St Andrews Villa Luxe Guide
Food scene
(03) 5988 6854 Converted stables and racetrack which was home to famous racehorses. Now serves beer, wine, cider, pizza, burgers, salads etc. Occasionally has live music, BOOKINGS FOR TABLES ARE ESSENTIAL, BUT WALKINS FOR BEERS ARE AVAILABLE ON FIRST IN BEST DRESSED BASIS.
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St Andrews Beach Brewery
160 Sandy Rd
(03) 5988 6854 Converted stables and racetrack which was home to famous racehorses. Now serves beer, wine, cider, pizza, burgers, salads etc. Occasionally has live music, BOOKINGS FOR TABLES ARE ESSENTIAL, BUT WALKINS FOR BEERS ARE AVAILABLE ON FIRST IN BEST DRESSED BASIS.
**200 METRES WALK TO THE LEFT OUT OF OUR DRIVEWAY
Thursday to Monday (Lunch Only)
Closed Tue & Wed
Restaurant:
We are currently only serving our
Chef's Menu ($75pp Set Menu)
The Chef's Menu is designed to showcase local and seasonal produce that compliment our wines. All six dishes are served in the centre of the table, over two courses. Dessert, drinks and any optional extras are additional.
Ph: 5988 5469
www.thecupsestate.com.au
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The Cups Estate
269 Browns RdThursday to Monday (Lunch Only)
Closed Tue & Wed
Restaurant:
We are currently only serving our
Chef's Menu ($75pp Set Menu)
The Chef's Menu is designed to showcase local and seasonal produce that compliment our wines. All six dishes are served in the centre of the table, over two courses. Dessert, drinks and any optional extras are additional.
Ph: 5988 5469
www.thecupsestate.com.au
Everyone likes to be in on a secret and that’s exactly what Hunter Cafe & Store wants to be. The locals of St Andrews Beach and the back of Rye probably hope it stays that way because if word gets out there’ll be lines out the door in no time. Hunter is also the first totally vegan cruelty free cafe in Rye. Jaye, Kim and the team pump out delicious coffee made from Commonfolk’s Godfather espresso blend. Hunter really hits the nail on the head.
364 Dundas St Rye VIC 3941
0424 612 446
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Hunter
364 Dundas StEveryone likes to be in on a secret and that’s exactly what Hunter Cafe & Store wants to be. The locals of St Andrews Beach and the back of Rye probably hope it stays that way because if word gets out there’ll be lines out the door in no time. Hunter is also the first totally vegan cruelty free cafe in Rye. Jaye, Kim and the team pump out delicious coffee made from Commonfolk’s Godfather espresso blend. Hunter really hits the nail on the head.
364 Dundas St Rye VIC 3941
0424 612 446
Store 360 is in on a tiny strip in the backstreets of Rye. Come here for coffee, pies, toasties and a well-curated range of products from local makers.
Dromana’s Kelter Coffee is the chosen roast, and all the most popular alterative milks are on offer here. If the sun’s out and the front bi-fold window’s open, take a seat among the doggies, browse the boards at the surf shop next door – or drive your car down to Rye’s Number 16 Beach, or to St Andrews Beach in the opposite direction.
Pies and sausage rolls come from Caspers Pies & Pastries, and The Red Hill Baker delivers fresh breads, croissants and pastries daily, which often disappear by mid-morning. So too do the New York-style loaded cookies with assorted fillings. If you see the Caramilk option, it’s a must-buy.
There’s a range of products on the shelves – locally-made ceramics, books, jams and relishes, bouquets from Peninsula Wild Flower, and artisan soaps from Polly’s Farm – that make for ideal gifts or souvenirs.
The back fridge has you sorted for gourmet at-home dinners, with a selection of marinated specialty cuts from Melbourne’s Meatsmith and pre-prepared meals by Foxes Den, including a Japanese chicken nourish bowl and vegan snake-bean curry.
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STORE 360
360 Dundas StStore 360 is in on a tiny strip in the backstreets of Rye. Come here for coffee, pies, toasties and a well-curated range of products from local makers.
