Things To Do
Good Taste & Good Drops
Artisan Cheesemakers for Serious Cheeselovers
The largest strawberry producer in Australia. Pick your own strawberries, raspberries or cherries.Treat yourself to a heavenly dessert or try medal winning strawberry wines and liquers.
With regional gourmet food and wine, gift hampers, complimentary tasting and a licensed cafe all set in a friendly and relaxed atmoshpere you will be pleasantly surprised. Specialising in wine, cheese, olives and olive oil, dukkah, preserves and conserves, gourmet chocolates and much more.
Mornington Peninsula Chocolates
Located amoungst some of the most prestigious wineries, we make exquisite hand made chocolates using the finest Belgian couverture. We use fresh, local and imported ingredients with no artificial flavours or preservatives. An experience to be remembered even for the most fastidious connoisseur.
Less than an hour’s drive south-east of Melbourne, the region now hosts 200 small-scale vineyards and more than 50 cellar doors offering visitors a personal warm welcome and taste of the region’s diverse and impressive collection of fine wines.
Hand crafted boutique, fine ales and home grown hops on site which are a dramatic spectacle. Nestles in a peaceful bush setting, you can taste a range of ales, enjoy one of the fine ales perfectly matched to a delicious, beer-friendly meal or take some of these great beers home with you.
Probably one of the best 'English' pubs in Australia! Great view, great atmosphere. 365 Purves Rd, Main Ridge, (03) 5989 6130
Relax and Unwind
Experience the magic and bathe in natural thermal mineral waters flowing from the deep underground. Natural Hot Mineral Pools, Massage Day Spa, Cafe and Gift Shop
Situated in the main street of Rye only 500 meters from One Four Nelson and with superb views of the Bay we offer double treatment rooms. Our spa treatments are extensive. Hot rock massage,relaxation deep tissue massage mud wraps,steam sauna hydro jet therapy,all Ella Bache Facials ,waxing manicures and pedicures.
Stroll two hectares of stunning gardens with magnificent views, dine in our thatched-roof building or pre-order a picnic to enjoy the gardens.
Local Activites
Proudly supporting Australian made crafts and produce since 1975. Delicious gourmet fare, unique arts and crafts, natural beauty products, fashion, plants and lots more...
Ocean beach and bush rides. Gunnamatta equestrian centre is an integrated equestrian facility situated at Rye in the heart of the beautiful Mornington Peninsula. Qualified and friendly staff and on-hand instruction to make your riding experience a pleasure and to improve your knowledge and skills.
Everybody should visit The Dromana drive-in during their Peninsula visit, not only is it historically and socially significant as one of only three drive-ins in Victoria remaining unchanged since the 60's. It features Shel’s Diner, which is modelled on the authentic 50's style American Diner with 'back seat' bench seats in the booths and black & white tiles wrapped around the walls.
The Peninsula is surrounded by the unspoiled rugged back beaches facing the untamed Bass Strait to the calm aqua waters of Port Phillip Bay and in the middle we find some of the best and most famous world class courses.
Showcasing the wines - scenery - Ambience of the Mornington Peninsula. Visit 4-5 cellar doors, lunch and glass of wine at a cellar door cafe/restaurant, includes tasting fees, return/pick up from your accommodation door. Local Operator.
Outdoors and Nature
Dive,Snorkel or Sea Kayaking with Bayplay
With Bayplay, discover all the Mornington Peninsula has to offer! Go for a paddle along Point Nepean National Park, come meet the rare Weedy Sea Dragons during one of our snorkel tours, and why not try a first time scuba dive to see them from up close?
Already a diver? not a problem, we can show you around all kinds of beautiful spots, no matter what floats your boat! Love wrecks? Photography? Nudis? Seahorses? Crays (don't we all...)?
Not a water baby? If you don't want to get wet, what about a horseback ride on the beach? Or a boat trip to see the dolphins and seals? Navigate our website and find out what to do on your next weekend on the peninsula! Call us and our friendly staff will be happy to help.
Pro-Line Charters with its fantastic vessels (Strait Shooter and Sea Eagle) guarantees you a fishing experience or scenic cruise like no other. All equipment and refreshments provided.
We're fishing all year round and our speciality is following the seasons to suit the best catch of the day. Troll for salmon or try casting or casting for some big red snapper. Or if it's the big ones you're after, our ocean swells are home to sharks (such as mako, blue whaler and threshers). Whiting, squid and squid and vavious other reef fish are common among our catch and the variety will astound you.
Get lost in our largest maze with a viewing platform - a rewarding sight, if you can find your way. Boardwalks through acres of swamp and wetlands, wildlife and ancient tea-tree. Enjoy a game of chess or other lawn games or relax with a picnic under shady trees.
Aschcombe Maze & Lavender Gardens
Enjoy the serenity of abundant water features and diverse birdlife, as you admire nature at its best. Spacious licensed café with high vaulted ceilings & towering windows overlooking Maze & water gardens.
Magical lantern lit wildlife tours. See endangered quolls, bettongs, gliders, as well as kangaroos and koalas. Fully escorted by knowledgable guides.
Point Nepean is a popular tourist destination renowned for its historic features, outstanding coastal scenery and panoramic views of Bass Strait, the Rip and Port Phillip Bay. Point Nepean has a long history of use by indigenous people and contains a wide number of aboriginal archaeological sites. The density of sites is amongst the highest in Victoria. Historic Point Nepean has old fortifications interpreted by displays and soundscapes, and spectacular views of the Port Phillip Heads.
