Mandy's Guidebook Peninsula and Surrounds
Sightseeing/Things to do
The hot springs are a beautiful tranquil place to relax. I suggest paying a bit extra and doing a lunch and bathe- you will get access to the private more quieter springs 👌
830 locals recommend
Peninsula Hot Springs
140 Springs LnThe hot springs are a beautiful tranquil place to relax. I suggest paying a bit extra and doing a lunch and bathe- you will get access to the private more quieter springs 👌
Fantastic walk from Portsea to Sorrento, enjoy the views of private jettys, lavish beach front homes and secret swimming spots. Great light walking and gorgeous views.
68 locals recommend
Millionaire's Walk
3498A Point Nepean RdFantastic walk from Portsea to Sorrento, enjoy the views of private jettys, lavish beach front homes and secret swimming spots. Great light walking and gorgeous views.
Point napean is a fantastic walk. Get your runners on for this one as it’s a lot longer than the Millionaires walk. Take your phone/camera for some gorgeous photos of the top of the peninsula coast with untouched waters. Explore the old war memorabilia at the end of the walk. This is a great walk!
144 locals recommend
Point Nepean National Park
Ochiltree RoadPoint napean is a fantastic walk. Get your runners on for this one as it’s a lot longer than the Millionaires walk. Take your phone/camera for some gorgeous photos of the top of the peninsula coast with untouched waters. Explore the old war memorabilia at the end of the walk. This is a great walk!
Strawberry season Nov-Feb. Great day out to enjoy picking your own strawberries and enjoying the outdoors and delicious fresh strawberries.
161 locals recommend
Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm
244 Shands RdStrawberry season Nov-Feb. Great day out to enjoy picking your own strawberries and enjoying the outdoors and delicious fresh strawberries.
Head up to Arthur’s seat for a fantastic view over the Peninsula, enjoy the chair lift from the top to the bottom through the trees tops of the beautiful Peninsula. There’s a cafe if you get hungry too.
234 locals recommend
Arthurs Seat Eagle
1085 Arthurs Seat RdHead up to Arthur’s seat for a fantastic view over the Peninsula, enjoy the chair lift from the top to the bottom through the trees tops of the beautiful Peninsula. There’s a cafe if you get hungry too.
Food scene
Foxeys Hangout is one of my Favourite wineries, it’s tapas style sharing menu and wine list are minimal however delicious every time. Great views and excellent service!
117 locals recommend
Foxeys Hangout
795 White Hill RdFoxeys Hangout is one of my Favourite wineries, it’s tapas style sharing menu and wine list are minimal however delicious every time. Great views and excellent service!
Fantastic Italian home cooking. If dining over summer please book in advance. The owner here is lovely, the chef is brilliant and I’ve always had such delicious dishes here.
23 locals recommend
Unica Cucina E Caffe
1571 Point Nepean RdFantastic Italian home cooking. If dining over summer please book in advance. The owner here is lovely, the chef is brilliant and I’ve always had such delicious dishes here.
Th Milibri in Rosebud is always buzzing, usually do Friday night cocktail specials! Great tacos/ Mexican type restaraunt.
65 locals recommend
The Milbri
1183 Point Nepean RdTh Milibri in Rosebud is always buzzing, usually do Friday night cocktail specials! Great tacos/ Mexican type restaraunt.
Altonero provides constant great service and Greek food. Meals are large and designed to be shared, local wines are also served here, perfect for an afternoon Vino with McCrae beach across the road.
69 locals recommend
Alatonero
671 Point Nepean RdAltonero provides constant great service and Greek food. Meals are large and designed to be shared, local wines are also served here, perfect for an afternoon Vino with McCrae beach across the road.
If your after fine dining with fantastic aroma wines and fresh local produce Port Phillip is your place. With floor to ceiling windows overlooking the beautiful vineyards this is one of my favourite lunch spots to enjoy a gorgeous meal and wine on the Peninsula.
68 locals recommend
Port Phillip Estate
263 Red Hill RdIf your after fine dining with fantastic aroma wines and fresh local produce Port Phillip is your place. With floor to ceiling windows overlooking the beautiful vineyards this is one of my favourite lunch spots to enjoy a gorgeous meal and wine on the Peninsula.
The Holy Bean Cafe
1489 Point Nepean RdGreat breakfast spot in Rosebud, good coffee and brekky.
Captains always seems to be my go to whenever I’m out and about enjoying the Peninsula. Relaxed vintage vibe again fantastic coffee and food.
64 locals recommend
Captains of Rye Back Bar
2285 Point Nepean RdCaptains always seems to be my go to whenever I’m out and about enjoying the Peninsula. Relaxed vintage vibe again fantastic coffee and food.