The Orange-bellied Parrot (OBP) National Recovery Plan calls for a sustainable captive breeding program of 400 birds to insure against extinction and enable their successful release. Moonlit Sanctuary seized the opportunity to become a cornerstone of the Plan.

Mornington Peninsula is fast becoming Australia’s pre-eminent outdoor sculpture destination.  As Spring rolls into Summer what would be better than a drive and a wander around the Peninsula to visit astounding and beautiful art installations.   These amazing sculptures have been placed in locations that entice you to enjoy the outdoors, set up a picnic, laze nearby and will spark your own inner artist.  Follow the trail outlined below, we guarantee you will do it again and again.

We are now well into Spring and the Mornington Peninsula is warming up to its best.  This October there is plenty to do, fresh produce and handmade crafts to enjoy, cooking and foraging classes plus some learning and a bit of dancing to be done. Here are our top six picks for October…