UNIQUE EXPERIENCES MOUNT MARTHA

Maya Spa is a boutique day spa where one can experience relaxation and total rejuvenation.

Set behind a private courtyard and opposite beautiful Dromana Beach a tranquil, earthy décor, rich in warmth waits, ready to indulge all of your senses.

Their Spa and Massage rooms are private and provide a quiet ambience to make your visit one of relaxation.

Maya Spa offers a variety of blissful beauty and therapy services to tempt you including:

• Customised Spa treatments to suit almost any occasion. From their dual massage room which is ideal for couples to group bookings providing private use of the entire day spa.
   
• Experience wellness massages using adapted massage techniques to relieve tension and promote relaxation, with your choice of their pure essential aromatherapy blends.
   
• Relaxation, deep tissue, reflexology and hot rock massages are all available.
   
• Maya Spa’s body treatments include invigorating body scrubs infused with natural fruit extracts and mineral mud body wraps to leave your skin soothed and nourished. Experience their signature Wicked Chocolate Treatment indulging your senses and taste buds.
   
• Nurturing facials are designed to nourish and rejuvenate the skin. Their private hydro baths are inviting and revitalising.
   
• Traditional beauty services such as waxing, tinting, spray tanning, pedicures, manicures and permanent hair reduction treatments are all available.

Please Click here for our treatment menu including prices

Opening hours

Monday - 9am to 5pm
Tuesday - 9am to 5pm
Wednesday - 9am to 5pm
Thursday - 9am to 7pm
Friday - 9am to 6pm
Saturday - 9am to 5pm
Sunday - 10am to 4pm

Please note Sunday & all late nights from 5pm-7pm are by appointment only and subject to availability of therapists.

Mornington Cinemas is located at 1 Main Street in Mornington VIC

Beleura, an Italianate mansion built by James Butchart in 1863. Once the Governor of Victoria's Summer House, later the summer residence of Sir George Tallis and his family. Sir George headed arguably the greatest theatrical and entertainment empire the world has ever seen. "Beleura is a wonderful time capsule, a theatre of the past, yet it appears that life in the house goes on. Unlike a theatre, Beleura and its contents are real - were ever thus; the world it contains will continue if the world as we know it continues. The future will find the past preserved, and be able to understand a life, even into the 21st Century and beyond. The magic of Beleura is the depth of its provenance collection of household things - some grand but much ephemeral, trivial, amusing... " Sir George died in 1948, when by family agreement Beleura was inherited by his youngest son, John Tallis, gentleman, composer - who later bequeathed Beleura and its contents to the people of Victoria in 1996 as a place of historic and educational interest. Beleura hosts an ever popular program of House and Garden Tours, please refer to the Beleura website for details. Bookings are essential and easy to make - phone or email.

Renew, revitalize and relax at Red Hill Spa, the day spa at the heart of the Mornington Peninsula! Red Hill Spa is a tranquil oasis where you can harmonise all aspects of your body. A space where you can rest and refresh your mind, pamper and rejuvenate your body, awaken your senses and expand your spirit. Nestled amongst the gum trees the day spa is approximately one hour from Melbourne and centred evenly between the Mornington Peninsula and Westernport Bay, enabling a short drive no matter where you are on the coast. The luxurious environment includes single and double treatment rooms, a unique wet room with a handcrafted treatment bed, hydrotherapy geisha tub and outdoor treatment bungalows available in summer in their mediation gardens. They can be sure to cater for any individual or groups need. Their wholistic approach to relaxation and pampering is shown in the comprehensive menu providing treatments utilising the finest organic products for facials, massages, body treatments, spa soaks, beauty services, ayurvedic signature treatments, and spa rituals. The therapists with their gift of touch can take you out of this world and allow your spirit to soar with the angels. Come and let the healing energy that is embracing this spiritually charged region wash over you, combined with their assistance in generating your own health and balance, allowing a transformation of self.

