Paringa Estate

Paringa Estate has grown into one of Australia’s most awarded wineries. Particularly celebrated for its Pinot Noir and Shiraz. Established in 1985 on a derelict 10-acre orchard, in the lush, rolling hills of Red Hill South, Paringa Estate stands as a testament to the passion and dedication of its founder, Lindsay McCall. Nestled among green hills ripe with fruit, the estate is a beacon of winemaking excellence.

Live Jazz at Paringa Estate King’s Birthday Weekend

Celebrate King’s Birthday Weekend with live jazz, fine wine and slow-cooked meals served with sweeping views over our beautiful vineyard. Jazz, Food & Wine Ticket includes entry into the winery, live jazz entertainment for the day, slow cooked winter meals (vegetarian option also available) plus an etched Paringa Estate ‘Plumm’ wine glass to keep, with a glass of your favourite Paringa Estate ‘Peninsula’ wine.

Mother’s Day Candle and Perfume Workshop Melbourne

Create your own scent this Mother’s Day at Sheraton Melbourne with candle and perfume workshops, sparkling wine, canapés and a keepsake to take home. This Mother’s Day weekend, Sheraton Melbourne is teaming up with Red Hill Candle Co and Red Hill Perfume Co to offer two scent-led workshops: candle making and perfume making. These are designed to help people slow down, make something by hand, and spend time together in a more meaningful way.

Alatonero

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.

6 Must-Do Autumn Experiences on the Mornington Peninsula

Autumn on the Mornington Peninsula is a magical time of year when the vibrant colors of the changing leaves are just as captivating as the crisp air. Whether you’re a local looking for something new to explore or a visitor hoping to discover the hidden gems of this beautiful region, here are six fantastic autumn experiences you won’t want to miss.

Baskets from the Garden at Heronswood

Join Ruth Woods, author of Finding Form with Fibre, for a hands-on workshop focused on making coiled baskets using plant fibres gathered from the garden. In this 2.5-hour session, Ruth will guide you through identifying suitable plants, sourcing and preparing them for use, and creating your own natural, plant-based basket using the coiling technique. Participants will also receive a detailed plant list to support their ongoing exploration of locally available fibres

Easter Long Weekend at Crittenden

On Easter Sunday, the focus turns to family, with visits from the Easter Bunny, face painting and plenty of space for ball games on the lawn. For the adults, enjoy a specially curated Easter-inspired cocktail, while the kitchen prepares something a little extra special to mark the occasion.