MORNINGTON PENINSULA, VIC

The Mornington Peninsula, sitting at the edge of Port Phillip, is one of Melbourne’s most popular spots for a quick beachside getaway. Home to some of the prettiest beaches in the bay, with cute colourful bathing boxes lining the shoreline and crystal-clear sparkly water, it’s a great place to explore on a weekend. The peninsula is dotted with sleepy beachfront towns, from Mount Eliza around to Portsea, that boast boutique shops, art galleries, more cellar doors than you can visit in a weekend, and of course, the famous natural hot springs offering wellness experiences and spa treatments. There is no shortage of great places to have dinner on the Mornington Peninsula, which kind of feels like an extension of Melbourne when it comes to the food scene. There are all kinds of restaurants scattered around the peninsula with cuisines from around the world, served in unique and wonderful places.