Balcombe Retreat Mornington - Relax and Rejuvenate
Room in Mornington, Australia
- 3 bedrooms ·
- · 3 beds ·
- · Dedicated bathroom
Stay with Trudy
- 2 years hosting
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Self check-in
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Room in a home
Your own room in a home, plus access to shared spaces.
Deluxe retreat privately located in Mornington.
Beautiful blend of seaside charm and wineries.
"Balcombe Retreat Mornington" is within walking distance to the "village" atmosphere of Main Street & our beaches.
Delicious restaurants/cafes, breweries, wine bars, boutique shops and vibrant Market with farm fresh produce and artisan products.
Harry Potter, Bluey, Pink and Beach Retreat rooms - just ask us!
Police checks, WWC, and NDIS Checks, fully vaccinated and disability qualifications.
The space
Welcome to Balcombe Retreat, your stylish and serene getaway in the heart of the Mornington Peninsula – where stunning beaches, award-winning wineries, top-tier restaurants, and tranquil hot springs await just beyond your doorstep.
What’s Around:
Stroll to nearby beaches like the iconic Mills Beach or Mother’s Beach, sip your way through local wineries and distilleries, explore vibrant cafes, family-friendly attractions, and discover art galleries, chocolatiers, and rejuvenating day spas. Love fresh produce? Enjoy pick-your-own farms and farmers markets nearby. We’ve curated a local guide so you can make the most of everything the Peninsula has to offer.
Your Stay Includes:
3 inviting bedrooms (Queen, Double, Single + Trundle — Double and Single rooms are opened upon request).
Cosy living spaces with Netflix, Britbox, KAYO, and Fetch TV.
Fully equipped kitchen with essentials to cook Nonna’s pasta (yes, we include the staples!)
Thoughtful touches like plush linen, robes, slippers, and aromatherapy oils
Harry Potter, Bluey, or Princess-themed rooms are available upon request for magical memories
Spacious back deck with BBQ, bar seating, outdoor games, and garden views
Climate comfort with Nobo heater, A/C, fans, and humidifiers
We’ve Got You Covered:
Choose your welcome drink: complimentary sparkling water, sparkling wine, or a bottle of red or white — just let us know.
Secure parking (with EV charger) and extra space for your boat or trailer.
Deep cleaning and sanitisation between every stay to ensure a spotless, worry-free retreat.
Extra Perks:
LGBTIQ+ friendly
Perfect for families, workcations, or a romantic escape
NDIS Registered – we proudly support respite and independent living stays in a beautiful coastal setting
We pride ourselves on personal touches and flexibility. Just ask — we’re here to make your stay unforgettable.
Please Note:
Base rate includes one bedroom. Additional bedrooms can be made available for $80/night each. The home is always exclusively yours — never shared with other guests except yours.
Please Note:
This is a "NO PARTY HOUSE" to adhere to the Mornington Peninsula Shire Short Stay Registration.
Guest access
The Keys to Balcombe Retreat are accessed via a key safe with your own personal code. The front entrance has a personal Schlage Code for automatic access to the house, and it will open and close automatically once you have entered.
You have access to the entire house. We live on the third level. We share the kitchen on a very limited basis.
We want you to feel relaxed and treat Balcombe Retreat - Mornington like a respite from your home or a place to relax whilst travelling the country.
Somewhere indulgent and relaxing in your Private Rooms and Relaxation areas.
We have put together some personal guides:
* 24 hours on the Mornington Peninsula
* A walking guide to the local attractions with recommended coffee/lunch stops - one-hour
* A local event book - under "location" on the Airbnb App which lets you know what is happening in Mornington and on the Peninsula
* There is a compendium of recommended restaurants and attractions in your room
* Local Guide Book on the Airbnb App - you can download this if you want to do some pre planning or make bookings at attractions or restaurants.
During your stay
We are available to help you as little or as much as you want.
We have lived in Mornington for 30 years and know all its secrets and special events.
Sam is artistic editor of the local tourist magazine so don’t hesitate to ask him or myself.
Other things to note
There is a Welcome Package on arrival including complimentary drinks and ingredients to make Italian pasta if you arrive late and would prefer to make a quick meal and relax.
Please take time to read the material in your room. It outlines all the inclusions etc. Should you require any additional information please message, call or speak to us.
We are excited to meet you. Please ensure you message every guests full name once your booking is confirmed.
We know you will enjoy the wineries, hot springs, and great local eateries or just indulge in a leisurely beachcombing adventure, building sandcastles with loved ones, or simply revelling in the serenity of a sunset stroll along the water's edge.
Our coastal Balcombe Retreat provides the perfect backdrop for unforgettable seaside memories. Come experience the magic of coastal living at our delightful Airbnb, where every moment is infused with the timeless allure of the sea set in the Village atmosphere of Mornington, Victoria
Please note if you are wanting to use two bedrooms (three or four guests) there is an additional charge of $80 per night.
Beautiful blend of seaside charm and wineries.
"Balcombe Retreat Mornington" is within walking distance to the "village" atmosphere of Main Street & our beaches.
Delicious restaurants/cafes, breweries, wine bars, boutique shops and vibrant Market with farm fresh produce and artisan products.
Harry Potter, Bluey, Pink and Beach Retreat rooms - just ask us!
Police checks, WWC, and NDIS Checks, fully vaccinated and disability qualifications.
The space
Welcome to Balcombe Retreat, your stylish and serene getaway in the heart of the Mornington Peninsula – where stunning beaches, award-winning wineries, top-tier restaurants, and tranquil hot springs await just beyond your doorstep.
What’s Around:
Stroll to nearby beaches like the iconic Mills Beach or Mother’s Beach, sip your way through local wineries and distilleries, explore vibrant cafes, family-friendly attractions, and discover art galleries, chocolatiers, and rejuvenating day spas. Love fresh produce? Enjoy pick-your-own farms and farmers markets nearby. We’ve curated a local guide so you can make the most of everything the Peninsula has to offer.
Your Stay Includes:
3 inviting bedrooms (Queen, Double, Single + Trundle — Double and Single rooms are opened upon request).
Cosy living spaces with Netflix, Britbox, KAYO, and Fetch TV.
Fully equipped kitchen with essentials to cook Nonna’s pasta (yes, we include the staples!)
Thoughtful touches like plush linen, robes, slippers, and aromatherapy oils
Harry Potter, Bluey, or Princess-themed rooms are available upon request for magical memories
Spacious back deck with BBQ, bar seating, outdoor games, and garden views
Climate comfort with Nobo heater, A/C, fans, and humidifiers
We’ve Got You Covered:
Choose your welcome drink: complimentary sparkling water, sparkling wine, or a bottle of red or white — just let us know.
