Winter
Number 16 Beach & The General Store
One of the Peninsula’s best-kept secrets. Number 16 is a wild, unspoilt ocean beach — dramatic rock formations, the famous Dragon Head Rock, coastal walks through national park and almost no one else around. Grab a coffee and something local from the organic General Store opposite before heading down the dunes. Possibly the best coffee […]
Alba Thermal Springs & Spa
Just 11 minutes from Aquabelle, Alba is one of the Peninsula’s most extraordinary experiences. Set in native bushland in Fingal, 31 contemporary geothermal pools — botanical, forest, rain and private rooftop — await. There’s a day spa and restaurant Thyme, where chef Karen Martini’s seasonal menu is the perfect way to end a long, restorative […]
Stop at Tully’s
On your way down to Aquabelle, we always recommend stopping at Tully’s Corner on the Moorooduc Highway in Mornington. It’s a Peninsula institution — a beautiful produce store with a wonderful deli, butcher, florist and café all under one roof. Pick up local cheeses, fresh bread, Peninsula fruit and vegetables, a bunch of flowers for the bench […]
Wild Beauty: The Best Winter Coastal Walks Around Rye
There is an old saying that there is no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong clothing. In winter, the Mornington Peninsula trades its calm summer shimmer for a rugged, dramatic, and utterly breathtaking coastal beauty. Lacing up your boots, pulling on a beanie, and hitting the coastal trails is one of the most […]
Winter Wine and Fireside Dining on the Peninsula
While the Peninsula is famous for its sun-drenched summer winery lunches, locals will let you in on a secret: the region’s food and wine scene truly shines in the winter. It’s the season of roaring open fires, hearty slow-cooked menus, and rich, estate-grown Pinot Noirs that warm you from the inside out. If you are […]
This winter get some vitamin sea!
Stay at the perfect family friendly Aquabelle! As locals, we get to enjoy our little seaside town all year round. Trying to sell a stay in winter to our traditionally summer-only visitors is quite difficult. They don’t see the Peninsula as a winter time destination.. it’s all crowds, sand, summer, BBQ smells and the carnival […]