Meagan And Paul’s guidebook
Food scene
World renowned Award winning winery/bar and restaurants:
Jackalope Bar - cocktails by the quirkily decorated bar
Doot Doot Doot (gastronomical experience for those super special occasions) exquisite decor
Rare Hare (more casual dining) great atmosphere
53 locals recommend
Jackalope Hotel Mornington Peninsula
166 Balnarring RdWorld renowned Award winning winery/bar and restaurants:
Jackalope Bar - cocktails by the quirkily decorated bar
Doot Doot Doot (gastronomical experience for those super special occasions) exquisite decor
Rare Hare (more casual dining) great atmosphere
St Andrews Beach Brewery
160 Sandy RdDevine food! And only a short walk from The Studio. Book ahead to avoid disappointment
43 locals recommend
Le Bouchon French Cuisine
2-8 Russell StDevine food! And only a short walk from The Studio. Book ahead to avoid disappointment
A delight to the senses, every chocolate is a work of art!
34 locals recommend
Mornington Peninsula Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery
45 Cook StA delight to the senses, every chocolate is a work of art!
Hoolies Inn
Great food, reasonably priced, takeaway available
Red Gum BBQ
87 Arthurs Seat RoadWe love this place! comfort food all the way! Family friendly
Orita's 2 Japanese Restaurant
3050 Frankston - Flinders RdIntimate restaurant
Fabulouse Japanese cuisine
Great food and stunning surrounds
Suitable for families or a romantic meal
20 locals recommend
Pier 10
10 Shoreham RdGreat food and stunning surrounds
Suitable for families or a romantic meal
Fontalina
8 Russell StFamily friendly woodfired pizzeria
Walking distance, upmarket and intimate italian restaurant
35 locals recommend
Ciao Bella Pizzeria and Wine Bar
2998 Frankston - Flinders RdWalking distance, upmarket and intimate italian restaurant
World renowned and award winning restaurant
Stunning outlook over Point Leo Beach
Great wines and tasting
Live music on most Sunday afternoons
Sculpture park $10 entry
132 locals recommend
Pt. Leo Estate
3649 Frankston - Flinders RdWorld renowned and award winning restaurant
Stunning outlook over Point Leo Beach
Great wines and tasting
Live music on most Sunday afternoons
Sculpture park $10 entry
Family Friendly Activities
Great place to visit, challenge yourself in the mazes!
112 locals recommend
Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Garden
15 Red Hill-Shoreham RdGreat place to visit, challenge yourself in the mazes!
Only a short walk from The Studio and opposite the Balnarring shopping precinct on Frankston-Flinders Rd, The Heritage offers casual dining in a relaxed atmosphere. Fabulous family friendly and great for the kids to take a ball and run around on the lower grassed area while Mum and Dad chill on the picnic tables
14 locals recommend
The Heritage Balnarring
3059 Frankston - Flinders RdOnly a short walk from The Studio and opposite the Balnarring shopping precinct on Frankston-Flinders Rd, The Heritage offers casual dining in a relaxed atmosphere. Fabulous family friendly and great for the kids to take a ball and run around on the lower grassed area while Mum and Dad chill on the picnic tables
Wander the beautiful grounds and pick your own strawberries then take a browse in the shop or enjoy a decadent dessert in the cafe
161 locals recommend
Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm
244 Shands RdWander the beautiful grounds and pick your own strawberries then take a browse in the shop or enjoy a decadent dessert in the cafe
The Briars
450 Nepean HwyBeautiful historical house, gardens, cafe
Challenge yourself in the mazes or have a go at 'Treesurfing' (age restrictions apply)
278 locals recommend
The Enchanted Adventure Garden
55 Purves RdChallenge yourself in the mazes or have a go at 'Treesurfing' (age restrictions apply)
Neighbourhoods
Red Hill
Beautiful scenic drive & foody heaven
Flinders
Seaside town and beautiful Cook Street shopping precinct
Our beautiful local Balnarring Beach, if you get there early enough (7-9am) you will catch the majestic sight of racehorses cooling their muscles in the glassy water or rolling playfully in the sand and if you're lucky enough you might even catch a glimpse of our resident dolphins
23 locals recommend
Balnarring Beach
Our beautiful local Balnarring Beach, if you get there early enough (7-9am) you will catch the majestic sight of racehorses cooling their muscles in the glassy water or rolling playfully in the sand and if you're lucky enough you might even catch a glimpse of our resident dolphins
Sightseeing
EAGLE - Cable Cars
790 Arthurs Seat RdIf you're into horseriding this is a great activity, ride the trail to the beautiful Gunnamatta Ocean Beach
124 locals recommend
Gunnamatta Trail Rides
150 Sandy RdIf you're into horseriding this is a great activity, ride the trail to the beautiful Gunnamatta Ocean Beach
Stunning views and great atmosphere, lovely wines and usually have live music sunday afternoons
50 locals recommend
Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park
3649 Frankston - Flinders RdStunning views and great atmosphere, lovely wines and usually have live music sunday afternoons
Stunning scenery on various bushwalking tracks, pack a picnic to enjoy along the way
10 locals recommend
Bushrangers Bay Walking Track
Bushrangers Bay Walking TrackStunning scenery on various bushwalking tracks, pack a picnic to enjoy along the way
One of the first homesteads of the area, walking distance from the Studio. Cross the road at the end of our driveway, go left along the bike path and turn right at pinetree lined Luxton Drive, enter the back gate of Coolart at the end of Luxton Drive
25 locals recommend
Coolart Wetlands And Homestead
40 Lord Somers RdOne of the first homesteads of the area, walking distance from the Studio. Cross the road at the end of our driveway, go left along the bike path and turn right at pinetree lined Luxton Drive, enter the back gate of Coolart at the end of Luxton Drive
Antiques
Lose yourself in yesteryear browsing the many stalls of carefully picked antiques and curios
32 locals recommend
Tyabb Packing House Antiques
14 Mornington-Tyabb RdLose yourself in yesteryear browsing the many stalls of carefully picked antiques and curios
Romantic
Relax and unwind in the many hot springs, stunning natural surrounds, book yourselves in for a massage at the day spa then enjoy a delicous meal at the cafe
830 locals recommend
Peninsula Hot Springs
140 Springs LnRelax and unwind in the many hot springs, stunning natural surrounds, book yourselves in for a massage at the day spa then enjoy a delicous meal at the cafe
Animals
See native wildlife in their natural habitat, great family friendly activities, night tours available (not cheap though, check brochure provided in Studio fyi)
Located 15 minutes drive away
73 locals recommend
Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
550 Tyabb-Tooradin RdSee native wildlife in their natural habitat, great family friendly activities, night tours available (not cheap though, check brochure provided in Studio fyi)
Located 15 minutes drive away
Interactive farm petting zoo, feed the animals, milk the cows, tractor and pony rides. This has been a favourite of our two kids growing up!
7 minute drive away
11 locals recommend
Rain, Hayne and Shine Farmyard
490 Stumpy Gully RdInteractive farm petting zoo, feed the animals, milk the cows, tractor and pony rides. This has been a favourite of our two kids growing up!
7 minute drive away
The Big Goose
233 Mornington-Tyabb RdGreat activities for the kids
10 minute drive away