Mornington Botanical Rose Garden volunteers are celebrating their 15th anniversary in 2023, with the group aiming to have their flora haven looking better than ever. It’s a labour of love for this…
Attractions
By Liz Bell Photos Gary Sissons Tucked away on the fringes of suburbia between Mornington and Frankston is a natural wonderland where visitors can see some of Australia’s most remarkable and precious…
By Andrea Rowe Photos Yanni At the end of Mornington Peninsula sits a little bookstore. It’s been expanding our literary horizons in Sorrento and beyond. Antipodes Bookshop and Gallery is turning the…
By Georgina Carroll Photos Gary Sissons Sages Farm is a historic hidden gem, located at the gateway of the Mornington Peninsula. It has stunning views, adorable animals, exquisite food and even better…
Frankston City’s much-loved Latin Arts Festival – the Ventana Fiesta – is back in 2022 with something for everyone. The vibrant festival offers a diverse range of intimate and authentic experiences through…
By Lilian Bernhardt Photos Supplied Two Sorrento venues are teaming up in a two-year partnership, which honours their local and shared history dating back to the 1800s. The Sorrento Regatta is an…
By Stephen Taylor Pictures Gary Sissons MOONLIT Sanctuary Wildlife Park celebrated its 20th anniversary. The milestone, Friday 17 September, and the success of the park is a tribute to the enthusiasm and…
Australia’s most remarkable gardening organisation is right here on the Peninsula and its garden home has just had a rare redesign. 2020 lockdowns saw people all over the world turning to their…
By Andrea Rowe Photos Yanni Captain Troy Muir has grown up on Port Phillip Bay. Windswept, wide smiling and rugged, it’s possible that salt water runs through his veins from a lifetime…