Anchorage8 Guest Guidebook
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This guidebook highlights some of the wonderful places and things to do when staying on the Mornington Peninsula. We have selected just a sample and if you find something fabulous please share it with us.
Safety Beach has it all. Ideally located to our property and a short drive takes you to the best the Mornington Peninsula has to offer: wineries, farmers markets, Dromana Drive-In, nature walks and bike trails and wonderful and safe beaches of the Bay. Easy access from Melbourne.
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Safety Beach
Safety Beach has it all. Ideally located to our property and a short drive takes you to the best the Mornington Peninsula has to offer: wineries, farmers markets, Dromana Drive-In, nature walks and bike trails and wonderful and safe beaches of the Bay. Easy access from Melbourne.
Food scene
Dining out in and around the Peninsula - from our backdoor to further afield.
Scenic views and sculpture are only the start of the wonders experienced here. Award winning wines, combined with many quality food options makes this a great day out. Live music on weekends in summer season.
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Pt. Leo Estate
3649 Frankston - Flinders RdScenic views and sculpture are only the start of the wonders experienced here. Award winning wines, combined with many quality food options makes this a great day out. Live music on weekends in summer season.
Freshly made food, prepared on premises, great coffee and beverages and well stocked gourmet grocer, wine store and bar. This compliments the restaurant which caters to more formal dining.
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Martha Cove Marina
Martha Cove BoulevardFreshly made food, prepared on premises, great coffee and beverages and well stocked gourmet grocer, wine store and bar. This compliments the restaurant which caters to more formal dining.
Highly recommended for amazing pizzas plus more
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Zero95 Pizza Bar
199-201 Point Nepean RdHighly recommended for amazing pizzas plus more
For that quality sensory experience, Jack Rabbit winery and Rare Hare restaurant won't disappoint.
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Rare Hare Wine & Food Store
166 Balnarring RdFor that quality sensory experience, Jack Rabbit winery and Rare Hare restaurant won't disappoint.
Food and ambience in spades at the Portsea Pub.
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Portsea Hotel
3746 Point Nepean RdFood and ambience in spades at the Portsea Pub.
If you love seafood and share plates, we recommend this recently discovered eatery just off the main street in Mornington. Easy parking nearby. Bookings are recommended.
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Assaggini Wine & Tapas Bar
1C Albert StIf you love seafood and share plates, we recommend this recently discovered eatery just off the main street in Mornington. Easy parking nearby. Bookings are recommended.
Health and wellness
Not only is the Hot Springs a must visit location, but the many bike trails are a feature of the coast and inland. Worth taking our bikes out for a spin. We supply 5 bikes (and all the trimmings) to help you discover the area.
You have heard of the traditional three R's, well prepare yourself for the Peninsula version: relax, revitalise, rejuvenate at Peninsula Hot Springs. special packages are available for private bathing and spa treatments. We thoroughly recommend.
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Termas de la Península
140 Springs LnYou have heard of the traditional three R's, well prepare yourself for the Peninsula version: relax, revitalise, rejuvenate at Peninsula Hot Springs. special packages are available for private bathing and spa treatments. We thoroughly recommend.
The Briars
450 Nepean HwyMany great walks to reconnect with nature.
Neighbourhoods
Some of the local places of interest within walking distance to Anchorage8.
Relax and enjoy the marina lifestyle, all within a short stroll or bike ride away.
Martha Cove Boulevard
Martha Cove BoulevardRelax and enjoy the marina lifestyle, all within a short stroll or bike ride away.
Well equipped playground equipment for the young or young at heart. (Note more equipment, picnic tables and shelter have been added since this pic was taken).
Martha Cove Boulevard
Martha Cove BoulevardWell equipped playground equipment for the young or young at heart. (Note more equipment, picnic tables and shelter have been added since this pic was taken).
Check out the vistas, with access to so many of life's pleasures, one rarely needs to leave this wonderful location. Easy access to fishing charters or watch the sailing boats slip past on their usual Friday night regatta's in the bay (commencing at 5.30pm in summer)
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Safety Beach
Check out the vistas, with access to so many of life's pleasures, one rarely needs to leave this wonderful location. Easy access to fishing charters or watch the sailing boats slip past on their usual Friday night regatta's in the bay (commencing at 5.30pm in summer)
Up and down the coast
Bathing boxes, wonderful piers are just some of the 'must see' adventures and vistas unique to this part of Victoria.
Don't miss Sorrento's world famous Vanilla Slice - it is legendary - find it at The Vanilla Slice Cafe in the main strip, 23 Ocean Road Sorrento
Further down the Peninsula is the township of Sorrento. Take the car and enjoy the shopping and people watching or journey to the 'back beach' for more surf. Don't forget the world famous vanilla slice at the so named Cafe in the main strip of Sorrento
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Sorrento
Further down the Peninsula is the township of Sorrento. Take the car and enjoy the shopping and people watching or journey to the 'back beach' for more surf. Don't forget the world famous vanilla slice at the so named Cafe in the main strip of Sorrento
Local highlights
Home to great well known wineries and award winning Pinot Noir (local speciality), or roam the monthly farmers market to sample quality food and fares by local artisans.
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Red Hill
Home to great well known wineries and award winning Pinot Noir (local speciality), or roam the monthly farmers market to sample quality food and fares by local artisans.
Great shopping, plenty of dining options (from cafes, to Pubs, to restaurants) and supermarkets are located quite close to the Martha Cove Marine. Take the coast road (via Bruce Road) to enjoy the panorama.
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Mornington
Great shopping, plenty of dining options (from cafes, to Pubs, to restaurants) and supermarkets are located quite close to the Martha Cove Marine. Take the coast road (via Bruce Road) to enjoy the panorama.
Step back in time with a night at the movies, drive-inn style.
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Dromana 3 Drive-In
133 Nepean HwyStep back in time with a night at the movies, drive-inn style.
What a view. Nothing beats the panorama experience, looking out over the bay on a clear day.
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Arthurs Seat Lookout
791 Arthurs Seat RdWhat a view. Nothing beats the panorama experience, looking out over the bay on a clear day.
Jetty Road Brewery
12-14 Brasser Ave