Belinda’s guidebook to the Mornington Peninsula
Food scene
Lovely views over the vineyard, a classy restaurant and a fun and vibrant alfresco dining option and cellar door. A sculpture trail and of course great wine.
157 locals recommend
Montalto Restaurant
33 Shoreham RdLovely views over the vineyard, a classy restaurant and a fun and vibrant alfresco dining option and cellar door. A sculpture trail and of course great wine.
Casual dining at shared tables with lots of tasty, innovative small plates. Go on a Saturday morning and make your own sparkling.
117 locals recommend
Foxeys Hangout
795 White Hill RdCasual dining at shared tables with lots of tasty, innovative small plates. Go on a Saturday morning and make your own sparkling.
A cool funky place for a glass of wine or a cocktail and a quick bite in Mornington.
43 locals recommend
Brass Razu Wine Bar
13 Main StA cool funky place for a glass of wine or a cocktail and a quick bite in Mornington.
Lovely wine and food and views over the Mooroodoc plains with lots of kangaroos in the trees surrounding the vineyard. Relaxing outdoor seating area for the kids to run around.
30 locals recommend
Yabby Lake Winery
86-112 Tuerong RdLovely wine and food and views over the Mooroodoc plains with lots of kangaroos in the trees surrounding the vineyard. Relaxing outdoor seating area for the kids to run around.
Amazing views, great food and wine. One of the Peninsula's first and iconic winery restaurants.
44 locals recommend
Red Hill Estate
53 Shoreham RdAmazing views, great food and wine. One of the Peninsula's first and iconic winery restaurants.
St Andrews Beach Brewery
160 Sandy RdA great day out even if you don't like beer!
Real Italian pizzeria and deli in central Mornington.
62 locals recommend
DOC Pizza & Mozzarella Bar Delicatessen
22 Main StReal Italian pizzeria and deli in central Mornington.
Sightseeing
Beautiful bush setting with lots of different pools to try. Book well in advance for treatments.
830 locals recommend
Peninsula Hot Springs
140 Springs LnBeautiful bush setting with lots of different pools to try. Book well in advance for treatments.
Stunning scenery with lots of walks and historic sites at the tip of the Peninsula.
144 locals recommend
Point Nepean National Park
Ochiltree RoadStunning scenery with lots of walks and historic sites at the tip of the Peninsula.
Iconic Peninsula attraction - go to pick, eat and enjoy.
161 locals recommend
Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm
244 Shands RdIconic Peninsula attraction - go to pick, eat and enjoy.
Enchanted Adventure Garden
55 Purves RdLots of fun activities for the kids.
Cape Schanck Lighthouse Reserve
420 Cape Schanck RdBeautiful views. Take a hike to Bushrangers Bay.
Gunnamatta Trail Rides
150 Sandy RdGet to see the famous surf beach on horseback.
Neighbourhoods
You can walk from Martha Cove along the boardwalk to this beach. Calm and protected beach - good for kids and watching the frequent yacht races.
28 locals recommend
Safety Beach
You can walk from Martha Cove along the boardwalk to this beach. Calm and protected beach - good for kids and watching the frequent yacht races.
A nearby small village with some cool shops and cafes. Try Mr Curtis and South Beach. Shop at the IGA. Walk the bush trail to the Briars.
17 locals recommend
Mount Martha
A nearby small village with some cool shops and cafes. Try Mr Curtis and South Beach. Shop at the IGA. Walk the bush trail to the Briars.
Closest large town with a couple of large shopping centres, trendy boutiques, lots of cafes, bars and restaurants, a small cinema and a library. Bustling street market every Wednesday morning.
109 locals recommend
Mornington
Closest large town with a couple of large shopping centres, trendy boutiques, lots of cafes, bars and restaurants, a small cinema and a library. Bustling street market every Wednesday morning.
City advice
Getting around
General information...
A car is the most convenient way to travel around.
Book well in advance if you want any treatments at the Peninsula Hot Springs.
Pick up some local produce from one of the many delis, providores or farm gate suppliers - cherries, olive oils, apples, cider, strawberries, cheese and of course local wines make wonderful picnics...