DAY THREE: MORNINGTON PENINSULA PHI LL I P I SLAND Flinders Hotel (p79) Flinders is the pretty village and the beautiful hotel – and it’s pure coastal romance. Luxurious guest rooms, fun cooking school, the new Zigi’s Bar and Dining. Walk to the village, beach and famous golf course. Bass & Flinders (p58) Gin fans, stop right here! Awardwinning family distillery producing great gins, brandies and liqueurs. Visit the distillery, take a master class, book a gin high tea, graze on local fare, enjoy a rooftop cocktail. Arthurs Seat Eagle (p58) takes you to the highest point on the Mornington Peninsula for grand views over the bay, city and hinterland. Snuggle up in comfort in a state-of-the-art gondola and enjoy the high. Wild Adventures Melbourne (p67) Go exploring together: stand up paddleboarding, mountain biking, go bushwalking, take an adventure picnic, visit wineries, cafés, breweries, distilleries, hot springs. So many hidden gems! Red Hill Candle Co (p64) Design your very own romantic candle fragrance, choosing from 40 scents including floral, herbal and Australiana. Interactive candlemaking workshops, a Scent Library and gift shop. The Dunes Golf Links (p67) It’s all here: luxury accommodation, close to beaches, hot springs, wineries and great restaurants. Golf for beginners and expert players on 18-hole championship course and 9-hole course. Lancemore Lindenderry Red Hill (p80) Luxury country house hotel, surrounded by traditional English-style gardens and vineyard. Pretty walks, fine art collection, intimate and casual dining. Crittenden Estate Wine Centre (p59) Overlooking vineyards and a private lake, this is one of the Peninsula’s oldest family-owned wineries. Share and compare the famous coolclimate wines that express the best of this region. Searoad Ferries (p65) criss-cross Port Phillip Bay 24 times a day and depart Queenscliff every hour to reach Sorrento (Mornington Peninsula) in just 40 minutes. Drive on, drive off and relax into a picturesque cruise. Pt Leo Estate (p63) Truly a visual feast for all who visit, with art, rolling vineyards and ocean views. Select from casual terrace dining, Chef’s Hat restaurant or two hatted fine dining restaurant. Polperro Dolphin Swims (p62) Experience amazing marine experiences with wild Bottlenose dolphins and Australian fur seals. Swim or snorkel through unique wildlife encounters in Port Phillip Bay’s beautiful, clear waters. Peninsula Hot Springs (p62) is pure indulgence! Select a massage, bathe and dine package, sink into a tranquil geothermal pool in the spa dreaming area, and sigh the rest of the day away. MORNING ACTIVITIES (select from) MORNING ACTIVITIES (select from) AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES (select from) STAY OVERNIGHT (select from) DAY TWO: GEELONG & THE BELLAR INE MORNINGTON PENINSULA Lakeside Villas at Crittenden Estate (p80) seem to float among the vines! Each selfcontained and spacious villa is 4-star luxury with a private deck, spa bath and glorious wood fire, perfect for sharing a bottle of wine by. InterContinental Sorrento (p80) Romance blossoms in this reimagined historic hotel. Love the relaxed style of the Peninsula: casual lunch, afternoon drinks in the beer garden, evening cocktails, fine dining and music. Alba Thermal Springs and Spa (p57) Luxury wellness sanctuary and spa. Superb geothermal bathing: rain and herbalinfused botanical pools, forest and sunset pool, private rooftop pools. Fine restaurant. InterContinental Sorrento (p80) Coastal glamour in a famous icon, now reinvented. Rich history and contemporary design in a luxury destination with elegant guestrooms, seven restaurants and bars, spa, bathhouse. 5 DAY ITINERARY – ROMANTIC INDULGENCE 35
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