Centrally located to the many attractions of the Mornington Peninsula
makes BRIARSWOOD the perfect accommodation base. For more information about what there is
to do on the Mornington Peninsula visit the links on this page or just ask and we will
recommend various attractions depending on your preferences.
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museums, art galleries, historic homesteads, craft markets and antique
stores on the Mornington Peninsula.
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golf courses, horse riding, dolphin and seal swims, diving, fishing and
surfing |
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wineries, restaurants and Mornington Peninsula produce.
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Mornington Peninsula National Park is Victoria's most visited National Park. |
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The Briars Historic Park
First settled by Europeans in the 1840's, 'The Briars' incorporates an 1850s homestead and
surrounding 8 hectares of lawns, gardens and trees with bird hides and bush walks.
Nepean Highway, Mt Martha. Phone: (03) 5974 3686.
Heronswood
Cottage gardens featuring annuals and perennials which are at their best between October
and April. Bluestone homestead built in 1871. Plant and seed sales. Tearoom/Restaurant.
Home of the famous 'Digger's Club.'
Latrobe Parade, Dromana. Phone (03) 5987 1877
Cape Schanck Lighthouse & Museum
One of the few light stations still operating today. Established in 1857 it offers
visitors a glimpse of the past. Explore the light tower and historic outbuildings.
Cape Schanck Road, Cape Schanck. Phone (03) 5988 6184
McCrae Homestead
Homestead was built in 1844 for the prioneering McCrae family. Furnished with many
original pieces, including family heirlooms and books. National Trust operated.
11 Beverley Road, McCrae. Phone: 5986 5688.
Craft Markets
- The Mornington Peninsula is well known as being the home of the Red Hill market but
every week the Mornington Peninsula hosts several community markets including the popular
'Main Street Market' every Wednesday in Mornington's main shopping precinct. The Markets
Association of Victoria website
gives details of
other weekend markets on the Mornington Peninsula.
The Bottom Drawer Antique Centre
A rambling old building containing over 20 dealers. Tearoom available.
Mornington-Tyabb Road, Moorooduc. Phone: 5978 8677.
Tyabb
Packing House Antique Centre
Australia's largest antique centre. 42 dealers under one roof plus a comprehensive craft
village at the rear and tea rooms.
Mornington-Flinders Road, Ryabb. Phone: 5977 4414.
Cinemas & Theatres
Mornington Cinemas
Rosebud Cinema comprises 6
luxury cinemas
Dromana Drive-In has two screens.
Further details are available from their web sites.
Rye Lime Kiln
A reminder of the early industry that dates back to the 1840s
Point Nepean Road, Rye (Whitecliffs). Open daily. Free.
Art Galleries on the Mornington Peninsula
Mornington
Peninsula Regional Gallery
The gallery has a changing program of nationally significant exhibitions by
Australia's leading artists.
Civic Reserve, Dunns Road, Mornington. Enquiries: 5975 4395 or visit their
web site.
Marion Rosetzky Gallery
Working studio specialising in the production of unique hand painted tiles. Natural bush
gully setting. Select range of craftworks by leading Australian artists.
650 White Hill Road, Red Hill. Enquiries: 54989 2557 of view their
web site.
Noel's Gallery Restaurant & Lavendar Garden
Known for fine art, fine food, antiques and beautiful lavendar nursery.
Mornington-Flinders Road, Red Hill. Enquiries: 5989 2917.
Red Hill Gallery 141
An exhibition gallery offering fine art, pottery & sculpture blended with the
introduction of quality alpaca products.
141 Red Hill Road, Red Hill South. Enquiries: 5989 2614.
The Art Shed Gallery
Beautifully renovated gallery specialises in unusual and stimulating artworks for home and
garden. Open most days 11am-5pm.
138 Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill. Enquiries: 5989 2285.
Whitehill Gallery
Paintings, sculpture ceramics, glassworks and wearable art for that special occasion. Open
Wednesday - Sunday, public & school holidays 11am-5pm.
White Hill Road, Red Hill. Enquiries: 5989 2483.
Wildlife
Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
550 Tyabb Tooradin Rd, Pearcedale 3912
Phone: (03) 5978 7935
Did you know Furry
Aussies are most active and friendly at
night?
Come & meet them!
- The only giant Fluffy
Gliders in Victoria!
- The only Southern Bettongs
on mainland Australia!
- Magical lantern-lit evening tours
- Exclusive private tours
- Daytime animal encounters & photo
opportunities
- Student & educational groups
- Conservation Breeding & Education
Golf Courses
Moonah Links is the newest
International Standard golf course on the Mornington Peninsula and is just a short drive
away. Moonah Links will host the Australian Open in 2003.
To find out all the details visit the
AusGolf
website which has full details of Moonah Links and the other International Standard golf
courses on the Mornington Peninsula with full details.
