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The 10 Best Things to Do in Hastings, Australia
Discover the best top things to do in Hastings, Australia including Fred Smith Reserve, Mornington Peninsula Plunge Wine Tours, Warringine Park, Tyabb Packing House Antiques, The Big Goose, Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, Western Port Ferries, Bittern Reservoir, Vesbar, Wine Compass.
Restaurants in Hastings
1. Fred Smith Reserve
Overall Ratings
5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By platypus150 - Melbourne, Australia
This reserve is located by the foreshore at Hastings. It has a skate park, a children's playground, a sporting centre, views over Western Port Bay, walking and cycling tracks, a giant chess/checkerboard, table tennis table and vast expanses of grass. It is great for a picnic and allows children to run wild, while staying within sight.
2. Mornington Peninsula Plunge Wine Tours
Overall Ratings
5 based on 53 reviews
Regional authority, Arthur O’Bryan established Plunge Wine Tours for discerning visitors to delve deeper into the Mornington Peninsula’s food and wine scene. A professional career spanning twenty-years in the local wine industry enables Arthur’s guests access and insight into the rich, textural wealth of the Peninsula’s finest wines. Curious? Plunge in
Reviewed By Jessica Q
If you are considering visiting Mornington Peninsula, you absolutely have to consider Plunge Tours! From the moment we got into the car in Melbourne, Arthur greeted us and before we knew it the 1 hour drive to Mornington Peninsula was over.
We enjoyed the first hour at a picnic by the beach, enjoying fresh cheese and olives and sparking rose. We continued on to various wineries, including a private tour of Prancing Horse and Rare Hare. We also enjoyed the amazing views of the coast line during the day, and also enjoyed Arthur’s company! I would highly recommend this tour to any and all travellers. Take the plunge today!
3. Warringine Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Oldjack - Greater Melbourne, Australia
Warringine Park is not very well known but it is one of the more interesting parks and board walks on the Mornington Peninsula. It starts at the Stony Point end with Australian bush and then emerges onto the swamps and mangrove areas of Western Port Bay and proceeds for four to g=five kilometres to Hastings, mostly on a board walk .You have views over Western Port Bay to French Island as well as the experience of walking through a mangrove swamp. Right now part of the boardwalk is closed because of fire damage but still worth a trip
4. Tyabb Packing House Antiques
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 77 reviews
5. The Big Goose
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
THE BIG GOOSE combines farm animals with an adventure park, situated in Moorooduc only 800m from Peninsula Link. The park is made up of different adventures, including a tractor ride, exploring the petting barn, having a hit on the mini golf course, getting muddled in the tyre maze, climbing around the adventure playground plus the GIANT jumping pillow. Don't forget to have a pony ride too! You will love the natural beauty of the farmland and how well the animals are loved and looked after by our staff. Enjoy lunch at our onsite café van or bring a picnic and enjoy a day of family fun for everyone. Only 40 mins from Melbourne via East Link and Peninsula Link! OPEN PUBLIC HOLIDAYS AND EVERY DAY IN THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Reviewed By Vicki S - Melbourne, Australia
I have taken my grandchildren to The Big Goose a number of times and they never tire of patting and feeding the animals and just love the playground with the truck, ropes and slides. It is a perfect place for pre-schoolers and primary aged children who love the animals, bouncing on the large air filled cushion, playing in the playground and exploring the various areas, such as the pony and tractor rides and sheepdog area. Each time we visit there is a new area being developed. The play areas are covered but the out door areas are a little exposed but planting is being done to beautify the site and provide shade. The children run in excitedly wherever we arrive to be at their favourite activity first. Well worth a visit!
6. Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 502 reviews
Cuddle up to a koala, meet kangaroos, wombats, dingoes, and colourful birds at eco-tourism accredited Moonlit Sanctuary. Frequent animal presentations and encounters, as well as a daily wildlife conservation show. Evening visitors enjoy an award-winning, magical, personally guided tour by lantern light, meeting endangered species and other bush creatures. See bettongs, quolls, gliders and owls at their most active.
Reviewed By Allen B
I am really impressed with the very condition all the animals are in. They are clearly well look after. Good learning environment with very friendly staff.Thanks for noticing the condition of our animals, their welfare is very important to us. Glad you enjoyed your visit and hope to see you back soon.
7. Western Port Ferries
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Western Port Ferries operates the passenger ferry service on spectacular Western Port Bay, sailing between Stony Point, on the Mornington Peninsula, Tankerton on French Island and Cowes on Phillip Island. The service operates 365 days per year, and is a vital connection to the Mainland for French Island residents and is an extremely popular route for visitors to the area.
Reviewed By martinc2103 - Melbourne, Australia
This is my second review of the ferry service my first being on a smaller boat (ship?) Anyway boat clean, fast, stable and comfy...tick tick tick tick Crew happy polite clean and professional....tick tick tick tick Service prompt, effective, useful and safe....tick tick tick tick...MoreThank you for taking the time to write a wonderful review and we are so glad that you enjoy the service. Our team do a wonderful job and I have passed your feedback on to them. Look forward to seeing you very week! Regards, Leanne
8. Bittern Reservoir
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Wendtone - Melbourne, Australia
Bittern Reservoir is located in the southern boundary area of the Devilbend Natural Features Reserve and has recently been opened by Parks Victoria for public access.
I am a keen Mountain Bike rider and bushwalker and the opening of this great park five minutes from home excited me greatly.
Two tracks start from the picnic area both on formed tracks and of a gentle grade.
The "Bittern Circuit Track" is a loop track of approximately 2.5 km and does one entire lap of the Reservoir. Very easy walking or riding taking in some bush tracks and the Reservoir rock wall itself.
The "Catch Drain Trail" takes in the Bittern Reservoir and the greater Devilbend Natural Features Reserve taking around three hours to walk the 13.7km or a bit under a one hour to ride.
A couple of picnic tables are provided a short walk from the carpark and also a few bench seats are placed around the walks for a break.
Birdlife is amazing on and around the water and have also seen many Kangaroos and keen fisherman.
Bring some sturdy walking shoes particularly in the wetter months as some of the lower spots can be a bit muddy.
Swimming or watercraft are not permitted and pets, fires and camping are also not allowed.
A very pleasant, quiet and natural reserve, well worth a stroll or ride.
9. Vesbar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By BizmanVic - Melbourne, Australia
Although not eating on this first look-see visit, the staff were friendly, bar well stocked, prices good and menu VERY enticing with the meals observed coming out very appetising. Good music, good vibe and will 100% beon our list for future (and repeat) visits. Only 4/5 to leavecroom for the food review.
10. Wine Compass
Overall Ratings
5 based on 162 reviews
Wine Compass offers tailored, private wine tours of the Mornington Peninsula. Our aim is to provide you with an affordable private option. We can cater to small and large groups.
Reviewed By Rachel W
We recently used Wine Compass for my sisters hens party, an extremely professional company who went above our expectations to make our day enjoyable. A tailored tour to suit the group was perfect. Nothing was too difficult and a great knowledgeable tour guide.
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