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Mamma just LOVES the Peninsula. There is SO much to see and do. Here you will find the BEST of outdoor fun, places to eat, parks and playgrounds, indoor ideas and more!

Outdoor Adventures

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point leo foreshore reserve, point leo
point leo foreshore reserve, point leo

The perfect place for a road trip!

balcombe estuary reserves, mt martha
balcombe estuary reserves, mt martha

Walk along the boardwalk surrounded by a lake and all sorts of flora and fauna - it is FREE, dog-friendly (on-leash) AND pram friendly.

sorrento back beach rock pools, sorrento
sorrento back beach rock pools, sorrento

Mamma says when the tide is out on a hot summer's day you can't beat these pristine rock pools for a delicious refreshing swim.

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enchanted adventure, arthurs seat
enchanted adventure, arthurs seat

This is one jam-packed adventure garden! The fun just keeps on coming.

the funky farm, hastings
the funky farm, hastings

All Mamma can say is - wow! What an experience the wonderful Funky Farm is. Where else can you cuddle a wombat? Walk with emus? Wander amongst the wallabies and wonder at the prehistoric likeness of the saltwater crocodiles?

rocky creek strawberry farm, main ridge
rocky creek strawberry farm, main ridge

From November to April you can visit this beautiful strawberry farm and fill your punnet to the brim.

dino sand sculpting @ boneo discovery park, fingal
dino sand sculpting @ boneo discovery park, fingal

Dino Sand Sculpting has arrived at Boneo Discovery Park this summer!

the big goose, moorooduc
the big goose, moorooduc

You may think if you have seen one animal farm, then you have seen them all. Let mamma assure you, this is most definitely not the case.

mornington heritage train railway, mornington
mornington heritage train railway, mornington

Step back in time and jump on board your booth carriage. Open up the windows and let the fresh peninsula air refresh your face as you watch the scenery zoom past.

ashcombe maze and lavender gardens, shoreham
ashcombe maze and lavender gardens, shoreham

Everywhere you look the view is breathtaking, with an onsite cafe - it’s the perfect way to spend the day!

boneo discovery park, fingal
boneo discovery park, fingal

This place has all the magic ingredients for a perfect family day out!

searoad ferries - foot passenger, sorrento - queenscliff
searoad ferries - foot passenger, sorrento - queenscliff

Here's a great way to spend a day - sail across the bay! You may be lucky and have dolphins swim beside you!

panorama garden estate - wildlife sanctuary & secret gardens, boneo
panorama garden estate - wildlife sanctuary & secret gardens, boneo

This is truly an experience like no other. Where else will you find a family of Albino kangaroos hopping about?

rain hayne and shine animal farm, balnarring
rain hayne and shine animal farm, balnarring

This wonderful farm has so many adorable animals to feed and cuddle. But you simply cannot go past the piglets.

peninsula hot springs, fingal
peninsula hot springs, fingal

Yep, that's right - it is possible to have a peaceful soak whilst in the company of your kids

the red hill peony estate, red hill
the red hill peony estate, red hill

Take some time out to stop and smell the.. peonies!

moonlit sanctuary, pearcedale
moonlit sanctuary, pearcedale

This AMAZING wildlife sanctuary is somewhere you absolutely have to add to your must-do list! Koalas, Kangaroos, Wallabys, Tasmanian Devils, Wombats......... and more!

arthurs seat eagle, arthurs seat
arthurs seat eagle, arthurs seat

Come aboard for the most peaceful ride to the peak of Arthurs Seat. 

Great Eats

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sages cottage farm and cafe, baxter
sages cottage farm and cafe, baxter

A cafe - a playground - a lake AND animals? This will be your new favourite place!

blue mini cafe, rosebud
blue mini cafe, rosebud

Now THIS is a cool place!
Set in the old Rosebud Ten Pin Bowling Alley, is this great cafe and emporium.

captains of rye, rye
captains of rye, rye

Great food, great service, great atmosphere - beside the beach AND cocktails…. what more could you ask for?!

jetty road brewery, dromana
jetty road brewery, dromana

Looking for a cool spot to chill out with an ice-cold beer, to warm yourself over the open fire, and where the kids are welcome? You’ve found it!

portsea hotel, portsea
portsea hotel, portsea

The Portsea Hotel has recently had a make over for some freshening up and Mamma must say, she is more beautiful than ever. Fresh and clean and bright, but still with a bayside feel. Book and dine inside (the glass doors open up for those sunny days) or try your luck in the beer garden and just turn up to get the more casual seating outdoors.

mornington peninsula chocolaterie & ice creamery, flinders
mornington peninsula chocolaterie & ice creamery, flinders

The aroma fills your lungs as soon as you step through the door. Chocolate; sweet, sweet chocolate!

beach kiosk, point leo
beach kiosk, point leo

This great little cafe is THE place to be on a Summer’s Day!

nordie cafe, red hill
nordie cafe, red hill

This cafe has an amazing view and THE MOST perfect space for kids to roam!

cafe del sol, safety beach
cafe del sol, safety beach

Coffee lovers - this is a MUST SEE!

via battisti cafe, mt martha
via battisti cafe, mt martha

Along side the gorgeous Mt Martha Bay, bask in the sunshine as you sit at an outdoor table and enjoy delicious food!

green olive winery, red hill
green olive winery, red hill

This place has it all - and it's not the wine talking - Mamma promises! 

commonfolk coffee, mornington
commonfolk coffee, mornington

Behind this metal roller-door lays a hidden gem; a coffee lover's paradise!

Great Playgrounds

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mornington park playground, mornington
mornington park playground, mornington

Here’s a great park, in prime location!
Perched on a hill overlooking the stunning Mornington Peninsula coast, and across the road from Main street - which is jam-packed with cafes, bars and shops!

mccrae foreshore lighthouse playground, mccrae
mccrae foreshore lighthouse playground, mccrae

This is a great little playground which resides next to the majestic Mcrae lighthouse and on the foreshore of McCrae beach.

rye foreshore playground, rye
rye foreshore playground, rye

Rye Foreshore Playground is a total classic! A wooden treasure that your kids will want to visit again and again. It is a community treasure and its design is a nod to all things nautical.

dunns road reserve, mount martha
dunns road reserve, mount martha

Mamma just loves this little farm themed playground!
With a large covered ‘banyard’, complete with picnic tables and a BBQ, it is the perfect place for a get together.

sorrento park, sorrento
sorrento park, sorrento

Of course the people of Sorrento would build something so lovely, complete with breathtaking views.

rosebud jetty foreshore playspace, rosebud
rosebud jetty foreshore playspace, rosebud

Welcome to one of the Peninsula's most popular playground.

Great Indoor Ideas

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top fun, rosebud
top fun, rosebud

It’s hard not to have a TOP time here! There’s so much FUN to be had with Mini golf - Ten Pin Bowling and Arcade games!

kidd's days @ inflatable land, mornington
kidd's days @ inflatable land, mornington

Designed solely for ages up to 4, there are heaps of little activities that are going to entertain and challenge them.

kidz shed playcentre, hastings
kidz shed playcentre, hastings

With a dedicated, fenced in toddler area; huge slides, air hockey table, drawing boards, ball pit, ride-on bikes - and SO much more, there is something for all ages! The perfect indoor play activity.

inflatable land, mornington
inflatable land, mornington

What could be a better way of burning off excess energy than entering an indoor play land where everything is bouncy?!