Canonical: https://peninsulainsider.com.au/journal/ Publisher: Peninsula Insider Published: unknown Modified: unknown Format: public main text, generated from the canonical page; imagery and interactive controls omitted. Dates and caveats below retain their page meaning; this format is not a new fact check. Stories from the Mornington Peninsula # The Journal . Good places. Interesting people. And a few reasons to stay a little longer. **Selected 24 September 2026.** Recent practical stories sit alongside favourites from the archive. Each story keeps its original publication date; selecting it again is not a new check of every detail. With kids / 19 September to 4 October ## [A little room for the school holidays]() Creative workshops, outdoor days and holiday programmes. Choose one activity, then leave the rest of the day open. Peninsula Insider · Published 20 Sept 2026 · 2 min read [Read the story]() From the editor’s desk ## Worth your time More ways into the Peninsula. mornington ### [A spring visit to National Works on Paper]() A practical note for a gallery afternoon in Mornington. Peninsula Insider · Published 17 Sept 2026 spring ### [The case for a spring weekend]() Vines coming back into leaf, quieter cellar doors and the first warm afternoons. A good time to see the Peninsula differently. Peninsula Insider · Published 16 Apr 2026 eat ### [The Peninsula pantry]() A Saturday shopping list for anyone cooking in a rental. Peninsula Insider · Published 9 Apr 2026 [Explore the Journal ↗]() ## Behind the wine The people who shaped what we drink, through our existing cellar-door stories. Cellar door dispatch ### [Quealy, gloriously unpolished]() A Peninsula pioneer with a point of view. Peninsula Insider · Published 2 May 2026 · 6 min read At the table ## Food, wine & good company [All food & wine ↗]() The long lunch ### [An afternoon worth making room for]() The Peninsula’s long-lunch tradition, and the tables that make a weekend of it. Peninsula Insider · Published 15 Mar 2026 · 8 min read Start early ### [Breakfast before the crowds]() The first coffee. A good breakfast. The day still ahead. Peninsula Insider · Published 9 Apr 2026 · 7 min read Wine country ### [The cellar-door short list]() Five producers worth the appointment. Peninsula Insider · Published 6 Apr 2026 · 6 min read Out in the open ## A little further, a little slower explore ## [The Peninsula's Best Late-Afternoon Walks]() When lunch is over and the light starts improving, these are the walks that make the region feel larger, wilder, and worth staying for. Peninsula Insider · Published 8 Apr 2026 · 7 min read [Read the story]() Make a weekend of it ## A place to settle into Photo · Gary Lisbon, courtesy of Visit Victoria Flinders ### [The quiet side of the Peninsula]() A village, a pier and a different pace. Peninsula Insider · Published 4 Apr 2026 · 7 min read Photo · Peter Foster, courtesy of Visit Victoria Illustrative image This image shows Jackalope Hotel. It does not depict the place described on this page. Stay a little longer ### [Two nights. Choose your base well.]() A stay that shapes the trip, rather than simply hosts it. Peninsula Insider · Published 2 Apr 2026 · 6 min read Photo · Courtesy of Visit Victoria Sorrento ### [A weekend beyond the summer strip]() Another way to spend a few days at the tip. Peninsula Insider · Published 12 Apr 2026 · 8 min read A note from the Peninsula ## The Insider Note The Peninsula worth knowing. An occasional email. [Join The Insider Note ↗]() Independent editorial. Unsubscribe any time. The complete collection ## Find your next read 83 stories & guides Search the Journal Browse by