Explore more with SmartPagewww.visitor.com.au15 www.visitor.com.au SmartPage PARINGA WINS BEST WINERY RESTAURANT IN AUSTRALIA At the recent Restaurant Catering Awards held in Melbourne Paringa Estate won the CategoryBest Restaurant in a Winery.
Owner LindsayMcCall said to win this award is all the more amazing when you consider the other state winnersin this category include outstanding venues suchas Hentley Farm in the Barossa Valley, Knee Deep Restaurant from Margaret River and Esca Bimbadgen Restaurant in the Hunter Valley .
So its congratulation to Chef Julian Hills, Restaurant Manager Nick Potts and the rest of theParinga team.
Earlier in the year Paringa Estatecollected another Age Good Food Chef Hat, so clearly some very good things happening at Paringa Estate For more information see page 123.
2014 RACV VICTORIAN TOURISM AWARDS Congratulations to the following Mornington Peninsula Tourism businesses on their outstanding achievements at last night s 2014 RACV Victorian Tourism Awards Peninsula Hot Springs - Hall of Fame - Tourist Attractions Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park - Winner - Ecotourism Frankston Visitor Infomation Centre - Hall of Fame - Visitor Information and Services Searoad Ferries -Winner - Major Tour and or Transport Operators The Enchanted Maze Garden Tree Surfing - Winner - Adventure Tourism Mornington Peninsula Tourism Wine Food Farmgate - Winner - Destination Marketing Stillwater at Crittenden - Winner - Tourism Restaurants and Catering Services Green Olive at Red Hill - Winner - Excellence in Food Tourism Aquabelle Apartments - Finalist - Deluxe Accommodation Horseback Winery Tours - Finalist - New Tourism Development STILLWATER WINS TWO AWARDS THIS YEAR In September, the team at Stillwater at Crittenden was thrilled to win the Frankston and MorningtonBusiness Awards in the hospitality section then in October, they went on to win the 2014 RACVVictorian Tourism Awards.
Stillwater has won both these awards for the last two years Winning these awards reflects our commitment to excellence in everything that we do.
owner JacquiPoulier says Awards such as these are a testament to the hard work and dedication from everyone atStillwater, as well as the loyalty of our customers .
What a wonderful way to cap off another great year at Stillwater For more on Stillwater see page 112.
During the 25 years of Peninsula Visitor publications, the Mornington Peninsula s tourism offering has changed from a six week season of bays and backbeaches, to a year-round destination with a broad range of activities and attractions.
Central to this evolution have been the peninsula s wine industry and, more recently, health and wellness - spearheaded by PeninsulaHot Springs.
Now with more than 400,000 visitorseach year, employing over 240 staff and entering its 10th year, Peninsula Hot Springs was this year inductedinto the RACV Victorian Tourism Awards Hall of Fame , after winning Best Tourist Attraction for the third year in a row.
Peninsula Hot Springs Director Charles Davidsonwas thrilled with the result It is a reflection of the passion and clear vision of the entire team at thehot springs.
It is another step and a new milestonein the evolution of the Peninsula Hot Springs story.
The peninsula now has more than 16 day spasoffering massage and other treatments, all encouraged and supported by Peninsula Hot Springs during its decade of creating the peninsulaas a year-round relaxation destination.
As the only hot springs on the peninsula, and thefirst in Victoria to offer thermal bathing and a day spa centre, your journey to relaxation starts here.
Natural thermal mineral waters flow into over 25 pools and private baths, providing theidyllic setting for rejuvenation.
Two bathing facilities provide an experience for everyone The Bath House opened in 2009 Experience over 20 globally-inspiredbathing experiences including a cavepool, reflexology walk, Turkish steam bath Hamam , sauna, cold plungepools, family bathing area, massaging thermalmineral showers and hilltop pool, offering stunning 360 degree views of the region.
The perfect social thermal bathing experience for groups of friendsand families.
Bookings are essential on weekends, school and public holidays.
The Spa Dreaming Centre Reserved for guests 16years and over, the emphasis is on tranquil spaces, private pools and anarray of pampering spa treatments torevitalise body, mind and spirit.
Treatments include Australian Aboriginal-inspiredkodo full bodymassages to facials, mud and salt wraps, foot therapies andancient healing stoneexperiences.
