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    • Amazing happens on the Peninsula Studio Trail

      October 29, 2013
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    • Red Hill Candle Co.

      June 17, 2021
      candle, candle workshops, dromana, hand poured, Local, Mornington Peninsula, product, Workshop

    • Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery

      January 13, 2020
      Archibald, Art, Artist, Australia, Children, Community, Exhibition, Exhibitions, Gallery, Local, Mornington Peninsula, Peninsula, Shop, Volunteer, Weekend

    • Jenny Riddle

      September 26, 2019
      Art, Artist, Exhibition, Mornington Peninsula, Painting, Riddle, Sorrento

    • Gordon Studio Glassblowers

      August 8, 2019
      Art, Eileen Gordon, Gallery, glass art, Glass Studio, glassblowing, Gordon Studio Glassblowers, Hinterland, Mornington Peninsula, Red Hill, studio

    • Red Hill Treehouses

      July 11, 2019
      Adventure, Australia, Build, Climb, Hill, House, Outdoors, Red, Tree, Treehouse

    • Southern Buoy Studios

      January 31, 2019
      Art, Artist, Community, Events, Exhibition, Gallery, Mornington Peninsula, Southern Buoy Studios
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    • Grand Tour One

      June 7, 2019
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    • Girl Guides

      June 5, 2022
      Confidence, Girl Guides, Girls, Leadership, Mornington Peninsula, Mount Eliza, Rosebud, Self Reliance, Skills, tyabb

    • Emu Plains Market

      November 13, 2019
      Art, Australia, Balnarring, Children, Coffee, Food, Garden, Horse Riding, Local, lunch, Market, Mornington Peninsula, Shop, Vegetables, Weekend

    • Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron

      November 4, 2019
      Australia, Beach, Blairgowrie, Children, Food, Local, lunch, Mornington Peninsula, Peninsula, Restaurant, Sailing, Tackers, Wedding, Weekend

    • Red Hill Peony Estate

      October 8, 2019
      architectural, Arthurs Seat Rd, English-inspired gardens, Experience, floral, Flower, Garden, Gardens, historic, Holmes, Mornington Peninsula, October, Open, peonies, Peony, Property, Red Hill, Red Hill Peony Estate

    • Barefoot Cinema

      October 4, 2019
      Barefoot Cinema, Coffee, Experience, Family, Film, Food, Food Trucks, Friends, Mornington Peninsula, Movie, movie night, Music, Outdoor, picnic, Portsea, Summer, Under the Stars, Wine

    • Villa Floretti

      October 3, 2019
      Boneo, Class, Farm, Farmgate, Flower, Flowers, Garden, hens, king, ladies, Learn, Local, men, mornington, Mornington Peninsula, native, new, party, Peninsula, Protea, try, unique, Workshop
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    • Tio Tapas Y Vino

      June 17, 2021
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    • Johnny Ripe

      May 7, 2022
      Apple Pies, Cakes, Hand Made, Johnny Ripe, Kitchen, Mornington Peninsula, Pies, Take Home Meals, Tarts, Weekend, Wholesale

    • Cibo Deli

      May 6, 2022
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    • Paringa Estate

      May 5, 2022
      Cellar Door, Coffee, dinner, Drink, Eat, Food, Garden, Kitchen, Local, lunch, Mornington Peninsula, Paringa Estate, Red Hill, Red Hill South, Restaurant, Victoria, Vineyard, Weekend, Wine

    • Montalto

      May 1, 2022
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    • Pt Leo Estate

      April 30, 2022
      Cellar Door, chef, dinner, lunch, Mornington Peninsula, Music, Phil Wood, Pt Leo Estate, Restaurant, Sculpture Walk, Victoria, Vineyard, Weekend, Wine

    • Bass and Flinders Distillery

      April 17, 2022
      Bass & Flinders, brandy, Cellar Door, Distillery, dromana, Flinders, Gin, Gin 10, Gin Masterclass, Grapes, Holly Klintworth, Maritime, Monsoon, Mornington Peninsula, Orient
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    • One with nature...the Red Hill Riders

