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A beautifully arranged morning feast laid out on a timber table with ocean light filtering through

Nourishment at the edge of the wild

Eat well.
Eat slowly.

Local, seasonal, and quietly considered. Every provision is chosen to honour the landscape you are sitting in.

How it works

Your bush kitchen,
fully stocked.

Each suite arrives with a curated welcome basket and a fully equipped safari-inspired bush kitchen. Order additional provisions and we will have them ready on arrival.

Everything on this menu is sourced from local producers along the Mornington Peninsula and Gippsland coast. Seasonal availability means the selection shifts throughout the year. When in doubt, let us know your preferences and we will build a basket for you.

To place an order ahead of your stay, simply call or email us with your selections and arrival date.

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A wicker basket filled with fresh local produce, bread, and pantry goods

On Arrival

The Welcome Basket

Included with every stay. A taste of where you are, waiting in your suite when you arrive.

A golden sourdough loaf with a crackled crust on a linen cloth

Sourdough Loaf

Stone-milled, slow-fermented. Baked fresh the morning of your arrival by a local artisan bakery.

Included
A jar of golden raw honey from a coastal apiary with honeycomb on the side

Raw Local Honey

Harvested from hives kept in the coastal scrub. Floral, faintly salty, entirely addictive.

Included
A generous selection of aged and fresh cheeses arranged on a slate board

Peninsula Cheese Selection

Two to three cheeses chosen from a nearby farmhouse dairy, paired with dried fruit and house-made crackers.

Included
Two glasses of sparkling wine with fine bubbles catching warm evening light

Sparkling on Ice

A bottle of local sparkling wine chilled and waiting. Because arriving somewhere beautiful deserves a toast.

Included

Morning

Breakfast Provisions

Order ahead and wake up to a full larder. Everything you need, nothing you have to think about.

Farm Eggs (half dozen)

Free-range eggs from a small property twenty minutes inland. Deep orange yolks. Unmistakable.

$9

Single Origin Filter Coffee

Pre-ground or whole bean, your choice. Roasted weekly by a roaster from the Mornington Peninsula.

$16

Loose Leaf Tea Selection

A tin of five blends: a coastal breakfast, green gunpowder, chamomile, peppermint, and smoked lapsang.

$14

House Granola with Coconut Yoghurt

Slow-toasted oats, native seeds, dried fig, and macadamia. Served with a generous tub of coconut yoghurt.

$18

Smoked Salmon (100g)

Cold-smoked over cherry wood. From a family smokehouse just along the coast.

$22

Fresh Seasonal Fruit Platter

Whatever is best at the market that week. Dressed with lime zest and fresh mint.

$20

Avocados (two)

Ripened to perfection and ready to go. Sea salt and chilli flakes included.

$8

Evening

Bush Kitchen Dinners

Designed for your outdoor kitchen. Simple to prepare, extraordinary to eat.

A tray of herb-marinated lamb cutlets ready for the grill with rosemary sprigs

Lamb Cutlet Pack (4 cutlets)

Marinated overnight in rosemary, garlic, and olive oil. Ready to grill straight from the cool box. Serves two.

$46
An arrangement of fresh local seafood including prawns and fish fillets on crushed ice

Coastal Seafood Box

Line-caught fish fillet, a dozen prawns, and a small tub of house-made garlic butter. Ask us about the day's catch.

$58
A rustic platter of roasted seasonal vegetables with herbs and olive oil

Roasted Seasonal Vegetables

Slow-roasted root vegetables, charred broccolini, and a tahini dressing. A side or a feast, depending on your mood.

$28
A generous grazing board with cured meats, olives, pickles, and crusty bread

Grazing Board for Two

Local charcuterie, house pickles, marinated olives, two cheeses, and a second sourdough loaf.

$64

The Cellar

Drinks & Sundowners

All bottles sourced from Peninsula and Gippsland producers. Pre-order for arrival or request a delivery mid-stay.

Peninsula Pinot Noir

Silky and earthy with a long finish. A considered red for cooler evenings by the fire pit.

$52

Coastal Chardonnay

Bright and mineral, grown close to the sea. A natural match for the seafood box.

$48

Sparkling Rose

Delicate, dry, and endlessly drinkable. Perfect for the spa bath at sunset.

$46

Natural Orange Wine

Skin-contact, amber, and a little wild. For the curious drinker who wants something different.

$54

Local Craft Beer (six pack)

A rotating mix from two small Peninsula breweries. Light, easy, and made for afternoons outdoors.

$28

Sparkling + Still Water (6 x 750ml)

Glass bottled, from a natural spring in the Dandenongs. Stocked in your fridge on arrival.

$18

A Little Extra

Treats & Celebrations

Mark the occasion. Add something special to your stay.

A layered celebration cake with lit candles and fresh flowers on top

Celebration Cake

A whole cake from our local patisserie partner, decorated to order. Tell us the occasion and we will handle the rest.

From $85
A box of handmade dark chocolate truffles dusted with cocoa powder

Handmade Chocolate Truffles

A box of eight truffles from a small Peninsula chocolatier. Dark, milk, and salted caramel.

$32
Lit candles and fresh flowers arranged on a stone surface beside a bath

Spa Bath Setup

Your outdoor spa bath dressed with floating candles, fresh botanicals, and a selection of bath salts. Ready for your arrival.

$45
A loose, wild-gathered bouquet of seasonal flowers tied with brown paper

Seasonal Flowers

A generous hand-gathered arrangement from a local grower. Placed in your suite before you arrive.

$55
A fire pit glowing under a dark evening sky surrounded by bush

Ready to order?

Let us take care
of everything.

Call or email at least 48 hours before arrival and we will have your provisions ready, your basket packed, and your suite prepared for a perfect first evening.

+61 3 9775 4015 bbb@oceanbluecoastalretreats.com.au
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