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How To Get Here... The Mornington Peninsula according to Ten Minutes by Tractor Thank you for choosing to dine with us at Ten Minutes by Tractor, we look forward to welcoming you.

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1 How To Get Here... The Mornington Peninsula according to Ten Minutes by Tractor Thank you for choosing to dine with us at Ten Minutes by Tractor, we look forward to welcoming you. The Mornington Peninsula is a wonderful area with many attractions; the following are some of these. If you have any questions about anything listed please give us a call and we will endeavour to do what we can to help you. On the Mornington Peninsula Freeway take the Red Hill / C787 exit Continue along the Nepean Highway for 4.6km Turn left at White Hill Road / C787 Continue up White Hill for 5km At the T-junction turn right on to Arthurs Seat Road / C787 Continue on Arthurs Seat Road for 1km At the school turn left on to Mornington Flinders Road / C787 Continue on Mornington Flinders Road for 3.3km You will see us on the left

2 Local Transport 5 Favourite Cellar Doors... We suggest if coming to the Mornington Peninsula that you pre-arrange transport either by self-drive or one of the several services offered in the hinterland area. Unfortunately taxi service is virtually non-existent even if pre-booked they cannot be relied upon to get you to your reservation on time and it is more than likely that you will wait over an hour for them to pick you up. Below is a list of three of our recommended transport services that can be relied upon. Your Shuttle :: Mornington Peninsula Limousines :: Designated Drivers :: Derek Dickeson :: Amour of the Grape :: Favourite Cellar Doors... Main Ridge Estate :: 80 William Road, Red Hill :: The Peninsula s first commercial winery a must visit. Great Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Kooyong at Port Phillip :: 263 Red Hill Road, Red Hill South :: The cellar door building is impressive to say the least. Eldridge Estate :: 120 Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill :: David Lloyd is known as the Clone Ranger because of his interest in Pinot Noir clones. Moorooduc Estate :: 501 Derril Road, Moorooduc :: :: Open weekends...open Daily Winemaker Richard McIntyre is one of the pioneers of wild yeast fermentation on the Peninsula. Yabby Lake :: 112 Tuerong Road, Moorooduc :: Great Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from winemaker Tom Carson....Limited Open Ocean Eight :: 271 Tucks Road, Shoreham, :: :: First weekend of every month Th Aylward family were the founders of Kooyong Wines, starting here in 2004 after selling to Port Phillip. Paradigm Hill :: 26 Merricks Road, Merricks :: :: Open weekends Our friends George & Ruth Mihaly Ruth runs the vineyards, George the winery. Hurley Vineyard :: 101 Balnarring Road, Balnarring :: :: By appointment only Hurley Vineyard wraps north to east around the crest of a little volcanic hill in three climats: Lodestone, Hommage and Garamond. Yabby Lake :: 112 Tuerong Road, Moorooduc :: :: Open by appointment only G Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from winemaker Tom Carson. Staindl Wines :: 63 Shoreham Road, Red Hill South :: :: By appointment only Biodynamic and dry grown old vines. 5 Favourite Places To Eat......More Cas Petit Tracteur :: 1208 Mornington Flinders Road, Main Ridge :: :: Sat-Mon breakfast, Thurs-Mon lunch, Fri-Sun dinner Petit Tracteur is Ten Minutes by Tractor's new bistro and bar, offering guests an exciting French inspired food experience matched by a selection of world class wines. Merricks Creek Vineyard :: 44 Merricks Rd, Merricks :: :: Sat-Sun 12-5pm Menu focuses on seasonally changing share plates that complement their wines. Lighthouse Café :: 681 Nepean Road, McCrae :: :: Wed-Mon dinner Thai Restaurant, BYO. DOC :: 22 Main Street, Mornington :: :: Wed-Mon lunch, dinner Carlton transplanted to the Mornington Peninsula. Le Bouchon :: 10 Russell Street, Balnarring :: :: Thu-Sat lunch, Tue-Sat dinner From a background of France Soir and Salix Restaurant.

