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Grape time: Children take part in the Stomping of the Grapes festival at Red Hill.

The 600kg donation that helped revive a treasured Greek community festival

As eager children stomped grapes on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, parents welcomed the return of a much-loved pre-COVID tradition.

  • Carolyn Webb

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Mock Red Hill

Fifth-generation family-owned apple orchard open year-round.

Stop by Hawkes Farm for coffee, fresh produce and hot chips.

The Age Good Food Guide 2026: Best places to eat and drink in Red Hill

Taking its name from the vivid volcanic soil of the region, this pretty corner of the Mornington Peninsula has proven ideal for nurturing grapevines – and stellar dining.

  • Emily Naismith
Lunch begins with a bracket of snacks.
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Tedesca Osteria

A leisurely lunch as nature intended.

Lunch at Tedesca Osteria begins with an opening bracket of snacks.
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‘This is how it should be’: Join the waitlist for a shot at Victoria’s perfect long lunch

I had my doubts when hearing gushing accounts from other diners, but I fell into the embrace of two-hatted Tedesca Osteria’s relaxed hospitality, writes Besha Rodell.

  • Besha Rodell
Ethically sourced meat gets the pitmaster treatment at Red Gum BBQ.

Red Gum BBQ

A raucous beacon amid elegant winery restaurants.

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The Block judge Marty Fox at home with wife Charlotte and their three children, Freddie, Olive and Bonnie.

The Block judge Marty Fox grew up in 50 homes. Now he’s selling his own

He attended seven different schools but as soon as he could work and make money, he wanted to have a house he could call home.

  • Kirstan Ross
Paul Bassat is selling his Red Hill house.

Seek co-founder Paul Bassat lists stunning Mornington Peninsula retreat for $10m to $11m

Many luxury residences feature gardens by renowned landscape designer Paul Bangay, but this one has an extra advantage. (Plus a working vineyard.)

  • Elizabeth Redman
"Pitmaster selection" platter (clockwise from top right) pulled pork, buffalo hot chicken wings, brisket, house-made sausage, smoked chicken breast with Alabama-style white sauce, pickles and coleslaw.
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True-blue meets Texas BBQ at Red Gum in Red Hill

It's okay if you can't get true Texas-style barbecue in Australia, as long as you can get Australian-American barbecue this good, reviews Besha Rodell.

  • Besha Rodell
Pasta courses are made fresh daily, featuring Hafner's own produce.
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Osteria Tedesca brings the heat to Red Hill

Restaurants such as this don't happen by magic, nor very often, reviews Gemima Cody.

  • Gemima Cody