Red Hill and Main Ridge
Quick facts
- Population approximately 960
- 73 kilometres south of Melbourne
- Wineries, orchards and galleries.
Red Hill is a beautiful area set in the Mornington Peninsula’s hinterland hills. It is characterised by large gum trees, quiet lanes and gentle rolling hills and tucked away amidst the trees and hills are an abundance of vineyards, orchards and galleries. The Red Hill Market on the first Saturday of every month is also famous in the region for selling a huge range of high quality local produce.
Activities and attractions
- Tour the many local wineries and taste the renowned local pinot noir, pinot gris and chardonnay
- Explore local galleries including Red Hill Gallery 141, The Art Shed, The White Hill Gallery, Gordon Studio Glassblowers and The Marion Rosetzky Gallery
- Visit the Red Hill Cool Stores and sample some of the best local fresh produce
- Pick your own berries at one of the many berry farms including Ellisfield and Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farms
- Dine out at one of the winery restaurants such as Max’s at Red Hill Estate or Salix at Willow Creek Vineyard.
Major events
- Cool Climate Wine Show – March
- Harvest to Table – March
- Winter Wine Weekend – June
- Winter Indulgence Festival – July
- Red Hill Community Market – first Saturday of each month from September to May.
How to get there
Red Hill is approximately 1.5 hours from Melbourne. Take the Nepean Highway and then the Mornington Peninsula Freeway onto the Peninsula and then turn left onto the Arthurs Seat Road, which becomes the Red Hill Road.