Pick your own Cherries at Red Hill Cherry Farm. Their cherry season starts mid- November and goes through to mid-January. Sour Morello cherries are available from late December to mid-January. Also available for purchase is Cherry Port and Desert Wine so you can enjoy the taste of the cherries all year round. So come and enjoy the fun of picking fresh cherries from trees that are maintain at a low height so everybody can easily reach them. Enjoy mother nature at her best, producing beautiful tasting cherries fully ripened on the trees. With 43 years of pick your own cherries Red Hill Cherry Farm is the oldest in the state and are considered an essential visit when on the Mornington Peninsula. Plan your Mornington Peninsula visit at the beginning of their cherry season. Situated in a secluded valley in the centre of Red Hill, the Holmes family has been farming in Red Hill since the late 1800's. In 1969 they grew 100 trees with three varieties of cherries, now they own 4500 trees, which include 25 varieties. Red Hill Cherry Farm have selected cherry varieties that suitable for their growing area and have a unique intense flavour. Visitors want to pick their own cherries for the intense flavour and freshness from tree ripened fruit. Red Hill Cherry Farm also sell their cherries direct to the public from the farm gate. Cherries develop 60 per cent of their sweetness and flavour in the last week of ripening. The cool Red Hill climate and rich volcanic soil add to the unique flavour of the cherries. They use sustainable growing methods with Bio Dynamic and organic preparations, so no artificial fertilisers are used, they grow green manure crops between the trees to help sweeten the soil.

Baluk Arts is a collective of Aboriginal artists local to the Mornington Peninsula, Frankston and South east Melbourne. Artworks are all locally made, handmade and come with authenticity certificates. Artworks range from works on paper, sculpture, paintings, jewellery and products such as books, cards and scarves. As Baluk Arts are not-for-profit, all profits go back to the art centre to provide services and professional development for member artists and the local Indigenous communities. Baluk Arts was created by a group of Aboriginal people as a way to share culture, re-learn culture and pass on culture to each other in a supportive positive environment. The artists are from diverse Aboriginal backgrounds from all over Australia and most have been impacted by the stolen generation. As Baluk Arts grew more successful and a strong group of artists formed they opened a large communal studio space with a small gallery in the front to gather, create works and share with the public. The art centre has been featured in Art Collector magazine and work has been acquired by the National Gallery of Victoria. The art centre presents open days, concerts and workshops and is open Tuesdays to Saturdays. For any further infromation please contact Baluk Arts or view their website.

The region's premier public art museum, the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery presents an ever-changing program of world-class exhibitions, ensuring a fresh experience every time you visit. Free guided tours are held every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 3pm, please see the website for more information. Future highlights: 2 May - 2 June 2013: David Aspden: Survey 8 June - 7 July 2013:: Archibald Prize 5 December 2013 - 2 March 2014: Sea of dreams: The lure of Port Phillip Bay II

Oak Hill Community Arts Co-operative Ltd is a not-for-profit organization run by volunteers under the direction of a Board of Directors, and operates Oak Hill Community Gallery as a community access 'space-for-hire' showcase of affordable art. There are artists' studios (previously farm outbuildings) situated in the landscaped grounds. They offer the public and art lovers alike the opportunity to appreciate a wide variety of styles from the traditional to contemporary, the conventional to the absurd. Oak Hill Community Gallery exhibits works by professional and up-and-coming artists with exhibitions held on a monthly basis. Their aim is to encourage and host new moves of art while continuing to embrace and respect the ancestry of art. Built in 1892, Oak Hill Community Gallery is a beautiful Italianate-style Victorian villa. It is a significant building within the Mornington Peninsula region and is a local identity. The five exhibition spaces within the building are a series of warm contemporary rooms with high ceilings and polished floors. Original fireplaces have been retained, as has the verandah. Oak Hill Community Gallery has ample parking with some overflow available at the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery situated directly behind the grounds of Oak Hill. A charming tree-lined country path meanders through the expansive grounds, past the working artist studios from Oak Hill Community Gallery to the MPRG, and further to the Civic Reserve. A large civic rose garden is being established on the western boundary. The Co-operative offers Oak Hill as a special event venue to the community. The major aim of Oak Hill Community Gallery is to cultivate an environment that will inspire and enthuse artists from all walks of life, that will encourage public participation, and will encourage other galleries to offer the next career step to the talented artists showcased here.

