Family Fun
There are a multitude of activities indoors and undercover across the Peninsula
Bayside Entertainment Centre in Frankston or you could ride the steam train
at Mornington, visit Charlie's Arthurs Seat Auto Museum or the Lighthouse at
A Great Day Out
Cape Schanck to mention just a few. And of course the whole family can enjoy
the latest features in air conditioned comfort at the cinemas in Frankston,
Boneo Maze & Wetlands Centre is set on 27 acres
and comprises 15 acres of magnificent swamp and
Mornington, Rosebud or Sorrento.
waterways, 4 acres of gardens and Hedge Mazes.
Horseriding and Wildlife
2 km of boardwalk winds
Ace Hi at Cape Schanck is famous for
The new park enjoys a fabulous setting,
through the tall native tea tree to
the bird hide, information centre,
its horseriding and wildlife park, home
between the dunes, and with panoramic
Shrek's house and borders the
to numerous native animals - emus,
views across Bass Strait and inland to
waters edge throughout the
kangaroos, wombats, wallabies, dingos
Arthurs Seat. So its good news again
gardens. The boardwalk was
and even koalas, with a farmyard full of
for family holidays on the Peninsula.
designed to allow visitors to
geese, ducks, pigs and sheep - perfect
Ace Hi affords fabulous views across the
stop and marvel at the many
for patting. And Ace Hi now has an
undulating countryside of Cape Schanck
species of ti~tree and the
adventure climb - a ten metre high
and offers a variety of activities to suit
beautiful fern glade that exists
simulated rock climb and abseil down,
the whole family - for a whole day, a trail
within the wetlands. During
test your skills with a bow and arrow or
ride or an overnight stay.
the winter months, when the
try the ropes course - check with Ace Hi
wetlands fill, it is very similar to everglades in Florida.
for scheduled times.
HOLIDAY SPECIAL
The four acres of garden Is the showpiece of the
The fabulous, superior standard caravan
Present their ad (opposite page) and
complex and is completely fenced to enable families
park, specifically designed to meet
receive $5 off any 2 riders on Beach or to enjoy picnics and play a variety of games, including
today's expectations each of the 60 sites
chess, draughts, snakes and ladders, noughts and
Scenic rides. valid to 31/03/2008
has its own ensuite facilities.
crosses, connect four and many other lawn games.
World renowned botanist, Professor David Bellamy,
PENINSULA CINEMAS has 2 beautiful
film festival every year in November.
when visiting the complex was "gob smacked" at
cinemas on the Peninsula, at Sorrento
For more information, contact the
the size and diversity of the plant life that exists
and Rosebud. They offer the latest
Cinema and you will find all the latest
on the property.
release movies and the best of art-
session times, movie information
The largest maze is over 2 metres tall. It is a great
house film, luxurious leg room and
stadium seating. The cinemas are open and specials on their website, www.
challenge and its geometric shape is a delight for
photographers. You have great panoramic views from
364 days a year with movies screening
the platform, when you reach the centre of the maze.
Rosebud (03)5981-2555, or Sorrento
day and night for your convenience
The smaller maze was designed especially for young
and Rosebud Cinema hosts an annual
Athenaeum (03) 5984 2903.
children and the young at heart.
Within the tearooms, tantalise your taste buds
The Briars Park at Mt Martha
with homemade Devonshire tea, light snacks
and great coffee.
...is one of the Peninsula's original
If you are looking
The puzzle and chess gift shop sells many timber and
pastoral properties. Entry to the park is
for something to
metal puzzles that are designed to tease your mind.
free & families are welcome to bring a
do during school
The puzzles range from easy, children's games, to
barbecue or picnic lunch.
holidays, why not
difficult puzzles for adults. The puzzles arid chess sets
join one of the
Visit the Homestead (entry fees apply)
are the perfect gift for those who need a challenge and
organised activities?
and learn about the Balcombe family's
for people who are impossible to buy gifts for.
connection with the Emperor Napoleon. The Junior Ranger
Program is designed for children aged
Come and experience Boneo Maze and Wetlands
Afterwards, let the kids search
6 to 10 and is always popular, so book
Centre - It's a great day out for the whole family.
for kangaroos and koalas at the
early. Bookings 0419 253 252.
wildlife reserve.
SOAK UP OUR BEAUTIFUL
CULTURAL LANDSCAPE
The Briars Park
ne of the Peninsula's earliest original pastoral properties with buildings & gardens dating from the 1840's
Superb views over delightful farmland to native bushland and wetlands
See the Homestead and learn about the Balcombe family, the amazing connection with the
Emperor Napoleon and how the Briars got its name
Explore the Wildlife Reserve & search for koalas & kangaroos, & view waterbirds from special `hides'
Bring a barbecue lunch or go to Josephines Restaurant
Park open 9am - 5pm
Nepean Highway Mt Martha 3934 - Phone:5974 36863686
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Peninsula Visitor . . . Summer 2007-08
