SURROUNDING ATTRACTIONS

 Napoleons Retreat is perfectly located within a short walking distance from picturesque Pirates Bay and the stunning Mornington Peninsula National Park ocean coastline. Here you can explore the ocean coastline on foot and enjoy some of the Peninsula's greatest natural attractions, including rock pools, low tide lagoons, rocky cliff formations and secluded surf beaches.

Napoleons Retreat is also only a stones throw away from the front beach & Blairgowrie shops, whereby you can pick some groceries or dine at local cafes and restaurants.

Napoleon's Retreat provides an ideal base for visiting the best the Mornington Peninsula offers, including:
  • Over 50 cool-climate wineries
  • Restaurants & cafes
  • Local markets (note markets & dates)
  • Homesteads and museums
  • Peninsula Hot Springs
For those looking for a little more adventure, the Mornington Peninsula has plenty to offer:
  • Swim with local bottlenose dolphins
  • Bushwalk on the many walking trails along the majestic peninsula coastline
  • Explore beautiful beaches, headlands and native bush
  • Scuba dive
  • Charter a boat and cast a line in the bay
  • Go horse riding
  • Surf one of the many ocean beaches
  • Go for a sail
  • Play golf
  • Enjoy alfresco dining in one of the many excellent eateries
If you need to know anything about the area, feel free to ask and we would be more than happy to make recommendations as to what you can do and see whilst staying with us at Napoleons Retreat.


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ADDITIONAL PLACES OF INTEREST

Adventure/Wildlife Tours

Moonraker Cruises
Swim with dolphins and seals
PH: 5984 4211
www.moonrakercharters.com.au

Polperro Dolphin Swims
A multi-award winning environmental tourism operation that offers you the opportunity to observe and swim with wild bottlenose dolphins in Port Phillip Bay. Cruises depart from Sorrento pier.
www.polperro.com.au

French Island Eco Tours
Variety of tours available to individuals or groups
PH: 0429 177 532
www.frenchislandecotours.com.au

Arthur's Seat Riding School
Horse rides through the natural bushland at Arthurs Seat
PH: 5989 2766

Gunnamatta Equestrian Centre
Trail rides, lessons, kids lessons and ocean beach rides.
PH: 5988 6755
www.gunnamatta.com.au

Sail Sorrento (Victorian Yacht Charters)
Sailing courses, yacht charters (half day to full week)
PH: 0412 551 907
www.sailsorrento.com.au

Dive Victoria
Scuba diving at all levels, gear hire and sales.
3752 Pt Nepean Rd, Portsea
PH: 5984 3155
www.divevictoria.com.au

Proline Fishing Charters
Individual and group tours around reefs surrounding Port Phillip Head and Bass Strait.
PH: 0429 846 279
www.prolinecharters.com.au


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Wineries / Tours

Horseback Winery Tours
Ride a horse through bush and farmland and visit wineries tasting outstanding wines.
PH: 5989 6119
www.springcreekfarm.com.au

Vines by the Bay
Small groups, personalized, corporate, special occasions.
PH: 0408 081 975
www.vinesbythebay.com.au

Box Stallion
This winery used to be a thoroughbred horse stud. Now instead of horses, you will find the likes of tempranillo, dolcetto and arneis.
64 Tubbarubba Road, Merricks North
PH: 5989 7444
www.boxstallion.com.au

The Cups Estate
Enjoy stunning views from the cellar door while you taste award-winning cool climate wines. Light means available.
269 Browns Road, Fingal
PH 1300 131 741
www.thecupsestate.com.au

Montalto Vineyard and Olive Grove
A spectacular 50-acre natural amphitheatre property incorporating 23 acres of premium vines and 1,500 olive trees.
33 Red Hill Shoreham Road, Red Hill South
PH: 5989 8412
www.montalto.com.au

Stonier Wines
Established in 1977 by Brian Stonier and his wife Noel, producing premium cool climate wines.
Corner Thompsons Lane and Frankston-Flinders Road, Merricks
PH: 5989 8300
www.stoniers.com.au

T'Gallant
A modern, purpose-built winery with tasting rooms and restaurant open seven days a week.
1385 Mornington-Flinders Road, Main Ridge
PH: 5989 6565
www.tgallant.com.au


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Local Markets

1st Saturday of the Month

Red Hill Community Market
Red Hill Showgrounds, Arthur's Seat Road, Red Hill
September - May, 8am - 1pm

Rye Market
Rye Foreshore 8.30am - 12.30pm


2nd Saturday of the Month

Rosebud Market
Rosebud Primary School
Cnr Jetty Rd and Pt Nepean Rds, Rosebud
All year 8am - noon


3rd Saturday of the Month

Boneo Community Market
Boneo Reserve Cnr Limestone & Boneo Rds, Boneo
All year 8am-12noon


4th Saturday of the Month

Tootgarook Market
Tootgarook Primary School, Carmichael St, Tootgarook
All year 7/30am-12.30pm

Sorrento Farmers Market
Reserve Cnr Hotham & Normanby Rd, Sorrento
All year 8am-12.30pm


5th Saturday of the Month

Rosebud Market
Rosebud Primary School, Cnr Jetty & Pt Nepean Rds
8am - 12.30pm


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Other Activities

Dromana Drive In
3 screens - an unforgettable experience for the kids.
www.drivein.net.au

Peninsula Hot Springs
Victoria's first natural hot mineral spring and spa, Peninsula Hot Springs features pools and private baths plus a massage spa centre.
140 Devonport Drive, Fingal
PH: 5950 8777

Red Hill Spa
Unwind and be pampered in the heart of the wine country. Renew, revitilise and relax with holistic and specialty massages and more.
1012 Mornington-Flinders Road, Red Hill
PH: 5931 0088

The Dunes
Tee off on one of Australia's best true links courses.
Browns Road, Rye
PH: 5985 1334
www.thedunes.com.au

Moonah Links Golf Course
This is a stylish golf resort featuring 2 18 hole championship golf courses set amongst the background of rolling coastal dunes and Moonah woodland.
1 Peter Thomson Drive Fingal VIC
PH: 5988 2000
www.peppers.com.au/moonah