Coastal Retreat from Melbourne

For the ultimate seaside picnic, head to the one-stop deli to pick up delicious ready-made meals (moussaka; pâtés; chicken-and-leek pies), freshly bak

Book a romantic garden table and feast on sophisticated Mediterranean plates like a crisp-skinned duck breast and duck-leg confit—try it paired with a

Hearty northern Italian food including house-made spaghetti with fresh clams, mussels, and bottarga (tuna roe).

Try the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in the tasting room, a striking space with ribbed wood ceilings and views of the 60-acre property.

The winery has made a name for itself with its rich Chardonnays.

A modest dirt road leads to this winery, where vintner Richard McIntyre's earthy Shiraz and wood-fired pizzas (served only on weekends) have a cult fo

15 minutes southeast of Sorrento, natural mineral springs feed indoor and outdoor pools and baths.

From the tip of the peninsula, you can see black wallabies, blue-winged parrots, and long-nosed bandicoots.

Exquisite children's clothing, including colorful bathing suits (or cossies, as the Australians call them).

For flirty summer dresses and linen skirts and tops, the boutique showcases up-and-coming Australian designers like Thurley and Lisa Brown.

The eclectic Gallery Sorrento has rotating exhibits by Australian artists such as Rick Matear, whose moody paintings often feature the Mornington Peni