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The Mornington Peninsula has become as famous for its culinary experiences as it has for its rugged ocean beaches and gorgeous countryside. New chefs with new ideas and cuisines have joined established local favourites to create an impressive choice for food lovers. They take great pleasure in using the wall-to-wall produce available from local farms and kitchen gardens to deliver some of Australia’s best dining experiences - from funky cafes to fine dining restaurants.

It’s not surprising that with almost ten percent of Victoria’s marine coastline, the Mornington Peninsula delivers some of the best water adventures close to Melbourne.   A weekend here can be jam-packed with marine experiences; under the water, floating on top, and playing in it.

A day spent shopping can be a great way to explore the Mornington Peninsula.  From seaside boutiques and artisan retailers that are full of special one-off finds to markets that have been operating from more than 40 years and are a perfect place to visit to stock up the pantry or the picnic basket.

Spring is the perfect time of year to unfurl from your winter hibernation and take yourself on a gastronomic journey through the Mornington Peninsula. Here the foodie scene has been growing in leaps and bounds with more options for tempting your taste buds than ever before. From cellar doors to farmgates, fine-dining restaurants to breweries and distilleries, the opportunity to sample local flavours are seemingly endless and have seen the region awarded the Most Delicious Region in 2018.

Founded by a visionary wine legend, Garry Crittenden, and with second generation wine-maker, Rollo Crittenden, still pushing the boundaries, Crittenden Estate is owned and operated by a family that loves everything about wine. With more than three decades of experience under their belts, they consistently deliver world class results and seriously good wines that are a joy to explore and share with family and friends.