Life gets busy, schedules fill, weeks blur, and before long, the idea of taking time for yourself feels like a luxury. But everyone deserves a pause – and a setting that invites you to switch off is the perfect beginning.
That’s often when thoughts turn to the Mornington Peninsula. Close to Melbourne, yet far enough to feel like an escape. And while the coastline tends to steal the spotlight, Red Hill offers something a little different. The question is: should you stay the night, or simply spend the day? Let’s explore both.
Day Trips for a Quick Escape
Red Hill sits just over an hour from Melbourne's CBD, making it one of the most accessible wine regions in Victoria for a weekend excursion. You can leave mid-morning, visit a few wineries, enjoy lunch, and be home by evening – no overnight bag required.
What fits into six hours:
- Tastings at two to three Red Hill wineries and cellar doors
- Lunch at a vineyard restaurant
- A quick visit to Red Hill Market, which runs every first Saturday of the month
- Optional coastal walk at Main Ridge or a stop at the Enchanted Maze Garden
If you’re a first-time visitor wanting to get a feel of the region, a family with young children who get restless and prefer to head home before bedtime, or just someone who prefers their own bed to a hotel room, a day trip would work perfectly.
Overnight Stays for Red Hill at Your Own Pace
Time shifts when you're not watching the clock, and an overnight stay lets you do just that. It’s more flexible than a day trip, removing the pressure to fit everything into a tight window or the need to rush from one place to another.
When you're staying at a property like Lancemore Lindenderry Red Hill or hosting at our Red Hill event venues, there’s room to breathe and unwind completely.
Experiences that unfold best overnight:
- Multi-course dinners with curated wine pairings at The Dining Room, an acclaimed destination among Red Hill restaurants
- Wine tastings where you don’t have to worry about the drive home
- Sunrise over panoramic vineyard views from your room
- A visit to the Peninsula’s varied hot springs or a hammam massage
- Time to enjoy a breakfast slowly, then wander the gardens before checking out
An overnight stay gives your retreat those in-between moments that make your time away truly fulfilled. From walking the vineyard at dusk with a glass of red in hand to uninterrupted conversations over dinner, you’ll experience the heart of Red Hill.
How to Decide
Ask yourself:
- Do you want to visit more than three wineries?
- Are you celebrating something special and want something that feels ceremonial?
- Do you enjoy slow mornings and drawn-out evenings?
- Would you like to have wine with both lunch and dinner?
- Does your idea of luxury include stillness, not schedules?
If the answer to any of these is yes, consider staying overnight.
For couples
Romance lives in unhurried time. A Red Hill stay lets you reconnect, toast milestones, and savour slow meals without watching the clock.
For families
Day trips might seem like the more efficient choice, but Lancemore offers the Little Explorers package for families with younger children, allowing you to tailor your trip for the whole family. Older children or teens may enjoy the novelty of an overnight stay, especially with room to explore the estate grounds, while parents have the time to reconnect.
For solo travellers
Either option works. Day trips might be appealing if you’re tight on time, but an overnight stay provides the kind of solitude that’s hard to find in your day-to-day.
Red Hill Rewards the Overnight Choice
Day visits are wonderful, but staying overnight allows you to immerse yourself in the region, not just pass through it. If you're craving time that expands, flavours that linger, and the kind of pause that only happens when you unpack your bag and stop counting the hours, staying overnight makes all the difference.
Lancemore Lindenderry Red Hill offers luxurious rooms, stunning vineyard views, refined dining, and the kind of calm that transforms a weekend away into something truly memorable. Whether you’re celebrating or simply slowing down, Red Hill is best experienced at your own pace. Book a stay with Lancemore today.
