azure on panorama, mornington peninsula
Welcome to Azure on Panorama! This stunning 55-acre property is located in Boneo on the Mornington Peninsula. The views here are breathtaking, stretching across the countryside, hills, and the bay.
Annemaree and her husband have spent years curating the spectacular gardens, featuring touches of Mediterranean stonework, ponds, lakes, ornamental gardens, and lovely veggie patches. Now, Mamma says they have added a new luxury day spa retreat—and wow, it is amazing.
The private spa house, offers a truly private relaxing retreat. It includes an ice bath, an infrared sauna, and a beautiful magnesium spa that overlooks the entire property. Mamma says it is perfect for unwinding while soaking in the incredible views. Every detail epitomises luxury.
The best part? The Spa Pod is completely private and yours for the entire duration of your booking. It includes a private balcony, garden, toilet, and shower. Robes, water, towels, and slippers are provided—just remember to bring your bathers.
As part of the spa experience, you’ll have exclusive access to tour the gardens. This is a privilege reserved just for spa guests. Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by friendly staff and provided with a map for a self-guided garden tour. You can choose from several walks, depending on how much time you have and how much of the gardens you’d like to explore. If you’d like to see everything, we recommend setting aside at least two hours.
All walks finish back at the Pavilion, where you’ll be whisked away by VIP golf buggy to your private Magnesium Hot Pool Spa Pod.
One of the highlights for Mamma in the garden tour is the paddock of rescue animals, including Sylvie the pig, friendly chickens, ducks, ponies, and Honey the alpaca with her adorable family. You can also pay extra for a VIP Tour of the Gardens which includes being personally introduced to the animals in the nursery paddock, and access to the Top Lookout. (+ $55 per person)
These animals are clearly the heart of Azure, reflecting Annemaree’s passion for creating a peaceful, loving sanctuary for both people and animals.
the nitty gritty
Azure on Panorama
Boneo. Mornington Peninsula
Victoria
Spa Pod sessions run for 1.5 hours and are available at 11:45 am or 2:00 pm on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Each pod can accommodate 2 to 5 people.
18+ only, so bring a mate/s (or a date!)
*we were lucky enough to be hosted by Azure Panorama on this occasion, our review is based on our own experience
mornington tourist railway, moorooduc
Step back in time and jump on board your booth carriage of the Mornington Heritage Tourist Railway. Open up the windows and let the fresh peninsula air refresh your face as you watch the scenery zoom past.
All aboard for some train fun!
This is SUCH a fun day out. Step back in time and jump on board your booth carriage, on the Mornington Tourist Railway! Open up the windows and let the peninsula air refresh your face as you watch the scenery zoom past.
Listen out for the toot and don’t forget to wave to the people you pass by.
The journey from Moorooduc station to Mornington is about 15 minutes - or 30 minutes return. The perfect amount of time to keep the little ones happy.
When you disembark from the train at the halfway mark, you can watch the captain (in full uniform) hop off and direct the carriage back into position, ready for the journey home.
Once back to Moorooduc you have the chance to board the drivers cabin and have a chat to the driver.
There are a few days a year where the train offers themed days - like Easter Bunny, Superheroes, Teddy Bear Picnic etc.
This is a day out that the kids will remember!
the nitty gritty
OPEN
Every Sunday 4 sessions
10.30am, 12pm, 1.45pm, 3pm
(More trains operate during school holidays)
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Mamma's special mention:
Right next to the station is the cute little Mt Eliza Regional Park Playground.
crystal world & prehistoric journeys exhibitions, devon meadows
This place is incredible and home to Rosie the Shark!
This place is quite extraordinary. There’s so many aspects to explore!
Firstly, you cannot go past the majestic Rosie the shark! She was found in an abandoned old theme-park and after a huge ‘save Rosie’ social media campaign, the crew for Crystal World knew that they just had to re-home her. It is an incredibly large and expensive task to get her back to her former glory and restore her in her new forever home.
It is quite an experience getting up close to a shark that massive, and hopefully the ONLY time you ever will!
Then there’s all the dinosaur statues you can check out. Mamma’s little Mr is quite the dino fan, so this blew his mind! Spread out over a grassy paddock, including a bridge and pond you can sit amongst dinos of all sizes. Very cool.
Then, of course, are the hundreds of crystals, fossils, meteorites, gems and jewellery that you can check out and purchase. There are crates upon crates of these precious stones, ranging from one to thousands of dollars!
This experience is free and definitely one to add to your list!
Mamma's special mention:
Make a day of it and head down the road to the awesome Cranbourne Botanical Gardens
* Note *
You can donate to help with the expensive task of restoring Rosie by contributing here.
