Sailors Whisk guidebook
Sightseeing
A 6km clifftop walk through banksia groves and reclaimed farmland to see some of the best coastal scenery near Melbourne. Views of Cape Schank Lighthouse. A must do.
71 locals recommend
Bushrangers Bay
Bushrangers Bay Walking TrackA 6km clifftop walk through banksia groves and reclaimed farmland to see some of the best coastal scenery near Melbourne. Views of Cape Schank Lighthouse. A must do.
Flinders Golf Course
Have a hit of golf with the kangaroos and some of the most spectacular views
The Enchanted Adventure Garden
55 Purves RdTree Surfing isn't just for kids!
You can't come to Flinders without taking a stroll down the historic pier. Buy some oysters or mussels from the fishos while you're there.
20 locals recommend
Flinders pier
The EsplanadeYou can't come to Flinders without taking a stroll down the historic pier. Buy some oysters or mussels from the fishos while you're there.
The most beautiful beach in Flinders (we think). Quiet and wide open spaces. Watch the surfers down the far southern end under the Pine trees, or search for washed up weedy sea dragons and other naturalistic finds on the huge reef. A very special place.
Mushroom Reef Marine Sanctuary
Flinders Ocean Beach Entry RoadThe most beautiful beach in Flinders (we think). Quiet and wide open spaces. Watch the surfers down the far southern end under the Pine trees, or search for washed up weedy sea dragons and other naturalistic finds on the huge reef. A very special place.
Visit the museum, take an historic lighthouse tour to see the all original mechanisms, or just go for a wander to view the spectacular basalt cliffs.
190 locals recommend
Cape Schanck Lighthouse Reserve
420 Cape Schanck RdVisit the museum, take an historic lighthouse tour to see the all original mechanisms, or just go for a wander to view the spectacular basalt cliffs.
Regular exhibitions by local artists. A must see if you're artsy inclined.
10 locals recommend
Cook Street Collective
41 Cook StRegular exhibitions by local artists. A must see if you're artsy inclined.
Food scene
Buy fresh Flinders mussels direct from the fisherman on the pier for a cook up back at Sailors Whisk.
20 locals recommend
Flinders pier
The EsplanadeBuy fresh Flinders mussels direct from the fisherman on the pier for a cook up back at Sailors Whisk.
Personable service with the smelliest of cheeses carefully paired with local wines. Drink in or buy up for indulging back at the Whisk
Plonk and Stink
37 Cook StPersonable service with the smelliest of cheeses carefully paired with local wines. Drink in or buy up for indulging back at the Whisk
A broad selection of wines and take home prepared meals. A lunch date here needs to be booked well in advance!
Also a homewares store next door with regular art exhibitions.
123 locals recommend
Merricks General Store
3460 Frankston - Flinders RdA broad selection of wines and take home prepared meals. A lunch date here needs to be booked well in advance!
Also a homewares store next door with regular art exhibitions.
Port Phillip Estate
263 Red Hill RdBreathtaking views
Dining often open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Visit Laura Restaurant for a fine dining experience under the watchful eye of Culinary Director, Josep Espuga.
132 locals recommend
Pt. Leo Estate
3649 Frankston - Flinders RdDining often open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Visit Laura Restaurant for a fine dining experience under the watchful eye of Culinary Director, Josep Espuga.
Pho at Flinders Pop Up
38B Cook StreetSuper popular. Pho for a healthy option, but the spring rolls are the bomb!
Our version of the supermarket and bottle shop. An amazing selection of prepared foods, local providores, fresh bread, fruit and veggies, coffee and cakes, and all the basic grocery items.
Wines, beers ciders and spirits. Open til 7pm, and they will also do a daily delivery if you can't bear to brave the outdoors.
Pick up a Main Ridge Baker's loaf on a Saturday morning made with Tuerong Farm flour. Yum.
18 locals recommend
Flinders General Store
48 Cook StOur version of the supermarket and bottle shop. An amazing selection of prepared foods, local providores, fresh bread, fruit and veggies, coffee and cakes, and all the basic grocery items.
Wines, beers ciders and spirits. Open til 7pm, and they will also do a daily delivery if you can't bear to brave the outdoors.
Pick up a Main Ridge Baker's loaf on a Saturday morning made with Tuerong Farm flour. Yum.
Very special set menu fine dining using local produce in the heart of Flinders. Walk home!
7 locals recommend
Moke Dining
60 Cook StVery special set menu fine dining using local produce in the heart of Flinders. Walk home!
The Deck Bar & Bistro
23 Cook StStop in for a drink on the deck with locals. Grab a bite for a casual dinner.
Village Cafe & Wine Bar Flinders
49 Cook StGreat for brekky and lunch!
The famous fresh local bread! Wander up and grab one with your morning coffee!
10 locals recommend
Flinders Sourdough
58 Cook StThe famous fresh local bread! Wander up and grab one with your morning coffee!
This is our top pick for a romantic local dinner.
Attentive service, the most delicious handmade pastas, and local seafood. I am impressed every time I eat here.
6 locals recommend
Donna Maria
52 Cook StThis is our top pick for a romantic local dinner.
Attentive service, the most delicious handmade pastas, and local seafood. I am impressed every time I eat here.