Guidebook for Tootgarook
Food Scene
A few little cafes and restaurants for you to discover in Toogargook & Rye
Our local Tootgarook cafe. Ask about their Saturday morning Yoga classes in Summer.
12 locals recommend
A Good Little Thing
15 Guest StOur local Tootgarook cafe. Ask about their Saturday morning Yoga classes in Summer.
Our local plant based cafe! A nice relaxed vibe with generous serves of awesome food & coffee.
21 locals recommend
Hunter
364 Dundas StOur local plant based cafe! A nice relaxed vibe with generous serves of awesome food & coffee.
A much loved local food & coffee destination. Fully licnenced offering local beers & wines. The alfresco dining courtyard is open in the warmer months.
41 locals recommend
The Kitchen, Bistro, Bar and Courtyard
1917 Point Nepean RdA much loved local food & coffee destination. Fully licnenced offering local beers & wines. The alfresco dining courtyard is open in the warmer months.
A little further away in McCrae, this is a great cafe with many vegan and gluten-free options.
49 locals recommend
Merchant & Maker
675 Point Nepean RdA little further away in McCrae, this is a great cafe with many vegan and gluten-free options.
A popular Greek restaurant. It is a little futher away (in McCrae), but worth the drive.
69 locals recommend
Alatonero
671 Point Nepean RdA popular Greek restaurant. It is a little futher away (in McCrae), but worth the drive.
Authentic Italian restaurant in Rye. Comes highly recommended by locals!
59 locals recommend
Del Posto 2409
2409 Point Nepean RdAuthentic Italian restaurant in Rye. Comes highly recommended by locals!
An Asian fusion restaurant that has been recommended by our guests. They have a selection of vegetarian options.
79 locals recommend
Steam Restaurant
2257 Point Nepean RdAn Asian fusion restaurant that has been recommended by our guests. They have a selection of vegetarian options.
Authentic Italian.. great place for diner with good service and amazing food (love their antipasto plate).
23 locals recommend
Unica Cucina E Caffe
1571 Point Nepean RdAuthentic Italian.. great place for diner with good service and amazing food (love their antipasto plate).
A great local spot for take away and delivered pizza... for when you'd rather stay in and relax in the yurt.
Xpress Gourmet Pizza & Pasta Rye
2319 Point Nepean RdA great local spot for take away and delivered pizza... for when you'd rather stay in and relax in the yurt.
A must for meat lovers! Take a drive up to Red Hill and experience their amazing food, plus they are B Corp certified.
56 locals recommend
Red Gum BBQ
87 Arthurs Seat RoadA must for meat lovers! Take a drive up to Red Hill and experience their amazing food, plus they are B Corp certified.
Drinks & Nightlife
Is a great spot to enjoy local beers with a good atmosphere.
249 locals recommend
St Andrews Beach Brewery
160 Sandy RdIs a great spot to enjoy local beers with a good atmosphere.
The knowledgeable staff will help you pick the perfect drop from the large selection of wine and beer. Now operating as takeaway only - enjoy your selection at the yurt.
49 locals recommend
Independent Wine Store
2117 Point Nepean RdThe knowledgeable staff will help you pick the perfect drop from the large selection of wine and beer. Now operating as takeaway only - enjoy your selection at the yurt.
Across the road from Capel Sound foreshore, the Sound Bar often has live music (check their website for details). Drop in for a quiet drink during the day or pop by later for a night out.
53 locals recommend
Sound Bar
1625 Point Nepean RdAcross the road from Capel Sound foreshore, the Sound Bar often has live music (check their website for details). Drop in for a quiet drink during the day or pop by later for a night out.
Parks & Nature
Walk down Leonard Street to be at the start of the long stretch of Capel Sound - a shallow part of the bay that is known for it's gorgeous colours. We highly recommend a walk at sunrise or sunset at least once during your stay - its beautiful all year round. Just 900m walk from the yurt, turn right at the end of the driveway.
7 locals recommend
Tootgarook Foreshore Reserve
Walk down Leonard Street to be at the start of the long stretch of Capel Sound - a shallow part of the bay that is known for it's gorgeous colours. We highly recommend a walk at sunrise or sunset at least once during your stay - its beautiful all year round. Just 900m walk from the yurt, turn right at the end of the driveway.
Just down the road in Rye, you'll find the stunning Rye pier. It is a nice stroll down to the end of the long pier. You can even grab an gelato from across the road to enjoy while you walk. Under the pier is also a very popular spot for snorking!
46 locals recommend
Rye Pier
Bay TrailJust down the road in Rye, you'll find the stunning Rye pier. It is a nice stroll down to the end of the long pier. You can even grab an gelato from across the road to enjoy while you walk. Under the pier is also a very popular spot for snorking!
Entertainment & Activities
There is so much to do on the peninsula! This is a small section of options available.
This would have to be the most popular destination for those staying at the yurt... relax in the public or private baths for a few hours, followed by chill out time in the yurt.
830 locals recommend
Peninsula Hot Springs
140 Springs LnThis would have to be the most popular destination for those staying at the yurt... relax in the public or private baths for a few hours, followed by chill out time in the yurt.
A fishing charter that leaves from Rye Peir. Great fun to be on the bay and also catch lots of fish!
11 locals recommend
Timeout Fishing charters
A fishing charter that leaves from Rye Peir. Great fun to be on the bay and also catch lots of fish!
