We love winter on the Mornington Peninsula - frosty mornings, crackling fires, snuggly jumpers, and yes, even the muddy puddles. But best of all, we love the different kinds of adventures the season brings. From whale watching at Cape Schanck to mushroom hunting through Red Hill. So much winter fun to be had.
As we celebrate the Winter Solstice this weekend and the cool-weather magic it brings, we thought it was the perfect time to launch our Winter Colouring Competition. A little something to inspire wonder, creativity and keep those little hands busy between adventures.
We’re inviting local and visiting young creatives to bring the iconic Cape Schanck Lighthouse to life with colour, flair and wintery imagination. Whether your artist prefers soft pastels or bold brights, we can't wait to see their take on this beloved local landmark!
Here’s how to get involved:
- Pick up a colouring sheet - Pop into one of our participating stockists (list available via our Instagram highlights), or download and print your sheet right here!
- Get creative - Colour in the Cape Schanck Lighthouse scene and complete the entry form details. The artwork is taken from our bestselling book Mornington Peninsula ABC: An Alphabet Adventure - a perfect adventure companion no matter the season.
- Submit your entry - Return your completed masterpiece in person to a participating stockist by 3:00pm AEST on Wednesday, 3 July 2025.
What’s up for grabs?
We’re giving away two winter prize packs filled with goodies from our Ninch Kids range, perfect for snuggly adventures and creative play.
Each prize pack includes:
- A signed copy of Mornington Peninsula ABC: An Alphabet Adventure
- An A4 Ninch Kids art print
- A downloadable Winter Activity Book
- A finger puppet
- A cuddly Aussie plush toy
(RRP $149.50 each!)
One winner will be selected from each age group:
→ Ages 7 and under
→ Ages 8–12
Winners will be announced on Friday, 5 July 2025, via our Ninch Kids socials and contacted directly.
Bonus fun for rainy days…
If your kids love this colouring activity, you should check out our downloadable Winter Activity Book - it’s packed with local adventure prompts, puzzles, and indoor play ideas to keep the seasonal fun going.
A quick recap:
✔️ Colouring competition is open to kids aged 12 and under
✔️ One entry per child
✔️ Return entries by 3 July, 3:00pm AEST to any participating stockist
✔️ Judged by author Lyndall Underwood & illustrator Connah Brecon
✔️ Winners announced 5 July via socials and will be contacted directly
✔️ Judged on creativity, not staying inside the lines!
So sharpen those pencils and let the colouring begin! We can’t wait to see all the masterpieces. See full Terms and Conditions here.