Dromana’s Kelter Coffee is the chosen roast, and all the most popular alterative milks are on offer here. If the sun’s out and the front bi-fold window’s open, take a seat among the doggies, browse the boards at the surf shop next door – or drive your car down to Rye’s Number 16 Beach, or to St Andrews Beach in the opposite direction.
Pies and sausage rolls come from Caspers Pies & Pastries, and The Red Hill Baker delivers fresh breads, croissants and pastries daily, which often disappear by mid-morning. So too do the New York-style loaded cookies with assorted fillings. If you see the Caramilk option, it’s a must-buy.
There’s a range of products on the shelves – locally-made ceramics, books, jams and relishes, bouquets from Peninsula Wild Flower, and artisan soaps from Polly’s Farm – that make for ideal gifts or souvenirs.
The back fridge has you sorted for gourmet at-home dinners, with a selection of marinated specialty cuts from Melbourne’s Meatsmith and pre-prepared meals by Foxes Den, including a Japanese chicken nourish bowl and vegan snake-bean curry.
Local Milkbar servicing the needs of locals and visitors. Located near Rye back beach. Specialising in our famous chips and gravy, and much more! Bread, milk, essentials, lollies, ice cream etc,
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Dundas St Milkbar
372 Dundas StLocal Milkbar servicing the needs of locals and visitors. Located near Rye back beach. Specialising in our famous chips and gravy, and much more! Bread, milk, essentials, lollies, ice cream etc,
Red Hill is located inland on the Mornington Peninsula, between the coastal towns of Dromana and Balnarring.
Red Hill is very much a rural area, with the landscape consisting of scenic hills and native forests. Scattered throughout the area is a proliferation of vineyards, orchards and berry farms. Many of the vineyards are boutique wineries, offering visitors the opportunity to experience fine dining, wine tasting and the purchase of local produce of the region. Most of the wineries also feature attractive gardens, free for visitors to wander through or have a picnic within. One of the most scenic wineries is the Red Hill Estate, perched on the side of a hill, with the vines giving way to a stunning backdrop of the waters of Western Port.
The commercial centre of Red Hill is spread along four distinct spots on Arthurs Seat Road, Flinders Road and Shoreham Road, featuring a variety of eateries and services. Tucked away along roads and shady laneways around Red Hill, visitors will also find several galleries and cafes.
Red Hill is a major centre on the Mornington Peninsula for entertainment events, including the popular Red Hill Show and the peninsula's premier art show - Art Red Hill.
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Red Hill
Red Hill is located inland on the Mornington Peninsula, between the coastal towns of Dromana and Balnarring.
Red Hill is very much a rural area, with the landscape consisting of scenic hills and native forests. Scattered throughout the area is a proliferation of vineyards, orchards and berry farms. Many of the vineyards are boutique wineries, offering visitors the opportunity to experience fine dining, wine tasting and the purchase of local produce of the region. Most of the wineries also feature attractive gardens, free for visitors to wander through or have a picnic within. One of the most scenic wineries is the Red Hill Estate, perched on the side of a hill, with the vines giving way to a stunning backdrop of the waters of Western Port.
The commercial centre of Red Hill is spread along four distinct spots on Arthurs Seat Road, Flinders Road and Shoreham Road, featuring a variety of eateries and services. Tucked away along roads and shady laneways around Red Hill, visitors will also find several galleries and cafes.
Red Hill is a major centre on the Mornington Peninsula for entertainment events, including the popular Red Hill Show and the peninsula's premier art show - Art Red Hill.
