This week's events on the Mornington Peninsula
What’s On The Peninsula - Thursday 11 & Sunday 14 March 2010
Summer on the Peninsula – A Holiday by the Sea with Wonderful Beaches, picturesque Townships, Galleries & Antiques, Fine Food and Wine, Warm Hospitality and Great Family Fun - and all just an easy hour from Melbourne.
There is a huge choice of great family things to do on the Peninsula including Ashcombe Maze and Lavender Gardens at Shoreham, Boneo Maze and Wetlands at Fingal near Rosebud, there is also the Enchanted Maze Garden at Arthurs Seat and then of course there is the fabulous Cape Schanck Boardwalk, Lighthouse and Museum and the Park at Pt Nepean steeped in history features historic tunnels, coastal walks and local wildlife.
For all the details pick up your free copy of the Summer issue of the Peninsula Visitor – available free through more than 700 outlets on the Peninsula
Presently on exhibition at Montalto Vineyard and Olive Grove in Shoreham Rd Red Hill South is the 2010 Montalto Sculpture Prize where you can explore and marvel at the creativity of the 26 finalists that made the final cut.
This Saturday is the Mornington Racecourse Market
Running through to Anzac weekend – Sandsculpture – Great Moments in History on the Frankston Foreshore.
Around the galleries:
· McClelland Gallery+Sculpture Park - John Ford Paterson: A Family Tradition. Details 03 9789 1671.
· Whitehill Gallery in Dromana presents an exhibition by Fiona Bilbrough. Details 03 5931 0146
· From 18 March the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery has two new exhibitions commencing, Beyond the Persona: Eminent Women of Victoria & Zhongjian: Midway. Details 5975 4395.
The Mornington Railway operates 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sundays of each month. Join the train at either the old Moorooduc Station or Mornington Station in Watt Rd.
What’s NEW
The second stage of Peninsula Hot Springs is now open with 39 new bathing experiences, New Bath House, New Café & Family Bathing area. Enquiries 5950 8777.
The Quarantine Station at Point Nepean National Park is now open to the public.
The long awaited Landmark Cellar Door and Restaurant at Port Phillip Estate is now open – bookings essential. Ph 59just in time for Summer.
For all the details of these and many other fabulous events and attractions pick up your free copy of the Summer issue of the Peninsula Visitor – Mornington Peninsula Visitors Guide, available from more than 700 outlets - attractions, galleries, wineries, visitor information centres, general stores and holiday accommodation across the Peninsula or visit www.visitor.com.au or pick up your free copy of the Mornington Peninsula Visitors Guide or Peninsula Wine Country Annual available at Federation Square in Melbourne.
What’s On The Peninsula – brought to you by the Mornington Peninsula Visitors Guide and Peninsula Wine Country magazines - www.visitor.com.au.