Discover Red Hill: Wine, Market and Rail Trail

For several decades, Red Hill has been known for the quality and variety of its wines, as well as its wineries with tasting rooms. It also has a monthly market, a hot glass studio, seasonal cherry picking and a trail along a former railway line. The range of experiences spans everything from food and drink to crafts and outdoor activities. Seasonal and date information can help you plan your stay around your interests.

Wine, food and the hop garden

Wine tastings are offered daily at Foxeys Hangout Winery in Red Hill; check the latest details before your visit. From Friday to Monday and on public holidays, the winery serves informal light lunches. The architecturally designed space overlooks the valley and vineyards. This brings wine tasting, food and views together in one place.

Red Hill Brewery also invites visitors to sample its beers and visit its hop garden. For a different cultural focus, Gordon Studio Glassblowers is a hot glass studio and gallery in Red Hill. The range of experiences thus extends from wine and beer to glassmaking, without limiting your stay to just one area of food and drink.

Market dates and seasonal cherries

The Hill & Ridge Community Market is held on the first Saturday of every month from September to May at the Red Hill Recreation Reserve in Red Hill. Stalls offer fresh produce, handmade goods, vintage items, local art, live music and food. Check the specific event date before travelling.

At Ripe ‘N’ Ready Cherry Farm, visitors can pick their own cherries during the season, from November to January. The difference in timing is clear when planning a visit: the market takes place on the first Saturday of each month, while cherry picking is limited to the cherry season. If you’re choosing between these two experiences for your travel dates, this information offers a practical guide.

The Red Hill Rail Trail

The Red Hill Rail Trail follows the route of a former railway line, initially used to transport apples. According to the description, the trail between Red Hill and Merricks is 13 kilometres long and offers views of the landscape. Its former use as a railway gives the trail a distinct historical connection, while its length is a clear guide for planning an active day.

Truffle experiences on the Mornington Peninsula

On the Mornington Peninsula, Red Hill Truffles offers truffle hunts and tastings of black Périgord winter truffles, as well as seasonal varieties in spring, summer and autumn. The experience also includes preparing freshly harvested truffles on a wood-fired oven pizza and shaving them over the top. The hunt, tasting and shared preparation bring nature and food together in a way that differs from market or wine experiences. Check the latest booking and seasonal details in advance.

Plan your stay around your interests

You can decide whether Red Hill is a good base for your stay by considering the experiences that interest you: wine, a regular market date, crafts or a walking route. Start with your travel dates, as the market, cherry harvest and truffle offerings follow different dates or seasons. This way, your search for a hotel can focus on what you want from your trip rather than a general list of accommodation features.

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