HALL OF FAME FOR THE HOT SPRINGS OUR PENINSULA SCOOPED THE POOL 15 www.visitor.com.au SmartPage PARINGA WINS BEST WINERY RESTAURANT IN AUSTRALIA At the recent Restaurant Catering Awards held in Melbourne Paringa Estate won the CategoryBest Restaurant in a Winery.
Owner LindsayMcCall said to win this award is all the more amazing when you consider the other state winnersin this category include outstanding venues suchas Hentley Farm in the Barossa Valley, Knee Deep Restaurant from Margaret River and Esca Bimbadgen Restaurant in the Hunter Valley .
So its congratulation to Chef Julian Hills, Restaurant Manager Nick Potts and the rest of theParinga team.
Earlier in the year Paringa Estatecollected another Age Good Food Chef Hat, so clearly some very good things happening at Paringa Estate For more information see page 123.
2014 RACV VICTORIAN TOURISM AWARDS Congratulations to the following Mornington Peninsula Tourism businesses on their outstanding achievements at last night s 2014 RACV Victorian Tourism Awards Peninsula Hot Springs - Hall of Fame - Tourist Attractions Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park - Winner - Ecotourism Frankston Visitor Infomation Centre - Hall of Fame - Visitor Information and Services Searoad Ferries -Winner - Major Tour and or Transport Operators The Enchanted Maze Garden Tree Surfing - Winner - Adventure Tourism Mornington Peninsula Tourism Wine Food Farmgate - Winner - Destination Marketing Stillwater at Crittenden - Winner - Tourism Restaurants and Catering Services Green Olive at Red Hill - Winner - Excellence in Food Tourism Aquabelle Apartments - Finalist - Deluxe Accommodation Horseback Winery Tours - Finalist - New Tourism Development STILLWATER WINS TWO AWARDS THIS YEAR In September, the team at Stillwater at Crittenden was thrilled to win the Frankston and MorningtonBusiness Awards in the hospitality section then in October, they went on to win the 2014 RACVVictorian Tourism Awards.
Stillwater has won both these awards for the last two years Winning these awards reflects our commitment to excellence in everything that we do.
owner JacquiPoulier says Awards such as these are a testament to the hard work and dedication from everyone atStillwater, as well as the loyalty of our customers .
What a wonderful way to cap off another great year at Stillwater For more on Stillwater see page 112.
During the 25 years of Peninsula Visitor publications, the Mornington Peninsula s tourism offering has changed from a six week season of bays and backbeaches, to a year-round destination with a broad range of activities and attractions.
Central to this evolution have been the peninsula s wine industry and, more recently, health and wellness - spearheaded by PeninsulaHot Springs.
Now with more than 400,000 visitorseach year, employing over 240 staff and entering its 10th year, Peninsula Hot Springs was this year inductedinto the RACV Victorian Tourism Awards Hall of Fame , after winning Best Tourist Attraction for the third year in a row.
Peninsula Hot Springs Director Charles Davidsonwas thrilled with the result It is a reflection of the passion and clear vision of the entire team at thehot springs.
It is another step and a new milestonein the evolution of the Peninsula Hot Springs story.
The peninsula now has more than 16 day spasoffering massage and other treatments, all encouraged and supported by Peninsula Hot Springs during its decade of creating the peninsulaas a year-round relaxation destination.
As the only hot springs on the peninsula, and thefirst in Victoria to offer thermal bathing and a day spa centre, your journey to relaxation starts here.
Natural thermal mineral waters flow into over 25 pools and private baths, providing theidyllic setting for rejuvenation.
Two bathing facilities provide an experience for everyone The Bath House opened in 2009 Experience over 20 globally-inspiredbathing experiences including a cavepool, reflexology walk, Turkish steam bath Hamam , sauna, cold plungepools, family bathing area, massaging thermalmineral showers and hilltop pool, offering stunning 360 degree views of the region.
The perfect social thermal bathing experience for groups of friendsand families.
Bookings are essential on weekends, school and public holidays.
The Spa Dreaming Centre Reserved for guests 16years and over, the emphasis is on tranquil spaces, private pools and anarray of pampering spa treatments torevitalise body, mind and spirit.
Treatments include Australian Aboriginal-inspiredkodo full bodymassages to facials, mud and salt wraps, foot therapies andancient healing stoneexperiences.
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