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The Mornington Peninsula has long been a favourite destination for coastal holidays and cosy winter escapes. In the warmer months, swimming and surf beaches await whilst seaside restaurants and local markets provide an array of places to eat and drink. When the temperature drops, fireside dining and art exhibitions turn up the heat.

Adventure gardens, marine activities and iconic attractions are here for the thrill seekers. While it's at Mornington Peninsula hot springs and day spas where you'll be amongst the chill seekers. The region's golf scene is excellent to enjoy throughout all seasons of the year. And there are countless wineries and cellar doors at which you can find your next favourite drop. A new generation of makers is excited to meet you on the Beer, Cider and Spirits Trail.

Less than an hours’ drive from Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula provides so many reasons to explore more of the things to do, places to go, and sights to see.

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Alba Thermal Springs & Spa

Spa + Wellbeing

Arthurs Seat Eagle

Adventure + Attractions

Pt Leo Estate

Food Restaurants + Cafes

InterContinental Sorrento Mornington Peninsula

Accommodation

Hawkes Farm

Farmgate Produce

McCrae Beach

Beaches + Coastlines

St Andrews Beach Brewery

Breweries + Distilleries

Arthurs Seat Eagle

Adventure + Attractions

Peninsula Hot Springs

Spa + Wellbeing

Polperro Dolphin Swims

Water Activities

Peninsula Kingswood Country Club

Golf Courses + Resorts

TWØBAYS Brewing Co

Breweries + Distilleries

Alba Thermal Springs & Spa

Spa + Wellbeing

Mornington Racecourse

Adventure + Attractions

Arts + Heritage Trail

Trail

Peninsula Hot Springs

Spa + Wellbeing

TAR BARREL

Brewery & Distillery

Cellar Doors

Wineries

Alba Thermal Springs & Spa

Spa + Wellbeing

Arthurs Seat Eagle

Adventure + Attractions

InterContinental Sorrento Mornington Peninsula

Accommodation

Mornington Racecourse

Adventure + Attractions

Searoad Ferries Sorrento

Tours

Arthurs Seat State Park

National Parks + Reserves

Hart's Farm

Artisan Retailers

Alba Thermal Springs & Spa

Spa + Wellbeing

Arthurs Seat Eagle

Adventure + Attractions

Searoad Ferries

Tours

InterContinental Sorrento Mornington Peninsula

Accommodation

Peninsula Hot Springs

Spa + Wellbeing

Foxeys Hangout Winery

Food Restaurants + Cafes

Red Hill Rail Trail

Bike Trails

Arthurs Seat Eagle

Adventure + Attractions

InterContinental Sorrento Mornington Peninsula

Accommodation

Peninsula Hot Springs

Spa + Wellbeing

TAR BARREL

Brewery & Distillery

Bushrangers Bay Walking Track

Walks + Hiking

Flinders

Towns + Villages

Chief's Son Distillery

Breweries + Distilleries

Crittenden Estate

Food Restaurants + Cafes

Elan Vineyard and Winery

Food Restaurants + Cafes

Hickinbotham of Dromana

Breweries + Distilleries

Merricks

Towns + Villages

Lakeside Villas at Crittenden Estate

Accommodation

Two Bays Walking Track

Walks + Hiking

Cape Schanck Lighthouse Reserve

National Parks + Reserves

Flinders Blowhole Walking Track

Walks + Hiking

Jetty Road Brewery

Breweries + Distilleries

Lancemore Lindenderry Red Hill

Accommodation

Port Phillip Estate

Food Restaurants + Cafes

Squires Loft

Food Restaurants + Cafes

Peninsula Hot Springs

Spa + Wellbeing

Searoad Ferries Sorrento

Tours

Boneo Discovery Park

Adventure + Attractions

Pure Peninsula Honey

Artisan Retailers

Point Nepean National Park

National Parks + Reserves

Red Hill Cellar and Pantry

Food Restraunts + Cafes

Alba Thermal Springs & Spa

Spa + Wellbeing

Searoad Ferries

Tours

Elements Eatery

Food Restaurants + Cafes

Peninsula Fresh Seafood

Farmgate Produce