Horse riding
A lovely way to see the local sights on pretty gentle horses along a winding sandy track and down to the stunning Gunnamatta Surf beach via a guided horseback ride
tel:+61359886755
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Gunnamatta Trail Rides
150 Sandy RdA lovely way to see the local sights on pretty gentle horses along a winding sandy track and down to the stunning Gunnamatta Surf beach via a guided horseback ride
tel:+61359886755
Golf
t Andrews Beach Golf Course needs little introduction for golfers in Australia and it rests firmly within the top 5 public golf courses in the country. Architecturally sublime and visually stunning from any vantage point, the Tom Doak layout endears everyone that walks out onto the huge elevated first tee. Now quickly becoming a tourist hotspot in its own right, St Andrews Beach is ideal for golf groups of any size and with a full fleet of carts and on-site accommodation available, is a true golf bucket list destination. Come and see for yourself why St Andrews Beach is ‘simply a great golf course.’
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St Andrews Beach Golf Course
209 Sandy Rdt Andrews Beach Golf Course needs little introduction for golfers in Australia and it rests firmly within the top 5 public golf courses in the country. Architecturally sublime and visually stunning from any vantage point, the Tom Doak layout endears everyone that walks out onto the huge elevated first tee. Now quickly becoming a tourist hotspot in its own right, St Andrews Beach is ideal for golf groups of any size and with a full fleet of carts and on-site accommodation available, is a true golf bucket list destination. Come and see for yourself why St Andrews Beach is ‘simply a great golf course.’
Moonah Links is considered one of Australia’s most unique leisure resorts combining two 18 hole championship golf courses, a la carte restaurant, onsite dayspa and luxury accommodation. With panoramic views from raised tees, shared greens and a host of other unique features this course will fast become a must play for all serious golfers.
Moonah Links Property
55 Peter Thomson DrMoonah Links is considered one of Australia’s most unique leisure resorts combining two 18 hole championship golf courses, a la carte restaurant, onsite dayspa and luxury accommodation. With panoramic views from raised tees, shared greens and a host of other unique features this course will fast become a must play for all serious golfers.
Hot Springs
Bathe, Eat, Massages and beauty treatments,
Natural geothermal mineral waters flow into the pools and private baths at our coastal oasis, providing an idyllic setting for relaxation and rejuvenation.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL WELL IN ADVANCE
www.peninsulahotsprings.com
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140 Springs LnBathe, Eat, Massages and beauty treatments,
Natural geothermal mineral waters flow into the pools and private baths at our coastal oasis, providing an idyllic setting for relaxation and rejuvenation.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL WELL IN ADVANCE
www.peninsulahotsprings.com
Bottle shop, cellars
Located locally in Rye near St Andrews Beach, this cellar stocks a wide range of Australian and imported wines, spirits, champagnes and beer. Ask for the local specials from Main Ridge Winery and limited released wines from family owned vineyards the cellar owner has known for many years. Your local cellar offers wine advice, tips on new wine labels and cleanskin wines sourced through their personal networks.
368 Dundas Street, Rye, VIC 3941
(03) 5985 4999
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Back Beach Cellars
368 Dundas StLocated locally in Rye near St Andrews Beach, this cellar stocks a wide range of Australian and imported wines, spirits, champagnes and beer. Ask for the local specials from Main Ridge Winery and limited released wines from family owned vineyards the cellar owner has known for many years. Your local cellar offers wine advice, tips on new wine labels and cleanskin wines sourced through their personal networks.
368 Dundas Street, Rye, VIC 3941
(03) 5985 4999
Neighbourhoods
Fingal is a rural locality of the Mornington Peninsula abutting Bass Strait along Gunnamatta Beach and lying between the suburbs of Rye and St Andrews Beach. Its local government area is the Shire of Mornington Peninsula.
Fingal is home to many family friendly attractions such as the Peninsula Hot Springs, Moonah Links Golf Course. There are great walking tracks along the beaches to explore.
Fingal
Fingal is a rural locality of the Mornington Peninsula abutting Bass Strait along Gunnamatta Beach and lying between the suburbs of Rye and St Andrews Beach. Its local government area is the Shire of Mornington Peninsula.
Fingal is home to many family friendly attractions such as the Peninsula Hot Springs, Moonah Links Golf Course. There are great walking tracks along the beaches to explore.