Secure parking (with EV charger) and extra space for your boat or trailer.
Deep cleaning and sanitisation between every stay to ensure a spotless, worry-free retreat.
Extra Perks:
LGBTIQ+ friendly
Perfect for families, workcations, or a romantic escape
NDIS Registered – we proudly support respite and independent living stays in a beautiful coastal setting
We pride ourselves on personal touches and flexibility. Just ask — we’re here to make your stay unforgettable.
Please Note:
Base rate includes one bedroom. Additional bedrooms can be made available for $80/night each. The home is always exclusively yours — never shared with other guests except yours.
Please Note:
This is a "NO PARTY HOUSE" to adhere to the Mornington Peninsula Shire Short Stay Registration.
Guest access
The Keys to Balcombe Retreat are accessed via a key safe with your own personal code. The front entrance has a personal Schlage Code for automatic access to the house, and it will open and close automatically once you have entered.
You have access to the entire house. We live on the third level. We share the kitchen on a very limited basis.
We want you to feel relaxed and treat Balcombe Retreat - Mornington like a respite from your home or a place to relax whilst travelling the country.
Somewhere indulgent and relaxing in your Private Rooms and Relaxation areas.
We have put together some personal guides:
* 24 hours on the Mornington Peninsula
* A walking guide to the local attractions with recommended coffee/lunch stops - one-hour
* A local event book - under "location" on the Airbnb App which lets you know what is happening in Mornington and on the Peninsula
* There is a compendium of recommended restaurants and attractions in your room
* Local Guide Book on the Airbnb App - you can download this if you want to do some pre planning or make bookings at attractions or restaurants.
During your stay
We are available to help you as little or as much as you want.
We have lived in Mornington for 30 years and know all its secrets and special events.
Sam is artistic editor of the local tourist magazine so don’t hesitate to ask him or myself.
Other things to note
There is a Welcome Package on arrival including complimentary drinks and ingredients to make Italian pasta if you arrive late and would prefer to make a quick meal and relax.
Please take time to read the material in your room. It outlines all the inclusions etc. Should you require any additional information please message, call or speak to us.
We are excited to meet you. Please ensure you message every guests full name once your booking is confirmed.
We know you will enjoy the wineries, hot springs, and great local eateries or just indulge in a leisurely beachcombing adventure, building sandcastles with loved ones, or simply revelling in the serenity of a sunset stroll along the water's edge.
Our coastal Balcombe Retreat provides the perfect backdrop for unforgettable seaside memories. Come experience the magic of coastal living at our delightful Airbnb, where every moment is infused with the timeless allure of the sea set in the Village atmosphere of Mornington, Victoria
Please note if you are wanting to use two bedrooms (three or four guests) there is an additional charge of $80 per night.
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Neighborhood highlights
VERY IMPORTANT TO READ. Your host, Sam is the Creative Editor of Peninsula Essence (monthly local magazine). He has his pulse on what is happening around town and on The Peninsula. You can also download a copy so you know what’s happening before you arrive.
Updated AUGUST 2025- Visit Mornington Peninsula website
- Visit the Information Centre @ the Old Courthouse (end of Main Street opposite the beach)
- Read the local magazines in your room
o Peninsula Essence
o Mornington Peninsula Magazine
o Black compendium and numerous pamphlets in the front sitting room
COMEDY @ ERZA – CLAIRE HOOPER AND MORE
7 AUGUST
6.30 PM
DEVILBEND TRAIL RUN
Running Calendar
17 AUGUST
21.1 KM
Grass, mud, Gravel, Clay
Versatile and challenging
AKMAL AT THE FAC
29 AUGUST
8 PM – 9.30 PM
Frankston Arts Centre
AUSTRALIA’S RICHEST ART PRIZE
28 JUNE – 31 AUGUST
21 MORCE AVE, SORRENTO
60 Shortlisted Australian Artists
10 AM – 5 PM
AN AFTERNOON IN VIENNA
With the Russell McGregor Ensemble
Sunday 17 AUGUST
Peninsula Theatre Company
2.30 PM
ELGEE PARK GALLERY
25 OCTOBER
Spring Concert – 2 PM and 4.30 PM
HUMPBACK WHALE MIGRATION
With your breath visible in the frost of the early dawn and the winter sun low in the east, explore Cape Schank to the woodlands offering an expansive view of the Bass Strait Coastline. Rug up and meander along the Cape Schank board walk or take the Fingal Beach circuit for more challenging path along the western headland.
I WORE IT ONCE FASHION MARKET
- I Wore It Once is a fashion market held regularly at the PCT, Mornington. The market features over 35 individual, hand-picked stall holders offering a range of clothing and accessories that are new with tags, or high-quality, pre-loved. Stalls are curated to ensure each market offers a wide range of styles, brands and sizes.
- Other Dates:
• Sunday, 03 August 2025 | 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
• Sunday, 14 September 2025 | 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
• Sunday, 26 October 2025 | 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
MAKERS MARKET @ MCCLELLAND
- The scenic back drop of the iconic McClelland Sculpture Park is the home to Untold Events Co McClelland Makers. This market showcases the very best of Victorian handmade talent, local gourmet produce, artisan foodies and brilliant musicians.
MUSIC @ MCCLELLAND - where art, music and nature come together 390 McClelland Drive Langwarrin
- Series of 10 Concerts for 2025 – visit their website
MCCLELLAND SCULPTURE EXPERIENCE AND TOUR
Enrich your McClelland experience with a free guided tour.
Knowledgeable and passionate volunteer guides love to share stories about our diverse collection and the history of McClelland. These unique tours are full of surprising and detailed information to help you better engage with the artists' works.
Suitable for all ages, tours can be catered to any group and last approximately 45 mins - 1 hour.
Booking your tour: Guided tours are available every Wednesday and Thursday at 11am and 2pm. Walk-up tours are possible on these days, but bookings are recommended. Groups of 10+ must book in advance.
For those with accessibility requirements, a 5-seater buggy (driven by McClelland volunteer guides) can be pre-booked.
23 August – 9 November ETERNAL OBLIVION, DEATH AND AFTERLIFE – thought provoking showcase delving into the concepts of death and the afterlife.
SUNSET WITH KANGAROOS
Seawinds Garden - Author’s Seat - every night
MORNINGTON COMEDY. 1st Thursday of every month - About Mornington Comedy is the hottest night of comedy on the peninsula! The biggest acts in the country come down to headline the peninsula's best comedy night! Plus special guests!
