St Andrews Beach to Flinders

ST ANDREWS BEACH

PHOTO: STEVE BROWN

From St Andrews Beach to Cape Schanck and on to Flinders, where the wind is untamed and the waters of Bass Strait are just the same, this is part of the Peninsula where a continuous climate rules. Here the seals saunter on the rocks of Cape Schanck while birds flurry in joyous bursts of flight and the ocean is made for surfing. The land to the west is also earmarked for delicious Mornington Peninsula produce-growing.

This is a wonderful area for environmental coastal wandering along rocky outcrops or deserted beaches where the spirit can run free. Catch a ride on a cloud and travel in your mind while listening to the sound of the waves churning. There’s no need speak; just breathe deep and let the atmosphere seep in. From the historic township of Flinders where the fishing is fine and the streets are filled with memories of yesteryear, to Cape Schanck where the olive trees grow, this part of the Peninsula is ripe for exploration. Vintage pubs, art galleries and vibrant cafes hum with conversation over freshly brewed coffee, while award-winning cattle graze and laze looking out over the sea. Lush green pastures roll and unravel down to the coastline, where the marine life is lavish and the colours of the sky streak, swirl and glimmer. With multi-million-dollar resorts and a golf course, plus some of the largest market gardens in the state, this region is well worth the drive to visit and flee. Feel free to sample some of the most magnificent fresh produce while you’re there, and relish in it. The call of the wild is here. Welcome.

TO FLINDERS

Flinders General Store (P.123) In-House Dining (P.122)

In-House Dining

Chef Jacqui Selleck creates an intimate dining experience where travel, life and laughter come together with fantastic food overlooking the golf course in Fingal. This is interactive cooking at its best with a classically French-trained chef who is passionate about high-quality produce and creating a fabulously fun and unforgettable experience.

In-House Dining cooking classes are all about great conversation and connectivity while exploring flavour and fresh Mornington Peninsula produce. You’ll learn knife skills while sharing Jacqui’s recipes and finding out about her industry ‘secrets’ while sampling a selection of sumptuous house-made canapes in Chef Jacqui’s well-appointed kitchen. The full dining experience awaits as we all enjoy our magnificent entree, main and dessert while sharing our culinary adventures and memories.

Chef Jacqui’s 15 years’ experience from Santorini to Provence means your ‘personal’ In-House Dining cooking class delivers on technique, food composition, style and taste. Book your place with friends for the culinary adventure of a lifetime, which takes place over four hours of exuberance with like-minded culinary explorers. Places are limited, and Chef Jacqui’s passion for food will delight. Please check Facebook for class times and further information. Find In-House Dining on TripAdvisor and AirBnB.

In-House Dining M: 0412 707 703 7 Nagles View, Fingal www.in-housedining.com.au InHouseDiningWithChefJacqui

Flinders General Store

Flinders General Store has been servicing Flinders and the surrounding region since 1866 and is as much loved for its vast selection of all things delicious as it is for its warm and friendly service. So much more than just a place to stock up on provisions, it is a vibrant and bustling community hub full of character, drawing you in with its charm and bringing together locals and visitors alike.

A deceptively large and light-filled interior has been carefully stocked with a comprehensive selection of all the essentials as well as a variety of enticing displays laden with gourmet produce representing the best the Peninsula has to offer.

Flinders General Store takes great pride in supporting local growers and producers and actively encourages suggestions from customers. Browse the broad range of locally grown fruit and vegetables, artisan breads, free-range and grass-fed meat, cheese, olives, honey and a huge wine selection just to get you started. Ensure you take time out to relax and enjoy a great coffee and a bite to eat at the coffee bar.

Open seven days 7am-7pm

Flinders General Store I 48-50 Cook St, Flinders I P: 5989 0207 www.flindersgeneralstore.com.au flindersgeneralstore