The Mornington Peninsula’s Red Hill Truffles offer gourmet adventures throughout the year with truffle hunts and tastings of the famed Périgord black winter truffle along with spring, summer and autumn varieties.
The aromas and flavours of each match perfectly with seasonal produce.
Truffle hunts include an engaging overview of the fabled fungi, a guided walk through the truffière of oak and hazelnut trees with talented truffle-hunting dogs, and the opportunity to unearth the gnarly, aromatic truffles. Preparing and shaving some of the freshly harvested truffle on a wood-fired pizza completes an experience to treasure.
Walk the Fern Gully Trail through Mornington Peninsula’s original temperate rainforest—a diverse habitat teeming with unique flora and fauna. While there, visit the Nearkey Biik Environmental & Education Centre, now available for community and educational hire.
Visit a rural bushland remnant of rain forest, a meandering creek and lush fern gully.
Open free all year round the Gully is rich in local flora and fauna, including kangaroos, wallabies, possums, Powerful Owls, orchids and colourful fungi. The Gully is one of the few known sources of Austral Mulberry, used by the local Indigenous community to make djiel warrk or firesticks.
Of the 27-hectare property, 9.5 hectares are gradually being re-vegetated by volunteers.
This bushland provides an important biolink in an area of habitat fragmented by urbanisation.
Open daily, the property includes a 30 – 45-minute, 2 km loop walking track with interpretive signage.
The Hut Yoga and Wellness is a luxury wellness sanctuary located on a working farm and vineyard in Red Hill on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula. Blending yoga, breathwork, meditation, sound healing and immersive retreat experiences, The Hut offers a modern space for restoration, connection and conscious living.
Inspired by the rhythm of the land, The Hut provides thoughtfully curated experiences that encourage guests to slow down, reconnect and embrace the present moment. Every detail—from the architecturally designed studio and infrared warmth to aromatherapy, premium Manduka equipment and post-class tea rituals—has been intentionally created to support wellbeing and relaxation.
Founded on the philosophy of accepting imperfection, impermanence and simplicity, The Hut has become a destination for locals and visitors seeking a meaningful balance of movement, mindfulness and community in a beautiful natural setting.
Surrounded by the beauty of tall eucalypt trees, the Red Hill Station Reserve sits at the hub of an expansive network of trails for walkers, horse riders and bike riders alike. Located in the hinterlands of the Peninsula, the reserve seeks to preserve some of the heritage features of the Red Hill Railway.
Designed to be in harmony with its natural surrounds, children can play on nest swings, swings or crawl through tunnels to explore. Picnic tables and barbecues make the reserve a beautiful environment to share feasts with loved ones.
The largest Lavender farm on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, Red Hill Lavender Farm offers the opportunity, via an interactive tour, to demonstrate the end-to-end process of Lavender farming and oil production through to the delivery of a high-quality branded product.
Through demonstrations and explanations, visitors are shown the process of running a commercial lavender farm, the distillation and the extraction of lavender oil, and the stripping of dried lavender to harvest the florets for use in applicable products.
A full range of products is available to sample and purchase. Visitors are able to sample lavender related foods such as lavender scones, lavender ice creams and lavender teas. This will occur in the Red Hill Lavender Farm Cafe.
The Lavender Fields will be open from 17 September.
Shop candles, local gifts and homewares, join in a candle making workshop , perfume making workshop or charm bar experience. This is more than just a shop, it's an experience.
Red Hill Candle Co produces eco-friendly soy candles, room sprays and diffusers that locals and visitors alike love.
In an exciting first of its kind in Victoria, visitors to their store can create their very own custom fragrance by choosing a blend from more than 40 scents in their Scent Library (held daily) and more in-depth sessions in their Scent Lab on weekends cater for groups of up to 30 and makes for the perfect memorable day out whether it's a Hen's Day, birthday or corporate incentive.