3 5 Favourite Places To Eat... 5 Favourite Beaches... Montalto :: 33 Shoreham Road, Red Hill :: :: Daily lunch, Fri-Sat dinner...more Formal A long standing Peninsula favourite. Port Phillip Estate :: 263 Red Hill Road, Red Hill :: :: Wed-Sun lunch, Fri-Sat dinner Panoramic views across the vines to Westernport Bay. Polperro :: 150 Red Hill Road, Red Hill :: :: Thursday through Monday for lunch and dinner on Friday and Saturday. Nestled among the vines and shaded by ancient Angophora trees. Loquat :: 3183 Point Nepean Road, Sorrento :: :: Sun lunch, Thu-Sun dinner Snug in the winter or sit outside under the loquat tree in summer. Paringa Estate Restaurant :: 44 Paringa Road, Red Hill :: :: Wed-Sun lunch, Fri- Sat dinner. An exciting and imaginative menu of colourfully presented food. 5 Favourite Beaches... Point Leo (hazard rating 4/10) Very popular surf beach with swells rolling in from Bass Strait; picnic and barbecue facilities. Gunnamatta (hazard rating 8/10) High energy, hazardous beach best suited for experienced surfers. One of the most rugged in Australia. Sorrento Back Beach (hazard rating 8/10) Part of the Mornington Peninsula National Park this popular surf beach has picnic and barbecue areas. Portsea Back Beach (hazard rating 8/10) A popular summer beach, however beware of the rips, rocks and reefs. Rye Ocean Beach (hazard rating 8/10) The rips at this surf beach can make it unsafe for swimming!...surf Flinders A protected sandy bay beach with picnic and barbecue facilities. Safety Beach Calm, sandy bay swimming beach. Shoreham Very accessible, attractive, low energy beach. Rocky platforms and reefs popular for family exploration. McCrae/Rosebud Two very accessible, attractive, low energy beaches. Sorrento Front Beach...Fam The Park Beach is backed by Sorrento Park, which has picnic facilities and a boat launching ramp. 5 Favourite Activities Peninsula Hot Springs :: Springs Lane, Rye :: :: daily Natural thermal mineral waters flow into the pools and private baths. Ashcombe Maze :: 15 Shoreham Road, Shoreham :: :: daily Australia's oldest and most famous hedge maze as well as home to the world's first circular rose maze. Spring Creek Trail Rides :: 356 Shands Road, Main Ridge :: :: daily Guided horseback tour of the hinterland including tastings at some of the local cellar doors. Bushrangers Bay walk :: car park on Boneo Road just to the west of Meakins Road A picnic lunch and a 1½-2 hour round trip take you down to an absolutely stunning beach. Cape Schanck Lighthouse :: 420 Cape Schanck Road, Cape Schanck :: Historic light, one of the few still operating as it did during the early 1800s.