MARKETS GALORE:
Craft Markets Australia
- Mornington Market - every Wednesday (9-3) - Homemade I Home Baked I Home Grown
- Mornington Racecourse Craft Market – Second Sunday of the Month – 9am – 2 pm
- Boneo Lion's Club Sunday Market - First Sunday of the Month
- Boneo Community Market – Third Saturday of the Month
- Dromana Community Market – Last Saturday of the Month
- Sorrento Market
- Rosebud Market - Second Saturday of the Month
- Bittern Market - Every Sunday
- Red Hill Community Market – First Sunday of the Month
- Balnarring Market I Emu Plains Third Sunday
- Little Beauty Market
- Soul Night Market Hastings
- Mt Eliza Farmer's Market - 4th Sunday of the Month - Mt Eliza Village (May 25)
- Crib Point Community Market – Second Saturday of the Month
- Point Nepean Portsea Market (Coastal Chic - Point Nepean Quarantine Station)
- The Enchanted Market at the Briars
- The Red Hill Community Market is here for its 48th Season! The town of Red Hill is set in the Mornington Peninsula Hinterland. This is the original CMA market and is all about celebrating handmade products. Expect to meet emerging artists, taste test local produce and see one-of-a-kind products and designs
- The Enchanted Market at the BRIARS 21 September,
o Sunday 23 November 2025 | 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
o Saturday, 03 January 2026 | 03:00 PM - 08:00 PM
o Sunday, 29 March 2026 | 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
o Sunday, 31 May 2026 | 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
- 50th Anniversary Celebration Market – Mornington Racecourse
o Saturday September 6th
o 10 Am – 3 PM
All Markets indoor and outdoor stalls include:
Handmade jewellery, cards, aprons, kids' clothes, soaps, pens, fretwork, knitted items, and decoupage. Eggs, potatoes, plants, eco-friendly products, upcycled products, food, Devonshire teas, coffee vans, and lots more.
VINE HOP FESTIVAL
SATURDAY 22 NOVEMBER
7 Mornington Peninsula venues
30 + local craft drink producers
and buses in between
ITALIAN FESTA
SUNDAY 2 NOVEMBER
An unforgettable celebration of Italian food, music, and culture by the bay. Join us for the first-ever edition of this family-friendly event, bringing together authentic cuisine, local wine, and vibrant live entertainment.
From traditional Italian street eats to show-stopping performances, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Don’t miss one of the most exciting new Mornington Peninsula events of 2025!
OTHER EVENTS:
- Peninsula Craft Beer Fest - Food Yard, 63a Yuilles Road Mornington, Saturday 4PM - 8PM
- Check out our local and live music scene
- Jetty Road Brewery
- Sunday sessions at Penni Avenue
- Music at Beleura House and Garden (around the corner from your accommodation)
- Hickinbotham of Dromana
- Peninsula Beer Garden
- Tar Barrel Brewery and Distillery
- Manyung Gallery
- Penni Avenue Distillery
- Two Bouys
- One Pear Tree
- Casa De Playa
GLORIOUS MUSIC, IDYLLIC SETTING
Beleura is a 19th-century house on the Mornington Peninsula with spectacular gardens and a purpose-built performance space. ANAM presents five sublime chamber music concerts featuring ANAM musicians and faculty members in this unique, intimate setting.
Each performance is followed by a scrumptious afternoon tea, included in the price of your concert ticket.
Tickets will become available throughout 2025.
Presented in partnership with Beleura House and Garden. All concerts will be held at the Tallis Pavilion, Beleura House, and Garden.
SEA & BEACH ACTIVITIES
Whether you’re into boating, (free) diving, surfing, snorkelling, or just enjoying inspiring ocean stories – this is the perfect event to make you love this world’s oceans even more and to dream up your next adventure! You can book these adventures down near Mother's Beach at the end of Main Street.
EVERY SUNDAY - SUNDAY HIGH TEA AT AWARD-WINNING ELEMENTS EATERY - 8 AM - 2 PM
Each Sunday, you can sip and savour the best the Mornington Peninsula has to offer with Elements house-made small bites, ETCH sparkling water, a cup of Tea or locally roasted coffee—all-inclusive $38 pp. The team have carefully crafted the Elements high tea with seasonal local produce, healthy choices and treats that will appeal to everyone in your group. Monthly seasonal changes will influence menu. The public swimming pools are also worth a visit if the weather is not for the beach.
JAZZ AT WILDGRAIN EVERY THURSDAY EVENING - 10 MINUTE WALK FROM Balcombe Retreat
DROMANA 3 DRIVE-IN—Google for what is featured while you are here. BYO blankets and snuggle up; you're in for a treat! Shel's Diner is open for all sorts of yummy treats with Dine-In / Takeaway or 'Click & Collect' / 'Delivery' to car options when ordering from your phone - no lines!! This is just one of the many movie delights on offer at Dromana 3 Drive-In.
ARTHURS SEAT EAGLE-themed offerings in the café. Explore the beauty of Arthurs Seat State Park through guided Indigenous walks with Living Culture, savour honey tastings, and engage your senses with different themed sensory tables for kids, available daily at the base, promising a discovery with each visit. Elevate your weekends with live music on the deck, featuring a diverse lineup of local artists every Saturday and Sunday, creating the perfect backdrop for your aerial journey or enjoying a refreshing beverage after your flight.
MORNINGTON PENINSULA REGIONAL GALLERY ALWAYS has new exhibitions on display. Contemporary art, design, and fashion combine in the Jam Factory travelling exhibition New Exuberance: Contemporary Australian Textile Design. Also on show is New Wave 25, an annual showcase of local VCE and VCE/VET students, and Sundance Studio, an exhibition of Flinders-based weaver Emma Shepherd.
MORNINGTON BOTANICAL ROSE GARDENS
350 Dunns Road, Civic Reserve, Mornington
Located on the Mornington Peninsula is the 'Rose Garden of International Significance' - Mornington Botanical Rose Gardens.
The Rose Garden is nestled between the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery and the community-based Oak Hill Gallery. It has over 4,000 roses planted in over 100 beds and is surrounded by a border of native Australian trees and shrubs, not to mention the huge
expanse of open space and lawn areas
HERONSWOOD
Open Daily in Dromana.
Wander through a world-class Garden with amazing views over the bay.
Purchase heritage seeds of plants you remember from your childhood.
MOVIE AND PIZZA
The Peacock Estate
16 Mornington-Tyabb Rd, Tyabb
Bringing together Pizza Wagon pizza, classic movies and a cosy barn into the very best of nostalgic bundles. Within your ticket price, you'll get to watch an old-time favourite movie from your deck chair, get a whole pizza from Peninsula's favourite Pizza Wagon, and access a fully licensed bar and snacks. There'll be prizes to be won at night and other surprise goodies.
ELEVATE WINE TOURS
Elevate your day and tour in style and comfort with Elevate Wine Tours. Sit back and relax while guided through the beautiful Mornington Peninsula wine region.
