24 Hours in Mornington Peninsula

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Afternoon Tasting

Make the hourlong drive from Melbourne to begin some serious wine-tasting. Start at Main Ridge Estate, then head to Ten Minutes by Tractor.

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Twilight Dinner

Check into one of the new guest suites at Port Phillip Estate. Try chef Simon West's Mediterranean-style dishes, like spanner-crab fritters with aioli.

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Morning Soak

Head to the thermal mineral baths at the Peninsula Hot Springs. Stay for a light breakfast or take a short drive to Safety Beach for a dip in the Bass Strait.

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Winery Lunch

Picnic at the gorgeous Montalto Vineyard and Olive Grove. The staff will bring three-course lunches to private nooks on the property in a cherry-red pickup truck ($70 per person plus wine).

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Afternoon Tasting

Make your way to Moorooduc Estate. Try Richard McIntyre's lush wines at the rammed-earth tasting room. Buy a sourdough loaf to bring back to Melbourne.

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