3.7 Huge old…read morebuilding which looks over the Nepean highway to Dromana beach on the bay. It's very large inside with multiple eating areas across different rooms. The set out and decor is not unpleasant but it does feel a bit dated. I had the feeling it should be doing better business here than it was. I liked the look of the bistro and propped there. I was going to order the Mussels Delmar - I love my mussels - but then saw the bouillabaisse listed as a special. Going by the board the dish promised all sorts of extra seafood for an extra $5. I got brave and ordered it. Knock me down if the dish wasn't really really good. We might be looking here at a chef who's a bit bored with pub bistro staples and wants to stretch a bit to the classics. I've had bouillabaisse in numerous places around the globe including in the country of origin and I'd have to say this one was in the top half maybe even the top third. The flavours were lovely and it was evident the dish had been prepared and cooked with some care. Importantly, the promise about the abundance of seafood was very real. The dish absolutely abounded with fish, prawns, mussels and other goodies and was good value for the price. It's a generous dish without doubt and it's well worth seeking out. I was very glad I ordered it. This is not a high brow place but who cares. If the key test is good food, I certainly got that tonight. The place itself is fine as is the service. I wouldn't hesitate to eat here again going on this experience.

I stayed here on a weekend away to the Mornington Peninsula and the Peninsula Hot Springs. Booking…read morevia Wotif was easy, and everything was ready and as described on arrival. We even got a free upgrade - bonus! The staff were friendly and helpful. The room had everything expected and it was clean and in good condition. The location is just off the Rye main shops and the super market is about a kilometer away. Rye beach and the pier are on the other side of the highway (a few hundred metres). The best feature had to be the outdoor heated pool and spa. It was warm enough to go straight in - even on a mild spring day. Something to watch finding it is that Napier street is closed at the Nepean Highway end (so there is no through traffic, which keeps the noise down). But if you don't know this you could drive passed it several times - like we did. You have to come in via Nelson st.

If you are visiting Melbourne, the Penguin Parade is a must! We booked the guided tour and had such…read morea wonderful time learning about the little penguins and getting to see them up close on the beach as they came in at sunset. You are given binoculars, a headset, a seat cushion and a beverage. There were hundreds of little penguins that came up in 5-6 groups as they headed their way up on the beach into the rocks to go back to their homes. Unfortunately, you are not allowed to take any photographs or video, but the experience of just seeing them was unbelievable. They are so cute!

Our visit to Phillip Island and participation at the Penguin Parade was one of our top experiences…read more(as a family of 5; 2 adults and 3 children (ages 13, 12 and 9)) during our entire vacation over several weeks to Australia. It is well worth the visit...but be prepared for crowds and sitting in the cold...and definitely pay the extra for the private seating area and VIP options. Lots to do and see all around the Phillip Island. Highlight of all of it was certainly the Penguin Parade at sunset. Get there around 730pm, and be prepared to head to your seats around 8pm, although the penguins don't tend to emerge from the water until about just after 9pm. However, when they emerge, the emerge adorably and by the hundreds/thousands! In total we must have viewed close to a couple thousand penguins coming out of the water and making their slow, waddling way up the hill (climbing often for more than a mile or more). They came out of surf after feeding at sea. They are Little Penguins (smallest of all penguins, around 12 inches in height). The "Parade" then goes on for over an hour, as thousands waddle up trails to find their burrows - you can see them at very close range, no more than a couple meters away. We loved it and our kids loved it and found it to be one of the best animal viewings they ever experienced! Truly an all around fantastic evening - and great rangers who talk and provide additional details. I recommend this to everyone. Be aware that you should prepare for large crowds and be sure to come prepared with warm clothing.

A great bed and breakfast in the heart of Rye. Short walk to the beach and shops. Quiet, clean and…read morefriendly accommodation. Highly recommended.

Nice enough place with clean rooms. It can get noisy being on the highway. Try to pick a room away…read morefrom the traffic lights. Good cheap price.

Amazing! Best service, food and backdrop. Perfect place to get married!read more

Ever wanted to drive or ride in a Ferrari or a Lamborghini?…read more Lack of rich friends around flaunting their pricey cars? You're one stop solution is at Super Car Tours! You can ride in one from $129 or drive one from $199. My partner had just turned 30 and his parents got him his dream gift, an hour in each car. With four locations (Mornington Peninsula, Yarra Valley, St Kilda, Scoresby) to pick from we went with Mornington. You have to book it in advance, call to confirm the date and time, these guys run on a schedule. The two owners are so down to earth and funny. One of them stays driving the car with you as a passenger to explain the gears and what you have to do as a driver. Then you swap, he's in the passenger's seat giving you directions for the route. For the second car, my partner opted to have me as a passenger, at an extra cost. So we both got in the car, and followed another guide car. It was interesting to be in the low passenger's seat for the second drive. But hey, cars aren't my thing, so I took on the role of photographer. In the end, they do take shots of the driver with the two cars. And those become available to download off of Facebook. You can also buy a USB of video from the entire drive. You get an inside camera, the outside car view and tons of loud car growls. All in all it was a good experience, my partner and his dad couldn't say enough good things about it.

The Mornington Peninsula is truly something to behold. It has vineyards, bushland, gorgeous…read morebeaches, outstanding culinary establishment and it's only a short drive from the Melbourne CBD. We visited the Mornington Peninsula on an overcast Melbourne day. The moment we walked inside Polperro winery, we were greeted by a retro inspired lounge with funky furniture and ambient lighting radiating from legit candlesticks. SWOON. I am not sure what else Polperro could offer to make it more appealing. It boasts a new cellar, villas for overnight guests and a cracking bistro with outstanding food. The only complaint was that the gnocchi wasn't great, and quite pricey. I can't wait to go back, the setting in particular makes for a great day out. It was a special day to remember.

Great food, delicious wines, brilliant service, warm and welcoming atmosphere. What's not to love…read moreabout this place? I'd heard a lot about Polperro before dining here. A local tour bus driver recommended Polperro as THE place to eat on the Peninsula. He's not far off, although there is a lot of worthy competition. Polperro is situated in a very picturesque part of Red Hill. As with many of the winery restaurants in that area, it has magnificent views, which were sadly spoiled by the terrible weather that enveloped the area on the day we visited. No matter. We were warmly welcomed and seated at a very comfortable table. Polperro offers a degustation menu only, which you can match with wines. I'd recommend that you do so, if only because it means you will get dinner and show with one of the most entertaining sommeliers you will ever have the pleasure to meet. Polperro is not cheap, but you get what you pay for. The food and wine match is perfect. Serves are generous. Trust me, you are sated at the end of lunch here (and I believe that Polperro is open only for lunch). I cannot speak highly enough of the quality of the food. It is prepared with impeccable technique in all areas of flavour and presentation. Not one dish disappointed. This is right up there with the very best the Peninsula has to offer. As I said, it's not cheap, but it offers good value for what you get. If you want a special occasion lunch, this is the place.