Seawinds Gardens

National Parks + Reserves

Olieve and Olie Skincare Factory

Markets + Shopping

Jetty Road Brewery

Breweries + Distilleries

Coolart Wetlands and Homestead

Nationals Parks + Reserves

Elevate Wine Tours

Tours

Mount Martha Beach

Beaches + Coastlines

The Dunes Golf Links and Links Lodge

Golf Courses + Resorts

Red Gum BBQ

Food Restaurants + Cafes

Rosebud Country Club

Golf Courses + Resorts

Laura

Food Restaurants + Cafes

Mornington Racecourse

Adventure + Attractions

TAR BARREL

Brewery & Distillery

Searoad Ferries Sorrento

Tours

Jetty Road Brewery

Breweries + Distilleries

Mills Beach - Mornington

Beaches + Coastlines

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winter things to do

The BEST of Mornington Peninsula

Mt Eliza Home of The Block 2026

The BEST Markets

The best walking tracks and easy walks

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Sep - Dec 12 – 21

Caravan Travel Special at Searoad Ferries

Sep - Oct 19 – 04

$99 Family Bay Cruise with Searoad Ferries

Oct 22

Jazz at Alba Thermal Springs & Spa

Nov 08

Australian Crawl Headline Red Hot Summer Tour at Mornington Racecourse

Dec 25

Celebrate Christmas Day at Peppers Moonah Links Resort

Feb 13

Portsea Polo at Point Nepean

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Spring

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Summer

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There is no shortage of great coffee to be found across the Mornington Peninsula. Indoors or alfresco, sit in or takeaway, your AFL Grand Final long weekend coffee stop is sorted. ☕️ Whether you’re heading to the coast, exploring the villages or taking the scenic route, save our Mornington Peninsula coffee guide for your next caffeine fix. Which café would you add to the list? #MorningtonPeninsula #MorningtonPeninsulaGuides #Coffee #AFLGrandFinalWeekend #VisitMorningtonPeninsula @butterken_bakery_ coffee, pretzels and delicious treats worth the detour 🥨 Portsea’s little blue cafe grab a coffee and a croissant 🥐 from @lecapucin_portsea Everyone knows where to go to grab a coffee and a slice of the Mornington Peninsula @cellarandpantry Discover @redhillbaker in Balnarring for the best bakery treats and a coffee. Sit in or take to go! Did you know about the cafe owned and operated by every local’s favourite Red Hill restaurant? Well be in the know @theepicurean_redhill has a small cafe out the front serving up your best coffee and cafe treats! In Mornington they know coffee culture ☕️ and all cups lead to @mercetta115 Come where the smiling faces await to greet you with you favourite early morning cuppa. @apple.espresso you can step inside or grab one to go In Tracey’s place @elementseatery the coffee is smooth, they roast their own beans and the menu full of delicious healthy treats. It’s a place that’s worth starting your day at. Fill your cup start with a bathe in the geo thermal waters and then head to Thyme @albathermalsprings to grab your favourite treat alongside some great dishes to fill your day.

🔑 Four Michelin Keys. Three remarkable stays. One very proud Peninsula. The 2026 Michelin Key hotels have just been revealed, and the Mornington Peninsula has emerged as Victoria’s most awarded regional destination. Jackalope Hotel has retained Two Michelin Keys, making it the highest-awarded hotel in Victoria, while InterContinental Sorrento Mornington Peninsula and The Sanctuary at Alba Thermal Springs & Spa have each received One Michelin Key. It’s an extraordinary international endorsement of the people, places and experiences that make a stay here so special. Discover more via the link in our bio. #MorningtonPeninsula #MichelinKeys #VisitMorningtonPeninsula #LuxuryTravel #SeeAustralia

