Wine connoisseurs rejoice – Mornington is the perfect place to discover some delightful drops! With no shortage of wineries, you'll be spoilt for choice, and what better time to discover the region than Valentine’s Day?
Surprise your loved one with a trip to the peninsula for gorgeous views, excellent wine, and exquisite dining!
Step into a paradise of heirloom produce and award-winning wines at Montalto, an estate grown with love by the Mitchell family for over 21 years. Take in the views from their five vineyards across 30 acres of vines, and taste exquisite drops crafted by winemaking team lead Simon Black. Don't forget to savour some mouth-watering treats straight out of The Restaurant or The Piazza's gardens!
With the beautiful natural surroundings and a one-kilometre sculpture path for escaping reality, you can indulge in the simple yet luxurious moments that make life worth celebrating. Here, this is where it all begins!
Book your Valentine’s Day lunch at Montalto here.
Experience a little piece of paradise in Red Hill at the gorgeous and charming Polperro Winery. Nestled among lush vines and under towering red gums on 25 acres of beautiful Mornington Peninsula wine country, Polperro invites you to explore its wonders!
Indulge your taste buds with exquisite seasonal dining from the vineyard's organic produce farm; sip award-winning wines crafted by owner/winemaker Sam Coverdale at an intimate cellar door; or settle into luxury accommodation for some restful relaxation. Come along on this captivating journey through Polperro – you won't be disappointed!
Book Polperro here.
Lovers of nature, the Lindenderry Vineyard is your next must-see destination! You and your beau can take long walks roaming amongst 34 stunning acres of gardens and vines set in the heart of Red Hill. While you’re there, soak up the pure-sand beaches, enjoy the decadent farm-to-table artisan produce, and marvel at the breath-taking host of wineries mere minutes away.
For those looking to stay overnight, the estate boasts a luxury 40-room boutique hotel reimagined by award winning design studio Hecker Guthrie, which features European country-style interiors with an Australian twist. Authentic, elegant, and oh-so-opulent, this stay will linger in your mind long after you’re home.
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For those looking for a more low-key romantic experience, St Andrew’s Brewery is a fantastic location to visit with your lover! Situated on a whopping 92 acres of land, it features an impressive brewery, taproom, and farm in one.
Enjoy drinks in the converted horse stables, then head on down to their beautiful apple orchard for more refreshments and food while enjoying a picnic amongst the trees. Simple yet spectacular, St Andrews might just be the Peninsula’s best brewery yet!
To book an unparalleled Valentine’s experience, click here.
Lose yourself and engage your senses at Pt. Leo Estate, the unique destination offering art, design, world-class dining, and wine experiences found nowhere else in Australia! With three magnificent culinary venues to choose from, you'll be spoilt for choice with flavour-forward menus that use only the freshest of Mornington Peninsula produce, which has been grown across rolling vineyards overlooking a beautiful coastline. An immersive experience awaits!
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Every venue on this list is well worth a visit, so, where are you going to start? If you can’t decide, maybe you should take a longer trip to the region to experience a few of them (and more!) – check out our list of the best accommodation on the peninsula here.