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30/03/2022
Green and gold for Peninsula at national tourism awards
by Mornington Peninsula Magazine

Green Olive at Red Hill has won gold at the 2021 Australian Tourism Awards, taking out the Excellence in Food Tourism category. Hundreds of national industry leaders and representatives were on hand on the Sunshine Coast last month for the annual awards, at which Searoad Ferries was named the bronze medal winner in the Major Tour and Transport Operators category. Two other Mornington Peninsula attractions – Carmel at Sorrento and Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park – were finalists.

Mornington Peninsula Regional Tourism Board CEO Angela Cleland was delighted at the achievements. “To say we are proud of our national finalists and winners would be an understatement,” Angela said. “Green Olive at Red Hill, Searoad Ferries, Carmel at Sorrento and Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park have each excelled in their work within the tourism space, and this recognition on a national scale is remarkable.

“We are so excited to be celebrating a gold placing for Green Olive at Red Hill and extend our congratulations to all those involved in this outstanding achievement. We look forward to continuing to promote the Mornington Peninsula as one of the top tourism destinations in Australia.”

It is the whole farm experience that has made Green Olive at Red Hill a leading food, wine and produce destination. An all-day grazing menu, pre-packed picnics and panoramic vineyard views have become standout highlights for visitors to enjoy.

An admired ferry service in Victoria and beyond, Searoad Ferries in Sorrento crosses the southern tip of Port Phillip and connects the Great Ocean Road and the Bellarine to the Mornington Peninsula.

Exclusive, stylish and perfectly positioned, Carmel at Sorrento promotes luxury accommodation in the heart of our coastal paradise.

Moonlit Sanctuary cemented its reputation as a stunning attraction when it was inducted into the Victorian Tourism Awards Hall of Fame earlier this year.