Share the love between besties and plan a day out to celebrate the girls. Organise the ultimate romantic retreat with your lover and spoil them with adventure and wine – either way, the Mornington Peninsula has you covered. Read on for a little inspiration to make Valentine’s Day 2021 a day to remember.
For the Girls-
Hotel Sorrento Ladies bottomless lunch
Gather the girls at The Rooftop on Saturday February 13 for a Galentine's bottomless brunch. Enjoy bottomless sparkling, spritz and seltzers in the sunshine from 11am - 2pm, while brunching on Hotel Sorrento's exclusive chef's menu with live entertainment.
Galentine’s Day Candle Making Workshop with Red Hill Candle Co
Join the team at Red Hill Candle Co on Feb 13 in their new Dromana Industrial Estate factory to get hands on and learn the basics of candle making. A fun memorable day, design two of your very own custom fragranced candles to take home. Why not consider creating a scent for your friendship group? A sensory journey to find the perfect blend to remind you of the friends you love most.
Adventure -
Cycling VineTours
Cycling VineTours offers leisurely cycle tours among spectacular countryside and coastal areas. Enjoy local food and wine. Cycle in the morning on idyllic back roads and rail trails past vineyards and local food producers then indulge in the afternoon with wine tasting at intimate boutique wineries, away from the crowds.
Escape Discovery Adventures
Escape Discovery Adventures offers luxury private experiences across the great destinations of the Mornington Peninsula. Each experience is handcrafted to ensure their guests enjoy unique and authentic local experiences. Carving out their own ‘road less travelled’, guests get to discover the unusual in the region. By partnering with only the very best local businesses and artisans, you will have an experience like no other.
Arthur Seat Eagle
Soar the heights of the Mornington Peninsula with scenic views across Port Phillip Bay towards Melbourne, around the coast and beyond. Gliding quietly through the sky in a gondola at Arthurs Seat Eagle, you could be forgiven for thinking you’ve been transported a million miles away with your loved one – is there a more romantic space than you, a gondola and the view! Might even make the perfect place for a Valentine’s proposal in your own private gondola with sparkling wine and a grazing platter for two.
Gift -
Olieve and Olie
Family run Olieve and Olie produces body products made from Australian grown olive oil. Made with a passion for wholesome health, an Olieve and Olie product is the perfect gift. Good for people and the planet, the products are made with recipes they have spent years perfecting.
Mornington Peninsula Chocolaterie
At the petite Mornington Peninsula Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery in Flinders, indulge in your love of chocolate and all things sweet and decadent. Discover thousands of handcrafted chocolates from signature truffles to traditional favourites, indulge in artisan gelato or delight in specialty couverture hot chocolates, barista coffee, milkshakes, the best-ever brownies and Belgian waffles as you explore the tranquil seaside village of Flinders. Alternatively visit their online store to find all their chocolate products, gift vouchers, at home baking kits and hampers with delivering Australia wide.
Torello Farm
Give the gift of knowledge in a hands on workshop teaching you to create your own wicking bed at home. Discover what are wicking beds and the science behind how they work, what materials are required, suitable soils, suitable plants, incorporating worms and ongoing maintenance.
Stay -
Carmel at Sorrento
Carmel at Sorrento is located right in the heart of Sorrento. Experience seaside charm, casual sophistication and intriguing history. The perfect romantic getaway, each stylish apartment is tastefully decorated. Arm in arm, stroll through town among Sorrento’s limestone buildings, explore the galleries, browse chic boutiques and cafes. Cool off with a day on the beach, swim alongside dolphins, or escape to the surrounding areas for gourmet delights at boutique wineries.
Flinders Hotel
Beautiful boutique accommodation inspired by the coast awaits your arrival at Quarters, part of the Flinders Hotel. Positioned 100 metres from the coastline at the foot of the historic Flinders village, the location is spectacular. The Deck Bar and Bistro is a great place for a casual meal serving an innovative seasonal menu. Zigis Bar is the perfect place to relax, enjoy a glass of wine, beer or cocktail, along with ocean-inspired bites.
Go on spoil your loved one, you will love it too.
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