Dolphin Cruises
Polperro Dolphin Swims
offers the opportunity to observe and swim with wild bottlenose dolphins in Port Philip
Bay, Victoria, Australia. Phone: (03) 5988 8437
Moonraker Seal & Dolphin Swims
provide dives led by fully qualified divemasters and hires specially designed dive suits
and gear or you can just sightsee from their spacious, modern craft. Phone: (03) 5984
4211.
The "Nepean" Ferry has been operating in
southern Port Philip Bay for over 35 years and is "Dolphin
friendly." Special dolphin watching cruises operate from
Sorrento Pier. Further details 0407 092 848.
Other Leisure Activities
Passenger Ferry Service
The trip to Queenscliff can be spectacular as the passenger ferry hugs the coastline and
afford incredible views of the shore, stately homes and private jetties and for more than
30 years the resident pod of dolphins has been guiding the ferry "Nepean". For
further details contact the information service on (03) 5984 1602.
Horse Riding
Gunnamatta Equestrian Centre
offer
ocean beach horse rides along St Andrew's Beach, trail rides through beautiful Greens
Bush, exclusive wine tasting rides visiting one or two local wineries and overnight rides.
Sandy Road, Rye. Phone: 1800 801 003.
Ace Hi Ranch at Cape Schanck
offer horse rides, wildlife park, animal nursery, tearooms and you can view the
International Armoured Military Vehicle Collection and ride in a Centurion battle tank.
Boneo Road, Cape Schanck. Phone: (03) 5988 6262.
Arthur's Seat Riding Stables provide supervised
scenic trail rides.
Purves Road, Arthurs Seat. Phone: (03) 5989 6124.
Wineries
The Mornington Peninsula is one of Australia's newest and most exciting wine regions.
The Mornington Peninsula's more than 100 vineyards are an integral part of its rich scenic
appeal. Many wineries offer cellar door sales together with fine dining. Moonah Ridge is
conveniently located to tour the Mornington Peninsula's wine areas. For full details of
all the Mornington Peninsula's wineries, including cellar door and restaurant details
visit the Mornington Peninsula Vigneron's
Association website.
Mornington Peninsula Food & Produce
Flinders Bread is the home of
the Mornington Peninsula's most delicious gourmet bread served at famous sporting venues
including the MCG, Flemington, Caulfield and Sandown racecourses, Yarra Yarra Golf Club
and the Formula One Grand Prix.
Red Hill Cheese offers
a seasonal range of quality cheese made using organic cow and goat milk. They are open for
tastings and sales on weekends & public holidays from 12 noon until 5pm.
Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm
Pick your own between November and April or visit the produce showroom and sample the
strawberry fair at other times of the year.
Cnr. Flinders/Shands Rd, Main Ridge. Phone: (03) 5989 6273.
Mornington Peninsula National Park
comprises 45km of spectacular Bass Strait scenery and is renowned for its historic
features, outstanding scenic rocky headlands and sandy beaches along the Bass Strait cost.
It is popular for swimming, surfing, diving, fishing, walking and sightseeing.
The Park at Point Nepean - Portsea
Part of the Mornington Peninsula National Park and provides historic tunnels, ocean views,
defence forts, flora & fauna, picnic spots, BBQ's and bikes for hire. Phone (03) 5984
4276
Arthurs Seat State Park
Arthurs Seat is the most prominent landmark of the Mornington Peninsula. Rising to a
height of 305 metres, the summit of Arthurs Seat provides magnificent views of Port Philip
Bay and the Mornington Peninsula. Arthurs Seat offers plenty of things to interest every
age group.
Arthurs Seat Road, Arthurs Seat. Phone: (03) 5987 2565.
Arthurs Seat Maze
An exciting adventure for all the family, with over 20 imaginative theme gardens, fully
licensed restaurant, animal nursery and garden shop/gallery. Home of Australia's first
Maize Maze over 1.5 hectares of maze cut into a cornfield - an annual event held from
February to April.
Purves Road, Arthurs Seat. Phone: (03) 5981 8449.
Ashcombe Maze & Watergardens
Get lost in Australia's oldest and largest hedge maze at Shoreham. The complex is a
botanical delight with tearoom and cafe terrace serving refreshments all day.
Red Hill Road, Shoreham. Phone: (03) 5989 8387.
Mt Martha Estuary Boardwalk winds along the Balcombe Creek to the
Briars historic homestead.
Coolart
Recognised as being one of the most important bird sanctuaries in the nation with 15
hectares of wetlands and 3 'hides.' Coolart was established during the 1860's but during
the period 1895-1907 reached its peak with the building of the redbrick mansion and
planting of the English style gardens.
Lord Somers Road, Somers. Phone: (03) 5983 1333.
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