theme Publication month 83 stories 20 Sept 2026 ### [Spring school holidays on the Peninsula]() The seasons 17 Sept 2026 ### [A Practical Spring Visit to National Works on Paper]() Towns & places 21 Aug 2026 ### [Boat Moorings and Berths on the Mornington Peninsula]() Towns & places 13 Aug 2026 ### [The Winter Long Lunch: Vineyard Dining Room or Coastal Pub]() Food & wine 7 Aug 2026 ### [Indoor Play on the Mornington Peninsula: The Four Worth Driving To]() Towns & places 13 July 2026 ### [Peninsula This Weekend - 18 to 19 July]() Food & wine 12 July 2026 ### [Winter indoors: MPRG's winter program and the rainy day circuit]() Towns & places 10 July 2026 ### [Peninsula This Weekend - 11 to 12 July]() Food & wine 29 June 2026 ### [Peninsula This Weekend - 4 to 5 July]() Food & wine 22 June 2026 ### [Peninsula This Weekend - 27 to 28 June]() Food & wine 15 June 2026 ### [Peninsula This Weekend - 20 to 21 June]() Food & wine 15 June 2026 ### [The Sorrento Solstice Festival: A Night When the Peninsula Burns]() Towns & places 7 June 2026 ### [Peninsula This Weekend - 13 to 14 June]() Food & wine 1 June 2026 ### [Peninsula Notes - June 2026]() Food & wine 1 June 2026 ### [Why the Peninsula Works Better in Winter]() Food & wine 31 May 2026 ### [Peninsula This Weekend - 6 to 7 June]() Food & wine 24 May 2026 ### [Peninsula This Weekend - 30 to 31 May]() Food & wine 17 May 2026 ### [Peninsula This Weekend - 23 to 24 May]() Food & wine 11 May 2026 ### [Peninsula This Weekend - 16 to 17 May]() Food & wine 3 May 2026 ### [Peninsula This Weekend - 9 to 10 May]() The seasons 2 May 2026 ### [Dromana: The Peninsula Insider Guide]() Towns & places 2 May 2026 ### [Flinders: The Peninsula Insider Guide]() Towns & places 2 May 2026 ### [Main Ridge: The Peninsula Insider Guide]() Towns & places 2 May 2026 ### [Merricks: The Peninsula Insider Guide]() Towns & places 2 May 2026 ### [Portsea: The Peninsula Insider Guide]() Towns & places 2 May 2026 ### [Red Hill: The Peninsula Insider Guide]() Towns & places 2 May 2026 ### [Quealy Winemakers: The Peninsula pioneer that still feels gloriously unpolished]() Food & wine 26 Apr 2026 ### [Peninsula This Weekend - 2 to 3 May]() Food & wine 24 Apr 2026 ### [Peninsula This Weekend - 24 to 26 April]() The seasons 22 Apr 2026 ### [Arthurs Seat Eagle - The Complete Visitor Guide]() Towns & places 22 Apr 2026 ### [Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Gardens - Visitor Guide]() Towns & places 22 Apr 2026 ### [Cape Schanck - The Complete Guide]() Towns & places 22 Apr 2026 ### [Dog-Friendly Wineries on the Mornington Peninsula]() Food & wine 22 Apr 2026 ### [Free Things to Do on the Mornington Peninsula]() Walks & outdoors 22 Apr 2026 ### [The Hatted Restaurants of the Mornington Peninsula]() Food & wine 22 Apr 2026 ### [Luxury Hotels on the Mornington Peninsula - The Honest Guide]() Food & wine 22 Apr 2026 ### [The Mornington Peninsula Beach Guide]() Walks & outdoors 22 Apr 2026 ### [Planning a Mornington Peninsula Winery Visit]() Food & wine 22 Apr 2026 ### [Point Nepean National Park - Visitor Guide]() Towns & places 22 Apr 2026 ### [Things to Do on the Mornington Peninsula]() Walks & outdoors 22 Apr 2026 ### [Two Bays Walking Track - Complete Trail Guide]() Towns & places 22 Apr 2026 ### [Waterfront Restaurants on the Mornington Peninsula]() Food & wine 22 Apr 2026 ### [Where to Eat on the Mornington Peninsula]() Food & wine 22 Apr 2026 ### [Where to Stay on the Mornington Peninsula]() With kids 19 Apr 2026 ### [Red Hill vs Sorrento for a Corporate Offsite]() Towns & places 19 Apr 2026 ### [The Bushrangers Bay Walk: Everything You Need to Know]() Towns & places 19 Apr 2026 ### [Where Wedding Guests Should Stay on the Mornington Peninsula]() Towns & places 17 Apr 2026 ### [Dog Daycare, Boarding, Groomers and Pet Shops on the Mornington Peninsula]() Dog-friendly 17 Apr 2026 ### [Dog-Friendly Accommodation on the Mornington Peninsula]() Dog-friendly 17 Apr 2026 ### [Dog-Friendly Beaches on the Mornington Peninsula]() Walks & outdoors 17 Apr 2026 ### [Dog-Friendly Cafés, Pubs and Wineries on the Mornington Peninsula]() Food & wine 17 Apr 2026 ### [Emergency Vet and Pet Help on the Mornington Peninsula]() Dog-friendly 17 Apr 2026 ### [Where to Walk the Dog on the Mornington Peninsula]() Walks & outdoors 16 Apr 2026 ### [The Spring Peninsula: Why September and October Are the Region's Most Underrated Weekends]() Food & wine 15 Apr 2026 ### [The Dog-Friendly Peninsula: A Weekend That Actually Works With the Dog]() Food & wine 14 Apr 2026 ### [Best Golf Courses on the Mornington Peninsula - The Tier Guide]() Walks & outdoors 14 Apr 2026 ### [Best Spas on the Mornington Peninsula - The Tier Guide]() Hot springs & wellness 14 Apr 2026 ### [Mornington Peninsula Golf - Why It's Australia's Best Golf Region]() Walks & outdoors 14 Apr 2026 ### [Peninsula Hot Springs vs Alba Thermal Springs - Which One Should You Book?]() Food & wine 14 Apr 2026 ### [St Andrews Beach Golf Course - The World-Ranked Course Anyone Can Book]() Towns & places 14 Apr 2026 ### [The Peninsula Beach Swimming Guide: Which Beach for Which Swim, From Bay to Back Beach]() Towns & places 13 Apr 2026 ### [A Winter Peninsula Weekend: The Case for Coming in July]() Towns & places 12 Apr 2026 ### [The Sorrento Weekend: How to Do the Tip Without Treating It Like a Summer Strip]() Towns & places 11 Apr 2026 ### [The Rainy-Day Peninsula Without a Booking]() The seasons 10 Apr 2026 ### [First Time on the Peninsula: The Honest Starter Guide]() Towns & places 10 Apr 2026 ### [The Peninsula with Kids: A Day That Doesn't Punish Anyone]() Towns & places 10 Apr 2026 ### [The Peninsula Pub Guide: Five Hotels That Still Know What a Pub Is For]() Food & wine 10 Apr 2026 ### [The Seafood List: Where the Fish Comes Off the Boat and Onto the Plate]() Food & wine 10 Apr 2026 ### [The Sunset Drink: Where to Watch the Light Drop on the Peninsula]() Food & wine 10 Apr 2026 ### [The Sunset Hour: Where to Be at the End of the Day]() Food & wine 10 Apr 2026 ### [Where to Eat Without a Booking]() Food & wine 9 Apr 2026 ### [The Autumn Weekend Edit: Why April on the Peninsula Feels Most Earned]() Food & wine 9 Apr 2026 ### [Breakfast Before the Crowds: Four Peninsula Mornings]() Food & wine 9 Apr 2026 ### [The Chardonnay Case: Why the Peninsula's Second Wine Deserves Top Billing]() Food & wine 9 Apr 2026 ### [The Peninsula Pantry: A Saturday Shopping List for Anyone Cooking in a Rental]() Food & wine 9 Apr 2026 ### [The Vineyard Villa Weekend: The Peninsula's Quietest Luxury]() Towns & places 8 Apr 2026 ### [The Peninsula's Best Late-Afternoon Walks]() Towns & places 7 Apr 2026 ### [Tedesca, Tractor, Laura: The Three Peninsula Dinners and the Argument Between Them]() Food & wine 6 Apr 2026 ### [The Cellar Door Short List: Four Producers Worth the Stop]() Food & wine 4 Apr 2026 ### [A Flinders Weekend: The Case for the Quiet Side of the Peninsula]() Towns & places 3 Apr 2026 ### [The Rainy Day Peninsula: Where to Go When the Weather Turns]() The seasons 2 Apr 2026 ### [Where to Stay for a Two-Night Peninsula Escape]() Towns & places 15 Mar 2026 ### [The Long Lunch: Why the Mornington Peninsula Does Sunday Better Than Anywhere in Victoria]() Food & wine Looking for previous [Insider Picks]()? 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