Discovery Holiday Parks
Frankston, Mornington Peninsula, VIC
AAA Rating:
Three and a half stars
EN-SUITE AND POWERED SITES
All our Powered and En-suite Sites have concrete slabs.
There are NOT SUITABLE FOR TENTS or CAMPERTRAILERS.
PET FRIENDLY
Please note Our Park is pet friendly on our en-suite and powered caravan sites(Not suitable for TENTS) - in your own accommodation.
Unfortunately, not all of our accommodation types are pet friendly.
PERMANENT ACCOMMODATION
3 Months mininum Stay required.
We have 1 or 2 Bedroom Cabins for Residential (Subject to availability)
Please contact Reception on PH: 97 86 8355
(This is an application process and rental and employment references will be required.)
McClelland Gallery
Guided Tours - McClelland Gallery + Sculpture Park
Date: Every Wed, Thu, Sat & Sun
Venue: McClelland Gallery + Sculpture Park, McClelland Drive, LangwarrinContact Details: Phone 9789 1671
http://www.mcclellandgallery.com
Guided Tours with experienced and qualified volunteer guides every Wednesday and Thursday 11.00am and 2.00pm
Sculpture Park Tours Every Saturday and Sunday 2.00pm
Bookings highly recommended - pre-booking for groups of 15 or more is essential. Golf cart seats max 5 and must be pre-booked. Priority is given to visitors with mobility challenges. No tours on days with temperatures over 32 degrees.
Price: Gold Coin Donation
FRANKSTON SUNDAY MARKET
Frankston Sunday Market
Date: Sunday 4,11,18 & 25
Venue: 'Sherlock & Hay' carpark, Young Street, Frankston (Mel Ref: 100A D8)Contact Details: Graham Jackman, phone: 9462 1520
Over 100 stallholders to view and purchase a wide variety of fresh produce, crafts, bric-a-brac, flowers, plants and trees. Savour fresh healthy foods and tasty fish & chips, burgers, Dutch pancakes and of course hot jam donuts. Enjoy great coffee at our outdoor cafe and sit down meals area. Relax, pick up a bargain and enjoy that great outdoor market atmosphere.
Price: $1
Time: 8.00am to 1.00pm
MORNINGTON RAILWAY
Mornington RailwayDate: 4,11 & 18 December
Venue: Moorooduc Station, Melways: 105 K9
Cost: Adult $15 Child $8
Contact:
1300 767 274 or www.morningtonrailway.org.au
MRPS is a heritage railway operating in the Mornington Peninsula between Moorooduc and Mornington. We have both Steam and Diesel heritage broadgauge locomotive and passenger cars. Running days are normally the first three Sundays of each month.
SAND SCULPTING
Sand Sculpting 2011-2012
After 4 spectacular seasons of sand sculptures on the Waterfront, Frankston is definitely the home of sand sculpting in Australia. And this summer’s event is shaping up to be the biggest and best yet!
For 4 months from Boxing Day, Frankston Waterfront will again be transformed as 3,500 tonnes of sand is carved into spectacular sculptures. This year, Sand Sculpting Australia’s team of talented International and Australian sculptors will bring to ‘life’ in meticulous detail the magical world of “Toytopia”.
Buy tickets online
Dates:
Open every day from Monday, 26 December, 2011 to Thursday, 26 April, 2012.
Times:
December & January Daily 10.00am to 7.00pm
February, March, April Mon-Thu 10.00am to 4.00pm
Fri-Sun 10.00am to 6.00pm
Tickets:
Available from -
Sand Sculpting Australia ticket box (cash only)
Frankston Visitor Information Centre (cash, credit & EFTPOS)
Online at www.visitfrankston.com
(10% discount “Early Bird” tickets are available from the Visitor Information Centre and online from November 14 to December 18.)
Prices:
Adults – $12.50
Concession* – $10.00
Children (4-12) – $9.00
Children under 4 – Free
Family (2ad, 2ch) - $36.00, extra children $6.00 each
Pre-booked Group – 15+ ppl - $7.00 per person
20+ ppl - $6.00 per person
Group bookings price includes a ‘Welcome’ talk. Guided tour extra $25.00 per group.
Groups must be pre-booked to receive the Group Bookings discount.
*Concession – Current card must be shown. Senior’s cards, Student card, Pension cards and Disability cards are accepted. (Health Care card is not accepted). Carers with current card are no charge.
