Alatonero

Food & Drink
Alatonero, Beach, Coffee, Family, Food, Friends, greek, Kitchen, Local, lunch, McCrae, Mornington Peninsula, Restaurant, Saltwater, Wedding, Weekend, Wine
A long-term love affair with Santorini, and a passion for Greek food, has brought a new culinary vibe to the Mornington Peninsula. Across the road from the McCrae lighthouse (at what was The Pavilion), Alatonero is giving diners the opportunity to enjoy well known and much loved Greek delicacies. With an impressive resume in the food world, and with energy and drive to burn, Jacqui Poulier found the perfect location for her new venture, where she has brought to life her love of food, cooking, people and stories. The restaurant is light, bright, open and airy with a fresh sea breeze that drifts through the open plan dining area.

Seawinds Early Learning Centre

Wellbeing
Beach, Bush, Cafe, Child, Children, Coffee, Early Learning, Early Learning Centre, ELC, Intergenerational, Kindergarten, Kindy, Learning, Long Day Care, Mornington Peninsula, Play, Programs, Regis Aged Care, Seawinds
Looking for an exceptional place for your child to learn, grow, and play? Look no further than Seawinds Early Learning Centre (Seawinds ELC). Newly renovated with large natural play areas, intergenerational programs, and enriching bush and beach kinder sessions, this centre nurtures your child's development in a safe and engaging environment. Offering long day care and free sessional kinder, Seawinds is more than just a childcare facility - it’s a community hub conveniently located in the heart of the Mornington Peninsula, just a stone’s throw from the freeway. Give your child the best start in life at a centre that truly cares.

Grand Tour One

Amazing Drives
Australia, Beach, Cafe, Cellar Door, Coffee, Eat, enjoy, Farm, Food, Kitchen, Local, lunch, Merricks, Mornington Peninsula, Red Hill, Restaurant, Shoreham, Vegetables, Victoria, Vineyard, Weekend, Wine
Our Grand Tour One is a meandering journey through the Mornington Peninsula that takes you through the hinterland to the rugged south west with a main break at the Peninsula Hot Springs where you will leave feeling relaxed, rejuvenated and ready to soak up some iconic roads and fresh experiences as you journey homeward.

The Classic Drive-by

Amazing Drives
Australia, Balnarring, Beach, Cafe, Cellar Door, Coffee, Eat, enjoy, Exhibition, Farm, Flinders, Food, Gallery, Garden, Horse Riding, Kitchen, Local, lunch, Merricks, mornington, Mornington Peninsula, Red Hill, Victoria, Vineyard, Weekend, Wine
From amazing views to farm-gates, general stores, cellar doors and exhilarating country roads – these things are synonymous with the Peninsula. This tour gives you a chance to enjoy the ride, taste some things along the way, and stretch your legs all within a few hours.

Escape to the Country

Amazing Drives
Australia, Balnarring, Beach, Buy, Cafe, Cellar Door, Coffee, Country, Drive, dromana, Eat, enjoy, Farm, Flinders, Food, Garden, Local, lunch, Merricks, mornington, Mornington Peninsula, Red Hill, Shoreham, Victoria, Vineyard, Weekend
What really makes the Mornington Peninsula so unique? Beautiful vistas, rugged coastlines, exhilarating walks, chefs who champion local and sustainable produce, wine, beer, cheese and scenic drives equal to any of the best in the world and within an hours drive from Melbourne.

Solara House

Retreat
Accommodation, Beach, Beach Walks, Garden, getaway, Holiday, Mornington Peninsula, Mount Eliza, Outdoor Pool, Relax, Retreat, Slim Aarons, Solara, Stay, Sunset
Solara House, Mount Eliza: A Nostalgic Escape to the Glamour of Yesteryears with a modern twist. Nestled in the picturesque locale of Mount Eliza, Victoria, lies a hidden gem that harks back to a bygone era of elegance and leisure – Solara. As its Latin name suggests, this sun-kissed abode is an ode to the golden days, drawing inspiration from the iconic poolside glamour captured by the legendary photographer Slim Aarons.

Vulcano Gelato Rye

Food & Drink
Beach, Cafe, Cakes, Children, Coffee, Food, gelato, Ice Cream, Juice Bar, Local, Mornington Peninsula, Pier, Rye Pier, Sorrento, Vulcano, Weekend
At Love the Pen, we have a confessed weakness for good gelato, a preference that easily trumps ice cream. The silky-smooth texture, the intensity of flavours, and the lower fat content make gelato a superior indulgence. Unlike its ice cream counterpart, gelato is churned at a slower rate, incorporating less air and resulting in a denser, more flavourful experience. It's served at a slightly warmer temperature, allowing the true essence of the ingredients to shine through. And let's not forget, it's an Italian masterpiece that has captured hearts globally.

South Beach Mount Martha

Food & Drink
Beach, Cafe, Children, Coffee, Eat, Events, Family, Food, Kitchen, Local, Love the Pen, Mornington Peninsula, Restaurant, South Beach Project, Swim, Village, Volpino, Walk, Weddings, Weekend, Wine
South Beach, Mount Martha sits just above the shoreline, where light, space and the rhythm of the coast set the tone. With uninterrupted views across Port Phillip Bay, open indoor–outdoor seating and a calm, confident pace, it’s dining that protects how it feels to be there.