Attractions at a Glance . . .

Summer is a great time to visit and the Mornington Peninsula offers a huge variety

of natural and man-made attractions for you to explore. All through the year try the

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The complex is a botanical delight,

`The Briars' incorporates an

CHARLIE'S ARTHUR'S

ACE HI RANCH

Boneo Rd, Cape Schanck.

1850s homestead (with its

SEAT AUTO MUSEUM

also featuring a rose maze, tinkling

Purves Rd, Arthurs Seat

5988 6262 Open daily 10-5pm.

acclaimed Napoleonic collection) &

waterways, formal gardens and

Ph. 5989 6320.

Closed Dec 25

surrounding 8 hectares of lawns,

a forest of trees from around the

Open daily 10.30am-4pm January,

gardens and trees. Enjoy meals

world. Tearoom and café terrace

ART GALLERIES & ANTIQUE

then weekends & public hols.

or refreshment in the converted

serve refreshments all day.

CENTRES The Peninsula is a

(closed July & August) The best

stables, watch birds from the

treasure-trove of fine art galleries

collection of motor vehicles,

wetland `hides' or stroll on well

& antiques, from the major public

BAYSIDE

motor cycles, signs, bowsers and

defined woodland trails.

institutions of the Mornington

ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE

motoring memorabilia south of

Peninsula Regional Art Gallery in

Includes cinemas, Strike Bowling,

Melbourne, including several rare &

CAPE SCHANCK BOARDWALK

Mornington and McClelland Gallery

Tunzafun, and a variety of

unusual models.

Cape Schanck Road,

in Langwarrin to the myriad of high

restaurants and cafés.

Cape Schanck -

quality smaller private galleries and

THE ENCHANTED MAZE GARDEN

Wells Street, Frankston

Open daily From the cliff top

55 Purves Road, Arthurs Seat.

antique shops scattered throughout

Ph. 5981 8449

lookout you descend via a well

the region. Details see pages 56-67

BONEO MAZE &

Enliven the sences in a world in a

constructed staircase on a journey

WETLANDS CENTRE

ARTHURS SEAT

world of enchanted magical mazes,

to the wild Bass Strait coastline

Fabulous lookout & once your

695 Limestone Rd, Fingal. 5988

theme gardens, topiary & sculptural

which will stimulate the senses in

`on top of the world' there's a craft

6385 - Open every day except

creations.

most weather.

cottage, walking trails & seawinds

Christmas Day 10am-5pm.

gardens to explore.

HORSE-RIDING

Hedge Mazes · Garden Chess

CAPE SCHANCK

· Ace Hi Ranch, Boneo Rd,

Gardens · Bird Life · Café

ARTHURS SEAT SCENIC

LIGHTHOUSE & MUSEUM

CapeSchanck. Ph. 5988 6262

· Gift shop · 2km boardwalks

CHAIRLIFT Arthurs Seat Road,

Cape Schanck Road, Cape

· Bush & Winery Rides

Arthurs Seat Ph. 5987 2565

15 acres of swamp & wetlands.

Schanck Ph. 5988 6184

Ph. 5989 6119

Open daily from 10am

ASHCOMBE MAZE & LAVENDER

THE BRIARS PARK

The red capped lighthouse has

GARDENS Red Hill Road,

LINTONS GARDEN & HOME

Nepean Highway, Mt Martha

been winking out its signal since

Shoreham Ph.5989 8387

Crn Nepean Hwy & Canadian Bay

Ph. 5974 3686 Open daily 9am-

1857. Learn about its colourful

Open daily from 10am

Rd, Mt Eliza Ph. 9787 2122

5pm (homestead open 10am-4pm)

history and explore the light

Lose yourself and the children

Most outstanding nursery set in

Closed Dec 25 & Good Friday.

tower and historic outbuildings

in one of Australia's largest

2 1/2 acres-`Best Garden Centre

hedge mazes.

on a guided tour.

Settled by Europeans in the 1840s,

In Australia'.

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Peninsula Visitor . . . Summer 2007-08