Gunnamatta Trail Rides
150 Sandy RdTrail rides include riding along Gunnamatta beach!
Have had amazing feedback from guests on this tour... swim up close with the dolphins that live in the bay!
38 locals recommend
Polperro Dolphin Swims
EsplanadeHave had amazing feedback from guests on this tour... swim up close with the dolphins that live in the bay!
Peninsula Stand Up Paddle
42 Peninsula AvenueHire a Stand Up Paddle board to use on the bay.
Outdoor yoga in various locations on the peninsula during the warmer months. Please check their website for class times: http://www.yogainthepark.net.au/
6 locals recommend
Yoga in the Park
10 Hotham RdOutdoor yoga in various locations on the peninsula during the warmer months. Please check their website for class times: http://www.yogainthepark.net.au/
Awesome hands on workshops for you to design your own scent and create your own candles. See their website to book ahead as they are very popular.
Red Hill Candle Co
4 Thomson TerraceAwesome hands on workshops for you to design your own scent and create your own candles. See their website to book ahead as they are very popular.
A great local business that gives private tours of the peninsula's boutique wineries, breweries and distillers. https://www.fortheloveofgrape.com.au/
For the love of grape
17 Wingara DriveA great local business that gives private tours of the peninsula's boutique wineries, breweries and distillers. https://www.fortheloveofgrape.com.au/
Recommended by our guests! Anna & Sue provide therapeutic, restorative & invigorating couples massage at their space in Rye.
She does offer mobile massage but *no massages in the yurt please* as the smell will stay in the fabric.
Natures Wellness
49 Fairhills DriveRecommended by our guests! Anna & Sue provide therapeutic, restorative & invigorating couples massage at their space in Rye.
She does offer mobile massage but *no massages in the yurt please* as the smell will stay in the fabric.
WAM is the peninsula’s eco tourism operator for all sorts of guided adventures - always and amazing day with Nic & the team.
Wild Adventures Melbourne
WAM is the peninsula’s eco tourism operator for all sorts of guided adventures - always and amazing day with Nic & the team.
Local Markets
The Tootgarook Market is on the 4th Saturday of the month, 7:30am - 12:30pm.
Tootgarook Primary School
7 Carmichael StThe Tootgarook Market is on the 4th Saturday of the month, 7:30am - 12:30pm.
Boneo Community Market
Limestone RoadThe Boneo Market is on the 3rd Saturday of the month.
Red Hill Market
266 Arthurs Seat RdThe Red Hill Market is on the 1st Saturday of every month
The Mornington Racecourse Market is on the 2nd Sunday of the month.
26 locals recommend
Mornington Racecourse
320 Racecourse RdThe Mornington Racecourse Market is on the 2nd Sunday of the month.
Essentials
There are a couple of cafes and a milk bar in Tootgarook. For larger shops, you'll find everything you need in the neighbouring suburbs of Rye and Capel Sound.
A great little deli that has a good selection of both local and international food. The perfect place to go to get a nice selection for a picnic on the beach or platter to enjoy at the yurt.
Montino Fine Continental Delicatessen
2185 Point Nepean RdA great little deli that has a good selection of both local and international food. The perfect place to go to get a nice selection for a picnic on the beach or platter to enjoy at the yurt.
This shopping area also includes a pharmacy, health food shop and bakery.
139 locals recommend
Woolworths Rye
4 Hygeia St This shopping area also includes a pharmacy, health food shop and bakery.
Rosebud West Coin Laundry
1593 Point Nepean RdA great little launderette, just a short drive away.
Hawkes Farm Gate is the best place to buy local fresh fruit and veggies. Open 7 days a week!
33 locals recommend
Hawkes Farm
661 Boneo RdHawkes Farm Gate is the best place to buy local fresh fruit and veggies. Open 7 days a week!
Neighborhoods
Sorrento is a beautiful and historic village that has retained much of its heritage in the form of the historic limestone buildings that line the main street. The village offers shopping, with more than 60 retail outlets including boutiques, interior design stores and galleries. Enjoy the cafes, restaurants and local produce stores.
231 locals recommend
Sorrento
Sorrento is a beautiful and historic village that has retained much of its heritage in the form of the historic limestone buildings that line the main street. The village offers shopping, with more than 60 retail outlets including boutiques, interior design stores and galleries. Enjoy the cafes, restaurants and local produce stores.
Take a drive to Red Hill and Main Ridge! Travel along the main roads, to discover olive groves, orchards, vineyards, cafes, restaurants, cheese makers, breweries, distilleries and galleries. Local produce is accessible at markets, farm gates and pick-your-own produce farms.
111 locals recommend
Red Hill
Take a drive to Red Hill and Main Ridge! Travel along the main roads, to discover olive groves, orchards, vineyards, cafes, restaurants, cheese makers, breweries, distilleries and galleries. Local produce is accessible at markets, farm gates and pick-your-own produce farms.
Arthurs Seat
Amazing views of the peninsula and the bay!
The Dromana Industrial Estate is the home to many ‘makers’ on the peninsula - including, rum, gin, cider, soy candles, vegan cheese and so much more!
Industrial Estate
The Dromana Industrial Estate is the home to many ‘makers’ on the peninsula - including, rum, gin, cider, soy candles, vegan cheese and so much more!