a 4-minute walk from the buckley nature conservation reserve, this luxe, modern hotel on a working vineyard is 4 km from the balbirooroo wetlands walk and 10 km from somers beach. sleek, contemporary rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows feature minibars, free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs. upgraded rooms add kitchenettes, private terraces and indoor/outdoor fireplaces. massage and beauty treatments are also available. additional amenities include an acclaimed restaurant, a cosmopolitan bar, and a polished eatery offering al fresco dining, along with a winery, and an infinity pool with vineyard views. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. breakfast is free Melbourne Airport 1 hr 16
Enchanted Adventure Garden (18 min) Family-friendly park with wide-ranging activities like mazes, tube slides & treetop zip-lining. Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park (21 min) At this 25-acre zoo, visitors can view rare & endangered Australian animals by day & night. Nobbies Centre (1 hr 38) Boardwalks overlooking sea rocks, seasonal penguin & seal viewing, an Antarctic museum & a cafe. Pt. Leo Estate (9 min) Coastal winery with vineyard tours, cellar door tastings & an outdoor modern sculpture gallery. Foxeys Hangout (14 min) Modest winery with scenic views & a farm-to-table eatery serving food & wine pairings. Phillip Island Wildlife Park (1 hr 29) This 60-acre wildlife park features free-range kangaroos & wallabies, plus koalas, wombats & birds. The Nobbies (1 hr 39) Scenic headlands with rugged coastal views from boardwalks & natural sea-bird nesting areas. Seawinds Gardens (20 min) Historic gardens featuring expansive views, walking paths, seasonal foliage & picnic facilities. Coolart Wetlands And Homestead (10 min) Wetland, park, and garden Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Gardens (11 min) Landscaped gardens featuring a hedge maze, a gift shop with lavender items & an airy cafe. Phillip Island Nature Parks (1 hr 35) Conservation park with areas for visitors to view penguins & other animals in their natural habitat. Penguin Parade (1 hr 34) Attraction where visitors can watch a penguin colony's sunset waddle from the sea to their burrows. Antarctic Journey (1 hr 38) Discovery center with multimedia exhibits & activities for kids, plus a cafe with Bass Strait views. Arthurs Seat Eagle - Base Station (15 min) Paringa Estate (12 min) Glass-walled dining room with a wood fire and vineyard views, plating classy Modern Australian food. |