Rising above the Mornington Peninsula, Arthurs Seat is the most familiar of all Port Phillip Bay landscape features. Its 314-metre summit, reached by road or on foot, gives spectacular views of the bay and Port Phillip Heads. On a clear day the view extends as far as the city skyline, the You Yangs and Mount Macedon. Take the pleasant one hour circuit walk to Kings Falls or visit the delightful Seawinds Garden featuring indigenous and exotic formal gardens, along with sculptures by William Ricketts. There is 24 hour access to the park. How to get there Arthurs Seat State Park is located 60km south of Melbourne on the Mornington Peninsula (Melway 159 D12). Access to the park from Melbourne is via the Mornington Peninsula Freeway and the Arthurs Seat Scenic Road. Weddings The Seawinds Garden within Arthurs Seat State Park provides the perfect venue for your wedding ceremony or wedding photography. Upon inquiry we suggest you visit the park to view and select the site where you would like to have your ceremony. Aboriginal Traditional Owners Parks Victoria acknowledges the Aboriginal Traditional Owners of Victoria - including its parks and reserves. Through their cultural traditions, Aboriginal people maintain their connection to their ancestral lands and waters. Further information is available from Aboriginal Affairs Victoria AAV and Native Title Services Victoria Before you go Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. For the latest information on changes to local conditions, please visit the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website. Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors. Refer to the Bushfire Safety section on the Parks Victoria website for tips on how to stay safe.

Trofeo Estate is situated on Harrisons Road in Dromana, the old site of Five Sons Estate. The property encompasses the vineyard, cellar door, winery and Whispering Vines Café. Whispering Vines Café can be found next to the cellar door and has a modern café cuisine focused on fresh organic and biodynamic produce. You can find AllPress coffee made by their trained baristas anytime of the day along with cake or gelato. Al-fresco dining overlooking the lake and the vineyard, the modern cuisine paired with chosen wines is sure to tantalise your taste buds. Every Friday is pizza night at Whispering Vines Cafe, includes all you can eat gourmet pizza (Gluten-Free included), and your first glass all for $15! The cellar door is open daily, come and visit their unique cellar door and working winery. Trofeo Estate's friendly staff will greet you with tastings of their two labels No.85 and their premium, Trofeo Estate. Trofeo Estate wine varieties include Chardonnay, Moscato, Pinot Noir and Shiraz. Pinot Gris and Cabernet Sauvignon will also be available following the harvest of 2013. The vineyard is managed based on biodynamic principles. The production of wine involves the use of terracotta amphorae to promote purity of fruit. The property was once the site of a large passionfruit plantation supplying the concentrate of the fizzy drink, Passiona! If you would like any further information please contact Trofeo Estate. Happy wining and dining!

Mornington Peninsula Brewery is recognised as one of Australia's leading craft breweries. The Brewery Bar, nestled in the back streets of Mornington, has six award winning beers on tap. Along with the four regular beers, Pale Ale, Witbier, Brown Ale and IPA there is always a Specialty beer on tap highlighting the diversity and different styles of beer. The Mornington Peninsula Brewery Bar has a casual atmosphere complemented by the beer garden and a viewing mezzanine overlooking the brew house. Together with a tasty menu of wood-fired pizzas and Mornington Peninsula wines. Mornington Peninsula Brewery makes a welcoming destination for the discerning beer drinker.