Red Hill Candle Co is located within walking distance from Bass and Flinders Distillery, Two Bays Brewery, Rahona Valley Cellar Door and Boat Shed Cheese, and a two-minute drive from Jetty Road Brewery, JimmyRum Distillery and Mr Little Cider. So whilst you wait for your custom soy candle to set why not uncover some of the best flavours of the Mornington Peninsula?
You can also shop their range of products online, including designing your own custom fragrance candle.
Opened in 1988, Charlie's Auto Museum contains a unique collection of over 100 motor vehicles and memorabilia spanning over 100 years - this display will captivate the minds of both the young and young at heart for many hours.
Automobile enthusiasts will be wowed by the sheer variety of vintage, rare and unusual cars, but also by the comprehensive scope of the items on display. There are petrol bowsers, licence plates, engines, model cars, advertising signage, car parts, car badges and even motor-themed tea pots.
In addition to the cars and auto memorabilia are bicycles, bottles and beer cans, keys and playing cards, replica planes and boats, old cameras and radios, even vintage sewing machines, record players, washing machines, fans and a player piano complete with rolls.
The place is a real museum full of history. There are so many things to see and contemplate that it's hard to take it all in with just a single visit.
Experience the constantly changing displays, reminisce with friends, learn about local motoring history, and the history of cars from all over the world.
Established in 1990 by Eileen Gordon and Grant Donaldson, Gordon Studio Glassblowers is a hot glass studio and gallery based in Red Hill.
Representing the Gordon Family, the Gallery encompasses art glass ranging from exquisite traditional cameo and contemporary carved and engraved glass, to colourful hand-blown vases, bowls, platters, bottles and animals. Magnificent indoor and outdoor art glass sculptures and commissioned work are also displayed.
From the Gallery, there is a viewing mezzanine where you can watch the glassblowers when they are working, times and days do vary from week to week so best to ring in advance for specific blowing times.
This ancient form of art is created using molten glass which they make in the furnace from sand and other ingredients, it is heated up to 1300 degrees Celsius, to melt into clear glass. Colours, shape and forms follow. Glass blowing is one of the most expensive forms of art to produce and the hardest to learn.
At Montalto, they have built an amazing collection of contemporary sculptures showcasing the best of (mainly) Australian artists. 20 of these pieces were winners of the annual Montalto Sculpture Prize, with another 15 additional works acquired over the years.
From 2003 through to 2023, the changes in form, material and scale are a reflection of the art form: unique and inspiring. This collection now permanently represents Montalto's first 20 years of sculpture at Montalto, with some curated movements to reward visitors with a comprehensive journey over time.
The Montalto Sculpture Trail permanent collection will always remain free to all visitors – they feel passionately that as many people as possible can continue to enjoy these incredible works each and every time they come to visit.
It is recommended to allow one hour to enjoy the Sculpture Trail across the estate. The trail is approximately one kilometre and suitable for most ages and abilities.
Make a memory at Dromana 3 Drive In. Going to the movies is so much more than just a movie, it is an experience.
Re-live a classic era when drive-ins were hip, take your favorite guy or gal, bring the kids. Screening movies for all tastes; the romantics, the comics through to the thrillers, perfect for all ages. Four screens including a Deckchair Cinema. A popular destination for tourists and locals all year round.
Come and 'Dine with the stars' in Shel's Diner, 50s style or take-away back to your car to enjoy under the stars. The classic burgers and fries with a twist, milkshakes, ice creams and so much more.
Movie Memorabilia galore; take a 'selfie' with a Hollywood icon. Exclusive merchandise for sale and an adventure playground for the kids.
Dromana 3 Drive In hosts various events throughout the year including New Years Eve Fireworks, live music, Halloween, pre-release movie screenings, Christmas, Valentines Day, Easter, school holiday activities, car clubs, classic movies as well as private events, filming, promotional and fundraising opportunities.
Established in 1962, Dromana 3 Drive In is Heritage Victoria and National Trust Listed.
