The Peninsula Picnic 2019 opens at 11:30am and closes at 6:45pm.

Free Parking is available in the Mornington Racecourse Public Car Park which can be accessed via Gate 3, 320 Racecourse Road Mornington.

A taxi/UBER rank will be in operation from 5:30pm.

All you could ever want to eat and drink will be available at The Peninsula Picnic and we hope you fully explore the local produce and fabulous restaurants on offer. While not encouraged, food is permitted.

No alcohol can be brought into the event.

Wine glasses are also strictly prohibited.

We will be offering specially branded Vino Goblets for $5. This reusable goblet is specially designed to preserve the taste of the wine, it’s environmentally friendly and easy to use while lounging on your picnic rug!

You are welcome to bring your own plastic and paper picnic-ware to put together your own plates from local produce offerings.

Restaurants will serve their dishes in recyclable packaging and provide cutlery and napkins.

Metal knives, including cheese knives and glass is strictly prohibited and will be confiscated by security.

Wine glasses are also strictly prohibited.

We will be offering specially branded Vino Goblets for $5. This reusable goblet is specially designed to preserve the taste of the wine, it’s environmentally friendly and easy to use while lounging on your picnic rug!

We encourage you to bring along picnic rugs to lounge on for the day. Folding chairs are allowed in the rear section of stage viewing area only. Low beach chairs are allowed in the front section.

Please note that tables, sunshades and umbrellas are prohibited.

Prohibited items will be confiscated by security at the gate.

The Peninsula Picnic is a pet free zone so please don’t bring animals with you to site (except for guide dogs).

Professional audio and video recording equipment is not permitted. Domestic cameras and video cameras are permitted but not allowed to record live performances. Mobile phones with the ability to record are allowed.

There will be a designated area for people who wish to smoke at the event. Smoking is only permitted in this area.

ATMs will be ready for when you want to raid the local produce stores to have a go at making your own culinary success.

Restaurants, wineries and bars will have eftpos and credit card facilities for your convenience.

Limited tickets will be available at the gate on the day for a price of $96 per adult and $30 per child (Aged 5-17).

Online tickets will also be available for purchase on the day here.

Yes.

You can purchase tickets online here.

Your ticket will be sent as an attachment to the email address you submit with your order. Please print out your tickets and bring with you to scan to gain entry.

If you look over 18, yes you will be asked for proof of age at the gate.

Also please note any patron under 18 years of age wishing to attend Peninsula Picnic that is a minor must be accompanied by a responsible adult. A responsible adult, for the purposes of supervising a minor on licensed premises must be a parent or someone reasonably taking the place of a parent. The following is considered when determining whether or not the accompanying adult is responsible:

• the age of the accompanying adult (guiding principle is 30+);
• the relationship between the accompanying adult and the minor;
• the amount of supervision being provided; and
• in all the circumstances, the reasonableness of the supervision being provided

Yes.

To purchase alcohol: If you are over 18 years and look under 25 years old – you will require a proof of age wrist band.

Identification will be required to be shown at the Proof of Age Marquee to receive a wrist band.

In addition Bar and winery service staff may also ask for proof of age when purchasing drinks.

To gain entry with a child’s ticket: If you have a child’s ticket and look over 18 years old, you will need to provide proof of age to security at the entrance to gain entry.

Children are welcome to attend – tickets are available to purchase for 5 – 17 years old and under 5’s are free.

Please note that all under 18s must be supervised by a responsible parent or guardian at all times.

The event will go ahead should it rain so long as it’s safe to do so. In the case of rain please come prepared with wet weather clothing and appropriate footwear.

There is a limited amount of shade onsite so please come prepared with hats and plenty of sunscreen.

Drive

Address: Gate 3, 320 Racecourse Rd, Mornington

Travel on M1/Eastlink, Peninsula Link or the Nepean Highway into Mornington. Travel time is just over 1 hour from Melbourne’s CBD.

Free car parking is available at Mornington Racecourse.

Train

Frankston lines depart regularly from Flinders St Station to Frankston Station. For information on public transport options to Mornington Racecourse, please visit the PTV website.

Taxi/UBER

Patrons can be dropped off at the Main Entrance via Gate 3, 320 Racecourse Road.

The ticket price provides entry in to the event site.

Food and beverage can be purchased onsite from a variety of vendors.

Thanks to ‘Melbourne on the Move’ bus transfers will be available to and from the event from a variety of locations including Brighton and Mordialloc. Find out more information here.