The Kitchen, Tootgarook

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

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.

Discover the Art of Gin-Making: Gin Masterclass at Bass & Flinders Distillery

There’s something magical about crafting something with your own two hands—and when it comes to gin, the magic is all in the mix. During this immersive two-hour masterclass, you’ll learn the secrets of this beloved spirit while crafting your very own bottle of bespoke gin, tailored entirely to your personal taste.