Honestly, could a Mornington Peninsula spring weekend get any better? 🌼🌊 Wildflowers in bloom, sparkling blue water and that coastline stretching as far as the eye can see. The kind of weekend that reminds you just how lucky we are to have all of this on our doorstep. Come for a wander, stay for the view, you’re Always Welcome on the Mornington Peninsula. 💛 #MorningtonPeninsula #Spring #VisitMorningtonPeninsula

School holidays call for family adventures… and plenty of good food along the way! 🙌 Here are five family-friendly places to add to your list: 🫒 Relax over lunch and lawn games at Green Olive at Red Hill 🐟 Grab fish and chips from The Seafood Truck and find a spot by the foreshore 🐐 Meet the goats and enjoy something delicious at Main Ridge Dairy 🍽️ Settle in for a family meal at The Grand Hotel Mornington 🥐 Pick up freshly baked treats from Red Hill Bakery Where will your next school holiday food stop be? The Mornington Peninsula is always ready to welcome the whole family. 💛 Explore more via link in bio. #MorningtonPeninsula #SchoolHolidays #FamilyFriendly #VisitMorningtonPeninsula #Spring

The weather this weekend is looking, well… Cassis! ☀️ Blue skies, vineyard views and a beautiful place to slow down and stay awhile. @cassis.redhill is serving up the kind of spring escape that makes leaving the city very easy, and heading home much harder. Consider this your sign to pack a bag and make a weekend of it on the Mornington Peninsula. You’re always welcome. 🤍 #MorningtonPeninsula #VisitMorningtonPeninsula #CassisRedHill #RedHill #Spring

Psst… stop scrolling this is important! Looking for great ways to entertain the kids these spring school holidays? Then this is the list you need. From family-friendly events and outdoor adventures to creative activities, animal encounters and plenty of springtime fun, there’s something happening for every kind of little explorer across the Mornington Peninsula. Pack the snacks, gather the kids and start planning, however your family likes to holiday, you’re always welcome on the Mornington Peninsula. 🌸☀️ Explore more what’s on via the link in our bio. #MorningtonPeninsula #VisitMorningtonPeninsula #SchoolHolidays #FamilyFun #WhatsOn

A garden grown from love 🌿🌸 @crudenfarm was Dame Elisabeth Murdoch’s cherished home for more than eight decades, a place she nurtured with great care, generosity and a deep love of the land. Today, that legacy lives on through its sweeping lawns, beautiful gardens, tranquil lake and magnificent avenues of trees. Every season reveals something new, but in spring, Cruden Farm is especially captivating. Take your time, wander the garden paths and discover why this remarkable property held such a special place in Dame Elisabeth’s heart. #MorningtonPeninsula #VisitMorningtonPeninsula #EnchantedAdventure #Spring

Walk Mornington Peninsula was taking in a different view tonight… and, well, you can judge for yourself. 🌅 Just beyond the Mornington Peninsula, Frankston delivered a pretty spectacular reminder that summer is on its way. Time to plan that escape, follow the coastline and see where the evening takes you. You’re always welcome. 📷 @walk_mornington_peninsula #MorningtonPeninsula #Summer #SunsetLovers #VisitFrankston #officialmorningtonpeninsula

Have you discovered this hidden garden in Mornington? 🌸 Behind the gates of Beleura House & Garden , spring has arrived in full colour. The gardens are blooming, the lawns are looking glorious, and every pathway reveals another beautiful corner to explore. Part garden escape, part step back in time, this Mornington treasure is well worth discovering while it’s dressed for spring. Who would you bring for a wander through the gardens? 🌿 You’re always welcome on the Mornington Peninsula. #MorningtonPeninsula #VisitMorningtonPeninsula #BeleuraHouseAndGarden #MorningtonVictoria

