Canonical: https://peninsulainsider.com.au/journal/insider-picks-2026-10-05/ Publisher: Peninsula Insider Published: 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z Modified: 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z Format: public main text, generated from the canonical page; imagery and interactive controls omitted. Dates and caveats below retain their page meaning; this format is not a new fact check. Insider Edit 5 October 2026 3 min read # Bass & Flinders gin school, Cape Schanck boardwalk in spring, and the Rye Foreshore Market Blend your own gin at Bass & Flinders in Dromana, visit the Cape Schanck coastal viewpoints, and browse the Rye Foreshore Market on a confirmed market day. Keep this for later - By **The Peninsula Insider** Insider Picks Spring Photo · Two Palms Australia, courtesy of Visit Victoria **Bass & Flinders Distillery - Gin School, Dromana** Make a bottle with your own blend at Bass & Flinders’ Gin Masterclass. The operator describes a two-hour session exploring gin production and traditional and native botanicals, followed by hands-on blending. A 500ml bottle of your recipe goes home with you. It is a practical way to spend an afternoon getting to know the flavours behind the spirit. The distillery is at **40 Collins Road, Dromana**. [Check the operator’s masterclass page and book your chosen session](); availability needs confirmation. The [distillery contact page]() has the current visitor details. **Cape Schanck Boardwalk - Ocean Coast** Cape Schanck’s lookouts frame Pulpit Rock and the volcanic coastline. Follow the walking track from the car park towards the Cape; the descending boardwalk includes a wooden staircase. This is not a step-free route to the beach and rock platform. For wheelchair access, Parks Victoria identifies a path from the adjacent car park into the lighthouse reserve, plus accessible toilets and picnic areas. Choose the route that suits your access needs and [check Parks Victoria’s current conditions and accessibility advice]() before travelling. Stay on the tracks and follow signs. Large unexpected waves can wash across the rock platform; swimming is not recommended. There is no drinking water at the day visitor area, so bring your own. **Rye Foreshore Market - Rye** The Rotary Club of Rosebud-Rye runs this community market with a focus on homemade and home-grown goods. Stall income supports community service projects. Make time for a browse when a market date fits your visit, rather than assuming it will be open any weekend. The organiser lists the **first Saturday of each month, opening at 8:30am**, at the carnival site on **Point Nepean Road opposite the Rye Hotel**. Holiday arrangements can move the market to another foreshore site. [Check the Rotary organiser’s current location and schedule]() before setting out. **Quick Reference** Pick | Where | Practical | Bass & Flinders Gin School | 40 Collins Road, Dromana | Confirm and book your session directly with the operator | Cape Schanck coastal viewpoints | Cape Schanck Road, Cape Schanck | Descending boardwalk has stairs; check Parks Victoria access and conditions | Rye Foreshore Market | Point Nepean Road, opposite Rye Hotel | First Saturday schedule; confirm any holiday location change | Visitor details checked against the linked operator and Parks Victoria sources on 5 October 2026. This article’s address and access information have been corrected. Something wrong on this page, or is this your business? [Tell us what to fix]() and you get a case reference back. corrections@peninsulainsider.com.au reaches the same desk. Questions readers actually ask ## FAQ How do I book the Bass & Flinders Gin Masterclass? Book through the Bass & Flinders Distillery website and confirm your session with the operator. The distillery is at 40 Collins Road, Dromana. Is the Cape Schanck boardwalk wheelchair accessible? The descending boardwalk includes a wooden staircase. Parks Victoria identifies a wheelchair accessible path into the lighthouse reserve from the adjacent car park, with accessible toilets and picnic areas. Check the current Parks Victoria access information before visiting. When and where is the Rye Foreshore Market held? The Rotary organiser lists the first Saturday of each month, opening at 8:30am, at the carnival site on Point Nepean Road opposite the Rye Hotel. Holiday locations can change; check the organiser's current advice before travelling. Or let PI plan your day ## Where in the Peninsula is PI? A painted Peninsula, three witnesses a stop, and the sun for a clock. Find PI before sunset and her route becomes a day you can drive. 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