Local produce – Mornington Peninsula
The range of gourmet produce available throughout the Mornington Peninsula is superb. The region has a rich history of farming and fishing, and produces fresh seafood, mouth-watering meats, succulent berries and specialist cheeses. Its cool climate and variety of soils provide the perfect environment for a diverse range of agriculture and boutique farming.
Look out for roadside signs that signal the next place to stop and pick strawberries or call in for fresh farm eggs. Choose from cherry growers and cheese makers, farms selling organic vegetables and small shops where fishermen sell the latest catch.
If you have limited time, call in at the Red Hill Cool Stores or one of the local markets such as the renowned Red Hill Market where you'll find the very best of local homemade and home-grown produce, all in one spot.
For more information stop off at the Mornington Peninsula Visitor Information Centre and pick up a Food Trail Map or call 1800 804 009.
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Red Hill Brewery is the first microbrewery on the Mornington Peninsula. Set amidst the hop vines, taste the beers, stay for a delicious beer-friendly meal or purchase fine handcrafted ales to take home.
88 Shoreham Road, Red Hill
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Sunny Ridge is the largest strawberry producer in Australia. Pick berries between November and April and then relax and enjoy desserts, wines and homemade ice cream.
Corner Flinders Road and Shands Road, Main Ridge
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Pick your own sweet cherries between November and December, sour morello cherries between December and January and quinces in April.
109 McIlroys Road, Red Hill
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Enjoy the peace and tranquility as you wander through Victoria's oldest U-Pick cherry orchard set in the heart of Red Hill.
61-69 Prossors Lane, Red Hill
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High quality Belgian base chocolates, hand made with no artificial colours or preservatives, using fresh local produce as well as imported ingredients.
3494 Frankston and Flinders roads, Merricks
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A true cottage industry in a secluded bushland location, producing award-winning traditional farmhouse cheese from organic cow and goat milk designed to complement the region's wines. Open for tastings and sales.
81 William Road, Red Hill
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Red Hill Cool Stores
The Red Hill Cool Stores offers a total range of Mornington Peninsula gourmet products in one convenient location a heritage listed apple packing shed. The produce includes Red Hill Cheese, Cazans relishes and jams, hydroponic tomatoes as well as olive oils and local wines.
Mornington-Flinders Road, Red Hill
