A day out in Mornington Peninsula
Mornington Peninsula is in Victoria. Hopalong knows 8 things to do and 2 places to eat here. Prices are approximate adult prices in A$.
Plan my day in Mornington Peninsula
Top things to do in Mornington Peninsula
Red Hill Estate
A$20 · Red Hill · about 60 min
Established 1989, with views to Western Port.
Arthurs Seat lookouts
Free · Arthurs Seat · about 45 min
Views over Port Phillip Bay from the top of the ridge.
Montalto
A$20 · Red Hill · about 75 min
Cellar door, restaurant and a sculpture walk through the vines.
Crittenden Estate
A$20 · Dromana · about 60 min
A tasting bar with views down the slopes of Red Hill.
Polperro
A$20 · Red Hill · about 60 min
Walk-in tastings, Wednesday to Sunday.
Ten Minutes by Tractor
A$25 · Main Ridge · about 60 min
Pinot noir and chardonnay from three nearby vineyards.
Port Phillip Estate
A$20 · Merricks · about 60 min
A rammed-earth cellar door overlooking the vineyards.
Lancemore Lindenderry
A$20 · Red Hill · about 60 min
A 5-star Halliday-rated winery at a country hotel.
Wine tasting in Mornington Peninsula
- Montalto (Red Hill, A$20): Cellar door, restaurant and a sculpture walk through the vines.
- Crittenden Estate (Dromana, A$20): A tasting bar with views down the slopes of Red Hill.
- Red Hill Estate (Red Hill, A$20): Established 1989, with views to Western Port.
- Polperro (Red Hill, A$20): Walk-in tastings, Wednesday to Sunday.
- Ten Minutes by Tractor (Main Ridge, A$25): Pinot noir and chardonnay from three nearby vineyards.
- Port Phillip Estate (Merricks, A$20): A rammed-earth cellar door overlooking the vineyards.
- Lancemore Lindenderry (Red Hill, A$20): A 5-star Halliday-rated winery at a country hotel.
Tasting fees and cellar door hours change. Book ahead and organise a driver.
Free things to do in Mornington Peninsula
- Arthurs Seat lookouts (Arthurs Seat): Views over Port Phillip Bay from the top of the ridge.
Where to eat
- Café breakfast in Red Hill (Red Hill, around A$22): Cafés in Red Hill and nearby Main Ridge.
- Winery lunch on the Peninsula (Red Hill, around A$55): Many cellar doors serve long lunches; book ahead.
Typical weather in Mornington Peninsula
| Month | Low | High | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C | 24°C | 7 |
| April | 9°C | 19°C | 12 |
| July | 6°C | 13°C | 16 |
| October | 9°C | 19°C | 12 |
Approximate long-term averages, not a forecast.