Canonical: https://peninsulainsider.com.au/journal/insider-picks-2026-09-27/ Publisher: Peninsula Insider Published: 2026-09-27T00:00:00.000Z Modified: 2026-09-27T00:00:00.000Z 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. Insider Edit 27 September 2026 4 min read # Foxeys Hangout, the Bushrangers Bay cliff path, and Arj Barker at The Conti Foxeys Hangout's biodynamic sparkling flight in the spring sun, the Bushrangers Bay cliff path at its wildflower peak, and Arj Barker live at Barlow on Wednesday night. Keep this for later - By **The Peninsula Insider** Insider Picks Spring Photo · CSIRO ## Foxeys Hangout, Red Hill Foxeys pours its biodynamic sparkling flight outdoors when the weather allows, and right now the weather allows. The deck faces north across the Red Hill slope, and the vines are just breaking bud - the right moment to sit in front of the sparkling flight and understand why Chris Strickland’s program produces wines that taste unlike anything else on the Peninsula. The flight runs through the range before you commit to a bottle, which is the correct order of operations. The Blanc de Blancs is the one to linger on: taut, mineral, and genuinely dry in a way that most regional fizz is not. The biodynamic certification is visible in the vineyard right now, cover crops and all. Spring is when that farming choice reads most clearly in the glass. Allow ninety minutes. Book ahead for weekend sessions - walk-ins have been turned away on busy Saturdays. Pair the visit with lunch at Johnny Ripe nearby. ## Bushrangers Bay Track, Cape Schanck The Bushrangers Bay track off Cape Schanck Road is one of the best spring walks on the Peninsula, and it earns that this fortnight specifically. The heathland between the Cape Schanck car park and the bay is in flower right now - coastal tea-tree, guinea flowers, and native peas. The cliff-top section above the bay itself looks south to Bass Strait with nothing between you and Antarctica. The track is 5.4 km return with a steep descent to the beach at the end; the Main Creek estuary may require wading when the tide is in, so check conditions before you commit to going all the way down. Morning light on the eastern-facing cliffs is worth the early start. Dogs are prohibited throughout Mornington Peninsula National Park, including this track. No booking, no entry fee. Allow two hours return. Check current Parks Victoria conditions before travelling. ## Arj Barker at Barlow, The Continental Sorrento - Wednesday 30 September Barlow is the 300-seat room inside The Continental Sorrento, and it books properly named acts. Arj Barker - the US-born, Melbourne-based stand-up - plays there on Wednesday 30 September, doors at 7 pm. Barker has been a fixture in Australian comedy long enough to be genuinely local at this point, and his material runs long enough that the set fills the room rather than leaving it half-satisfied. Wednesday nights at Barlow are quieter than the weekend, which means the bar before the show is actually pleasant. The room itself is well-configured for stand-up: no bad sightlines, decent sound, and a bar you can reach at interval without queuing. This is not a residency - one night only. Book through Humanitix before it sells out; the link is below. Pair the evening with dinner at the Sorrento end of Ocean Beach Road before doors. ### This week’s picks at a glance **Foxeys Hangout** - Red Hill–Shoreham Road, Red Hill. Open most weekends; check website for current hours. Book ahead for the sparkling flight. [foxeys.com.au]() **Bushrangers Bay Track** - Start at Cape Schanck car park, Cape Schanck Road, Cape Schanck. 5.4 km return, allow 2 hours. Dogs are prohibited. Check conditions before descending to the beach. No booking required. **Arj Barker at Barlow** - The Continental Sorrento, 21 Ocean Beach Road, Sorrento. Wednesday 30 September, doors 7 pm. Book at [events.humanitix.com/comedy-arj-barker](). Something wrong on this page, or is this your business? [Tell us what to fix]() and you get a case reference back. corrections@peninsulainsider.com.au reaches the same desk. Questions readers actually ask ## FAQ When is Foxeys Hangout open and do I need to book? Foxeys Hangout is on Red Hill–Shoreham Road, Red Hill. Open most weekends and some weekdays - check the website before visiting. Booking ahead for the sparkling flight is recommended on spring weekends. How do I get to Bushrangers Bay on the Mornington Peninsula? Park at Cape Schanck car park off Cape Schanck Road. The Bushrangers Bay track is 5.4 km return from the lighthouse precinct and takes about two hours. No booking is required. Dogs are prohibited throughout Mornington Peninsula National Park, including this track. How do I book for Arj Barker at Barlow on 30 September 2026? Arj Barker performs at Barlow - The Continental Sorrento, on Wednesday 30 September, doors 7 pm. Book through Humanitix: https://events.humanitix.com/comedy-arj-barker. Book ahead - the room fills. Or let PI plan your day ## Where in the Peninsula is PI? A painted Peninsula, three witnesses a stop, and the sun for a clock. Find PI before sunset and her route becomes a day you can drive. Find her and go in the draw for $250 to dine at Doot Doot Doot, Jackalope.[Draw terms and prize details]() [Play Case 02]() Six to ten minutes. Free, no account. Keep reading ## More from the Journal [All stories →]() Insider Edit 7 min ### [The Sorrento Solstice Festival: A Night When the Peninsula Burns]() 15 June 2026 The longest night of the year deserves a proper send-off. 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