Red Hill Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Discover epicurean delights in this gorgeous hinterland region on the Mornington Peninsula, famous for its wines, cheeses and sun-ripened berries.

Red Hill is a lush rural region set amid the Mornington Peninsula’s rolling inland hills. Named for its fertile red-hued clay, this small town is widely known for its cool-climate agriculture and delicious local produce. Visit apple and cherry orchards, sprawling vineyards and dairies to experience Red Hill’s exquisite flavours, straight from the farm to the table.

Red Hill’s main road, Arthur’s Seat Road, is a scenic thoroughfare through hillside farms bordered by drooping eucalyptus trees. Here, you’ll find the local hub around the Red Hill Recreation Reserve. This park hosts the famous Red Hill Community Market, a fresh produce and craft market held on the first Saturday of the months between September and May. Visit the extensive market to meet with local traders, sample delightful seasonal produce such as apples, cherries and olives, pick up beautifully handcrafted souvenirs and dine on gourmet refreshments. The reserve is also the location for the Red Hill Show, a fun-filled annual event held in March. Check out Red Hill’s agricultural and horticultural talent at this exciting show.

Explore Red Hill’s other arterial road, Mornington-Flinders Road, to visit roadside cherry, strawberry or apple farms. Many farms offer tasty farm-fresh dishes featuring the latest seasonal crop or will allow you to pick your own fruit for purchase. Visit a local vineyard and sample cool-climate wines, such as pinot noir and chardonnay, from the cellar door. Keep an eye out for picturesque cafés and small art galleries showcasing the work of local artists as you drive through the hills and eucalyptus forests. Pamper yourself with a visit to the Red Hill Spa on Mornington-Flinders Road.

Red Hill is located around 90 minutes from Melbourne CBD, via the Mornington Peninsula Freeway or the coastal Nepean Highway. To reach Red Hill via public transport, make the 1-hour train journey from Flinders Street to Frankston and connect with a local bus. Combine your trip to Red Hill with a visit to the calm waters of Safety Beach, 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) north or the surf breaks of Point Leo, 8.5 kilometres (5.3 miles) southeast.


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Our pick of the best Red Hill Hotel Deals

Lancemore Lindenderry Red Hill
Lancemore Lindenderry Red Hill
5 out of 5
142 Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill, VIC
The price is NZ$365 per night from 11 May to 12 May
NZ$365
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury guesthouse in Melbourne. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
9/10 Wonderful! (156 reviews)
"Nice peaceful environment"

Reviewed on 26 Jan. 2025

Lancemore Lindenderry Red Hill
North Pier Hotel
North Pier Hotel
3 out of 5
5 The Esplanade, Cowes, VIC
The price is NZ$96 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
NZ$96
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Cowes. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Perfect place"

Reviewed on 19 Apr. 2025

North Pier Hotel
RACV Cape Schanck Resort
RACV Cape Schanck Resort
5 out of 5
Trent Jones Drive, Cape Schanck, VIC
The price is NZ$239 per night from 18 May to 19 May
NZ$239
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (905 reviews)
"Outstanding service, great facilities including for a young family, beautiful location"

Reviewed on 19 Apr. 2025

RACV Cape Schanck Resort
Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island
Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island
4 out of 5
2128 Phillip Island Road, Cowes, VIC
The price is NZ$221 per night from 21 May to 22 May
NZ$221
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly resort in Cowes. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"The bike tracks were excellent for the 4 and 6 year old grandkids. Maybe change the image on the website which shows an eroded path and replace with a more recent shot showing safe gravel pathway. Kids loved the resident possum who was incredibly tame and angling to get through the ajar doorway. ..."

Reviewed on 16 Apr. 2025

Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island
Peppers Moonah Links Resort
Peppers Moonah Links Resort
4 out of 5
55 Peter Thomson Drive, Fingal, VIC
The price is NZ$296 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
NZ$296
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Relax or work fantastic stay
"Well appointed, great facilities , very helpful team"

Reviewed on 17 Apr. 2025

Peppers Moonah Links Resort
Amaroo Holiday Park
Amaroo Holiday Park
3 out of 5
97 Church St, Cowes, VIC
The price is NZ$143 per night from 11 May to 12 May
NZ$143
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Stay at this 3-star holiday park in Cowes. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Penguin Parade and Phillip Island Ferry Dock ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (308 reviews)
"Nice cabin i stayed in which had everything you'd need for a 3 night stay."

Reviewed on 3 Apr. 2025

Amaroo Holiday Park
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Red Hill

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Dromana

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Dromana. You might want to make time for a stop at Dromana Beach or Heronswood Garden.

Dromana
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Rosebud

Unique features of Rosebud include the golf courses and hot springs. Make a stop by Rosebud Beach or Rosebud Bushland Reserve while you're exploring the area.

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Mount Martha

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Mount Martha. You might want to make time for a stop at Balcombe Creek Bushland Reserve or Mount Martha Beach South.

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Mornington

Spas, restaurants and beaches are some highlights of Mornington. Make a stop by Mornington Park or Mornington Country Golf Course while you're exploring.

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Rye

Beaches, spas and hot springs are just a few things travellers enjoy about Rye. Check out Rye Beach or The Dunes Golf Links while you're exploring the area.

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Blairgowrie

Beaches, cafes and spas are some highlights of Blairgowrie. Make a stop by Blairgowrie Beach or Rye Beach while you're exploring.

Blairgowrie

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