Mornington Golf Club is more than just a great golf club. Here's a rare opportunity to combine sight seeing, shopping, wonderful food, wine tasting in some of Australia's premier wine estates, sea-side fresh air... all with your game of golf. Where is this golfer's heaven? Mornington Golf Club. It's in the heart of Victoria's famed Mornington Peninsula. Standing on most tees, the view across the bay to the city is breathtaking. Fairways are lush Santa Anna Couch grass, offering near perfect lies. Greens are fast with subtle breaks, so get your line right. Whether you're enjoying the ultra-modern club house or shopping in the trendy streets of Mornington, sampling superb Peninsula wines, relaxing on the beach or putting for par, this place has it all! Mornington Golf Club also has fully automated watering systems, grass greens and full drainage allowing play all year. The club also boasts warm up nets, practice fairways, putting and chipping greens and bunker. Course No of Holes: 18 Course Length (m): 6,005 Course par: 72 Pro Shop The Mornington Pro Shop is stocked with the latest golf equipment, balls, shoes, apparel and golfing accessories at several price ranges. They have a focus on golf club fitting and demonstration equipment to help all levels of golfers get the most suitable equipment. Whether it's finding the right driver or the right golf ball, the Mornington Pro Shop Staff can advise on all golfing requirements. The Bistro The A la Carte Bistro offers a full a la carte menu in a very pleasant atmosphere with sweeping views of the golf course and Port Phillip Bay. With a wide and varied selection of meals at very affordable prices including a children's menu, it is just the place to enjoy some fine cuisine in the company of family or friends

The family-owned winery, Foxeys Hangout Winery, grows, makes and sells acclaimed cool-climate wines in the beautiful hills of the Mornington Peninsula, just an hour's drive south of Melbourne. Winemaker brothers Michael and Tony Lee are former Melbourne restaurateurs who turned their years of love and knowledge of fine wines into a livelihood when they planted the first of their three small Peninsula vineyards. The brothers personally make the wines on site at Red Hill and specialise in the Peninsula's flagship varieties, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, as well as Pinot Gris. The Foxeys Hangout Winery range also features Peninsula Shiraz, including the winner of four major wine show trophies, a popular and highly rated sparkling version and a vintage port. The Foxeys Hangout Winery wines have been well received by some of Australia's most respected critics and have won numerous show medals. The Foxeys cellar door and kitchen is located at picturesque Red Hill on a historic farming property. Personally staffed by Michael and Tony, it is an intimate but striking architect-designed space with superb valley views over the vineyard. Tony is also a trained chef and serves wine-bar style appetizers from the cellar door's open kitchen, while Michael oversees tastings and runs Foxeys Hangout Winery unique customised sparkling bottling sessions. "The Lee brothers' experience and instinct for food and wine shows in the Foxeys Hangout winery. The stylish, relaxed cellar door occupies an ultra-smart, airy, wood-panelled room with a wall of glass bringing a vista of pines, eucalypts and a cosy little amphitheatre of vines to the doorstep. Quality wine-bar-type snacks slot well with the very good estate wines, and you can even help make your own sparkling wine." Ralph Kyte-Powell

The Mount Martha Public Golf Course offers spectacular views across Port Phillip Bay and caters for all golfers ranging from social through to the serious players. The Santa-Ana couch grass fairways and Bent grass greens provide a quality playing surface all year round and the newly constructed bunkers will keep golfers thinking. The remodelled practice range facility allows golfers to hone their skills before or after their game. Golf lessons, clinics, equipment repairs are available through our P.G.A professional along with club, buggy and motorised cart hire. Bookings are essential for weekends and public holidays. Families and beginners are welcome and well catered for with the affordable green fees. Post match drinks can be enjoyed in the newly appointed 19th hole 'the bunker'. Twilight golf is also available all year.