Elevate Wine Tours specialises in private group tours and transportation for groups of two to eleven people. Explore the enchanting landscapes while enjoying boutique wines, craft beers, and ciders, and sample the gourmet local food and produce. Expect to be spoilt while you're chauffeured in style in one of our specially designed-vehicles.
Other options can include cideries, distilleries, cheese makers and more. For customised tours, please contact Elevate Wine Tours by telephone or email for more details. Visit - Elevate website
There are other wine tour operators in your room in the pamphlets
EERIE TOURS
Melbourne’s QUARANTINE STATTION GHOST TOUT – POINT NEPEAN. Housing incoming infected passengers for close to a century, the quarantine station at Point Nepean saw thousands of deaths from a variety of hideous diseases. They could be a place of great misery. Wander the site and buildings with one of our professionally trained ghost tour guides for an evening of pestilence, plague, disease, death, and of course… lots of ghost stories.
visit erietours website
MORNING SUN - join a tutored tasting and guided walk through the glorious and very private estate at Morning Sun.
The terrain of this valley nestled in the Mornington Peninsula hills begins with an estate-grown sparkling wine on the terrace at Morning Sun and a meeting with your guide. We then take a gentle walk along the vine rows and have an in-depth personalised talk about the growth you see along the way. Taste the wines at your private table among the vines, then return to the winery.
Afterwards, you are most welcome to enjoy lunch at the Morning Sun cellar door and restaurant. Please note that lunch is not included in the cost of this experience.
Sessions are held at Morning Sun Vineyard – located at 337 Main Creek Road, Main Ridge – starting 10.45am on Saturdays and Sundays, and take approximately 1 hour.
Minimum group size 2 – $50 per person includes wine tasting and private vineyard walk. Reservations essential and can be made here.
Please note: Morning Sun is a pristine, healthy viticultural environment. Everyone entering the vineyard must pass their shoes through a biosecurity footbath. Please wear (or bring) boots or shoes with soles that can withstand a short immersion in a disinfectant solution. If you are unable to do so please understand that you may be denied entry to the vineyard. The tour and tasting component is subject to weather conditions on the day. If there is inclement weather, the tasting component may take place in our underground cellar.
OH HELLO GIN LOVERS... Treat yourself to a decadent Saturday afternoon Gin High Tea in Zigis Bar at Flinders Hotel on the Mornington Peninsula.
Enjoy a delectable sweet & savoury high tea menu along with gin cocktails and G&T’s generously poured with your choice of 60 premium Victorian distilled gins.
The original Gin High Tea is a fabulously gin-dulgent 3hr experience. BOOK your table and immerse yourself into Victoria’s burgeoning gin scene.
JimmyRum is the first craft rum distillery in Victoria and they are passionate about sharing knowledge of rum. They have created unique events and experiences like this one.
They want you to get excited and enjoy the delicious flavors rum has to offer. The distilling experience gives you the opportunity to get up close to where the rum magic all happens with our head distiller & founder of JimmyRum, James McPherson. Best of all you can take home your very own blend made on the day while learning everything there is to know about the rum-making process.
What’s Involved:
- A 3 hour interactive Rum experience showcasing behind the scenes of the distillery
- Start the morning off strong with a double espresso, tea or coffee
- A detailed history of rum from the rum loving expert himself
- Learn all about the JimmyRum journey as James shares his experience of setting up & opening the very first rum distillery in Victoria
- Enjoy a rum tasting experience across 4 x JimmyRum products as we talk you through our distinctive JimmyRum flavours
- Taste the diversity of rum through additional rum tastings from around the world. - A guided tour of the working distillery while discussing the distilling process of other craft spirits.
- Blend your very own own 50ml bottle & take it home. Group experiences have the opportunity to combine your blend with your mates to make it into a bigger bottle, so you can enjoy together after all sharing is caring!
- Cheese & meat platters are available to enjoy throughout the morning experience.
* Receive 10% discount on the day at the cellar door across our JimmyRum classic range to take home. This is perfect experience to gift or to celebrate a unique milestone, whatever it may be it will be a truly unforgettable one!
FIVE OF THE BEST LIVE MUSIC VENUES MORNINGTON PENINSULA
- Mornington Racecourse
- Hickinbotham of Dromana
- Peninsula Beer Garden
- Tar Barrel Brewery & Distillery
- Peninsula Hot Springs
- The Peninsula Club
HIGH TEA ON THE SORRENTO – QUEENSCLIFF FERRY
Listen to the cheeky devil on your shoulder and indulge… you deserve it! We want to make you feel special and we think the High Tea can lead you down that road less travelled! - We thoroughly recommend this outing.
When it tastes this good, it must be sinful. The savoury plate on your journey to the top tier of happiness is filled with, fresh finger sandwiches, puffy pastries & tasty tarts. Just enough to get the fire going but leaving room for when we stoke the flames with the real sugary wickedness.
When you think you’re not sweet enough our audacious selection of moreish macarons, sweet slices and scrumptious scones will take all the right turns on your path to feeling pampered. Wash all the inhibitions away with a boujee bubbles and lean into being your true self.
This journey of spoiling one’s self is better spent with likeminded people, so share a high tea. Departs from Sorrento Pier at 3pm.
LIVE JAZZ AT THE RED HILL BAKERY.
Every Sunday we will have our jazz band play in the Cafe over lunch, from 1pm - 4pm.
The band is led by Ray, the owner of Red Hill Baker, who has been serenading guests for over 20 years.
Come and experience the timeless tunes and vibrant atmosphere that only live jazz can provide, accompanied by good food & quality coffee.
TWILIGHT MORNINGTON RACECOURSE MARKET.
A regular meeting place for locals and visitors, this market showcases the best of the Mornington Peninsula's offerings.
A makers market, where everything sold is handmade, homemade, home grown or Australian designed.
Dining options are aplenty, with street food vendors serving delicious takeaway food. Relax on the lawn and enjoy live music while you tuck in.
When the market is over, Mornington's boutique shops and coastal pleasures complete a great day's outing.
BAY TRAIL OF MORNINGTON PENINSULA
The 30km Mornington Peninsula Bay Trail extends along the Port Phillip coast from Safety Beach to Portsea. This shared pathway offer walkers and cyclists great views as it winds its way along the foreshore reserve and is flanked by the beautiful sandy bay beaches and clear waters of Port Phillip.