Today is for the dads. The grandads. The stepdads. The father figures. And all those wonderful people who simply show up, time and time again. 💚 The ones with the terrible jokes, the good advice and the stories we’ve heard a hundred times… but somehow don’t mind hearing again. Here on the Mornington Peninsula, some of the best memories are made in the simplest ways a walk along the beach, coffee and breakfast together, a round of golf, lunch around a table, or just finding a beautiful spot to spend a little more time with the people who matter. Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, grandads and father figures in our community and beyond. There’s always a place for you here. And you’re Always Welcome. 💚 #MorningtonPeninsula #VisitMorningtonPeninsula #FathersDay

Tomorrow’s Father’s Day plan? Start with the bakery run. ☕🥐 @redhillbaker in Balnarring and @butterken_bakery_in Mt Eliza are both open, which means the first job of the day is sorted. Pick up Dad’s morning coffee, grab a fresh loaf for breakfast and choose a few pastries or sweet treats. Whether it’s breakfast in bed, a slow start at home or a little surprise left at his door, there’s something pretty special about starting the day with freshly baked local goodness. To all the dads, grandads and father figures across the Mornington Peninsula , tomorrow is all about you. 💛 #MorningtonPeninsula #RedHillBaker #ButterkenBakery #VisitMorningtonPeninsula #SupportLocal

Look at spring under canvas. 🌿⛺ Longer days, green surrounds, fresh country air and a cosy bed waiting at the end of it all. Glamping at @iluka.retreat in Shoreham is one of those stays that lets you switch off without giving up the little comforts. Wake to birdsong, spend the day exploring and settle in as the sun goes down just to check out the stars. Spring has arrived on the Mornington Peninsula and there’s plenty of room to make a weekend of it. Come stay awhile. You’re Always Welcome. 💚 #MorningtonPeninsula #VisitMorningtonPeninsula #MelbourneGetaway #Spring #stays

Father’s Day plans? Dad’s Always Welcome here. 💚 Whether his idea of a good Sunday is a long lunch, nine holes before lunch, a local beer or wine, a wander around a farmgate, something adventurous or simply getting everyone together, there are plenty of ways to spend Father’s Day on the Mornington Peninsula. No big agenda required. Just pick a place, bring Dad and make a day of it. We’ve pulled together a few Father’s Day ideas on the Mornington Peninsula to get you started. Swipe through, find the one that feels like him and start making plans. Because around here, there’s always a place at the table, another chair to pull up and plenty to explore. Dad’s Always Welcome. Head to the link in bio to Explore More. #FathersDay #MorningtonPeninsula #VisitMorningtonPeninsula #ThingsToDoMorningtonPeninsula #MelbourneDayTrips

September is nearly here, and there’s plenty happening around our little part of the world. Markets are back, spring events are starting to fill the calendar, there’s live music, great food, local wine, art and a few very good reasons to get out and about. We’ve pulled together some of the Mornington Peninsula events happening this September that we think are worth knowing about. Some you might already have in the diary. Others might be the reason for a last-minute Sunday plan. Swipe through, save this one for later and send it to the friend who’s always asking, “What are we doing this weekend?” And whether you live just around the corner or you’re heading down to spend the weekend with us, you’re always welcome. See you out there. 💚 And this is only the shortlist. Head to What’s On at Visit Mornington Peninsula to discover more events, live music, markets, food and wine experiences via the link in bio. #MorningtonPeninsula #MorningtonPeninsulaEvents #WhatsOnMorningtonPeninsula #VisitMorningtonPeninsula #ThingsToDoMorningtonPeninsula .

Is anyone else ready for a little more green? 💚 Spring is just around the corner, and we can already feel the change on the Mornington Peninsula. Longer days, green hills, gardens coming back to life and that first hint of warmer weather that makes you want to get out and explore again. Beach walks, winery lunches, farmgate stops, a wander through a local village… we’re ready for all of it. Here’s to a new season, plenty of green and more reasons to get out and enjoy the Peninsula. Spring, we’re ready for you. 🌿 And as always, you’re always welcome. #AlwaysWelcome #MorningtonPeninsula #VisitMorningtonPeninsula #Spring

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