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Discover the best top things to do in Mornington Peninsula, Australia including Quealy Winemakers, The Two Bays Walking Track, Rahona Valley Vineyard, Mornington Peninsula National Park, Main Ridge Estate, Frankston Beach, Point Nepean National Park, Cape Schanck Boardwalk, Rye Beach, Main Street Mornington.
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1. Quealy Winemakers
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 48 reviews
Quealy Winery Cellar Door takes you right into the heart of the winery, tasting amidst the barrels and Tuscan terracotta amphora. Kathleen and Kevin first arrived on the Mornington Peninsula in 1988 and have spent the subsequent years cultivating a reputation for single vineyard expressions of regional heroes Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir, sourced from some of the oldest and finest sites on the Peninsula. Quealy's experience of Italian wine-making tradition has inspired Secco Splendido, Pobblebonk, Pinot Grigio and little-grown Friulano variety. Open daily, come and taste with our experienced team including resident cellar paw, Ninja.
Reviewed By Sydhost
From the moment we arrived we had a very warm welcome. The tasting room with the terracotta vats had a fabulous atmosphere and I loved the smell of the fermentation. The wine tasting was a wonderful experience. We learnt a lot about winemaking and about these particular wines and the grapes and the climate they are grown in. Our group bought an amount of the various wines. As we open them we remember the special afternoon spent at your magnificent winery and the fun we had with your exceptional staff. I can’t wait to return with more friends! Thank you for making my trip to Victoria so worthwhile. And thank you for kindly posting my shawl to me.
2. The Two Bays Walking Track
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By NitaP123
Great walk lots to see along the way. Some very steep stairs on the way down. Appropriate footwear required.
3. Rahona Valley Vineyard
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 37 reviews
Our Cellar Door is open the first weekend of every month and by appointment. Please check google listing for open days/ hours. Rahona Valley is boutique vineyard located in hidden valley in Red Hill South. Travel along a road less travelled to the the 25 year old vineyard in a protected valley in Red Hill South, where vines are grown on fertile, rich red basalt soil producing some of the best wines on the Mornington Peninsula. Come say hello to Toby and Dianne at this small, boutique vineyard with a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. We don’t aim to make everything. We don’t aim to be everywhere. We don't aim to be open everyday. But from the wine to the experience and everything in between, we do aim to be seriously good.
Reviewed By jarrodh435 - Dromana, Australia
It’s the holy grail of wine tastings, off the beaten track, unassuming, amazing location and facilities. The wines, the wines, best bubbles on the Peninsula, serious table wines. Did I say gorgeous setting? Amazing experience, go there! Period.
4. Mornington Peninsula National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
Mornington Peninsula National Park is a favourite of Melburnians looking to escape the nearby city. Experienced surfers flock to Gunamatta Beach, while rockpools at Sorrento Ocean Beach, close to town, are perfect for families. Dip into the excellent surf beaches of the Mornington Peninsula National Park. Tackle the waves of Gunnamatta, Flinders, Portsea and Rye ocean beaches. Step out on The Coastal Walk for spectacular coastal views. The two-day walk meanders along high clifftops, through coastal vegetation and past stunning ocean beaches. A haven for native wildlife such as kangaroos, Greens Bush is the largest fragment of native bushland remaining on the Mornington Peninsula.
Reviewed By ET3121 - Greater Melbourne, Australia
A great spot at the southern tip of the mornington peninsula area. From the beaches of Sorrento/Portsea to the pretty cape schanck area with its lighthouse it has a bit of everything. add in wildlife areas such as Greens Bush with its abundant wallabies and kangaroos or the beaches of fingal/gunnamatta or flinders, you will find reasons to return time and time again. So many spots to visit that you will want to return more than once
5. Main Ridge Estate
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
The Mornington Peninsula's first commercial winery, established 1975. -Historic vineyard with 45 year old vines and extensive gardens. -Premium Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines - $10 wine tasting fee per person with personal service by the winemaker and extended MRE family. - Lunch available in The Larder on weekends and most Public Holidays, with extended hours over the summer season. Visit our website for opening hours, menus and bookings.