Rising above the Mornington Peninsula, Arthurs Seat State Park is a prominent feature in the landscape of Port Philip Bay. The 314-metre summit provides spectacular views which, on a clear day, can stretch as far as the Melbourne city skyline, the You Yangs and Mount Macedon. For a bird's-eye view, climb aboard the all-weather Arthurs Seat Eagle, a state-of-the-art gondola which soars high above the trees.
There are plenty of activities to do in the park. From walking, jogging, photography, picnicking and mountain biking. The park's most popular attraction is Arthurs Seat summit, where visitors can take in the stunning views while enjoying a picnic or barbecue. Take the pleasant circuit walk to Kings Falls or visit the delightful Seawinds Garden, featuring sculptures by William Ricketts. There are also many walking tracks across the park giving visitors the opportunity to explore and appreciate its wide variety of flora and fauna.
The park is home to several species of regional importance including the Southern Brown Bandicoot, kangaroos, Lace Monitor, Southern Emu-wren and Wedge-tailed Eagle. There is 24 hour access to the park.
Before traveling, visit Parks Victoria's website to check for changes in park conditions which may impact your visit. Remember to stay bushfire ready using Emergency Victoria's website while in nature.
Enchanted Adventure is an award-winning natural attraction nestled in the beautiful hinterland of Arthurs Seat on the Mornington Peninsula. They believe that adventure is a key ingredient to fun, so they've created a host of exciting activities for all ages.
From the epic Tube Slides to giant brainteaser puzzles, Canopy Walk, Sky Scramble and more, there is adventure for adults and kids alike! Lose yourself in the colours of themed gardens, marvel at the structures of hedge topiary and giant sculptures or get tangled in one of their mazes.
Tree Surfing is a high ropes adventure with ziplines, swinging rope bridges, suspended tunnels and a giant Tarzan Swing set in the native trees of this bushland park. There are two courses to choose from: the Grand course for adults and teens and the Nippers course for young children. Make sure you check out the website before you visit!
Enchanted Adventure is a place where you can reconnect with the people you care most about and have a whole lot of fun while you’re at it. So come and discover your own adventure with them. They hope you enjoy the experience as much as they do!
General Admission tickets allow guests all-day access to the on-ground activities across the park. Tree Surfing is a separate activity and these tickets include the cost of General Admission.
Seawinds Gardens is located a short stroll from the Arthurs Seat Summit region. The combination of indigenous and exotic formal gardens and William Ricketts sculpture collection make these gardens a popular destination.
Seawinds Gardens encompasses a 34 hectare area at the Summit of Arthurs Seat, 305 metres above sea level. The gardens offer spectacular views of Port Phillip and the Mornington and Bellarine Peninsula’s from the lookouts.
A network of walking tracks guide visitors through a diverse range of exotic and indigenous gardens. The gardens are popular for picnics with tables, electric barbecues and toilets available. Disabled access is available to facilities and walking tracks.
Seawinds Gardens have something to offer all year round. Spring brings colour as the trees and shrubs of the gardens begin to flower. Summer offers an environment which is cooler than the surrounding coast. Autumn showcases the gardens deciduous trees. Winter highlights the contrast between the bare birch and willow branches against the pine and cypress. Daffodils flower in late August.
Seawinds Gardens are open to walkers at all times, whilst the car park is open.
Soar the heights of the Mornington Peninsula with scenic views across Port Phillip Bay towards Melbourne, around the coast and beyond.
Gliding quietly through the sky in a gondola at Arthurs Seat Eagle, you could be forgiven for thinking you’ve been transported a million miles away, rather than one hour’s drive from Melbourne.
Named in honour of the Wedge-tailed Eagle, the experience is one of flight through an area steeped in history and surrounded by nature. Glide above and past the trees inside comfortable, all weather, fully accessible cabins.
At the summit, the cafe offers amazing views from nearly every table and an expansive outdoor deck.
Taking a stroll out onto the 200 metre Dromana pier and looking back towards Arthur's Seat with the bathing boxes and beach in the foreground is a picture perfect view. Fishing from the pier is also very popular. The adjacent calm, sandy beaches provide safe swimming and boating opportunities, and the Dromana foreshore reserve lines the coast and consists of grassy picnic areas, children's playground, shelters and walking tracks.