TOP FREE THINGS TO DO
1. ARTREK
2. Warringine Park Boardwalk
3. Peninsula Trails
4. O.T Dam Circuit walk
5. Mushroom reef beach
6. Coolart wetland and gardens
7. Mother's Beach, Mornington
8. Seawind Gardens
9. Farnsworth track
10. Cape Schanck
11. Studio and Co Art Gallery - Mornington
LOCAL FARM EXPERIENCES - HANDPICK:
- Cherries
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Blackberries
- Sunflowers
PICK UP FROM LOCAL FARMS AND MARKETS
- Bread
- Olive Oils
- Cheeses
- Honey
- Eggs
- Chilli Oils
- Truffles – Red Hill Truffle Hunt
Then find a local place to picnic and share with friends and/or family
SIP AND SAVOUR
- Wines
- Ciders
- Gins
- Whiskey
- Beer, and more
BOAT HIRE MORNINGTON
- Stand up Paddle Boards
- Kayaks
- Bait and Tackle
Visit the fishmornington website
Where do we like to go to eat in Mornington?
- Blackbird Café – Breakfast, cakes and coffee, Lunch
- Sugo87 - Breakfast, cakes and coffee, Lunch
- DOC – Lunch and Dinner
- Gradi 400 - Lunch and Dinner
- Bon Vivante – from 3 PM
- Hecho en Mexico – closes 9 PM
- Wild Grain – Lunch and Dinner
- Counting House - Dinner
- Winey Cow – Breakfast and Lunch
- Filling Station – Breakfast and Lunch
- La Chocolat – Breakfast, cakes and lunch
- Pizza Express - Order and deliver
- La Feu - Lunch and Dinner
- Via Boffe - Breakfast and Lunch and Coffee
- Tutti Frutti - Gelato
- Royal Hotel - Walters Restaurant, Back Bar or Main Area
- Loosies - JUST AROUND THE CORNER 😊
There are so many places for you to discover – enjoy!!!
There is a BLACK guide in the front lounge room with suggestions beyond Mornington.
- Walks
- Day trips
- Bike Riding
- Scenic Trails
- Restaurants
Just around the corner from Balcombe Retreat and worth a visit (5 minute walk)
- Loosies Diner and Bar – 97 Beleura Hill Road – Happy Hour 4 pm – 5 pm (Wed – Sun) – Best to book and let them know you are staying at Balcombe Retreat
- Pizzacraft and Pasta Co. – 95 Beleura Hill Road (Tues – Sun)
- French Bakehouse Mornington – 93 Beleura Hill Road
- (7 am – 4 pm)
- Mornington Nutrition – 89 Beleura Hill Road .. Nutritious Smoothies and Energy and Hydration Teas – Mon-Sun
- The Beleura Café and Milkbar – Closes 8.30 PM
CAR CHARGING
- There are two places to charge your car that are close by.
- We also have a standard electricity power point next to the carport
- Evie Charging Station. Open 24 hours 50KW, 42 Waterloo Pl, Mornington VIC 3931
- Chargefox Charging Station – 78 Barkly Street – open 24 hours
- Plugshare – 1129/113 Nepean Highway (behind Priceline)
DAY SPA – Mornington
- Pond Bathhouse and Massage - 1 Ross Street
- Endota Day Spa – 30 Main Street
- Beleura Beauty – Lesley – 115 Beleura Hill Road (around the corner)
THERMAL SPRINGS
- Alba Thermal Springs and Spa – 282 Browns Road, Fingal
( 33 minute drive )
- Mornington Peninsula Hot Springs and Day Spa – 140 Springs Lane Fingal ( 34 minutes drive )
HAIR DRESSERS
- There are many hairdressers in Mornington.
- I like the vibe and skills at Zumay Hairdressers – 8 Blake Street
Mane Haven – Shop 5/6 Ross Street (near DOC)
- Smart Cuts and Color – Shop 17 The Mall – 84 – 90 Main Street
(walk ins)
MASSAGES
- Our Massage 61A Main Street
- TAO Massage Mornington Village Shopping Centre
- Mangkon Thai Massage Mornington – 339 Main Street
NAIL SALONS
- The Nail Hair and Beauty Salon – 6/211 Main Street
- Napolean Nails – 6 Blake Street (next to Zumay Hairdressers)
BARBER
• Grindstone Barber – Outside Mornington Central
• MM Barbers (Walk-ins-only) – 174 Main Street
• Mens On Main – 171 Main Street
PUBLIC GOLF COURSES MORNINGTON
- Mornington Golf Club – 19 Tallis Drive – (just around the corner
- X-Golf Mornington – 1/177 Mornington/Tyabb Road
- Mt Martha Public Golf Course – 275 Forest Drive Mt Martha
CARS
Charlie’s Auto Museum – 175 Purves Road, Arthurs Seat –
MOTOR CYCLES
Classic Style Australia – 34 Peninsula Boulevard, Seaford –
Updated AUGUST 2025- Visit Mornington Peninsula website
- Visit the Information Centre @ the Old Courthouse (end of Main Street opposite the beach)
- Read the local magazines in your room
o Peninsula Essence
o Mornington Peninsula Magazine
o Black compendium and numerous pamphlets in the front sitting room
COMEDY @ ERZA – CLAIRE HOOPER AND MORE
7 AUGUST
6.30 PM
DEVILBEND TRAIL RUN
Running Calendar
17 AUGUST
21.1 KM
Grass, mud, Gravel, Clay
Versatile and challenging
AKMAL AT THE FAC
29 AUGUST
8 PM – 9.30 PM
Frankston Arts Centre
AUSTRALIA’S RICHEST ART PRIZE
28 JUNE – 31 AUGUST
21 MORCE AVE, SORRENTO
60 Shortlisted Australian Artists
10 AM – 5 PM
AN AFTERNOON IN VIENNA
With the Russell McGregor Ensemble
Sunday 17 AUGUST
Peninsula Theatre Company
2.30 PM
ELGEE PARK GALLERY
25 OCTOBER
Spring Concert – 2 PM and 4.30 PM
HUMPBACK WHALE MIGRATION
With your breath visible in the frost of the early dawn and the winter sun low in the east, explore Cape Schank to the woodlands offering an expansive view of the Bass Strait Coastline. Rug up and meander along the Cape Schank board walk or take the Fingal Beach circuit for more challenging path along the western headland.
I WORE IT ONCE FASHION MARKET
- I Wore It Once is a fashion market held regularly at the PCT, Mornington. The market features over 35 individual, hand-picked stall holders offering a range of clothing and accessories that are new with tags, or high-quality, pre-loved. Stalls are curated to ensure each market offers a wide range of styles, brands and sizes.
- Other Dates:
• Sunday, 03 August 2025 | 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
• Sunday, 14 September 2025 | 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
• Sunday, 26 October 2025 | 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
MAKERS MARKET @ MCCLELLAND
- The scenic back drop of the iconic McClelland Sculpture Park is the home to Untold Events Co McClelland Makers. This market showcases the very best of Victorian handmade talent, local gourmet produce, artisan foodies and brilliant musicians.