      May 13, 2014
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    • Ocean Beach Yoga. Sorrento

      January 6, 2022
      Beach, Classes, Maggie Carr, Mornington Peninsula, nature, Ocean, Ocean Beach Yoga, Practice, Sorrento, Sorrento Back Beach, studio, Weekend, Yoga

    • Endota Spa

      December 27, 2019
      Connecting, Dermalogica, Endota, Endota Spa, Facial, Girls, Local, Luxury, Mornington Peninsula, Nails, Peel, Peninsula, Products, Relax, Shop, spa, Waxing, Wedding, Weekend

    • Peninsula Hot Springs

      October 30, 2019
      Australia, Bath, bathing, Cafe, Children, Dreaming, Garden, Girls, Hot Springs, Local, lunch, Mornington Peninsula, Peninsula, Restaurant, Retreat, spa, Stay, Swim, treatments, Twilight, Weekend, Yoga

    • Ellegant You

      October 23, 2019
      Australia, Balnarring, Beach, Beauty, dromana, Experience, Flinders, Local, Makeup, massage, Merricks, mornington, Mornington Peninsula, Pamper, Peninsula, Red Hill, Retreat, Sorrento, Stay, Wedding, Weekend

    • Hothut Yoga

      November 4, 2018
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    • MP Skin Check

      October 8, 2018
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      May 30, 2022

    • Neil Williams: Girt by Sea

      April 13, 2022
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      April 8, 2022
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      March 24, 2022
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Cibo Deli

May 6, 2022
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Inside this green-and-white store is a selection of mouth-watering products and foods along with Italian Wine, Beer, Spirits, and Liquor. Cibo Deli Mt Martha is like 'Little Italy', only it's in the heart of Mount Martha's thriving Lochiel Avenue Strip.

Neil Williams: Girt by Sea

April 13, 2022
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Girt by Sea is an exhibition of new seascape paintings by Mornington Peninsula based artist Neil Williams. The idea behind these works began in May 2021 when Williams was an artist in residence at the Police Point Artist in Residence program.

Discover Blairgowrie

April 8, 2022
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Blairgowrie Village is a popular holiday destination for those who love to swim and sunbake at serene, sandy beaches. A compact commercial centre is situated opposite the bay beach, featuring a supermarket, sp...

Secret Sanctuary Close to the Village

April 8, 2022
Beautiful Homes
Balnarring, Beach, Garden, Mornington Peninsula, Paton, Real Estate, Village
Peaceful and private behind tall hedging and exquisite cottage gardens. Offering a selection of alfresco zones and a heated swim spa, this enchanting four-bedroom home celebrates coastal living in a sensational location just a short walk to the village and primary school.

Koala Inn

March 1, 2022
Beautiful Homes
Balnarring, Beach, Buy, Home, Koala, Mornington Peninsula, Real Estate
Set against a backdrop of coastal breezes, rustling eucalypts, koalas and absolute serenity, this classic beach house delivers surprising space and an exciting opportunity to renovate or redevelop just 300m stroll to the gently lapping waters of Balnarring Beach.

Volpino

February 23, 2022
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Beach, Deck, Drinks, Eat, Family, Fish, Food, Friends, Kitchen, Local, Locals, lunch, Mornington Peninsula, mount martha, Pasta, Pizza, Restaurant, Seafood, Summer, Sunshine, Victoria, Volpino, Weekend, Wine, Winebar
With a strong emphasis on fresh and local produce, Volpino offers an array of Mediterranean inspired seasonal dishes to compliment the classic wood fired pizzas that are a mainstay of this vibrant, beachside venue.

Coastal Hideaway

January 13, 2022
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Balnarring, Beach, family home, Home Office, Mornington Peninsula, Property, Real Estate, Sale
Offering bay views and set on an exceedingly private 892 sqm allotment within easy walking distance of the village and the beach, this delightfully updated three or four bedroom home epitomises laidback coastal living.

