From ice caves to music festivals, a guide on what Melbourne’s southeast has to offer
The holidays have begun and we’ve taken it upon ourselves to hunt out some of the best kept secrets Melbourne’s southeast has to offer. Here’s our guide on where to eat, shop and be pampered.
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From unwinding in ice caves to family hangs at a free music festival there’s always something new to discover in Melbourne’s southeast.
We’ve picked out some of our favourites to share with you this summer.
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REFRESH
Chilling out has never been easier at Peninsula Hot Springs. The Fingal attraction has opened Australia’s first -10C ice cave and -25C deep freeze and sauna experience. There’s also nine new pools, wellness centre, cafe and food bowl.
GROOVE
Hang with the family and soak up some tunes at The Sunday Sessions at The Briars, Mt Martha. The popular free event is held on the first Sunday of the month (including January 6 and February 3) and includes local performing artists, children’s activities, games and sports, food trucks and a bar.
SIP
Eau de Vie (water of life) is the latest tipple from Bass and Flinders Distillery. The spirit is made from premium quality chardonnay at the Red Hill operation. It can be enjoyed neat or used as the base spirit for your favourite cocktail.
SAVOUR
Treat yourself to one of Josh Pelham’s sweet surprises at Cape — the brand new restaurant at RACV Cape Schanck Resort. Pelham is executive chef, bringing with him experience from gained at London’s two-Michelin-starred The Square. The deserts at Cape have been named the best in Victoria. New Year’s resolutions can wait!
DRESS
Wear your art on your sleeve and slip into one of these limited edition tees from Jeans West. This year’s Summer Snapshot series features photos of Peninsula surf beaches by Paul O’Connell.
SHOP
Forget postcards and snow domes. Take home a one-of-a-kind piece of the Peninsula created by a local maker. You’ll find everything from sea glass rings by Georgie Cunningham to Sarah Dingall’s quirky sand cocoons filled with samples from different Peninsula beaches at Pomme in Mornington and Mt Martha.
PAMPER
Be kind to your skin and the planet by trying the range from The White Pigeon Said. Handcrafted from sustainably sourced raw ingredients the beauty products are 100 per cent natural and toxin free. They include face masks made from Australian pink clay, pomegranate peel and rosehip powders, organic oats, barley grass and cardamom and wild turmeric, WA sandalwood and manuka honey.
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