The Importance of the Short Break

February 19, 2020

The kids are back at school, work is ramping up after the Christmas/New Year break and everyone is claiming a piece of your time. It feels like you are being pulled in so many directions that a meltdown is imminent, and yet, it is only early in the year. If this resonates with you, it...

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The Benefits of Taking a Holiday

October 5, 2019

It should come as no surprise that taking a break from the routine is good for us. Nevertheless, it is all too easy to become consumed by the day-to-day. There’s school lunches, the school run, a daily commute, the politics of work, for some of us the drudgery of everyday work, the commute back home,...

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Mornington Peninsula Food and Wine Destinations – Large Group Travel

April 1, 2019

Peninsula Group Stays is pleased to present a guest blog from Wine CompassWine Compass, a leading food and wine tour operator on the Mornington Peninsula that can tailor the perfect outing for your next large group stay or Corporate Offsite… “Always well known for its beaches and holiday vibes, the Mornington Peninsula is fast becoming...

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Audrey’s guide to Mornington Peninsula stays with your dog

February 19, 2019

Peninsula Group Stays is a provider of pet-friendly accommodation so you can bring your four-legged friend with you during your stay. But, don’t take it from us, hear what one of our recent guests has to say: Hi, my name is Audrey (@audreylabradoodle). I’m a 5-month-old labradoodle pup. I’m very excited to share with you my...

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Mornington Peninsula as a Photography Destination

November 28, 2018

Mornington Peninsula Photography The Mornington Peninsula is certainly a great location to holiday with a group of friends or extended family, or to base oneself for an offsite Corporate Retreat, but sometimes solitude and creativity calls… (copyright Jim Worrall – reproduced with permission) It is a poorly kept secret that the Mornington Peninsula offers terrific...

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Multi-Generational Family Holidays on the Peninsula

October 23, 2018

What better way to catch up with extended family than to go away together? If this sounds like your worst nightmare then read on to see how a large group accommodation option like Bay Views from Drury Lane can be the perfect base for a memorable family holiday. Neutral Ground Most of us can recollect...

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Mornington Peninsula Shire Short Stay Rental Code of Conduct

August 24, 2018

In May 2018, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council adopted the Short Stay Rental Accommodation Local Law which we, as providers of large group accommodation welcome. At first, this may seem like a strange stance to take, as many would assume that our interests are diametrically opposed to those of Council and Permanent residents. Nothing could be...

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Mornington Peninsula Distilleries – Gin and Rum guide

May 23, 2018

The days are short and the nights are getting cold. Beach weather is months away. Maybe you assumed that the Mornington Peninsula, surrounded as it is by water, would not have much to offer at this time. If so, you would be missing out. As we turn from the outdoors and head into the cosy...

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Mother’s Day on the Peninsula

April 19, 2018

Whether you have a large extended family staying on the Mornington Peninsula, or a group of Mums getting together, the Peninsula has plenty to offer for a fun-filled Mother’s Day celebration. The Foodie Mum Any self-professed foodie mum would know that the Mornington Peninsula has a cornucopia of offerings to tempt her throughout the year....

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