Mornington Peninsula Events

This week's events on the Mornington Peninsula
Thursday 18 and Sunday 21 December 2008

Merry Christmas from everyone at the GoodLife and Visitor magazines.

The Summer issue of the Mornington Peninsula Visitors Guide is soon to be available right across the Peninsula – from Frankston to Portsea, Arthurs Seat and Red Hill and through Western Port.

Just an easy hour from Melbourne the Peninsula is a world away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life - rich in contrasts and spectacular scenery, acclaimed for its fabulous golf courses, its enviable food and wine, teeming with wildlife, dotted with seaside villages and alive with galleries, markets and antique shops.

Warm hospitality and great family fun are yours on the Mornington Peninsula. The only question to be answered is... What will you do today??

This Summer there is a huge choice of great family things to do on the Peninsula. Some of our favourite places including Ashcombe Maze and Lavender Gardens at Shoreham - Australia's oldest hedge maze, is an adventure the whole family will never forget -.relax in the 25 acres of tranquil gardens or just lose the kids! Boneo Maze and Wetlands at Fingal near Rosebud has 15 acres of swamp and wetlands, 2 kilometres of boardwalks, Garden Chess and outdoor games and much more; there is also the Enchanted Maze Garden at Arthurs Seat with its glorious gardens, sculpture walk.

This is the last Sunday the Mornington Railway is operating Santa Specials for Christmas. The Mornington Railway normally operates every 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sundays each month. Join the train at either the old Moorooduc Station, Tanti Station in Bungower Rd and Mornington Station in Watt Rd.

This Boxing Day 'Dinostory' opens at Frankston Foreshore where almost 4,00 tonnes of sand will be carved into creatures and scenes from the age of dinosaurs.

On Saturday 27 December Mornington Racing Club presents the Ron Casey Memorial Race Day – Kids Day Out. Enq: 5975 3310.

Opening New Years Eve 'Grease' a live stage musical at Frankston Arts Centre and presented by PLOS. Bookings 9784 1060.

On New Years Day the Mornington Racing Club presents the Portsea Cup Race Day. Enq 5975 3310.

The new season is in full swing at Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm in Main Ridge where you can experience everything strawberry including pick your own and pre-packaged strawberries.

Around the galleries:

Sorrento Fine Art during December and January is proud to be presentling a solo exhibition by David Chen - a collection of breathtaking nudes, atmospheric city scenes and local picturesque seascapes are just some of the works on display (5984 3880),

Art for all occasions and tastes awaits you at Jenny Pihan Fine Art in Nepean H'way Frankston, enquiries: 97705354.

Whitehill Gallery in Whitehill Rd Dromana presently has an exhibition by David Minton (5931 0146), and

Cheryl Petersen Galleries at Somerville is exhibiting 'Falling Feather' based on the book of the same name by Marcus Meinhold until 23 December. Enq: 5977 8724,

The Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery is showing 'Out of the Square' Beach architecture on the Mornington Peninsula. Enq: 5975 4395.

Remember for all the details of these and many other fabulous events and attractions pick up your free copy of the Summer issue of the Mornington Peninsula Visitors Guide from more than 600 outlets - attractions, galleries, wineries, visitor information centres, general stores and holiday accommodation or visit www.visitor.com.au