The next season of The Block is already shaping up to be one of the show’s most ambitious yet, with fresh details emerging about the massive Mount Eliza build that has locals talking.
After weeks of speculation, it’s now been revealed the mysterious “mega-structure” rising beside the construction site is far more than just a storage shed. According to reports, the giant structure will operate as both an on-site production studio and a private warehouse-style hub for sponsors and building supplies, helping the show manage its biggest logistical operation in years.
Set at 109 Old Mornington Road in Mount Eliza on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, the sprawling 1.35-hectare site was reportedly purchased by Channel Nine for around $11 million. The location will host six luxury homes for the 2026 season, marking one of the network’s biggest site investments to date.
Filming is expected to begin shortly, with construction already well underway behind tightly guarded fencing. Drone shots circulating online have revealed the scale of the project, with large contemporary homes beginning to take shape across the site.
The new season comes after the mixed auction results of the 2025 Daylesford series, where two homes remained unsold months after auction day. Industry insiders believe the move to Mount Eliza is a strategic reset for the franchise, returning the show to a blue-chip coastal market known for prestige family homes and wealthy buyers.
But not everyone is convinced the design direction will suit the area. New aerial images of the builds have already sparked debate, with some property experts suggesting the homes feel denser and more “Melbourne townhouse” than the sprawling Peninsula estates buyers typically expect in Mount Eliza.
Others, however, say the show is deliberately evolving its aesthetic. Production insiders have reportedly described this year’s homes as warmer, moodier and more architectural than previous seasons, leaning into textured luxury rather than the bright coastal style often associated with the Peninsula.
Adding even more intrigue, judge Marty Fox has already teased that this season’s kitchens are among the best the show has ever produced, reportedly featuring enormous stone islands and sweeping Port Phillip Bay views.
Whether the bold design gamble pays off on auction day remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: The Block is going bigger than ever in 2026.
We’re looking forward to finding out more news about the next season. Meanwhile, here’s how the auction went down in 2025:
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