Branch Information

The Mornington Peninsula is a 720 square kilometre boot-shaped promontory separating two contrasting bays: Port Phillip and Western Port. ‘The Peninsula', as it is affectionately known to local residents, contains a diversity of scenic landscapes and is almost surrounded by the sea, with coastal boundaries of over 190 kilometres, a total of approximately 10 percent of Victoria's coastline. It is a mixture of urban areas, resort towns, tourist developments and rural land.

The Peninsula is a verdant area, blessed with an annual rainfall that ranges from 650mm to 800mm due to the undulating highlands which extend down to the coast. It also has a variety of soil types, from coastal loams to highland rich soils, all of which broaden the opportunity for diverse farming activities.

Typical agricultural enterprises range from beef cattle, alpacas, sheep, goats, horses, and poultry, to pasture, fruit, flowers, olives, vegetables and nurseries. Many famous wineries are also a feature of the region with more than 50 cellar doors quickly revealing why the Peninsula has such an enviable reputation for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.



Committee Contacts

President Darcy Smith p. 03 5989 0628 m. 0419 368 586 f. 03 5989 0611 e.	Vice President Colin Watkins p/f. 03 5987 2067 m. 0428 177 174 e.
Secretary Alec Campbell p. 03 5989 6003 f. 03 5859 6664	Treasurer Colin King p. 03 5987 2852 m. 0407 090 072 e.
Daryl Teschendorf p. 03 5989 0907 m. 0488 000 040 e.	Blane Paton m. 0409 435 314 e.