Top Attractions For MELBOURNE (Frankston)

• Arthurs Seat Maze - Get lost in a wonderland of mazes, theme gardens and sculptural creations. Cuddle a baby animal, decorate the kids with temporary tattoos or relax at Solair Café. Featuring Australia’s only maize maze!
  
  
• George Pentland Botanic Gardens - Having undergone a stunning transformation in recent years, the George Pentland Botanic Gardens offer visitors examples of native plants from South Eastern Australia including a fern gully. Picnic and BBQ facilities provided.
  
  
• Moonlit Sanctuary - Delight in this magical wildlife experience. Meet rarely seen night animals like quolls, gliders, bettongs, pademelons and many others on escorted evening walks. Evening walks start at dusk. Bookings required.
  
  
• Mornington Racing Club - A short 15 minute drive from Frankston, the Mornington Racing Club is one of Australia’s most picturesque racecourses. The facilities, catering, beautiful lawns and gardens plus exciting racing make for a great day’s entertainment.
  
  
• Heronswood - Visit Heronswood and enjoy the famous garden and fabulous food. Two hectares of stunning gardens with sweeping views of Port Phillip Bay plus historic buildings with garden bookshop and retail nursery.
  
  
• Lintons Garden & Home - The largest garden centre on the Peninsula and winner of the Best Garden Centre in Australia twice. Tearooms open for lunch or refreshments.
  
  
• Nedlands Lavender Farm - Visit this historic property and take in the sensational scenery. Quality giftware and lavender products are available, as is morning and afternoon teas and luncheon snacks.
  
  
• Point Nepean - Walk it, bike it, ride it - you’ll be inspired! Tunnels and forts to explore, nature walks, coastal walks and landscape. Views of the Rip, Bass Strait and Port Phillip Bay. Open every day except Christmas Day.
  
  
• Regional Playgrounds - Acknowledged throughout Melbourne, Frankston city provides two unique regional opportunities, located at Frankston Foreshore and Ballam Park. The foreshore playground is based on a seaside theme, whilst Ballam Park is within large parklands.
  
  
• Aquatic Centres - Jubliee Park Indoor Aquatic Centre consists of a 25 metre pool, learners pool, spa and sauna. Pines Forest Aquatic Centre is an outdoor facility that operates from November to March each year.
  
  
• McCrae Buslines - Mini coaches, buses and luxury vehicles available. Specialising in golf & wine tours, wedding and restaurant pick ups, airport, Melbourne CBD and Mornington Peninsula transfers for day & long term charter.
  
  
• Wine & Food: Box Stallion - The Mornington Peninsula’s leader in varietal wines presenting French and Italian style wines in a rural setting. Enjoy café style lunches, cellar door sales and tastings in the Red Stallion Barn. Open daily.
  
  
• Wine & Food: Hickinbotham of Dromana - Relax in the rustic setting of Hickinbotham Winery & Café. Experience superb wines, gourmet lunches and unique winebreads by the open fireplace. Live music on weekends. Open daily.
  
  
• Wine & Food: Port Phillip Estate - One of the most scenic vineyards on the Mornington Peninsula. Produces award-winning Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Open every weekend, public holidays & every day in Dec & Jan.
  
  
• Arthurs Seat Scenic Chairlift - Glide among the treetops to the top of Arthurs Seat with spectacular bay and coastal views of Port Phillip Bay and far beyond. Open daily September through to June, plus weekends and school holidays in winter.
  
  
• Ashcombe Maze & Water Gardens - Get lost in Australia’s oldest and largest hedge maze, enjoy the 25 acres of internationally renowned gardens and waterways, marvel at the oldest rose maze in the world or just relax in the fully licensed café.
  
  
• Cape Schanck Lightstation - Enjoy a day of exploration and trekking along superb scenic coastal walks when visiting the historic Cape Schanck Lighthouse. Daily tours available.
  
  
• French Island Bus Tours - Bus tours for individuals or groups. Including Devonshire Teas in an 1890’s Bayview Chicory Kiln, Wind Energy System, stops for flora and fauna, former prison display and McLeod Eco Farm talk.
  
  
• Marvellous Mornington Wednesday Main Street Market - Victoria’s longest running street market presenting unique items in a vibrant atmosphere.
  
  
• Galleries: McClelland Gallery - Visit this award winning facility set in sculpture park which displays works by leading Australian artists. Enjoy exhibitions, library, gift shop and café offering picturesque lake views.
  
  
• Galleries: Whitehill Gallery - A collection of Australian fine art and craft. Featuring wearable art, jewellery, ceramics and handmade glass features along with changing exhibitions of established artists. Enjoy a coffee in the rural setting.
  
  
• Wine & Food: Main Street Deli - Hearty, healthy homemade gourmet breakfasts, lunches, corporate catering platters and take home dinner packs is what Main Street Deli prides itself on. Enjoy the warm & friendly service. Open daily.
  
  
• Mizu Spa - Enjoy a complete indulgent experience; outdoor Japanese style hot baths, Aboriginal relaxation massage, Arabic steam room, Indonesian day bed. A world of relaxation.
  
  
• Peninsula Aero Club - Joy flights over the scenic Peninsula and Islands. Learn to Fly – Professional Training and Charter. Experience the action packed flying displays at the Tyabb Airshow in March, featuring aerobatics, vintage aircraft and ex military Warbird action.
  
  
• Portsea Spa Health Club - Massage, beauty therapy, personal training, naturopathy, a fully equipped gymnasium, spa, sauna, steam, tennis court and swimming pool. The Portsea Spa is the ultimate health & well being experience, with day visitors welcome.
  