St Andrews Beach is a coastal village located on the Bass Strait side of the southern Mornington Peninsula and it is south of Rye, in Victoria, Australia. St Andrews Beach forms part of a 35-kilometre (22 mi) continuous stretch of beach that runs from Cape Schank to Portsea. It is a popular surf location with many good breaks that attracts surfers all year round.
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Saint Andrews Beach
St Andrews Beach is a coastal village located on the Bass Strait side of the southern Mornington Peninsula and it is south of Rye, in Victoria, Australia. St Andrews Beach forms part of a 35-kilometre (22 mi) continuous stretch of beach that runs from Cape Schank to Portsea. It is a popular surf location with many good breaks that attracts surfers all year round.
City/town information
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 that is stylish and sophisticated, with more than 60 retail outlets including boutiques, interior design stores, galleries and antique outlets.Lying to the west of Blairgowrie near the western tip of the Mornington Peninsula, the main street of Sorrento runs from the Sorrento ‘front’ beach beside the calm waters of Port Phillip in the north to the Sorrento Ocean Beach fronting the rough ocean of Bass Strait in the south.
The crescent-shaped Sorrento front beach offers a white sand beach and shallow waters making it ideal for swimming and other water activities. Here you will find the Sorrento Pier and the departure point for the popular car and passenger ferry to Queenscliff, as well as fishing trips, seal and dolphin watching excursions, sight-seeing cruises, yacht charters and diving trips.
The Sorrento Ocean beach has a popular rock pool but also offers excellent surfing for the experienced – care must be taken when swimming as deep rips operate along this coastline. There is a lot of history in the local area including Collins Settlement – where Europeans first attempted to settle permanently in Victoria, the historic Watts Cottage, and the Sorrento-Portsea Artists Trail offering an insight into renowned Australian artists’ works by showing views as they were painted in situ.
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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 that is stylish and sophisticated, with more than 60 retail outlets including boutiques, interior design stores, galleries and antique outlets.Lying to the west of Blairgowrie near the western tip of the Mornington Peninsula, the main street of Sorrento runs from the Sorrento ‘front’ beach beside the calm waters of Port Phillip in the north to the Sorrento Ocean Beach fronting the rough ocean of Bass Strait in the south.
The crescent-shaped Sorrento front beach offers a white sand beach and shallow waters making it ideal for swimming and other water activities. Here you will find the Sorrento Pier and the departure point for the popular car and passenger ferry to Queenscliff, as well as fishing trips, seal and dolphin watching excursions, sight-seeing cruises, yacht charters and diving trips.
The Sorrento Ocean beach has a popular rock pool but also offers excellent surfing for the experienced – care must be taken when swimming as deep rips operate along this coastline. There is a lot of history in the local area including Collins Settlement – where Europeans first attempted to settle permanently in Victoria, the historic Watts Cottage, and the Sorrento-Portsea Artists Trail offering an insight into renowned Australian artists’ works by showing views as they were painted in situ.
There is a jetty, several boat ramps, and attractive foreshore facilities with picnic areas, shelters, playgrounds and walking tracks including part of the 28 kilometre Bay Trail that extends from Safety beach to Portsea. If you enjoy snorkelling then head for the ‘Octopus’s Garden’ at the Rye Pier. This is a 200 metre underwater trail with signage introducing you to the local underwater wildlife. During the summer, Rye's popular carnival is located beside the pier.
The main concentration of shops is located east of Dundas Street and includes a hotel, eateries, a major supermarket and other retailers. There is also a great variety of accommodation in the area, including camping along the foreshore.
Rye also has an impressive ocean beach on the Bass Strait coastline, with magnificent walks along the clifftops that form part of the 25 kilometre Coastal Walk through the magnificent Mornington Peninsula National Park that protects this beautiful yet fragile coastline. This is also ‘The Cups’ golf region, where sand dunes provide naturally contoured challenges and the sandy soils drain quickly for good year round play. The multi award winning Peninsula Hot Springs is nearby, and is Victoria’s only geo-thermal hot springs.
Rye is approximately a 1 hour and 25 minute drive (100 kilometres) south of Melbourne.
