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Peninsula Essence is a unique lifestyle and travel magazine for the Mornington Peninsula

Peninsula Essence is different to the other magazines circulating in the region. It is a unique lifestyle and travel magazine for the peninsula, with in-depth articles, great photography and fantastic reading on people and places on the peninsula. Professional photographers and writers present the essence of the peninsula in this quarterly magazine. Peninsula Essence is printed on heavier and brig

hter stock than the others on the market, offering the highest quality magazine in this region. It is considered the ultimate lifestyle & tourism magazine on the Peninsula.

14/05/2026

When was the last time you wore a suit? How did it make you feel?

Standing out and expressing ourselves using the suit as a blank canvas has never been so ‘in vogue’. The post pandemic shift to pack corporate attire away might just be coming full circle. It's time to pull those suits out of storage and start experimenting.

Read the full story in our May edition or online (link in bio page 32)
https://peninsulaessence.com.au/suit-yourself/

13/05/2026

Caleb Watkins wants to do some good in the world. The Bittern eco commerce entrepreneur is currently focussed on rescuing landfill-bound fabrics which he transforms into smart, durable, naturally waterproof outdoor gear. It’s not easy to work with this kind of fabric, but it’s the perfect material for his Rainshaker brand because his products are made to last a lifetime.

Read the full story in our May edition or online:
https://peninsulaessence.com.au/fabric-of-change/

12/05/2026

*𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻*

There’s no shortage of ways to spend a perfect day in Frankston. 🌊✨

Start your day with a stroll along the waterfront precinct extending from the boat ramp at the base of Olivers Hill, crossing the Landmark Bridge, and ending at Waves restaurant. Take a walking tour through the city streets and take in many building exteriors adorned with eye catching murals or enjoy browsing the shops at Bayside Shopping Centre. Catch a movie, or enjoy a live performance at the Frankston Arts Centre, then wind down the day at one of the many eateries and pubs for a bite or a drink.

From beachside strolls and sunset drinks to street art trails, live music, great coffee and family adventures - there’s always something happening in Frankston.

Discover more in our May edition or online:
https://issuu.com/peninsulaessence/docs/peninsula_essence_may_2026/40

photos: Gary Sissons

07/05/2026

*What's On*

𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹, 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻
𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟴 - 𝟭𝟳

Frankston is set to glow this autumn as South Side Festival returns, delivering 10 days of performances, immersive installations, exhibitions and community events, with the much-loved Neon Fields to take centre stage.

05/05/2026

It all started with a single post to a Facebook community noticeboard. Bec Watson posted her rant about the Peninsula Link roadworks anonymously, not feeling confident enough to put her name to it.

To her surprise, her rant garnered over 2000 likes and the comments came in thick and fast. Comments like “This so well written; you should do this as a job”, and “If you don’t have a page, you should make one”. So, sitting in the carpark at school pickup, Bec made a page: ‘Bec’s Unhinged Reviews’ was born.

Read the full story in our May edition or online:
https://peninsulaessence.com.au/unhinged-success/

03/05/2026

Mt Martha garden designer Andrew Stark made an unforgettable debut at the 2026 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, earning the prestigious Silver Gilt medal and the People’s Choice Award for his first-ever show garden, ‘Urban Luxe’.

Read the full story in our May edition or online:
https://peninsulaessence.com.au/garden-glory/

01/05/2026

*What's On*

𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗶𝘀𝗲 '𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗹𝗼𝘄'
𝟮 𝗠𝗮𝘆 - 𝟮𝟵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲
𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 & 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗱

CoolArt 2026 presents Catherine De Boise 𝘼𝙛𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙡𝙤𝙬.

Catherine’s new body of work captures the quiet magic of the Mornington Peninsula landscape, where light lingers, water shimmers and the natural world slows you down.

Catherine’s paintings are inspired by time spent walking the coastline, observing the changing light across wetlands and sea. Her work invites you to pause, breathe, and experience those fleeting moments of calm and stillness.

The exhibition is on display at Coolart Wetlands & Homestead, Lord Somers Rd, Somers.

01/05/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝗮 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 🍂

This month, take inspiration from the Bittern tradie and entrepreneur transforming land-bound fabrics into waterproof outdoor gear. Explore how the suit is filtering into everyday style, and immerse yourself in our 𝙀𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝘼𝙧𝙩 feature, plus so much more.

Pick up your copy and immerse yourself in the people, places and stories that make our Peninsula so special. Or read online: https://peninsulaessence.com.au/online-issue/

26/04/2026

*𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀𝗲𝗮*

Portsea’s location at the tip of the Mornington Peninsula means you can cool off at a safe bay beach and be riding the surf at the ocean beach just minutes later. After a day out in the water slow down with friends on the green lawns of the Portsea Hotel. Learn to scuba dive amid sea dragons and rays around Portsea Pier. Glimpse the lifestyles of the rich and famous who reside in Portsea’s millionaire mansions or explore the fascinating labyrinth of nineteenth-century tunnels and fortifications in the Point Nepean National Park that were built to guard Port Phillip Heads.

Discover more in our April edition or online:
https://peninsulaessence.com.au/focus-on-portsea/

photos: Yanni

24/04/2026

*What's On*

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗽𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆
𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

International Sculpture Day is your invitation to explore art in extraordinary places. From coastal sculpture parks to bushland galleries and working studios, the Mornington Peninsula is home to remarkable outdoor art experiences.

Take a journey along the Arts & Heritage Trail, where sculptures sit among vineyards, gardens and native bushland. Discover world-class installations, meet working artists and experience creativity woven into the Mornington Peninsula landscape.

See for more details.

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