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Fishing off the rocks near Mount Martha on the Mornington Peninsula |
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The Old Bank Cafe near the beach in Mornington |
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The coastline near Mount Martha on the Mornington Peninsula |
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Bathing boxes on the beach near Mornington |
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The Jetty at Mornington |
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Sandy beach at Mount Martha on the Morninton Peninsula |
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The mini golf course in Rosebud |
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A view from Oliver's Hill Frankston looking back towards Melbourne |
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The view just past Mount Martha looking at the Rye and Rosebud Beaches |
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A visit to the pier at Mornington |
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One of the fairways on the Cape Shank golf course |
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The drive from Cape Shank to Flinders |
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The rugged coastline near the Cape Shank Lighthouse. |
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The cafe at the top of Mount Martha |
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Quarantine Station on the point at Flinders on the Mornington Peninsula. |
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The beach at Flinders on the Mornington Peninsula |
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Scenic view point, Cape Shank on the Mornington Peninsula. |
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Coastline near Mount Eliza on the way to Mornington |
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The Cape Shank Lighthouse on the Mornington Peninsula.
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The coastline near Cape Shank Lighthouse |
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Mornington Peninsula October Pinot Week
Date: 8 - 16 Oct 2011
Address: Various locations on the Mornington Peninsula and Melbourne, Mornington Rd, Mornington, Victoria 3931
Phone: 03 5989 2377
Mobile: 0409 952 948
Fax: 03 5989 2387
Mornington Peninsula celebrates Australian Pinot Noir. A series of Dinners, Tastings and Cellar Door special invitations, all featuring Mornington Peninsula Pinot, will be held both locally and in Melbourne.
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Events at Heronswood
Heronswood Spring Festival
Date: 5 - 6 Nov 2011
Address: Heronswood Garden, 105 Latrobe Pde, Dromana, Victoria 3936
Phone:03 5984 7321
Autumn Feast - Melbourne Food and Wine Festival Celebrations at Heronswood Fork to Fork
Sat 12th + Sun 12th March 2011 |
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Information on the Mornington Peninsula.
Mornington Peninsula is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Victoria and the home to some of the best vineyards, wineries, cafes and delis in the state of Victoria.
Mornington Peninsula has countless tourist attractions and as a result the Mornington Peninsula has attracted huge investment in property development which has provided endless places to visit.
Coupled with this development the Mornington Peninsula is also blessed with some of the best sightseeing found in Victoria.
Below are some facts and information on the Mornington Peninsula for the tourist who who wants to know what to do when they decide to visit.
Information on the Mornington Peninsula for tourists, visitors and locals covering attractions, wineries, accomodation, sightseeing and events to attend.
There are so many to see and visit on the Victoria's Mornington Peninsula and on any day the Mornington Peninsula is buzzing with locals, tourists and families just having a great time and joining in the many events that take place.
The cafe at the top of Mount Martha a great view and very popular when visiting the Mornington Peninsula |
Victoria's Mornington Peninsula is a scenic resort region, rich in wineries, restaurants and art galleries and one of the most popular destinations for tourists visiting Victoria.
Located just over an hours drive from Melbourne the Mornington Peninsula is an enjoyable journey filled with picturesque landscapes for the later part of the drive.
Victoria's Mornington Peninsula has always been famous for its beachside holidays but over the years it has blossomed into a must see tourist destination. The beaches on the Mornington Peninsula are the equal to any in the world. Popular tourist destinations on the Mornington Peninsula are Rye, Rosebud and Arthurs Seat.
Melbourne's Mornington Peninsula can be proud of the fact it has developed into a thriving tourist mecca providing outstanding facilities for anyone visiting the area.
The Cafe-Deli Scene on Mornington Peninsula
Outdoor eating on the footpath in Sorrento, always popular and very busy in summer |
The cafe-deli-restaurant scene on the Mornington Peninsula is outstanding with a number top chefs moving into the area the standard of food being offered is to rival anywhere in the world.
Anything you want to satisfy your taste buds can be found on the Mornington Peninsula and not only is the food outstanding the local wine industry is amongst the best in the world.
The Wineries & Vineyards on The Mornington Peninsula
Portsea Hotel outdoor eating and drinking |
Victoria's Morning Peninsula is rapidly gaining a reputation for its wineries. There are in excess of 200 vineyards and wineries on the Mornington Peninsula area and they are responsible for production some of Australia's top Chardonnay's and Pinot Noir.
Over half are less than 5 acres and two thirds less than 10 acres.
The Mornington Peninsula area is being described as 'more Mediterranean than Melbourne' and when visiting the area one can see why this is being said.
Many Mornington Peninsula local vignerons have recently opened restaurants and cafe next to the vines and stage events such as Peninsula Pinot Week, an important part of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival which is an annual event held early in March.
On any weekend the Mornington Peninsula are busy with sightseeing tours or families all eager to sample the produce at the Winery Cellar Doors.
The Golf Courses on The Mornington Peninsula
Victoria's Mornington Peninsula is rapidly becoming known for some of the world's best natural golf terrain, with gently rolling sand-hills creating perfect contours and fast-draining sandy soils providing excellent year-round golf.
Cape Shank Golf Club from the carpark. |
Situated just an hour outside of Melbourne the golf on the Mornington Peninsula is simply awesome and one of the most well known is
'The National Golf Course' at Cape Schanck which has long been recognised as one of the most spectacular courses in the country.
The Mornington Penisula area now known as 'The Cups', has 18 golf courses that vary from nine holes and have a relaxed country feel about them.
The Mornington Peninsula has sensational public golf courses and the clubhouse facilities are on par with any of the best clubs in Australai.
There is a tremendous variety of golf courses available including links and resort style courses, all are in excellent condition year round.
One of the holes on the very popular Cape Shank golf course |
In February 2003, the Peninsula's Eagle Ridge was named by Golf Australia Magazine as one of Australia’s ‘Top 25 Public Access’ golf courses.
The Mornington Peninsula is set to become Australia's home of golf, with a spate of new golf courses including the Moonah Links which will not only house the Australian Golf Union headquarters and Australian Golf Museum, but will also host the Australian Open.
Events to Attend
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A map of the Mornington Penisula and also Phillip Island |
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Frankston and South Eastern Wine Show - Sun 28th Aug 2011
Open amateur winemaking competition organised by Frankston Amateur Winemakers Guild Inc. showcasing home-made wines from fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs and red/ white grape wines.
Lunch available at Josephine's Restarant (adjacent to wineshow venue at 'The Barn')
Bookings essential! - 5974 1104
Location:
The Briars Historic Park - Nepean Hwy, Mount Martha, Mornington Peninsula
When:
9 am to 3 pm - Sun 28th Aug 2011
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Winter Wine Passport
11-13 Jun 2011
With its cosy log fires, refreshing beach walks and more than 50 snug cellar doors serving sublime Pinot Noir, the Mornington Peninsula looks inviting as a winter destination.
From June 11 to August 31, there is an extra incentive: the Winter Wine Passport event will see one lucky traveller win a $3000 cellar of Mornington Peninsula wines.
Forty local wineries, restaurants and accommodation houses are involved in the promotion, and will stamp visitors wine passports every time they make a purchase.
Passports will also be available at the Winter Wine Fest at Red Hill Reserve on Saturday June 7, and from participating operators from Tuesday June 10. |
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