Ocean Beach Yoga. Sorrento

January 6, 2022
Wellbeing
Beach, Classes, Maggie Carr, Mornington Peninsula, nature, Ocean, Ocean Beach Yoga, Practice, Sorrento, Sorrento Back Beach, studio, Weekend, Yoga
Yoga, the practice that constantly challenges yet calms, is much more of an immersive experience when set in a beautiful space.

EAGLES NEST

November 30, 2021
Beautiful Homes
Arthurs Seat, Beach, Buy, Garden, Mornington Peninsula, Property, Real Estate, Retreat, Rosebud, Views
With a spellbinding vista laid out before you stretching from Bass Strait to the Heads, the Bellarine Peninsula and the You Yangs, this distinctive home on more than half an acre is the perfect peninsula retreat for weekends or permanent living.

THE TRADERS at Merricks House

November 25, 2021
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Art, Artist, Beach, Buy, Cellar Door, Eat, enjoy, Fashion, Food, Furniture, Lifestyle, lunch, Merricks, Mornington Peninsula, Peninsula, Shop, Shopping, store, Traders, Weekend, Wine
This Summer, Merricks General Wine Store is unveiling its eleventh instalment of The Traders lifestyle boutique at Merricks House. Each season brings mounting excitement & anticipation of the latest collection.

YAMBA

March 26, 2021
Beautiful Homes
Balnarring, Beach, Buy, Home, Mornington Peninsula, Property, Real Estate, Victoria
Secure a rare slice of history just steps from the water in one of Balnarring Beach's most prized locations.

Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron Easter Art Show 2021

April 2, 2021
Events
Art, Art Show, Artist, Beach, Buy, enjoy, Exhibition, Gallery, Mornington Peninsula, Sale, Victoria, Weekend
The Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron Easter Art Show 2021 showcases a broad range of artistic works from a variety of media.
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Following in the footsteps of her founder father, Following in the footsteps of her founder father, Wayne, Holly Klintworth is now Head Distiller and Managing Director of the @bassandflinders Distillery in Dromana. She has become one of a very select group of second-generation distillers in Australia. The original inspiration for the family was drawn from a love of classic brandies produced in France. Using many of the same traditional production techniques, they set out to create a premium aged spirit.This Ochre brandy has proven year-in, year-out just how good Australian brandy can be.#brandy #distillery #dromana
There are a small handful of tickets left for the There are a small handful of tickets left for the @montaltovineyard "Raspberry Patch from Scratch" garden workshop.If you've ever wanted to grow raspberries at home, this is your chance to receive expert advice and guidance on establishing your own raspberry patch, hosted by Produce Manager Julie Bennett.During this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to:• prepare to plant a raspberry patch • use different trellising techniques • identify pests and diseases and how best to remedy them • prune and maintain raspberry plants for maximum yield, vigour and healthJoin Julie as she shares over 20 years of experience, in-depth knowledge and passion for gardening and permaculture - an unmissable opportunity for keen gardeners of all ages and skill levels.For more information or to book: https://montalto.com.au/raspberry-patch-from-scratch/
Moving between hot and cold temperatures helps wak Moving between hot and cold temperatures helps wake up the energy centres in our cells known as ‘mitochondria’ – which is why the most common feedback after a @peninsulahotsprings experience is an increase in energy! Book a bathe for yourself or the family for these holidays ☺
Favourite road in the Pen? ♥️ Favourite road in the Pen? ♥️
Why all the buzz about VIGNERONS SCHMOLZER AND BRO Why all the buzz about VIGNERONS SCHMOLZER AND BROWN?From a wine lover’s perspective, it’s one of the better value wines today. VS&B make easy-drinking wines that deliver bang for the buck yet are uncompromising and outstanding and heralded for good reason. Tessa and Jer are a couple on the move, and their wines and time are in high demand.Come enjoy dinner, wine, and a pleasant conversation to learn more about this dynamic duo’s journey and future.@thediningroomredhill at Lancemore Lindenderry will host this exclusive one-off event. For those who haven’t had a chance to experience The Dining Room, think of it as a standout regional dining experience designed by the team at Hecker Guthrie.The most remarkable thing about this place is its brooding dark walls, artwork, floor-to-ceiling windows inviting the outside in and the curved-back chairs, all aiding in a cosy vibe and ignited by the open fire.Join us on Saturday 9th July 2022 @ 6:30pm. If it will be anything like the Tattinger evening held back in April, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better food and wine experience in Melbourne that weekend.To learn more, click on our bio.#lovethepen #australianwine #morningtonpeninsula #lindenderry #redhill #winetasting #foodandwine #winelovers #winery #winecountry #winenight
Floral design is an innate and acquired skill, and Floral design is an innate and acquired skill, and Leanne from @bodhi_andme – an adorable florist in Mount Martha – has turned it into an art form.Leanne’s extensive interior design experience allows her to craft extraordinary seasonal bouquets – it’s impossible not to feel soothed by the beauty of her arrangements.Key takeouts include quality flowers that last due to her personal connections and relationship with her flower growers, creativity, and exceptional customer service. It’s why Bodhi & Me in Mount Martha is our go-to. 🌻🌷💐
This upscale but not stuffy restaurant in Dromana This upscale but not stuffy restaurant in Dromana is the kind of place where the food – from house-made pita and dips to hearty soups, falafels and slow roasts – is consistently and uniformly delicious.For those like to party at home, @pierstreetkitchen does catering like no other – very easy to prep at home, minimum maintenance, maximum deliciousness – so you can focus on the boogie..🕺
With a Mediterranean ambience, top-notch cuisine a With a Mediterranean ambience, top-notch cuisine and a stunning 'Beach Club' alfresco garden @alatonero stands alone opposite McCrae Beach and lighthouse.This venue has private dining spaces, two bars, and rustic fireplaces inside and can cater easily for two or your big fat Greek wedding and all a stone's throw from Port Phillip Bay. Come here to have a blast with family or friends, and experience delicious food.Open for Dinner: Wednesday to Sunday. Lunch: Friday to Sunday. 💙#morningtonpeninsula #greekfood
June haze… sunshine escaping through the trees.. June haze… sunshine escaping through the trees.. ✨#morningtonpeninsula
🍕​​🥳​ Half price pizza Tuesday is back 🍕​​🥳​ Half price pizza Tuesday is back! Tag your mates, grab your family & friends and get down to @volpinopizzeria. Tuesday dinner is sorted :) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #eatin #5pm #pizza #mountmartha
In two days people from around the planet are cele In two days people from around the planet are celebrating #worldbathingdayAt this time of change and disruption, bathing reminds us of the interconnections between the wellbeing of our communities and the wellbeing of our planet.The @peninsulahotsprings invite you to participate in the celebrations by taking part in their exciting program of events.Guests will be able to embrace the healing powers and cooling effects of body clay, be invigorated by hot and cold therapy, find their flow with yoga and warm the soul with the Tulsi tea ceremony workshop.#hotsprings #June22 #2022
This is the new and improved ‘picnic patch’ at This is the new and improved ‘picnic patch’ at @hawkes_farm.The children are loving the outdoor space and the sandpit. 🚜Best of all, the food truck is cooking their famous thrice cooked hot chips - hand cut from their very own potatoes grown on the farm. Only question was - mayo, sour cream or sweet chilli?! So good!#hawkesfarm #farmgate #lovethepen
The @redhillkitchen is open today in Flinders with The @redhillkitchen is open today in Flinders with an assortment of homewares, books, curiosities, preserves, vintage wares, french antiques and indoor plants.#sunday #flinders
I'm sure you will all agree.. tonight was pretty I'm sure you will all agree.. tonight was pretty spesh ☺
The Dining Room at Lindenderry Red Hill is a treme The Dining Room at Lindenderry Red Hill is a tremendous regional dining room. Designed by the team at Hecker Guthrie, it nails lighting, design, service, food and wine. The coolest thing about this place is its brooding dark walls, artwork, floor to ceiling windows, inviting the outside in, curved-back chairs and a cosy vibe aided by the open fire. Did we mention deliciously fresh, seasonal produce that makes its way from paddock to plate in a classic European style.#dining #country #weekend #wine #morningtonpeninsula #lovethepen
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