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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.

Whether you prefer to be in the water or on the water, the mix of rugged ocean and calm bay on the Mornington Peninsula means that there is something to suit your style. Try something you’ve never done before, like learning to scuba dive or swimming with dolphins. We know we shouldn’t boast, but you’ll find an amazing underwater world that really does rival Australia’s northern coast for its incredible colour and marine life. Did you know that our region has 10% of Victoria’s coastline? Now that’s a lot to discover!

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!

All year we are hanging out for summer produce when the sweet and succulent fruity treats come into their own. Well now’s that time! There is really nothing like fruit that is in season, tree ripened and direct from the farm, and the Mornington Peninsula has a bunch of much-loved producers who grow strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, cherries, apples and more in our rich red soils. 

Festivities abound as one of Victoria’s sporting calendar highlights, the Spring Racing Carnival, sweeps the state. While the nation comes to a standstill for 3 minutes on the first Tuesday in November, the region is doing anything but stop. The Mornington Peninsula is the perfect destination for an extended long weekend getaway and we have your entertainment and activities covered in this guide to Cup week.