Peninsula Essence

Peninsula Essence 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.

Frankston portrait artist, Lorna Wheele of Pop-Up Pawtraits captures the essence of her subjects in just ten minutes. Ev...
18/08/2026

Frankston portrait artist, Lorna Wheele of Pop-Up Pawtraits captures the essence of her subjects in just ten minutes. Even more impressive, she does it in the vibrant atmosphere of an outdoor market. The clients who commission Lorna routinely comment on how accurately she conveys the unique personality of their dog, cat or the occasional chicken.

Read the full story in our August edition or online:
https://peninsulaessence.com.au/drawn-to-animals/

Chantelle Ross founded Projex J, a grief support organisation after the death of her son Jamerson in a hit-and-run in Oc...
15/08/2026

Chantelle Ross founded Projex J, a grief support organisation after the death of her son Jamerson in a hit-and-run in October 2022. “The ‘J’ is for Jamerson, but Projex J represents something much bigger,” she says. “After Jammo died, I knew I wanted his life to continue making a difference.”

Read the full story in our August edition or online:
https://peninsulaessence.com.au/getting-busy-living/

From dreamy interiors to lush garden escapes, this month's 𝘽𝙚𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙃𝙤𝙢𝙚 feature celebrates the way we live on the Morn...
14/08/2026

From dreamy interiors to lush garden escapes, this month's 𝘽𝙚𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙃𝙤𝙢𝙚 feature celebrates the way we live on the Mornington Peninsula. Showcasing the very best in local design, building, styling, and indoor-outdoor living, this feature is your inspiration to create a home that feels just right - inside and out.

Turn to page 78 of our August Edition or read online: https://issuu.com/peninsulaessence/docs/peninsula_essence_august_2026/78

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Following her first shoot with a mermaid at Rosebud beach, mother, registered nurse and underwater fine art photographer...
13/08/2026

Following her first shoot with a mermaid at Rosebud beach, mother, registered nurse and underwater fine art photographer Jaye Selga was obsessed. That obsession grew into a distinct visual language built on breath-hold, fabric, movement and natural light, with portraits that sit somewhere between photography and painting.

Read the full story in our August edition or online:
https://peninsulaessence.com.au/deep-in-bloom/

*𝙁𝙤𝙘𝙪𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝘿𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙖*While in Dromana, head down to the beach with its white sands and calm waters, enjoy a relaxed lunch a...
11/08/2026

*𝙁𝙤𝙘𝙪𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝘿𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙖*

While in Dromana, head down to the beach with its white sands and calm waters, enjoy a relaxed lunch at one of the many cafes, or taste an award-winning drop at one of the local distilleries or wineries. Later, catch a movie at the Dromana Drive-In.

Discover more in our August edition or online:
https://issuu.com/peninsulaessence/docs/peninsula_essence_august_2026/64

photos: Yanni

Heading out today? In this month's 𝘾𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧 feature, we've rounded up some of the peninsula's must-visit coffee de...
07/08/2026

Heading out today? In this month's 𝘾𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧 feature, we've rounded up some of the peninsula's must-visit coffee destinations. Whether you're lingering over a slow morning, grabbing a post-beach pick-me-up, or cheering from the sidelines, you'll find exceptional coffee around every corner.

He cut his teeth as Jimmy Giggle in the hit children’s series Giggle and Hoot, but after a decade in the role, constant ...
06/08/2026

He cut his teeth as Jimmy Giggle in the hit children’s series Giggle and Hoot, but after a decade in the role, constant travel and the demands of a young family, Jimmy Rees knew it was time for a change. Fast forward to 2026, and he has reinvented himself as one of Australia’s biggest online entertainers, with an astounding 4.5 million followers across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, and in 2024, was awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for service to the arts as an entertainer and to the community.

Read the full story in our August edition or online:
Read more: https://peninsulaessence.com.au/jimmy-the-jokester/

Pastry chef Jessinta Fantauzzo’s Sicilian cannoli and other traditional Italian desserts draw people from far and wide. ...
04/08/2026

Pastry chef Jessinta Fantauzzo’s Sicilian cannoli and other traditional Italian desserts draw people from far and wide. A stickler for perfection, Jess learned her craft from her Nonno (grandfather), Lino, whose exacting standards continue to inspire everything she creates.

Read the full story in our August edition or online:
Read more: https://peninsulaessence.com.au/sweet-legacy/

Standing near the roundabout on Frankston-Flinders Road and Eramosa Road is one of Somerville’s most recognisable landma...
01/08/2026

Standing near the roundabout on Frankston-Flinders Road and Eramosa Road is one of Somerville’s most recognisable landmarks – the distinctive pink building that has occupied the site since at least the late 1870s or early 1880s. For much of its early history the premises operated as a Wine Café, a type of small-scale hotel licensed under Victoria’s Colonial Wine Licence system. Read more: https://peninsulaessence.com.au/somervilles-wine-cafe/

From his first primary school cross country race, to the start line at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Archie He...
31/07/2026

From his first primary school cross country race, to the start line at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Archie Hewett’s path to representing Australia has demanded everything he has. The Mornington resident came fourth in the 1500m on 27 July – under the T20 classification for athletes with an intellectual disability – in his debut at a major international Games.

Read the full story in our August edition or online:
https://peninsulaessence.com.au/born-to-run/

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