MUSIC @ MCCLELLAND - where art, music and nature come together 390 McClelland Drive Langwarrin
- Series of 10 Concerts for 2025 – visit their website
MCCLELLAND SCULPTURE EXPERIENCE AND TOUR
Enrich your McClelland experience with a free guided tour.
Knowledgeable and passionate volunteer guides love to share stories about our diverse collection and the history of McClelland. These unique tours are full of surprising and detailed information to help you better engage with the artists' works.
Suitable for all ages, tours can be catered to any group and last approximately 45 mins - 1 hour.
Booking your tour: Guided tours are available every Wednesday and Thursday at 11am and 2pm. Walk-up tours are possible on these days, but bookings are recommended. Groups of 10+ must book in advance.
For those with accessibility requirements, a 5-seater buggy (driven by McClelland volunteer guides) can be pre-booked.
23 August – 9 November ETERNAL OBLIVION, DEATH AND AFTERLIFE – thought provoking showcase delving into the concepts of death and the afterlife.
SUNSET WITH KANGAROOS
Seawinds Garden - Author’s Seat - every night
MORNINGTON COMEDY. 1st Thursday of every month - About Mornington Comedy is the hottest night of comedy on the peninsula! The biggest acts in the country come down to headline the peninsula's best comedy night! Plus special guests!
MARKETS GALORE:
Craft Markets Australia
- Mornington Market - every Wednesday (9-3) - Homemade I Home Baked I Home Grown
- Mornington Racecourse Craft Market – Second Sunday of the Month – 9am – 2 pm
- Boneo Lion's Club Sunday Market - First Sunday of the Month
- Boneo Community Market – Third Saturday of the Month
- Dromana Community Market – Last Saturday of the Month
- Sorrento Market
- Rosebud Market - Second Saturday of the Month
- Bittern Market - Every Sunday
- Red Hill Community Market – First Sunday of the Month
- Balnarring Market I Emu Plains Third Sunday
- Little Beauty Market
- Soul Night Market Hastings
- Mt Eliza Farmer's Market - 4th Sunday of the Month - Mt Eliza Village (May 25)
- Crib Point Community Market – Second Saturday of the Month
- Point Nepean Portsea Market (Coastal Chic - Point Nepean Quarantine Station)
- The Enchanted Market at the Briars
- The Red Hill Community Market is here for its 48th Season! The town of Red Hill is set in the Mornington Peninsula Hinterland. This is the original CMA market and is all about celebrating handmade products. Expect to meet emerging artists, taste test local produce and see one-of-a-kind products and designs
- The Enchanted Market at the BRIARS 21 September,
o Sunday 23 November 2025 | 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
o Saturday, 03 January 2026 | 03:00 PM - 08:00 PM
o Sunday, 29 March 2026 | 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
o Sunday, 31 May 2026 | 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
- 50th Anniversary Celebration Market – Mornington Racecourse
o Saturday September 6th
o 10 Am – 3 PM
All Markets indoor and outdoor stalls include:
Handmade jewellery, cards, aprons, kids' clothes, soaps, pens, fretwork, knitted items, and decoupage. Eggs, potatoes, plants, eco-friendly products, upcycled products, food, Devonshire teas, coffee vans, and lots more.
VINE HOP FESTIVAL
SATURDAY 22 NOVEMBER
7 Mornington Peninsula venues
30 + local craft drink producers
and buses in between
ITALIAN FESTA
SUNDAY 2 NOVEMBER
An unforgettable celebration of Italian food, music, and culture by the bay. Join us for the first-ever edition of this family-friendly event, bringing together authentic cuisine, local wine, and vibrant live entertainment.
From traditional Italian street eats to show-stopping performances, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Don’t miss one of the most exciting new Mornington Peninsula events of 2025!
OTHER EVENTS:
- Peninsula Craft Beer Fest - Food Yard, 63a Yuilles Road Mornington, Saturday 4PM - 8PM
- Check out our local and live music scene
- Jetty Road Brewery
- Sunday sessions at Penni Avenue
- Music at Beleura House and Garden (around the corner from your accommodation)
- Hickinbotham of Dromana
- Peninsula Beer Garden
- Tar Barrel Brewery and Distillery
- Manyung Gallery
- Penni Avenue Distillery
- Two Bouys
- One Pear Tree
- Casa De Playa
GLORIOUS MUSIC, IDYLLIC SETTING
Beleura is a 19th-century house on the Mornington Peninsula with spectacular gardens and a purpose-built performance space. ANAM presents five sublime chamber music concerts featuring ANAM musicians and faculty members in this unique, intimate setting.
Each performance is followed by a scrumptious afternoon tea, included in the price of your concert ticket.
Tickets will become available throughout 2025.
Presented in partnership with Beleura House and Garden. All concerts will be held at the Tallis Pavilion, Beleura House, and Garden.
SEA & BEACH ACTIVITIES
Whether you’re into boating, (free) diving, surfing, snorkelling, or just enjoying inspiring ocean stories – this is the perfect event to make you love this world’s oceans even more and to dream up your next adventure! You can book these adventures down near Mother's Beach at the end of Main Street.
EVERY SUNDAY - SUNDAY HIGH TEA AT AWARD-WINNING ELEMENTS EATERY - 8 AM - 2 PM
Each Sunday, you can sip and savour the best the Mornington Peninsula has to offer with Elements house-made small bites, ETCH sparkling water, a cup of Tea or locally roasted coffee—all-inclusive $38 pp. The team have carefully crafted the Elements high tea with seasonal local produce, healthy choices and treats that will appeal to everyone in your group. Monthly seasonal changes will influence menu. The public swimming pools are also worth a visit if the weather is not for the beach.
JAZZ AT WILDGRAIN EVERY THURSDAY EVENING - 10 MINUTE WALK FROM Balcombe Retreat
DROMANA 3 DRIVE-IN—Google for what is featured while you are here. BYO blankets and snuggle up; you're in for a treat! Shel's Diner is open for all sorts of yummy treats with Dine-In / Takeaway or 'Click & Collect' / 'Delivery' to car options when ordering from your phone - no lines!! This is just one of the many movie delights on offer at Dromana 3 Drive-In.
ARTHURS SEAT EAGLE-themed offerings in the café. Explore the beauty of Arthurs Seat State Park through guided Indigenous walks with Living Culture, savour honey tastings, and engage your senses with different themed sensory tables for kids, available daily at the base, promising a discovery with each visit. Elevate your weekends with live music on the deck, featuring a diverse lineup of local artists every Saturday and Sunday, creating the perfect backdrop for your aerial journey or enjoying a refreshing beverage after your flight.
