Local Knowledge

Ebony Flett

A resident of the Mornington Peninsula for more than a decade, Ebony Flett is an award-winning business owner and mum to daughter Percie. When she isn’t working in her dream job as founder of Red Hill Candle Co, Ebony loves making the most of all the Peninsula has to offer with her family. Here are her top four winter favourites.

1. The Mornington Peninsula foreshore’s winding walking trails and boardwalks are among the best in the country. Small towns with village-like feels by the seaside are dotted with cafes which ooze personality. A leisurely weekend stroll on a foreshore trail – with at least one playground stop included – followed by brunch is an absolute favourite in our house.

2. Unwinding at Peninsula Hot Springs is a much-loved pastime, and I've been surprised at how much my toddler embraces it too. I'm yet to find somewhere we both feel so calm and get such amazing one-on-one time together. With so many pools and spaces to relax, serenity is bountiful.

3. One of the Peninsula's best-kept secrets all year round is the thriving Dromana Industrial Estate precinct. Home to multiple breweries, distilleries, cheeseries, wineries and cider doors, you'll be impressed by this compact area where everything is within a 10-minute walk of one another. It's great for exploring and discovering the flavours of the region, plus enrich your senses with a stop at Red Hill Candle Co.

4. When it comes to nature and open spaces, we can't pass up a visit to Moonlit Sanctuary. There’s a reason they've been entered into the Hall of Fame as a top eco-tourism attraction in Victoria. Learn about conservation as you get up close with native Australian animals. My daughter had the best time feeding the wallabies and seeing the birdlife.