Portsea Pier, Mornington Peninsula - Credit Visit Victoria
Flathead fish & chips with white wine from Victoria's Coastal Waters - Credit Visit Victoria
Bathing Boxes, Mornington Peninsula - Credit Peter Tarasiuk
Sorrento Pier- Credit Visit Victoria
Cape Schanck - Credit Luke David Photography
Mornington Peninsula
Just an hour south of Melbourne you’ll find a favourite summer playground known locally as The Peninsula.
Impressive restaurants and wall to wall wineries inhabit busy seaside towns along the stunning coastline. A favourite holiday destination for Melbournians, with a decidedly Mediterranean feel, the palatial summer homes of Melbourne's elite overlook the bays and beaches. Indulge in the famous artisanal roadside produce, local orchards, olive plantations and cellar doors offering tastings of the renowned local pinot noir and cool-climate chardonnay. Relax at the natural Peninsula Hot Springs, take a gondola ride on the Arthurs Seat Eagle to the highest vantage point on the Peninsula and soak up the rugged coastline at Cape Schanck Lighthouse Reserve. The Peninsula is a fantastic self-drive holiday destination to take in the riches, relax and explore the dramatic sea-beaten landscapes.