The Dromana Pier is situated opposite the main shopping area and Pier Street, Dromana. Carparking is available beside the pier and along Point Nepean Road.
Dromana is a safe swimming beach with life savers patrolling the beach over summer weekends.
Colourful bathing boxes line the beach with a playground near the pier for family fun and several barbecues and gazebos dot the foreshore area which makes it a lovely picnic area. Several restaurants and coffee shops are conveniently located across the road from the pier area.
Fishing is popular from Dromana Pier and amazing sunsets views to McCrae can be enjoyed from the pier. Paddle boarding and canoeing is popular due to the calm water and clear water. The foreshore Bay trail for walkers and cyclists continues past Dromana.
Special Features: Parking facilities, barbecues and gazebo for picnics. A rinse off shower available at the toilet block. Pier for fishing or strolling.
Scenic Norfolk Island Pines line the coast here and small boats moor offshore providing an amazing view no matter which direction you look. Take a walk along the scenic seafront while looking at the sparkling aqua waters, picnic on the lawns or visit nearby cafes but do stop and take in the atmosphere and vistas at this popular beach.
On a clear day you can see Melbourne in the distance across Port Phillip and watch the ferries arriving and departing the jetty on the hour, or the tankers moving down the channel in and out of the bay.
The beach is coated in fine white sand with lovely grassy areas. The sheltered beach faces north-east and is protected from most waves.
This beach is relatively safe for swimming however it is not patrolled and it is best to swim away from the jetty and boat ramp.
Accessible beach matting is available daily between November and May next to The Baths Restaurant. Please note matting will not always meet the water's edge, during low tides.
Dogs on leashes are permitted between 7:00 PM and 9:00 AM except during Daylight Savings period.
Safety Beach is an ideal safe swimming beach in the protected cove making it suitable for the entire family. Parking can easily be found either on the road or close to the beach. The 2.7 kilometre long Safety Beach swings around to finally face west in lee of Martha Point.
If you brought your pooch with you, then the small sandy doggy beach section known as Tassells Cove (between Marine Cove and Bruce Road) is a great spot to chat with locals and visitors and let the dogs run around in a safe and enclosed area. You can also go for a walk of the Foreshore Bay trail that starts here in Safety beach.
Boat and jet ski launch area is available with parking for boat trailers and it includes a jetty. If you are on the northern side of the beach, you can easily grab a coffee at the local deli. Due to the clear water and calm bay, paddle boarding and canoeing is popular in this part of the bay. From the yacht club, you can also walk towards Martha Cove on a lovely boardwalk .
Parking including boat trailers close to the pier. Three separate toilet blocks cover long stretch of beach. Picnic tables, playground.
This small, picturesque pier is located along the 2.7 kilometres Safety Beach. The pier itself is a popular subject of photographers but from out on the pier you can also get some great shots looking back at the colourful bathing boxes lined up along the foreshore. From the pier you can also enjoy views of the cliffs and across to Arthurs Seat.
The adjacent calm, sandy beach provides safe swimming and boating opportunities, and this area of the coastline consists of grassy picnic areas, children's playground and walking tracks. This is a popular boat and jet ski launching area with parking for boat trailers available.
Car parking can easily be found close to the jetty on either the road or close to the beach. There is also a small shopping strip located opposite the pier.
Heronswood is a breathtaking historic property situated on two hectares of formal gardens in Dromana. It is the home of the Digger's Club and Foundation - Australia's most respected gardening organisation, dedicated to preserving heirloom seeds and the best gardening traditions.
The gardens comprise stunning perennial and annual borders as well as kitchen and vegetable parterre gardens, providing inspiration to cooks and gardeners.
Browse through the Garden Shop and Nursery and speak to knowledgeable staff for expert gardening advice. The Diggers Garden Shop stocks the complete Diggers range of heirloom seeds and plants, plus garden hardware and books for all your garden needs.
