Easter Long Weekend at Crittenden

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On Easter Sunday, the focus turns to family, with visits from the Easter Bunny, face painting and plenty of space for ball games on the lawn. For the adults, enjoy a specially curated Easter-inspired cocktail, while the kitchen prepares something a little extra special to mark the occasion.

Valentines Day Celebration at Crittenden

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Visit Crittenden this Valentine’s Day for a shared dining experience designed for lingering, celebrating and enjoying great food and wine together. Expect beautifully cooked seafood and wagyu beef from the wood-fire grill, finished with our indulgent lovers’ dessert... paired with an intimate setting overlooking the vineyard and lake.

The Kitchen Tootgarook

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For the past few years, whenever we’ve travelled the long sweep of Point Nepean Road — which is often — one little shopfront has always hummed out to us. A flicker of light, a kind of beacon in the sea. Blink and you’ll miss it — a dark corner store wedged between Rosebud, Capel Sound and Rye — but once you’ve noticed it, you can’t unsee it.

AFL Grand Final at The Continental Sorrento

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The Conti is your home ground this AFL Grand Final Day. From 1 pm, kick off with live and loud pre-game entertainment across the Beer Garden, Conti Bar, and Promenade. At 2:30 pm, watch the first bounce on big screens in every space so you will not miss a second. Settle in with delicious pub classics and your go-to game day pours while soaking up the finals atmosphere.

Indian Villa Dromana

Food & Drink
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From the bustling streets of Punjab to the breezy shores of the Mornington Peninsula, Indian Villa is more than a restaurant. It’s a story of two friends, Harry and Amid, who brought with them not only their culinary skill but also the spirit of hospitality deeply woven into Indian culture. With two restaurants — one in Dromana and one in Rye — they’ve created places where heritage, flavour, and community come together in every shared meal.

Bathe in Cinema – The Peanut Butter Falcon at Peninsula Hot Springs

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Our Winter Warmers series celebrates resilience, connection, and finding joy in unexpected places, perfectly paired with geothermal bathing and the tranquil surrounds of Peninsula Hot Springs. Join us every Thursday night throughout the month and unwind as you watch your favourite stories unfold on the big screen, while soaking under the stars.