Bookings:
To receive the group booking rate, you must pre-book. Bookings can be made by telephoning (03) 5986 6684 or emailing admin@sandstormevents.com.au
Sponsors:
Frankston City Abigroup
Quest Frankston Bayside Shopping Centre
Mix 101.1 Leader Newspapers
Streets Channel 9 News
Please note that this event is family oriented and child friendly, therefore it is a smoke free venue and alcohol is not permitted. Likewise, dogs are not permitted within the exhibition (guide dogs, hearing guide dogs and guide dogs in training excepted). Wheelchair access is provided.
For further information, visit www.sandsculpting.com.au or phone on 1300 322 842
You will enter a wondrous land where favourite childhood playthings from years gone by mix with those from today. You can see spinning tops, a Jack-in-a-box, cuddly teddy bears, tin soldiers, building blocks, race cars, a rocking horse, dolls of every shape and size, and all the other toys that give joy to the young and the young at heart.
Integrated with the sculptures will be children’s activities including Sand Sculpting Workshops, Sand Art, Sand Bottles, Sand Diggers and our “NEW” Giant Sand Pit. Plus, on weekends and school holidays, there will be Roving Entertainers from Cirque Mystique, Face Painting and, for the first time, Speed Carving will be showcased. Check the daily update on the website www.sandstormevents.com.au or at the ticket box for a timetable of activities.
Tickets can be purchased on the day of your visit at the event or at the Frankston Visitor Information Centre. “Early Bird” tickets will be available from the Frankston Visitor Information Centre for 4 weeks from November 14. These tickets can be used on any day of the event and can be purchased at a discounted rate of 10% off regular prices.
Location:
Frankston Waterfront,
Corner Nepean Highway and Pier Promenade, Frankston.
Melway reference: 100A B8
CANOEING THE KANANOOK CREET
Canoeing the Kananook Creek
Date: Wednesday 4 April
Time: From 9.00am to 12 noon
Venue: Meet at: Frankston Visitor Information Centre (Melway 102 B3)
Cost: $5 per person
Contact:
1300 322 842
Come and explore one of Frankston's special creek from an entirely different angle. What to bring: Hat, sunscreen,water bottle,sturdy walking shoes, rain jacket, camera, mosquito repellent and your sense of adventure. You will be transported back to the waterfront at the finish of the trip.
BALNARRING PICNIC RACING
Balnarring Picnic Racing
Date: Saturday 7th April
Time: From Gates open at 10am
Venue: Balnarring Racecourse Melway Reference 163 H9
Contact:
http://www.balnarringraces.com/dates.htm
The Balnarring Picnic Racing Club is a non profit organisation committed to promoting picnic racing as an enjoyable and family orientated activity.
Set in a scenic rural environment, the Balnarring Picnic Racing Club provides the opportunity for all to experience 'the fun of the races'.
Visit the mounting yard as the horses are paraded, and, from track side, cheer your favorite home as the horses race around the track.
Back a winner with one of the local, Melbourne and interstate bookmakers. A full TAB service and 'punters club' are also provided.
Enjoy a leisurely picnic amongst the trees. There are bars and food stalls and numerous children's activities.
Admission prices:
Adults: $10
Children (under 18): Free Admission
Concession: $8
GUIDED RANGER WALK
Guided Ranger Walk: Belvedere Bushland Reserve
Date: Tuesday 10 April
Time: From 10.00am to 12.00 noon
Venue: Meet at: Ti -Tree Crescent, Seaford. (Melway Ref: 100 A5)
Cost: $5 per person
Contact:
1300 322 842 or book now
Come and explore one of Frankston's most popular natural attractions. Join our local Park Ranger and be amazed by the history, native flora, fauna geology and scenery right here on our doorstep. Suitable for all ages, easy walking, no dogs allowed. Spaces are limited with a maximum of 20 per walk.
What to bring: Hat, sunscreen,water bottle,sturdy walking shoes, rain jacket, camera, mosquito repellent and your sense of adventure.
Make a Booking NOW!
Lat: -38.1049850 Long: 145.1685120
Pets: Allowed on caravan sites only
Frankston
1325 Frankston Dandenong Rd
Carrum Downs
Victoria 3201
Free Call: 1800 701 661
T: (03) 9786 8355
F: (03) 9786 8078
frankston@discoveryparks.com.au
