Trade Manual 2020

3 2 AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES (select from) AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES (select from) STAY OVERNIGHT (select from) DAY FOUR: MORNINGTON PENINSULA GEELONG & THE BELLARINE MORNING ACTIVITIES (select from) Endota Spa (p55) Stay on top of the demands of travelling with an indulgence at Endota Spa. Relaxation, remedial or specialty massage treatments, plus facials, body wraps, scrubs and more. Red Hill, Mornington and Moorooduc Mornington Peninsula Brewery (p58) gets visitors to the heart of craft beer brewing. View the brew-house process and tuck into house-brewed ales and wood-fired pizzas in the relaxed beer garden. Grape Explorations Australia (p56) Join a small group or take a bespoke tour of top Mornington Peninsula wineries. Meet the winemaker, taste the wines and grazing lunch. Or follow the beer, cider and spirit trail. Pt Leo Estate (p59) is a visual feast with art, rolling vineyards and ocean views. Perch yourself on the terrace, glass in hand, and take in the commanding views. Or truly spoil yourself with a two- hatted fine dining experience. Jackalope Hotel (p76) is an award-winning escape from reality. A high-end hotel in pristine vineyard surroundings, with every space carefully created and curated by leading designers. Immerse in art and indulgence at every turn. Scotchmans Hill (p67) sits atop Mt Bellarine with sweeping views across Port Phillip Bay. The Cellar Door, converted from the original estate barn with its tree trunk beams and pillars, offers the perfect backdrop for dining. JimmyRum (p56) Rum is the next big thing, and JimmyRum craft distillery is the place to sip and learn about this handcrafted spirit at Victoria’s first rum craft distillery. Tours, tastings and master classes. Cheers! Green Olive at Red Hill (p56) is all about paddock-to-plate sustainable farm tours, hands- on cooking classes, a menu of delicious morsels and a shop brimming with natural products – all in one incredible place. Max’s Restaurant at Red Hill Estate (p57) has been described as “the best view of any vineyard in the world”. Take a seat in the light-filled hilltop eatery, soak up the vista and contemplate a menu of local- inspired cuisine. Lakeside Villas at Crittenden Estate (p76) seem to float among the vines! Each self- contained 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. Jack Rabbit Vineyard (p64) is renowned for unrivalled panoramic views across the bay to Melbourne. It’s also a showpiece for the gastronomic gems of the Bellarine, flaunted in the restaurant, vineyard and cellar door. Montalto (p57) boasts 30 permanent sculptures dotted throughout its grounds and vines. Explore first, then hit the Piazza Café and sit amongst expansive kitchen gardens to tuck into wines and a menu designed to share. Lancemore Lindenderry Red Hill (p77) features 40 elegantly Hecker Guthrie designed spacious guest rooms with quality furnishings and fittings. Swoon over views, sample wines and savour farm-totable dining. The Q Train (p68) is a lovely dégustation dining experience that travels along a heritage railway line between Drysdale and Queenscliff. Indulge in a pre-departure beverage in Club Loco – showcasing wines, beers and ciders from the region. Woodman Estate (p78) Sheer luxury in a manor house suite or lakeside chalet. A secluded retreat with private lake, bushlands, birdlife, magnificent gardens. Formal and casual dining including high tea and alfresco on the terrace. 5 DAY ITINERARY – FOOD & WINE