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Rye
There is a jetty, several boat ramps, and attractive foreshore facilities with picnic areas, shelters, playgrounds and walking tracks including part of the 28 kilometre Bay Trail that extends from Safety beach to Portsea. If you enjoy snorkelling then head for the ‘Octopus’s Garden’ at the Rye Pier. This is a 200 metre underwater trail with signage introducing you to the local underwater wildlife. During the summer, Rye's popular carnival is located beside the pier.
The main concentration of shops is located east of Dundas Street and includes a hotel, eateries, a major supermarket and other retailers. There is also a great variety of accommodation in the area, including camping along the foreshore.
Rye also has an impressive ocean beach on the Bass Strait coastline, with magnificent walks along the clifftops that form part of the 25 kilometre Coastal Walk through the magnificent Mornington Peninsula National Park that protects this beautiful yet fragile coastline. This is also ‘The Cups’ golf region, where sand dunes provide naturally contoured challenges and the sandy soils drain quickly for good year round play. The multi award winning Peninsula Hot Springs is nearby, and is Victoria’s only geo-thermal hot springs.
Rye is approximately a 1 hour and 25 minute drive (100 kilometres) south of Melbourne.
The small village of Portsea is the last retail precinct at the end of the Mornington Peninsula, and boasts a dive shop, small eatery and the famous Portsea Hotel (built in 1927) that overlooks the pier. The area is known for having some of the most expensive real estate in Australia with clifftop mansions that exude luxury and style on a very grand scale, and the local golf course has impressive views towards Port Phillip.
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Portsea
The small village of Portsea is the last retail precinct at the end of the Mornington Peninsula, and boasts a dive shop, small eatery and the famous Portsea Hotel (built in 1927) that overlooks the pier. The area is known for having some of the most expensive real estate in Australia with clifftop mansions that exude luxury and style on a very grand scale, and the local golf course has impressive views towards Port Phillip.
Rosebud is a large beach-side centre fronting Port Phillip on the Mornington Peninsula, located between Rye and Dromana. The town was named after the English schooner that was blown ashore in 1855, a short distance to the west of where the Rosebud Pier now stands.
Rosebud's commercial centre stretches along one side of about a 2 kilometre length of Point Nepean Road, with some shops separated from this wide thoroughfare by a service road. The shopping precinct features attractive garden strips, paved areas and several wood carvings of notable local identities from the past. At the western end of the commercial strip is the large Rosebud Plaza Shopping Centre, while towards the eastern end is the smaller Rosebud Beach Shopping Centre, Rosebud Central Shopping Centre and local cinema complex.
Rosebud provides safe swimming beaches along its continuous stretch of sandy bay coastline, with the focal point being Rosebud Pier which it located opposite Jetty Road and extends about 300 metres into the water.
A notable feature of Rosebud's bay foreshore is a lack of commercial development. Most of the area between the coastal route of Point Nepean Road and the beach consists of community facilities, parkland and camping areas within sections of bushland.
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Rosebud
Rosebud is a large beach-side centre fronting Port Phillip on the Mornington Peninsula, located between Rye and Dromana. The town was named after the English schooner that was blown ashore in 1855, a short distance to the west of where the Rosebud Pier now stands.
Rosebud's commercial centre stretches along one side of about a 2 kilometre length of Point Nepean Road, with some shops separated from this wide thoroughfare by a service road. The shopping precinct features attractive garden strips, paved areas and several wood carvings of notable local identities from the past. At the western end of the commercial strip is the large Rosebud Plaza Shopping Centre, while towards the eastern end is the smaller Rosebud Beach Shopping Centre, Rosebud Central Shopping Centre and local cinema complex.
Rosebud provides safe swimming beaches along its continuous stretch of sandy bay coastline, with the focal point being Rosebud Pier which it located opposite Jetty Road and extends about 300 metres into the water.
A notable feature of Rosebud's bay foreshore is a lack of commercial development. Most of the area between the coastal route of Point Nepean Road and the beach consists of community facilities, parkland and camping areas within sections of bushland.