Reviewed By carolinedK4224QY - Melbourne, Australia
We found this winery as we were driving past, we were the only ones there. The staff were super friendly, happy for us to do a tasting $10 a head, not pushy and didn’t hover. Told us about the property and poured first 2 wines then let us enjoy them and then he came back with the next two reds. Gardens are also amazing. Just be mindful of the weather as the road in is a small dirt road and could be tricky when raining
6. Frankston Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 353 reviews
Reviewed By BLoke88 - Melbourne, Australia
The place was bustling. Great beach, with great spots for picnics and waters to swim in. It also has a pier to jump off into the waters.
7. Point Nepean National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 407 reviews
Point Nepean National Park is the most westerly point on the Mornington Peninsula and sits on one of the most treacherous coastlines in Victoria. Point Nepean played an important role in shaping the early settlement and defence of Australia. Walk or cycle through this rugged coastal landscape and learn about the history of the Quarantine Station, Fort Nepean and their surroundings. Explore military forts and tunnels, learn about the people who passed through the Quarantine Station — and see fascinating artefacts spanning back over 150 years. Or jump aboard the hop-on-hop-off Point Nepean shuttle service. Running between the Quarantine Station and Fort Nepean, it’s a great way to explore all the highlights of Point Nepean National Park.
Reviewed By Swelltraveller67 - Melbourne, Australia
I went back here 2 days in a row as I didn't get to see it all on the first day [in fact I still didn't see it all!]! Due to the fact that one day it rained and the other was so hot I didn't complete all the walks. Will be retuning in November. Day 1: Gunners Cottage - check this place out as it houses some great maps and information. It is also where you can catch the shuttle bus for a $12 return full day ticket into the national park. [I say this as to get to Fort Nepean it is a 2 hour walk]. Be careful for snakes in the area due to the weather. Quarantine Station & Point Nepean Information Centre [carpark there] - there is a lot to see here and make sure you view the cemetery marker and the check out the beach there too. Day 2: Went back to Gunner's Cottage and did the Observatory Point Walk which is only about 600M from there - with some spectacular scenery on the way, including a cemetery and the point at the end. There are many other walks to do and things I didn't get to see on this visit - such as: 1. The Harold Holt Memorial 2. Cheviot Hill 3. Fort Pearce 4. Fort Nepean 6. Pearce Barracks 7. Eagle's Nest Alot of these you can hike to and if you want to minimise the hiking catch the shuttle for part of it. Well worth a visit, but be prepared for all types of weather, have enough water, food, sunscreen, map, phone and hat.
8. Cape Schanck Boardwalk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 172 reviews
Reviewed By ET3121 - Greater Melbourne, Australia
This area is rightly popular all year round. A lot of times the car park is overflowing onto main road. The walk down the boardwalk involves a lot of stairs with flat boardwalk areas giving you a rest until next lot of stairs (I managed easily carrying my 3yo daughter down stairs). To get to boardwalk you walk around 200m along dirt track. Once you get to bottom of boardwalk you can either turn left or right Left: takes you to a lovely rocky wading area that has so many little crabs hiding under the rocks Right: takes you to a heavily pebbled cove that is popular with adventurous who love to climb out on the rocks TIPS: bring plenty of water as it’s thirsty work AMENITIES: toilets available at car park PICNIC AREA: large grassed area at lighthouse or up the road at Fingal Picnic Area
9. Rye Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 209 reviews
Reviewed By BronwynM153
Clean, clear water and a safe depth for children. We swam morning, lunchtime and evening and the water was lovely. It is very shallow until you go a long way out. The sand is fine and clean with lots of shells.
10. Main Street Mornington
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 245 reviews
Imagine this. A whole kilometre of cosmopolitan boutique shopping, with more than 370 retail outlets to explore. The pavements are broad and tree-shaded, with inviting courtyards, verandahs and kerbside seating for an espresso or glass of fine regional wine. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, and there's not a highrise building in sight. And right at the end of the street is the sparkling sea
Reviewed By Robnlizoz - Mornington, Australia
Main St has a great offering of small businesses including great coffee outlets and restaurants as well as fashion shops and a great outdoor market on Wednesday’s. Don’t forget to check out the side streets and alleys as they also have good offerings. Longer term easy parking is available behind Main St on either side with shorter term spaces available on the street.