People often say Whitehill Gallery is a hidden wonderland; galleries are the last stronghold of Australian made art. Situated at the start of a scenic drive from Melbourne to Red Hill, Whitehill Gallery has a sculpture walk among the trees and a café for drinks. Whitehill Gallery proudly displays only works that have the relevant provenance in the Peninsula. The Gallery has wonderful pieces of ceramics, jewellery and wearable art, mostly from local practitioners. Exhibiting Artists at Whitehill Gallery include: -Elena Ryazanoff: Multi-media -Clive Ducker: Oils, -David Minton: Life sculpture -Robert Ford: Sculptures steel and wood -Fiona Bilbrough - Oils - Multi prize winner Dennis Veal: Charcoal and Graphite figure drawings -Josephine and Ernest Pititto: Tuscan and seaside landscapes in oil. -Carole Foster: Australian landscapes multi-media -Nambooka (Bea Edwards) Aborinal Works, -Rodney Symmons: Australian landscapes in oils -Lewis Jakamurra: Aboriginal paintings -Charles Bock: Seascapes -Stephen Ashmore: Spiritual paintings -Ron Farnill: Watercolours traditional -Ian Chisolm: Watercolours -Beverley Graham: Botanical prints -Vicky Sullivan: Paintings and art-wearables, Jewellery, ceramics, woodwork, garden features display.

Hickinbotham of Dromana was recently established in 1988. The brewery on site has led to many internationally acclaimed beers, all which are on tap at the Cellar Door. Located on the Morningotn Peninsula, they are knwon for their wines such as Taminga, Chardonnay with Aligote, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Merlot, Merlot, Shiraz, Strawberry Kiss. They also brew their own beer, these are Summer Ale, Pilsener, Pale Ale, Brown Ale, Stout and Barley wine. They can cater for all occasions, whether it is a wedding, conference or function, they can hold up to 250 people. They also have their own Bakery Café that produces provincial bakery produce. Hickinbotham of Dromana is now known as the home of the Wine Platter. "Hickinbotham is a very famous name in Australian winemaking and Andrew Hickinbotham is the third generation to make a substantial impact in the winemaking world. The wines here are idiosyncratic with highlights being the Chardonnay blended with the little known French variety Aligote and a surprisingly delicious sparkling wine made from strawberries. The cellar door is rustic, quirky and thoroughly inviting - live music, a raging open fire, freshly baked bread and good food make it easy to stay put for a while." Stuart Gregor

Heronswood is a breathtaking historic property situated on two hectares of formal gardens and home to the Digger's Club. The gardens comprise of stunning perennial and annual borders as well as kitchen and vegetable parterre gardens, providing inspiration to cooks and gardeners. Indulge in fabulous Mediterranean-style food that is regional, seasonal and organic in Australia's only thatched roof cafe, and enjoy local wines and great espresso coffee. Browse through the plant nursery and bookshop.

Eldridge Estate of Red Hill is listed as a five-star winery in James Halliday Wine Companion 2010 and listed as a five gold star producer in Rob Geddes Australian Wine Vintages 2010. Renowned for highly-rated Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Gamay, a feature of all Eldridge wines is elegance and palate length. Jancis Robinson classified the Pinot as one of six Australian Pinots that have Burgundian style, loving the balance and succulent juicy fruit of the 2006 Pinot. Peter Bourne feels that "Eldridge Estate Pinot Noir is among the region's more subtle and stylish Pinots". Tyson Stelzer on Eldridge Pinot Noir "There is refreshing poise to the cherry blossom and red cherry flavours on parade here. Noted wine writers Sally Gudgeon, Huon Hooke, Rob Geddes and James Halliday have commented that the Eldridge Estate Chardonnay is one of the regions most consistent and best. Ralph Kyte-Powell, writer for Delicious Magazine and The Age has commented that "the Eldridge Gamay should be on everyone's shopping list". At just three hectares, but with some of the oldest vines in the district, the winery is in one of the coolest elevated sub-regions of the Mornington Peninsula. The single-vineyard wines are available from cellar door, online, mailing list and in selected fine restaurants Australia-wide. 'David and Wendy Lloyd, owners of Eldridge Estate, are passionate about wine, and their love of it is infectious. The mature, picturesque valley vineyard provides outstanding Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs, and clonal and technical experimentation ensure a quality focus. Gamay, the succulent grape of France's famous red Beaujolais performs well here, a unique companion to Mornington Peninsula cuisine, especially when the weather warms up. The Lloyds also source Shiraz from a small vineyard at Euroa in Central Victoria to make a big, tasty red of great concentration.' Ralph Kyte-Powell.

