Red Hill Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Discover epicurean delights in this gorgeous hinterland region on the Mornington Peninsula, famous for its wines, cheeses and sun-ripened berries.

Red Hill is a lush rural region set amid the Mornington Peninsula’s rolling inland hills. Named for its fertile red-hued clay, this small town is widely known for its cool-climate agriculture and delicious local produce. Visit apple and cherry orchards, sprawling vineyards and dairies to experience Red Hill’s exquisite flavours, straight from the farm to the table.

Red Hill’s main road, Arthur’s Seat Road, is a scenic thoroughfare through hillside farms bordered by drooping eucalyptus trees. Here, you’ll find the local hub around the Red Hill Recreation Reserve. This park hosts the famous Red Hill Community Market, a fresh produce and craft market held on the first Saturday of the months between September and May. Visit the extensive market to meet with local traders, sample delightful seasonal produce such as apples, cherries and olives, pick up beautifully handcrafted souvenirs and dine on gourmet refreshments. The reserve is also the location for the Red Hill Show, a fun-filled annual event held in March. Check out Red Hill’s agricultural and horticultural talent at this exciting show.

Explore Red Hill’s other arterial road, Mornington-Flinders Road, to visit roadside cherry, strawberry or apple farms. Many farms offer tasty farm-fresh dishes featuring the latest seasonal crop or will allow you to pick your own fruit for purchase. Visit a local vineyard and sample cool-climate wines, such as pinot noir and chardonnay, from the cellar door. Keep an eye out for picturesque cafés and small art galleries showcasing the work of local artists as you drive through the hills and eucalyptus forests. Pamper yourself with a visit to the Red Hill Spa on Mornington-Flinders Road.

Red Hill is located around 90 minutes from Melbourne CBD, via the Mornington Peninsula Freeway or the coastal Nepean Highway. To reach Red Hill via public transport, make the 1-hour train journey from Flinders Street to Frankston and connect with a local bus. Combine your trip to Red Hill with a visit to the calm waters of Safety Beach, 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) north or the surf breaks of Point Leo, 8.5 kilometres (5.3 miles) southeast.


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Lancemore Lindenderry Red Hill
Lancemore Lindenderry Red Hill
5 out of 5
142 Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill, VIC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$432 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
NZ$432
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Stay at this 5-star luxury guesthouse in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an attached winery. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
9/10 Wonderful! (147 reviews)
"Wonderful staff, fantastic room, just excellent! My partner wasn't well and we couldn't make our dinner reservation so they brought us food to the room instead, even though room service closed an hour before. Thank you!"

Reviewed on 27 Sep. 2024

Lancemore Lindenderry Red Hill
RACV Cape Schanck Resort
RACV Cape Schanck Resort
5 out of 5
Trent Jones Drive, Cape Schanck, VIC
The price is NZ$228 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
NZ$228
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (849 reviews)
"Great facilities, excellent location to explore the area"

Reviewed on 23 Oct. 2024

RACV Cape Schanck Resort
North Pier Hotel
North Pier Hotel
3 out of 5
5 The Esplanade, Cowes, VIC
The price is NZ$100 per night from 21 Nov to 22 Nov
NZ$100
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Cowes. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Great accommodation"

Reviewed on 10 Oct. 2024

North Pier Hotel
Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island
Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island
4 out of 5
2128 Phillip Island Road, Cowes, VIC
The price is NZ$252 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
NZ$252
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly resort in Cowes. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"The Ramada Resort in Phillip Island was beautiful. There were lots of activities to do within the resort, pools, tennis, gym, eating, dinning, walking paths, animals to see. The accommodation was lovely and clean - loved that there was a separate toilet from the bathroom. Great weekend was had by ..."

Reviewed on 18 Oct. 2024

Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island
Peppers Moonah Links Resort
Peppers Moonah Links Resort
4 out of 5
55 Peter Thomson Drive, Fingal, VIC
The price is NZ$295 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
NZ$295
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Everything was perfect 👌"

Reviewed on 27 Oct. 2024

Peppers Moonah Links Resort
Mornington Hotel
Mornington Hotel
4 out of 5
917 Nepean Highway, Mornington, VIC
The price is NZ$182 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
NZ$182
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (760 reviews)
"Friendly staff"

Reviewed on 28 Oct. 2024

Mornington Hotel
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Dromana

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Dromana. You might want to make time for a stop at Dromana Beach or Rosebud Beach.

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Rosebud

Unique features of Rosebud include the golf courses and hot springs. Make a stop by Rosebud Beach or Arthurs Seat State Park while you're exploring the area.

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You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Mount Martha. You might want to make time for a stop at Mount Martha Beach North or Mount Martha Beach South.

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Rye

Beaches, spas and hot springs are just a few things travellers enjoy about Rye. Check out Rye Beach or The Dunes Golf Links while you're exploring the area.

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