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Forget Bridget Jones and the 1980s yellow overly oaked Chardonnays and picture a modern, fresh yet complex wine that truly reflects the varied terroir, is always interesting and identifiable to where it’s grown. On the Mornington Peninsula, we love our Chardonnay.

It turns out that Chardonnay could be the world’s most popular white wine according to the enormous number of bottles sold each year. While native to Burgundy you can now find Chardonnay grown in countries all around the world from Australia, to Europe, Argentina and the USA to name a few.

Whether you’re a local wanting to explore some of your own backyard or are visiting to escape the concrete jungle, you’ll find a bike ride that will tick all your boxes on the Mornington Peninsula. Some may be shared by horse riders, walkers and mountain bike riders but one thing’s for sure - they’re all worth doing - it’s just a case of finding the right one for you. Here’s our top 5 spectacular bike rides, starting with the easiest first.

Autumn is a wonderful time to take long walks, head to a foodie event or try something new. We have plenty of autumn ideas for you to try and this time of year it’s a perfect excuse to find your next adventure. Take the day, or take a few, and find some new favourite autumn antics on the Mornington Peninsula.

What better way to catch up with friends and family than the humble picnic? Here’s our list of great Mornington Peninsula picnic spots, plus some great gourmet food stores that you will want to gather your local supplies from, and some that do all the creative work for you (#winning). We’ve got sensational coastal views, leafy national parks and wetlands to tick all your boxes. Everyone will want an invite!

Mushrooms are packed with antioxidants and a major source of protein, fibre, vitamins B and C, and they taste delicious! On the Mornington Peninsula there are people with a passion for mushrooms in all sorts of ways: foraging, cooking, eating. You can even try a mushroom cappuccino! There are some 10,000 species of funghi in Australia (not all of them are edible), so for those wanting to get close to the source, we suggest joining some experienced mushroom hunters. Don your gumboots and enjoy a guided ramble. You’ll be surprised at how much you learn along the way.