| Tyabb, Somerville, Baxter & Pearcedale |
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Once, the heart of the apple growing industry, Tyabb is now Victoria's antique wonderland.
Most of the town's main street is lined with quality antique stores, and just around the corner are some larger Antique stores. There is also a quaint craft village that houses even more antiques along with a myriad of arts and crafts.
Closeby is Somerville where you will find an assortment of cafes, restaurants and 2 shopping centres, Baxter, where you can visit Sage Cottage for lunch, or just coffee and a walk around, and Pearcedale where you can visit the Moonlit Sanctuary.
Below please find a quick reference for things to do, places to stay and places to eat in the area. If you enjoy reading about the history of the area, check out our Fascinating Historical Facts. |
| ACCOMMODATION |
| Bed & Breakfasts |
| Olivers Creek Retreat - 52 Wellington Road, Tyabb - Tel: (03) 5977 3883 |
| Caravan & Holiday Parks |
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Western Port Harbour Caravan Park
Located in a quiet semi-rural setting, we are ideally based to explore the Peninsula. We are next door to Yaringa Marina and 10 minutes from Western Port Marina in Hastings. Close proximity to the sensational antique shops in Tyabb, some of the best golf courses in Australia and the many excellent wineries of the Mornington Peninsula.
6 Lumeah Road Somerville - Phone: (03) 5977 3344 |
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| Hotels/Motels |
| Peninsula Motor Inn - Cnr Mornington Tyabb & Stuart Rds Tyabb - Tel: (03) 5977 4431 |
| ATTRACTIONS |
| Antiques & Collectables |
| Stumpy Gully Antiques - 1546 Frankston-Flinders Road Tyabb - Tel:(03) 5977 4169 |
| Wooden Pew Antiques - 16 Mornington-Tyabb Road Tyabb - Tel: (03) 5977 4666 |
| Tyabb Antique Centre - 1527 Frankston-Flinders Rd Tyabb - Tel: (03) 5977 4245 |
| The Grain Store Antiques - 14A Mornington-Tyabb Rd, Tyabb - Tel: (03) 5977 3042 |
| Antique Bed Specialists - 14 Mornington Tyabb Rd, Tyabb - Tel: (03) 5978 8273 |
| White Out Of The Box - Tyabb Packing House, 14 Mornington Tyabb Rd, Tyabb - Tel: (03) 5977 4785 |
| Boat Hire |
| Yaringa Boat HIre, 1 Lumeah Road, Somerville - Tel: (03) 5977 4154 |
| Fishing Charters |
| Anchors Away Charters - Tel: (03) 5971 4127 |
| Reel Adventure Fishing Charters - Tel: 0409 932 077 |
| Andrews Fishing Charters - Tel: 0423 256 552 |
| Galleries |
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| Stokesay Mohair Farm and Art Gallery, 19 Pearcedale Rd, Pearcedale - Tel: (03) 5978 6293 |
| The Guild Art Gallery Tyabb Craft Village, Rear of Tyabb Packing House, Mornington-Tyabb Rd, Tyabb - Tel: (03) 5977 4399 |
| Golf Courses |
| Bembridge Golf Course - 125 Tyabb-Tooradin Road Somerville - Telephone: (03) 5978 6215 |
| Historic Homes & Gardens |
Sages Cottage Farm and Cafe
85 Sages Rd, Baxter - This shingle and slab hut, situated on thirty-three acres, was occupied by the Sage family from 1853 to 1962. The farm is a working illustration of pastoral life. The cottage is used as a restaurant. (open Friday and Saturday 10am-3pm). It is furnished in keeping with the period and has some items of interest from the Sage family. The childrens farm is different to other children's farms in that it offers therapeutic programs, including Animal Assisted Therapy, to children who have been exposed to family violence, abuse or neglect. At the farm they can develop trusting relationships in a safe environment. They can learn how to care for animals and undersatnd how they are feeling and undertake tasks that require responsibility and problem solving skills. For more information see Sage Cottage
Tel: (03) 5971 5964 / 03 5971 1337. |
| Mulberry Hill -
Golf Links Rd, Baxter - Home of the noted artist Sir Darryl Lindsay and his wife Joan, author of the Australian classic novel, Picnic at Hanging Rock. Entry fee applies. Tel: (03) 5971 4138 |
| Horse Riding |
| Willow Lodge Riding Ranch - 1 Bungower Road, Somerville - Tel: (03) 5977 4345 |
| Danbury Park Equitation Pty. Ltd - 101 Western Port Highway, Somerville - Tel: (03) 59775435 |
| Markets & Fairs |
| Pearcedale Farmers Market, Pearcedale Community Centre, Baxter Tooradin Rd, Pearcedale, 3rd Saturday of month, All year, 8.00am-1.00pm - Tel: (03) 5978 6620 |
| ENTERTAINMENT |
| Pubs & Clubs |
| Baxter Tavern Hotel Motel, Baxter-Tooradin Road, Baxter - Tel: (03) 5971 2207 |
| Somerville Hotel, 84 Station Street, Somerville - Tel: (03) 5977 4241 |
| FOOD & DINING |
| Cafes & Restaurants |
| Sage Cottage, 85 Sages Rd, Baxter - Tel: (03) 5971 5964 |
| Indian Mahal, 636 Frankston-Flinders Road, Baxter - Tel: (03) 5971 1757 |
| The Tasty Wok, 4/1071 Frankston-Flinders Road - Tel: (03) 5977 6719 |
| Yaringa Boathouse Restaurant, 1 Lumeah Road - Tel: (03) 5977 3735 |
| Tyabb Fly Inn Restaurant, Cnr Mornington-Tyabb & Stuarts Roads - Tel: (03) 5977 4431 |
| Healthy Food |
| Dymanic Foods, 222 Coolart Road - Tel: (03) 5977 5328 |
| WALKS, PARKS & WILDLIFE |
| Moonlit Sanctuary - Wildlife Conservation Park - 550 Tyabb-Tooradin Road - Tel: (03) 5978 7935 |
| Somerville to Balnarring Trail - 26km one way - This 26km trail follows Frankston Flinders Road, travels through townships, alongside railway lines, by the coast and through woodlands. Ideal for recreational cyclists and walkers. Easy walking on sealed paths. Somerville to Balnarring Trail Map. |
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