The Garden and Diggers Garden Shop are open daily, while the Cafe in the historic Heronswood House is open Thursday to Monday.
All profits from the Diggers Club are used to support the work of The Diggers Foundation.
McCrae Homestead and Museum is located down the Mornington Peninsula in the coastal suburb of McCrae.
Built in 1844 by Andrew and Georgiana McCrae, it is one of Victoria's oldest homesteads and a physical reminder of the life of early pioneers, using locally available materials. The Burrell's lived at the homestead from 1851 to 1925.
Georgiana was an accomplished artist, musician and diarist. The Visitor's Centre, located on the property, features galleries showcasing the McCraes' art and memorabilia, as well as photographs, artifacts, and personal items from the Burrell-Twycross family.
Discover one of Australia's most remarkable cultural experiences at Pt. Leo Estate Sculpture Park, set on Victoria's beautiful Mornington Peninsula, just over an hour from Melbourne.
Spanning 16.5 acres, this ever-evolving outdoor gallery brings together more than 70 original works by celebrated Australian and international artists. Surrounded by rolling vineyards and cinematic ocean views, it is a cultural destination unique in its collection, scale and spectacular setting.
The remarkable collection includes Yayoi Kusama's iconic Pumpkin, KAWS' SHARE 2020, Jaume Plensa's Laura and works by Takashi Murakami, Antony Gormley, Henry Moore, Reko Rennie, George Rickey, Tony Cragg, Inge King and Deborah Halpern, to name a few.
Designed for all, accessible pathways welcome wheelchairs, walkers and prams. Whether seeking a creative escape, family adventure or quiet moment in nature, Pt. Leo Estate Sculpture Park offers something for everyone. For deeper discovery, Guided Sculpture Park Tours and creative experiences including Sip and Sketch offer new ways to engage with the collection.
The experience continues inside Pt. Leo Estate's main building, with artworks throughout the Cellar Door and three restaurants: luxury fine dining restaurant Laura, the iconic Pt. Leo Restaurant and alfresco Wine Terrace.
Open daily, discover world-class art, spectacular gardens, dining and wine in one remarkable destination.
McCrae Beach stretches for a few kilometres from the headland of Anthony's Nose to Rosebud and is one of the better beaches along this strip of the Port Phillip coast. High cliffs are over the road behind and a pleasant wooded area between the beach and road. The picturesque white sandy beach is a pleasant place for a stroll even on a winters day.
A lovely beach to swim and relax and since it's a bay, no real waves which is lovely on hot days when you just want to relax in the water. Perfect for paddle boarding too.
Cafes are across the road for takeaways and good coffee. This coastal strip is known as the foreshore and forms part of the 28 kilometre Bay Trail for walkers and cyclists that runs along the Port Phillip coastline from Safety Beach to Portsea.
Special features: barbecue, picnic shelter and small playground. Rinse off shower available at toilet block.
McCrae Beach is a leash-free beach from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM during daylight savings. Always refer to signs at beach entry points as changes to dog restrictions may be made at any time by local authorities.
Easily accessible from the Peninsula Link Freeway, Bay Views Golf Course offers an unforgettable public golfing experience. Its elevated position provides stunning panoramic views of Port Phillip Bay, making it a standout destination for those looking for a scenic and rewarding day out.
The course caters to golfers of all skill levels, with a layout that balances fun and challenge. With great value green fees available seven days a week and great afternoon and midweek deals also on offer, Bay Views is lauded best value public course on the Mornington Peninsula.
After your round, the elevated alfresco area provides an inviting spot to relax and take in the coastal vistas and views of the stunning course.
With a full fleet of motorised carts, welcoming staff, and superb course conditions year-round, Bay Views ensures a seamless and enjoyable experience for all. Whether you're planning a casual day out with friends or a larger group event, this course ticks all the boxes.
Open seven days a week and just a short drive from Melbourne, Bay Views Golf Course is a must-visit for golfers seeking spectacular views, outstanding value, and a top-quality golf experience.
