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Mornington Peninsula

The peninsula officially begins after Frankston, Melbourne’s most southerly suburb. You’ll feel the difference – towns like Rosebud, Rye, Portsea and Sorrento have a relaxed, beach-y feel, while Red Hill and Main Ridge are dotted with wineries.

Mornington Peninsula features

Now Open: Aurora, the Mornington Peninsula’s Sultry New Spa and Bathhouse

20 Dec 2022

Travel The final piece of the puzzle at Sorrento’s completely reimagined Conti Hotel is this 1000-square-metre relaxation destination – with four steamy, interconnecting hydrotherapy pools you can hop between, and a whole lot more.

This Dreamy Beach House Is a Slice of the Mediterranean in Mount Martha, on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula

13 Sep 2022

Travel Get that holiday out of the family (or friend) group chat. This new seaside spot sleeps eight and there’s a circular heated pool, a dream marble-splashed kitchen and a day spa-inspired ensuite worth fighting for.

A Summer Road-Trip Guide to the Mornington Peninsula

03 Dec 2020

Travel The Peninsula has long been Melbourne’s playground. In partnership with Airbnb, we visit all the beaches, breweries, wineries, hot springs and brunch spots you should hit up this summer.

Five to Try: Brunchy, Beachy, Boozy (or All of the Above) New Spots on the Mornington Peninsula

28 Feb 2020

Travel A beachside deli selling takeaway baguettes, cannoli and ready-made Meatsmith lasagnes. Cocktails and toasties at a dedicated rum cellar door. Yoga and bottomless brunch on the rooftop of a 148-year-old hotel. And fried chicken on cheesy crumpets in a divey bar by an Aussie rock musician.