DAY THREE: MORNINGTON PENINSULA PHI LL I P I SLAND Jackalope Hotel (p82) Offers an idyllic escape among rolling vineyards. This sophisticated retreat features 44 luxury rooms, a 30-metre infinity pool, an on-site winery, and two hatted restaurants. Bass & Flinders (p58) Gin fans, stop right here! Award-winning 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 candle-making workshops, a Scent Library and gift shop. Red Hill Lavender Farm (p64) Rolling fields of seasonal lavender, a beautiful lake and a culinary lavender experience in the enchanting café. See lavender drying and oil production, then visit the farm gate for lavender products. The Dunes Golf Links (p66) 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 (p82) Luxury country house hotel, surrounded by traditional English-style gardens and vineyard. Pretty walks, fine art collection, intimate and casual dining. Searoad Ferries (p71) 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 (p63) 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 Peninsula Hot Springs Accommodation (p83) Tranquil eco lodges with geothermal baths, designed for restorative sleep. Or book premium glamping, with private deck, en suite, king bed and bespoke touches. InterContinental Sorrento (p82) 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 herbal-infused botanical pools, forest and sunset pool, private rooftop pools. Fine restaurant. InterContinental Sorrento (p82) 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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