the beach at the iconic Portsea Hotel, soaking up great views and cafe fare.
3746 Point Nepean Road, Portsea
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It's never too early for chocolate, especially those handmade with high quality couverture and local produce.
45 Cook Street, Flinders
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Roam the beautiful grounds to see quirky sculptures, kitchen gardens and orchards, then buy olive oil and wines.
33 Shoreham Road, Red Hill South
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If the unbroken sea views aren't enough, stay for lunch at Max's Restaurant, complete with Estate wines.
53 Shoreham Road, Red Hill South
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Sit amidst the hop vines and taste beers, stay for a delicious beer-friendly meal or purchase the house brews.
88 Shoreham Road, Red Hill South
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Get cheesy with goat, cow and sheep milk varieties and join a workshop to learn to make your own cheese.
81 William Road, Red Hill
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Come every season to sample the changing menu and enjoy local wines in front of the open fireplace.
Red Hill Centrepoint, 159 Shoreham Road, Red Hill
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Pick your own strawberries or get stuck into some decadent strawberry-inspired desserts at the on-site cafe.
244 Shands Road, Main Ridge
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Soak up the vibe with live music weekly, or time your visit for special events like Mushroom and Pinot Sundays.
1385 Mornington-Flinders Road, Main Ridge
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Get lost in the traditional hedge maze then scoff innovative rose petal scones and lavender ice cream.
15 Shoreham Road, Shoreham
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Head to the tower tasting room for 100% estate grown Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Gewurztraminer.
150 Red Hill Road, Red Hill
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Adopt a maritime theme for fresh-as-the-sea-breeze seafood in the dining room, sitting almost on the water.
Mornington Yacht Club, 1 Schnapper Point Drive, Mornington
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