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A delicious gourmet adventure lies ahead

From a simple drive through our region, the Mornington Peninsula's love affair with wine, fresh produce, seafood and bountiful food on the table is quickly revealed.

Taste it, sip it, pick it, take it home with you. Our Wine Food Farmgate Trail leads you to the best Mornington Peninsula wineries as well as food and farmgate experiences. This includes top Mornington Peninsula hatted restaurants. Plan your day, weekend or holiday by learning all of our delicious secrets.

 

Rare Hare at LL Vineyard

A food and wine affair, with a devil-may-care air.

Rare Hare is a special sort of place, defined by aspect, soil, and toil. Here, wines whisper a vinous vernacular, telling tales of seasons past and the winemaking cast. In this world, no vineyard, vintage, or wine is the same and every moment of enjoyment differs too – shaped by the bottle, milieu, food, or mood.

You are invited to savour the fruits of their labour, within view of the vines on which they were born. This is a place to ensconce in, not just see – where crafted curiosities from surrounding farms are best consumed excessively and between robust repartee.

With room for 90 tails, Rare Hare boasts indoor and outdoor dining overlooking the vine-laced hills and across to Jackalope Hotel’s striking silhouette. A hand-crafted wood-fired oven takes pride of place in the dining space.

Executive Chef, Scott Burness crafts seasonal dishes highlighting the finest produce with a good sense of curiosity and brings a tempting balance of heat, acidity, depth of flavour and texture to each plate.

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Alfresco/Outdoor Dining, Bar, Carpark, Cellar Door, Coach Parking, Family Friendly, Lawn / Gardens, Non Smoking, Shop / Gift Shop, Suitable for Functions, Wine Tasting

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Free Wifi

Accessible friendly:

Disabled access available, contact operator for details.

Opening Hours:

Monday: 12:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Tuesday: 12:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM to 03:00 PM
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166 Balnarring Road
Merricks North Victoria 3926
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Jackalope Mornington Peninsula
approx. 0.3 kms
Doot Doot Doot
approx. 0.3 kms
Buckley Nature Reserve Walk
approx. 0.45 kms
Elan Vineyard and Winery
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Elan Vineyard & Gallery
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Quealy Winemakers
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Quealy Winemakers
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Rain Hayne and Shine Farmyard
approx. 3.19 kms
Balbirooroo Wetlands Walk
approx. 3.83 kms
Le Bouchon French Cuisine
approx. 3.89 kms
Gordon Studio Glassblowers
approx. 3.93 kms
The Red Hill Baker Balnarring
approx. 4.04 kms
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Seasonally Fresh

From the maritime climate to the rich soils of the plains and rolling hills of the hinterland, the Mornington Peninsula is a haven for growing fresh produce. All year round, there is handpicked, hand caught and handmade delights for you to try at our various farmgates.

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The chefs, farmers, vignerons and artisan retailers of the Wine Food Farmgate Trail have shared some of their recipes so that you can make your own Wine Food Farmgate inspired foodie dishes.

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