  
• Rain Hayne & Shine Farmyard - Enjoy hands-on experiences with a large variety of friendly farm animals to feed and cuddle. FREE hay rides, BBQ’s, tea & coffee. Pony Rides $2. Bring a picnic for a relaxing family day at the farm. Suitable for all ages. Open daily.
  
  
• The Briars Park - Explore the Wildlife Reserve along bushland trails, looking for koalas, kangaroos and wallabies. View the wetland birds from observation hides. Visit the 1840’s Homestead, renowned for its Napoleonic Collection. Bring your picnic or BBQ lunch.
  
  
• Tyabb Packing House Antiques - Take a step back in time whilst exploring Australia’s largest antique centre. Also incorporating a full working craft village with play area and licensed restaurant, ample parking and wheelchair facilities… all within a stone’s throw of the Tyabb Railway Station.
  
  
• TV World - A unique family tourist attraction, which showcases the early “golden days” of Australian TV, cinema, radio and pop culture. Over 5,000 exhibits and continuous screening of classic footage in the “Nostaglia Theatrette”. Open every day.
  
  
• Sail Mornington Luxury Yacht Charter - A sensational and affordable way to discover the delights of Port Phillip in true style, comfort and luxury.
  
  
• Victorian Yacht Charters - Available every day of the week, all year round, see seals, dolphins, South Channel Fort, Porstea cliff top mansions, Quarantine Station, Sorrento and Queenscliff.
  
  
• Galleries: Boathouse Gallery - Featuring prominent Australian and Internationally recognised artists, with regular exhibition displays. Open Tuesday – Sunday.
  
  
• Galleries: Jenny Pihan Fine Art - Specialising in contemporary & traditional paintings by Australian and internationally recognised artists.
  
  
• Galleries: Marion Rosetzky Gallery - A working studio specialising in the production of unique hand painted tiles. Enjoy a select range of craftworks by leading Australian artists, great espresso coffee and native bird life in a gallery surrounded by natural bushland.
  
  
• Wine & Food: Karina Vineyard - Enjoy complimentary tastings of Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Merlot & Pinot Noir wines. Visit this small family business established since 1984.
  
  
• Wine & Food: Shakespeare’s Bar & Restaurant - Classic, fine International cuisine in a relaxed, intimate atmosphere. Enjoy a drink in the friendly bar and bistro with an extensive selection of European and local beers.
  
  
• Wine & Food: The Garden Vineyard - A glorious one hectare garden showcasing perennial borders, walled garden, Italianate garden, native gardens, shrub borders all in a vineyard setting. Enjoy wine on the terrace surrounded by roses, lavender and wisteria. Cellar door tasting and sales also available.
  
  
• Wine & Food: The Stonier Winery - Stonier Wines produces outstanding Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir & Cabernet. Cheese platters available daily, children’s playground and winery tours.
  
  
• Wine & Food: Via Mare Restaurant - Frankston’s leading Mediterranean & seafood restaurant with a relaxed cosmopolitan atmosphere. Recommended “Melbourne Age Good Food Guide” each year. Offering a large selection of local wines.
  
  
• Wine & Food: Willow Creek Vineyard - Showcasing internationally acclaimed wines with fine dining at Salix Restaurant. Featuring 28 acres of manicured vines & gardens surrounding the original 1870’s homestead in a hidden valley.
  
  
• Wine & Golf: Yaringa Boat Harbour Restaurant - Absolute water frontage with picturesque balcony seating. Open for lunch and dinner, including a fully licensed bar and cozy log fire.
  
  
• Wine & Food: Montalto Vineyard & Olive Grove - Visit the cellar door & olive grove within this spectacular amphitheatre property or dine in the landscaped restaurant. Cellar door open daily, as is restaurant for lunch. Dinner available on Friday & Saturday evenings.
  
  

Top Activities For MELBOURNE (Frankston)

• Arthurs Seat Trail Rides - Saddle up on quality horses for beginners and experienced riders to enjoy supervised scenic trail rides in the rolling countryside. Also learn to ride at Kanumera – a unique indoor equestrian experience.
  
  
• Polperro Dolphin Swims - Renowned Polperro offers the marine adventure of a lifetime interacting with the wild bottlenose dolphins and seals of Port Phillip Bay. All gear supplied. Highly qualified crew. Bookings advised.
  
  
• Relax, Go Fishing! - Melbourne’s only multi-award winning charter company...where the customer counts! Departs from Mornington Pier. Every trip includes: quality equipment, refreshments, complimentary BBQ and no hidden costs!
  
  
• Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm - Pick your own strawberries. Enjoy fabulous desserts in our strawberry café. Browse through the gourmet produce and indulge in medal award winning fruit wines and liqueurs.
  
  
• The Victorian Climbing Centre - Climb to new heights! Indoor rock climbing is safe, easy to learn, great for all ages and inexpensive. Enjoy a fully supervised experience with kiosk facilities available. Bookings recommended.
  
  
• Golf: Centenary Park Golf Course - Acknowledged as one of Melbourne’s best public golf courses with an 18 hole public course, set in a natural environment. Daily green fees are available to the general public 7 days a week. Golf lessons & equipment can be booked or purchased.
  
  
• Golf: Eagle Ridge Golf Course - Situated along the Peninsula’s famous sandbelt, Eagle Ridge’s course offers excellent year round golfing. As a member or visitor, you’ll be warmly welcomed at Eagle Ridge.
  
  
• Golf: Portsea Golf Club - One of the best public access golf courses in Australia. Offers fantastic scenery & superbly maintained links-style layout set amongst sand dunes and coastal vegetation. Relax after a round in the fully licensed clubhouse.
  
  
• Golf: Moonah Links - World class golf resort and Australian Open venue, incorporating 2 championship links golf courses and many other great on site facilities. The home of Australian golf is open to the public 7 days.