Work your way through our 30 things to tick off on our Summer Bucket List and share with us your epic adventures through social media using the #findyourwaymorningtonpeninsula hashtag.
1. Glamp by a lake at Iluka Retreat or in a working winery and vineyard with Mornington Peninsula Glamping
2. Marvel at the Peter Pan themed sculptures at Sand Sculpting Australia’s newest exhibition (from 15th December – 28th January) at Boneo Maze and Mini Golf
3. Say cheers with beers, cider and spirts with 14 breweries, distilleries and cideries to tick off from the Beer, Cider, Spirits Trail
4. Visit the untouched French Island
via
Western Port Ferries for a nature and history lovers tour with
Naturaliste Tours
5. Pick your own cherries
with
Red Hill Cherry Farm and
Ripe N Ready Cherry Farm or grab your ready-picked punnet from
Staples Apples
6. Hike to beautiful Bushrangers Bay near Cape Schanck with its towering basalt cliffs, or Green’s Bush - spotting kangaroos along the way
7. Dive right into the bay on a snorkel trip to spot the amazing Weedy Seadragons with Bayplay Adventure Tours
or swim amongst the dolphins with
Moonraker Dolphin Swims
or
Polperro Dolphin Swims
8. Fly through the trees on the big zip at Enchanted Adventure Garden or get lost in one of their brand new hedge maze
9. Go for a rock pool ramble at Mushroom Reef Marine National Park in Flinders
10. Discover the National Trust listed walk around the Endeavour Fern Gully in Red Hill through enormous tree ferns and impressive gum trees
11. Stay overnight at the impressive new RACV Cape Schanck Resort where the whole family will be entertained
12. Experience a close encounter with animals at the farm at The Big Goose or Rain Hayne and Shine Farmyard
13. Taste the freshest (and certified Demeter bio-dynamic) blueberries
at
Drum Drum Farm - get in quick, the season starts Boxing Day and only lasts 4-8 weeks!
14. Catch new talent at the Peninsula Film Festival over 3 days in February
15. Dine right on the beachfront at The Baths (Sorrento),
or just across the road from the beach at the
Rye Hotel
16. Make the most of the summer Snapper season and catch one for yourself with Relax Go Fishing
or
Timeout Fishing Charters, or hire your own boat with
Mornington Boat Hire
17. Play giant connect four in a vineyard at Barmah Park
18. Indulge in the freshest seafood straight from the bay with Peninsula Fresh Seafood
19. Walk through The Briars Park in Mt Martha spotting birds, wallabies, and the occasional koala along the way or tour the heritage homestead
20. Relax and unwind at Woodman Estate with a spa treatment or high tea
21. Wander the world-class sculptures admiring the expansive Western Port views at Pt Leo Estate and try out one of their three distinctive dining options
22. Pick plump, sweet berries at Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm and sample their new menu
23. Sip wine with friends on the lawn and enjoy the vineyard views at Max’s Restaurant, Polperro Winery , Tucks or Rare Hare at the beautiful Jackalope Hotel
24. Blend your own gin at Bass and Flinders Distillery who have just moved to their new home in Dromana, or blend your own sparkling at Foxey’s Hangout
25. Share fish and chips in front of some of the prettiest beach boxes in the region while watching the sunset at Mills Beach or Mothers Beach in Mornington, or Mount Martha Beach
26. Check out handmade crafts and produce at Craft Markets Australia Mornington Twilight Market on 15th December or 10th January
27. Cool down in the water and try your hand at surfing at Point Leo Beach or stand up paddle boarding at Balnarring Beach
28. Soar at sunset with Arthurs Seat Eagle enjoying Summer Saturdays with a BBQ in January
29. Frock up and admire the horsemanship at the Portsea Polo or Flinders Polo
30. Plan a BBQ picnic to Seawinds Gardens at Arthurs Seat.
You can grab your summer BBQ meat straight from the farm at
Hillock Downs Produce Store (Rye), or
Woolumbi Farm (Tyabb). Or find your own
Perfect Peninsula Picnic Places whether it be a coastal wonder, a leafy national park or by lush wetlands.
If you are after more information call into the Visitor Information Centre’s to get all your information at either Baxter or Dromana.
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