Red Hill

Melbourne

Red Hill featuring heritage elements and signage
Red Hill
Red Hill featuring food
Red Hill featuring signage
Red Hill featuring forests and touring

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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Top hotels in Red Hill

Lancemore Lindenderry Red Hill
Lancemore Lindenderry Red Hill
5 out of 5
142 Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill, VIC
The price is P10,217 per night from Jul 22 to Jul 23
P10,217
P11,239 total
Jul 22 - Jul 23
includes taxes & fees
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! (160 reviews)
Loved Lancemore
"Lovely calm and peaceful hotel set in beautiful vineyards. Very comfortable room (slightly overdone air con), great service and good breakfast. Easy location to get to lots of destinations of interest. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2025

Lancemore Lindenderry Red Hill
Seahorse Motel
Seahorse Motel
3.5 out of 5
29-31 Chapel Street, Cowes, VIC
The price is P4,705 per night from Jul 8 to Jul 9
P4,705
P5,176 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Cowes. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (910 reviews)
"Great place to stay at an affordable price."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

Seahorse Motel
North Pier Hotel
North Pier Hotel
3 out of 5
5 The Esplanade, Cowes, VIC
The price is P3,697 per night from Jul 8 to Jul 9
P3,697
P4,067 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Cowes. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"I liked it."

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2025

North Pier Hotel
Peppers Moonah Links Resort
Peppers Moonah Links Resort
4 out of 5
55 Peter Thomson Drive, Fingal, VIC
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)
"Great spot, lovely views, great food, great service."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

Peppers Moonah Links Resort
InterContinental Sorrento Mornington Peninsula by IHG
InterContinental Sorrento Mornington Peninsula by IHG
5 out of 5
23 Constitution Hill Road, Sorrento, VIC
The price is P10,251 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
P10,251
P11,276 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (97 reviews)
"The staff were lovely the room was very nice and cozy made for the perfect winter getaway with our little family"

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

InterContinental Sorrento Mornington Peninsula by IHG
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 P7,701 per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
P7,701
P8,471 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Nice grounds and friendly staff."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island
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