MORNINGTON PENINSULA REGIONAL GALLERY ALWAYS has new exhibitions on display. Contemporary art, design, and fashion combine in the Jam Factory travelling exhibition New Exuberance: Contemporary Australian Textile Design. Also on show is New Wave 25, an annual showcase of local VCE and VCE/VET students, and Sundance Studio, an exhibition of Flinders-based weaver Emma Shepherd.
MORNINGTON BOTANICAL ROSE GARDENS
350 Dunns Road, Civic Reserve, Mornington
Located on the Mornington Peninsula is the 'Rose Garden of International Significance' - Mornington Botanical Rose Gardens.
The Rose Garden is nestled between the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery and the community-based Oak Hill Gallery. It has over 4,000 roses planted in over 100 beds and is surrounded by a border of native Australian trees and shrubs, not to mention the huge
expanse of open space and lawn areas
HERONSWOOD
Open Daily in Dromana.
Wander through a world-class Garden with amazing views over the bay.
Purchase heritage seeds of plants you remember from your childhood.
MOVIE AND PIZZA
The Peacock Estate
16 Mornington-Tyabb Rd, Tyabb
Bringing together Pizza Wagon pizza, classic movies and a cosy barn into the very best of nostalgic bundles. Within your ticket price, you'll get to watch an old-time favourite movie from your deck chair, get a whole pizza from Peninsula's favourite Pizza Wagon, and access a fully licensed bar and snacks. There'll be prizes to be won at night and other surprise goodies.
ELEVATE WINE TOURS
Elevate your day and tour in style and comfort with Elevate Wine Tours. Sit back and relax while guided through the beautiful Mornington Peninsula wine region.
Elevate Wine Tours specialises in private group tours and transportation for groups of two to eleven people. Explore the enchanting landscapes while enjoying boutique wines, craft beers, and ciders, and sample the gourmet local food and produce. Expect to be spoilt while you're chauffeured in style in one of our specially designed-vehicles.
Other options can include cideries, distilleries, cheese makers and more. For customised tours, please contact Elevate Wine Tours by telephone or email for more details. Visit - Elevate website
There are other wine tour operators in your room in the pamphlets
EERIE TOURS
Melbourne’s QUARANTINE STATTION GHOST TOUT – POINT NEPEAN. Housing incoming infected passengers for close to a century, the quarantine station at Point Nepean saw thousands of deaths from a variety of hideous diseases. They could be a place of great misery. Wander the site and buildings with one of our professionally trained ghost tour guides for an evening of pestilence, plague, disease, death, and of course… lots of ghost stories.
visit erietours website
MORNING SUN - join a tutored tasting and guided walk through the glorious and very private estate at Morning Sun.
The terrain of this valley nestled in the Mornington Peninsula hills begins with an estate-grown sparkling wine on the terrace at Morning Sun and a meeting with your guide. We then take a gentle walk along the vine rows and have an in-depth personalised talk about the growth you see along the way. Taste the wines at your private table among the vines, then return to the winery.
Afterwards, you are most welcome to enjoy lunch at the Morning Sun cellar door and restaurant. Please note that lunch is not included in the cost of this experience.
Sessions are held at Morning Sun Vineyard – located at 337 Main Creek Road, Main Ridge – starting 10.45am on Saturdays and Sundays, and take approximately 1 hour.
Minimum group size 2 – $50 per person includes wine tasting and private vineyard walk. Reservations essential and can be made here.
Please note: Morning Sun is a pristine, healthy viticultural environment. Everyone entering the vineyard must pass their shoes through a biosecurity footbath. Please wear (or bring) boots or shoes with soles that can withstand a short immersion in a disinfectant solution. If you are unable to do so please understand that you may be denied entry to the vineyard. The tour and tasting component is subject to weather conditions on the day. If there is inclement weather, the tasting component may take place in our underground cellar.
OH HELLO GIN LOVERS... Treat yourself to a decadent Saturday afternoon Gin High Tea in Zigis Bar at Flinders Hotel on the Mornington Peninsula.
Enjoy a delectable sweet & savoury high tea menu along with gin cocktails and G&T’s generously poured with your choice of 60 premium Victorian distilled gins.
The original Gin High Tea is a fabulously gin-dulgent 3hr experience. BOOK your table and immerse yourself into Victoria’s burgeoning gin scene.
JimmyRum is the first craft rum distillery in Victoria and they are passionate about sharing knowledge of rum. They have created unique events and experiences like this one.
They want you to get excited and enjoy the delicious flavors rum has to offer. The distilling experience gives you the opportunity to get up close to where the rum magic all happens with our head distiller & founder of JimmyRum, James McPherson. Best of all you can take home your very own blend made on the day while learning everything there is to know about the rum-making process.
What’s Involved:
- A 3 hour interactive Rum experience showcasing behind the scenes of the distillery
- Start the morning off strong with a double espresso, tea or coffee
- A detailed history of rum from the rum loving expert himself
- Learn all about the JimmyRum journey as James shares his experience of setting up & opening the very first rum distillery in Victoria
- Enjoy a rum tasting experience across 4 x JimmyRum products as we talk you through our distinctive JimmyRum flavours
- Taste the diversity of rum through additional rum tastings from around the world. - A guided tour of the working distillery while discussing the distilling process of other craft spirits.
- Blend your very own own 50ml bottle & take it home. Group experiences have the opportunity to combine your blend with your mates to make it into a bigger bottle, so you can enjoy together after all sharing is caring!
- Cheese & meat platters are available to enjoy throughout the morning experience.
* Receive 10% discount on the day at the cellar door across our JimmyRum classic range to take home. This is perfect experience to gift or to celebrate a unique milestone, whatever it may be it will be a truly unforgettable one!
FIVE OF THE BEST LIVE MUSIC VENUES MORNINGTON PENINSULA
- Mornington Racecourse
- Hickinbotham of Dromana
- Peninsula Beer Garden
- Tar Barrel Brewery & Distillery
- Peninsula Hot Springs
- The Peninsula Club
HIGH TEA ON THE SORRENTO – QUEENSCLIFF FERRY
Listen to the cheeky devil on your shoulder and indulge… you deserve it! We want to make you feel special and we think the High Tea can lead you down that road less travelled! - We thoroughly recommend this outing.
When it tastes this good, it must be sinful. The savoury plate on your journey to the top tier of happiness is filled with, fresh finger sandwiches, puffy pastries & tasty tarts. Just enough to get the fire going but leaving room for when we stoke the flames with the real sugary wickedness.
When you think you’re not sweet enough our audacious selection of moreish macarons, sweet slices and scrumptious scones will take all the right turns on your path to feeling pampered. Wash all the inhibitions away with a boujee bubbles and lean into being your true self.
This journey of spoiling one’s self is better spent with likeminded people, so share a high tea. Departs from Sorrento Pier at 3pm.
