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Mornington Peninsula
A BROADSHEET REGION

MORNINGTON PENINSULA

The peninsula officially begins after Frankston, Melbourne’s most southerly suburb. You’ll feel the difference – towns like Rosebud, Rye, Portsea and Sorrento have a relaxed, beach-y feel, while Red Hill and Main Ridge are dotted with wineries.
The Best Restaurants on the Mornington Peninsula
Tedesca Osteria

Tedesca Osteria

red hill

Barragunda Dining

Barragunda Dining

cape schanck

Crittenden Restaurant

Crittenden Restaurant

dromana

+ 19 venues
Best Cafes on the Mornington Peninsula
Commonfolk Coffee Company

Commonfolk Coffee Company

mornington

Little Rebel Roastery

Little Rebel Roastery

dromana

Merchant & Maker

Merchant & Maker

mccrae

+ 8 venues
Best Wineries on the Mornington Peninsula
Port Phillip Estate

Port Phillip Estate

red hill south

Crittenden Estate

Crittenden Estate

dromana

Quealy Winemakers

Quealy Winemakers

balnarring

+ 13 venues
Best Accommodation on the Mornington Peninsula
Peninsula Hot Springs

Peninsula Hot Springs

fingal

Lancemore Lindenderry

Lancemore Lindenderry

red hill

Jackalope Hotel

Jackalope Hotel

merricks north

+ 16 venues

Latest News

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Now Open: Aurora, the Mornington Peninsula’s Sultry New Spa and Bathhouse
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The final piece of the puzzle at Sorrento’s completely reimagined Conti Hotel is this 1000-square-metre relaxation destination – with four steamy, interconnecting hydrotherapy pools you can hop between, and a whole lot more.
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This Dreamy Beach House Is a Slice of the Mediterranean in Mount Martha, on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula
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Get that holiday out of the family (or friend) group chat. This new seaside spot sleeps eight and there’s a circular heated pool, a dream marble-splashed kitchen and a day spa-inspired ensuite worth fighting for.
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A Summer Road-Trip Guide to the Mornington Peninsula
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The Peninsula has long been Melbourne’s playground. In partnership with Airbnb, we visit all the beaches, breweries, wineries, hot springs and brunch spots you should hit up this summer.
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Five to Try: Brunchy, Beachy, Boozy (or All of the Above) New Spots on the Mornington Peninsula
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A beachside deli selling takeaway baguettes, cannoli and ready-made Meatsmith lasagnes. Cocktails and toasties at a dedicated rum cellar door. Yoga and bottomless brunch on the rooftop of a 148-year-old hotel. And fried chicken on cheesy crumpets in a divey bar by an Aussie rock musician.

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