4 5 Favourite Golf Courses 5 Favourite Galleries Moonah Links :: 55 Peter Thomson Drive, Fingal :: Two world class courses - the Open Course and the Legends Course (No 13 of Golf Digest s 2010 Top 100). Flinders :: Bass Street, Flinders :: The oldest and most scenic of all the courses in the region, atop the cliff tops overlooking Bass Strait. RACV Cape Schanck Resort :: Boneo Road, Cape Schanck :: Spectacular - huge greens, large open bunkers, wide tree lined fairways and sweeping ocean views. The Dunes :: Browns Road, Rye :: Ranked No 14 of Golf Digest s 2010 Top 100. St Andrews Beach :: 209 Sandy Road, St Andrews Beach :: Just behind the thundering surf of Gunnamatta Beach. 5 Favourite Gourmet Providores Hugh Gallery :: 45 Cook St, Flinders :: :: most weekends, everyday over summe Specializes in collographs, embossings and etchings plus paintings created during trips to Queensland. Gordon Studio Glassblowers :: 290 Red Hill Road, Red Hill :: :: daily 10-5 Glass gallery and you can observe resident glass artists working with molten hot glass. Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery :: Dunns Road, Mornington :: :: Sun. The Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery is the major cultural facility of Mornington Peninsula Shire. Manyung Gallery :: 1408 Nepean Highway, Mt Eliza :: :: daily (hours vary) Contemporary art space showcasing the very best of Australian paintings and sculpture. Sorrento / Flinders Fine Art Gallery :: 3301 Point Nepean Road, Sorrento :: The Mornington Peninsula's major classic and contemporary fine art gallery (also in Flinders). 5 Favourite Places To Stay Main Ridge Dairy :: 289 Main Creek Road, Main Ridge :: :: Fri-Mon A farmhouse cheese factory and goat dairy. Mornington Peninsula Chocolates :: 45 Cook Street, Flinders :: :: Thu-Sun Award winning, hand crafted chocolates. Cellar & Pantry :: 141 Shoreham Road, Red Hill :: :: Daily Shelves ladened with everything from quinoa to artisan Italian pasta including great local produce. Mornington Peninsula Brewery :: 72 Watt Road, Mornington :: :: Thu-Sun Nestled in Mornington s back streets the Mornington Peninsula Brewery is now recognised as one of the best craft breweries in Australia. Red Hill Market :: Arthur's Seat Road, Red Hill :: First Sat of the month, Sep-May The 'grand dame' of Victoria's craft markets, it began on the Red Hill Recreation Reserve in The Orchard B&B :: 45 Thomas Road, Red Hill :: Three suites designed to provide privacy and luxury, glorious views, large bathroom with a spacio spa. Stoney Creek Cottages :: 1193 Mornington Flinders Road, Red Hill :: B&B self contained cottages in the rural hinterland region. Open fire and spa bath. Arthur s Superb Views :: 10 Nestle Court, Arthurs Seat :: Luxury retreat ideal for couples, romantic hideaway with great views of Port Phillip Bay. Seahaze B&B :: 40 Seahaze Street, Arthurs Seat :: ½ star purpose built accommodation providing private retreats with all the latest modern featur Meadowood B&B :: Beaulieu Road, Red Hill :: Glorious garden, home grown and home made breakfast, luxurious cottage or self contained unit B &

5 5 Favourite Places To Stay 5 Favourite Wine Tour Companies Hotels / Motels Peppers Moonah Links :: 55 Peter Thomson Drive, Fingal :: Unique leisure resort combining two 18 hole golf courses, an endota spa and luxury accommodation. RACV Cape Shanck Resort :: Trent Jones Drive (via Boneo Road), Cape Schanck :: Contemporary resort on one of the most striking coastal golf courses in Australia. Lindenderry at Red Hill :: 142 Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill :: acre estate of gardens, lawns and a vineyard; relaxed, indulgent air breathes understated elegance. Flinders Cove Motel :: 32 Cook Street, Flinders :: An ideal centre point for touring the peninsula. Woodman Estate :: 136 Graydens Road, Moorooduc :: Lakeside estate offering luxurious accommodation, restaurant dining, and an indulgent spa retreat. Amour of the Grape :: Paul Gough :: Mornington Peninsula Designated Drivers :: Alicia Cass :: Elevate Wine Tours :: Ric Warren :: Wine and Food Lovers Tours :: Patricia & John :: Mannagum Tours :: Peter Wade :: Favourite Places To Stay Airbnb s Nord House :: 18 Baynes Road, Red Hill Victoria :: In the epicentre of Red Hill's best attractions, Nord House is an oasis of contemporary Scandinavian design. It's the perfect retreat or weekend away for up to 6 people. Orchard Keepers :: 17 Paringa Road Red Hill 3937 :: Cottages dating back to the 1890 s & 1950 s, have now been restored and transformed into a beautiful four bedroom home providing accommodation for 10 people in the heart of Red Hill. Elm Red Hill:: Red Hill :: Contact via Airbnb The Elm farmhouse is a rustic retreat in the heart of the Mornington Peninsula Hinterland. With views of the neighbouring vineyard and Port Phillip Bay. Accommodates 4 people. Le Cottage :: 324 Arthurs Seat Rd, Red Hill :: Le Cottage in Red Hill is a beautifully renovated 1920s original farm cottage in french provincial style. Accommodates 2 guests. Harry s Red Hill :: Red Hill :: Contact via Airbnb Sitting high above the vines with sweeping north facing 180-degree panorama of Port Phillip and beyond. Great for big groups - accommodates up to 10 people. Contact us 1333 Mornington Flinders Road Main Ridge, Victoria 3928 Australia Office Restaurant info@tenminutesbytractor.com.au

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