LIVE JAZZ AT THE RED HILL BAKERY.
Every Sunday we will have our jazz band play in the Cafe over lunch, from 1pm - 4pm.
The band is led by Ray, the owner of Red Hill Baker, who has been serenading guests for over 20 years.
Come and experience the timeless tunes and vibrant atmosphere that only live jazz can provide, accompanied by good food & quality coffee.
TWILIGHT MORNINGTON RACECOURSE MARKET.
A regular meeting place for locals and visitors, this market showcases the best of the Mornington Peninsula's offerings.
A makers market, where everything sold is handmade, homemade, home grown or Australian designed.
Dining options are aplenty, with street food vendors serving delicious takeaway food. Relax on the lawn and enjoy live music while you tuck in.
When the market is over, Mornington's boutique shops and coastal pleasures complete a great day's outing.
BAY TRAIL OF MORNINGTON PENINSULA
The 30km Mornington Peninsula Bay Trail extends along the Port Phillip coast from Safety Beach to Portsea. This shared pathway offer walkers and cyclists great views as it winds its way along the foreshore reserve and is flanked by the beautiful sandy bay beaches and clear waters of Port Phillip.
TOP FREE THINGS TO DO
1. ARTREK
2. Warringine Park Boardwalk
3. Peninsula Trails
4. O.T Dam Circuit walk
5. Mushroom reef beach
6. Coolart wetland and gardens
7. Mother's Beach, Mornington
8. Seawind Gardens
9. Farnsworth track
10. Cape Schanck
11. Studio and Co Art Gallery - Mornington
LOCAL FARM EXPERIENCES - HANDPICK:
- Cherries
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Blackberries
- Sunflowers
PICK UP FROM LOCAL FARMS AND MARKETS
- Bread
- Olive Oils
- Cheeses
- Honey
- Eggs
- Chilli Oils
- Truffles – Red Hill Truffle Hunt
Then find a local place to picnic and share with friends and/or family
SIP AND SAVOUR
- Wines
- Ciders
- Gins
- Whiskey
- Beer, and more
BOAT HIRE MORNINGTON
- Stand up Paddle Boards
- Kayaks
- Bait and Tackle
Visit the fishmornington website
Where do we like to go to eat in Mornington?
- Blackbird Café – Breakfast, cakes and coffee, Lunch
- Sugo87 - Breakfast, cakes and coffee, Lunch
- DOC – Lunch and Dinner
- Gradi 400 - Lunch and Dinner
- Bon Vivante – from 3 PM
- Hecho en Mexico – closes 9 PM
- Wild Grain – Lunch and Dinner
- Counting House - Dinner
- Winey Cow – Breakfast and Lunch
- Filling Station – Breakfast and Lunch
- La Chocolat – Breakfast, cakes and lunch
- Pizza Express - Order and deliver
- La Feu - Lunch and Dinner
- Via Boffe - Breakfast and Lunch and Coffee
- Tutti Frutti - Gelato
- Royal Hotel - Walters Restaurant, Back Bar or Main Area
- Loosies - JUST AROUND THE CORNER 😊
There are so many places for you to discover – enjoy!!!
There is a BLACK guide in the front lounge room with suggestions beyond Mornington.
- Walks
- Day trips
- Bike Riding
- Scenic Trails
- Restaurants
Just around the corner from Balcombe Retreat and worth a visit (5 minute walk)
- Loosies Diner and Bar – 97 Beleura Hill Road – Happy Hour 4 pm – 5 pm (Wed – Sun) – Best to book and let them know you are staying at Balcombe Retreat
- Pizzacraft and Pasta Co. – 95 Beleura Hill Road (Tues – Sun)
- French Bakehouse Mornington – 93 Beleura Hill Road
- (7 am – 4 pm)
- Mornington Nutrition – 89 Beleura Hill Road .. Nutritious Smoothies and Energy and Hydration Teas – Mon-Sun
- The Beleura Café and Milkbar – Closes 8.30 PM
CAR CHARGING
- There are two places to charge your car that are close by.
- We also have a standard electricity power point next to the carport
- Evie Charging Station. Open 24 hours 50KW, 42 Waterloo Pl, Mornington VIC 3931
- Chargefox Charging Station – 78 Barkly Street – open 24 hours
- Plugshare – 1129/113 Nepean Highway (behind Priceline)
DAY SPA – Mornington
- Pond Bathhouse and Massage - 1 Ross Street
- Endota Day Spa – 30 Main Street
- Beleura Beauty – Lesley – 115 Beleura Hill Road (around the corner)
THERMAL SPRINGS
- Alba Thermal Springs and Spa – 282 Browns Road, Fingal
( 33 minute drive )
- Mornington Peninsula Hot Springs and Day Spa – 140 Springs Lane Fingal ( 34 minutes drive )
HAIR DRESSERS
- There are many hairdressers in Mornington.
- I like the vibe and skills at Zumay Hairdressers – 8 Blake Street
Mane Haven – Shop 5/6 Ross Street (near DOC)
- Smart Cuts and Color – Shop 17 The Mall – 84 – 90 Main Street
(walk ins)
MASSAGES
- Our Massage 61A Main Street
- TAO Massage Mornington Village Shopping Centre
- Mangkon Thai Massage Mornington – 339 Main Street
NAIL SALONS
- The Nail Hair and Beauty Salon – 6/211 Main Street
- Napolean Nails – 6 Blake Street (next to Zumay Hairdressers)
BARBER
• Grindstone Barber – Outside Mornington Central
• MM Barbers (Walk-ins-only) – 174 Main Street
• Mens On Main – 171 Main Street
PUBLIC GOLF COURSES MORNINGTON
- Mornington Golf Club – 19 Tallis Drive – (just around the corner
- X-Golf Mornington – 1/177 Mornington/Tyabb Road
- Mt Martha Public Golf Course – 275 Forest Drive Mt Martha
CARS
Charlie’s Auto Museum – 175 Purves Road, Arthurs Seat –
MOTOR CYCLES
Classic Style Australia – 34 Peninsula Boulevard, Seaford –
Meet your host
Where I went to school: Ballarat Grammar and Melbourne Uni
My work: Education
Most useless skill: Climbing ladders - useless not skilled
For guests, I always: share local recommendations and respond
I’m happy to spend time with my guests or give them space
Sam and I love meeting and entertaining people.
Before Airbnb, we hosted students from Germany, Thailand, Japan, China and Vietnam.
Travel is always on the agenda …This year we are returning to Italy.
2026? Who knows.....you only live once.
Trudy works in the education area teaching Disability and Aged Care workers.
Sam works in print media. All the graphics in the local magazine in your room were created by Sam.
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Things to know
Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Smoke alarm
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