The Main Street Market Mornington has been a home made, home grown and home baked market since April 1983! When you come to the market you will get the chance to meet stallholders that have been attending the market for over 15 years, and they can tell you why the market is such a special place!

At the market you will find craft, plants and produce, gourmet delights, kids toys and fashion and much more, all on beautiful Main Street Mornington … where the shops meet the sea!

Held every Wednesday on beautiful Main Street Mornington, rain or shine, 9am to 3pm – visit www.facebook.com/mainstreetmarketmornington for further details and updates. We hope to see you at this wonderful market!

Established in 1989, Darling Park has earned a reputation for producing exquisite wines that reflect the cool climate of the Mornington Peninsula. Open for tastings every day of the week, Darling Park specialise in Pinot Gris, Viognier, Chardonnay, Rosé, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, and late harvest (Cane-cut) Pinot Gris. Lunch is available daily. 'Darling Park's driveway descends a hill to the cellar door, leaving the bustle of the main road well behind. There's a slight, fairy-tale feel in this forest clearing. The cellar door has a pointy tower, undulating mosaic 'landscapes' grace a little children's area outside, and wine labels feature fantasies by leading artists. Further down, a little grassy sward by Dunn's Creek has picnic tables, and a well-tended vineyard climbs back up the hill from the winery. Wine quality is very good, the atmosphere is magical.' Ralph Kyte-Powell.

Established over thirty years ago & boasting a 500T capacity winery Dromana Estate is amongst the oldest & largest producers on the Mornington Peninsula. The winery & cellar door sit alongside the rolling hills of the vineyard & the property is conveniently located just off the Peninsula Freeway making it an easy drive for those seeking a wine tasting experience.

A tasting with our Cellar Door Staff will guide you through a number of wines from our various labels including the Dromana Estate range, the flagship label of the company boasting a highly acclaimed Pinot noir & Chardonnay; the Mornington Estate range, showcasing the best varieties this cool climate region has to offer; & the David Traeger Range.

Dromana Estate strives to minimise its ecological footprint on the native flora & fauna surrounding the property & is involved in a number of sustainable farming schemes, including solar power installations on the winery roof by Endless Solar; a long term recycled water supply agreement with South East Water; membership with the Devilbend Landcare Group; & active participation in the Bay to Bay Biolink Project. Visit us & enjoy a glass of Dromana Estate wine with the knowledge that you are supporting a business that endeavours to create premium quality produce whilst remaining in harmony with its surrounds. 

Peninsula Gourmet Emporium specialise in Victoria's Mornington Peninsula gourmet produce and wine. Just one hour's drive from Melbourne, Peninsula Gourmet Emporium create hampers, gifts and baskets for every occasion. For a truly local gourmet produce experience, head to the Peninsula Gourmet Emporium in Dromana - the home of Hamper Yourself. Whether you are searching for a lovely gift, a passionate cook seeking delicious ingredients, or you simply want to support local artisan businesses, this one-stop shop brings the best of the Peninsula together under one roof. Peninsula Gourmet selects only the finest products, offering an extensive range of jams and condiments, teas and spices, olives and olive oils, cheeses, confectionery, helpful cookbooks and a variety of gluten-free goods. Added to this is an exquisite selection of scented candles, soaps, moisturisers and beauty products, oil burners and diffusers. Try the delicious Cazans jams or olives from Ridge Estate, pick up a bag of Red Hill muesli or treat yourself to some yummy Peninsula Fudge. Allow yourself the time to wander through and browse the shelves, there is much to explore in this convenient and unique establishment. If you are a tourist, or have visitors from out of town who want to take a slice of the Peninsula home with them, then Peninsula Gourmet Emporium is the place to go. There are items to suit a range of tastes and budgets. Select individual items right off the shelf, or grab a collection together and make up a hamper of all your favourite goodies. Carefully constructed and packaged, these beautiful hampers are a work of art in themselves. There are ready-made hampers or you can put in the extra effort to design a truly individual creation. This is a great gift idea for family, friends, clients or the person who simply has everything.

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