Powerful rips,big waves and wildly popular:Victoria’s busiest beach for rescues

Powerful rips,big waves and wildly popular:Victoria’s busiest beach for rescues

One Mornington Peninsula beach has topped the list of the busiest spots for lifesavers this summer. But despite its dangers,people are continually drawn to this notorious coastline.

  • byBenjamin Preiss

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Watermelon,the smell of sunscreen and fried fish
Summer in Victoria
Summer in Victoria

Watermelon,the smell of sunscreen and fried fish

The Age has asked prominent Victorians to reveal their favourite places and activities of the summer holiday season. Today,actor Georgina Haig reveals her secret spot – and the one thing that can ruin it.

What to expect at Alba Thermal Springs and Spa,Mornington Peninsula

What to expect at Alba Thermal Springs and Spa,Mornington Peninsula

If there is one thing better than diving into a restorative thermal spring,it is diving into a Karen Martini poke bowl.

  • byPaul Chai
Where are they now? Property prices drop in Melbourne’s boomtime suburbs

Where are they now? Property prices drop in Melbourne’s boomtime suburbs

Property prices jumped in lifestyle hotspots during the market boom. But how far have they fallen since?

  • byMelissa Heagney-Bayliss
Star power prevails as celeb candidates prepare to serve on peninsula

Star power prevails as celeb candidates prepare to serve on peninsula

A former screen star and former tennis pro are on track to win seats on Melbourne’s Mornington Peninsula.

  • byBenjamin Preiss
Intercontinental Mornington Peninsula Sorrento review,Victoria:Iconic pub's hotel transformation

Intercontinental Mornington Peninsula Sorrento review,Victoria:Iconic pub's hotel transformation

A revamp of this much-loved landmark building has won over locals.

  • byJulietta Jameson
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Ten Minutes by Tractor,Mornington Peninsula:The lunch that keeps on giving

Ten Minutes by Tractor,Mornington Peninsula:The lunch that keeps on giving

This Mornington stalwart has kept up the tradition and refined the idea of the long lunch.

  • byBen Groundwater
Cassis Mornington review:Luxury amongst the vines in an unbeatable spot

Cassis Mornington review:Luxury amongst the vines in an unbeatable spot

A luxurious mix of rustic and modern in an incredible location.

  • byBen Groundwater
Things to do in Melbourne:Nine must-do highlights of the Mornington Peninsula

Things to do in Melbourne:Nine must-do highlights of the Mornington Peninsula

A mere hour away from Melbourne,the Peninsula has great options for daytrippers or a weekend away.

  • byKylie McLaughlin
Peninsula Hot Springs glamping accommodation:You'll never want to camp any other way

Peninsula Hot Springs glamping accommodation:You'll never want to camp any other way

Much like flying business class,a stay in these new glamping tents should come with a warning;you will never want to go back.

  • byJane Reddy
Glamping tents open at Mornington Peninsula Hot Springs

Glamping tents open at Mornington Peninsula Hot Springs

Extending the zen after a day at the Mornington Peninsula's beaches just got that little bit easier.

  • byJane Reddy