hinterland adventure parks gardens
Seawinds National Park
With walking tracks and plenty of native and European flora, Seawinds National Park at this time of year is full with the deep golden brown colours of Autumn.
Breathe in the fresh sea air, sample innovative local cuisine, and soak up the relaxed alfresco lifestyle of the Mornington Peninsula, just an hour from Melbourne. Explore the galleries, spas and cafes in breezy seaside villages, cool off with a day on the beach, or escape to the hinterland for gourmet delights at boutique wineries.
Mornington Peninsula
Welcome to Beleura
Beleura offers something for everyone interested in history, art, gardens and music.
Beleura is a state-listed 19th Century heritage house set amidst five hectares of gardens and includes a music recital centre. The House is exceptional for its collection and includes the original furnishings of its last owner John Tallis
Beleura
Located on Victoria’s stunning Mornington Peninsula, our 27 acre wetlands are a beautiful showcase of the Mornington Peninsula’s indigenous flora and fauna, including many species of frogs, reptiles and water birds. Our passion for connecting people with nature inspires us to ever evolve in our connection to this beautiful natural environment.
Boneo Discovery Park
Take the short half-kilometre circuit walk from the Sorrento Surf Life Saving Club to Coppins Lookout to appreciate a huge vista which, on a clear day, can transport you from Cape Schanck all the way to the Otways and Dandenong Ranges
Coppins Lookout
Enchanted Adventure is an award-winning natural attraction nestled in the beautiful hinterland of Arthurs Seat on the Mornington Peninsula.
From our epic Tube Slides to our Tree Surfing courses, giant brainteaser puzzles, Canopy Walk, Sky Scramble and more, there is adventure for adults and kids alike! Lose yourself in the colours of themed gardens, marvel at the structures of hedge topiary and giant sculptures or get tangled in one of our mazes.
Enchanted Adventure
Golf on the Mornington Peninsula
Prepare for a round at one of more than 15 prestigious Mornington Peninsula golf courses, making the most of an optimal natural landscape that boasts eight of Australia's top fifty courses.
Fill your cups
Tee off to the tune of the thundering Bass Strait in the region known as 'the Cups' for its proliferation of superb courses, ranging from relaxed nine holes to sensational public courses and exclusive private clubs designed by some of golfing's greatest names.
Ocean views and ancient trees
Putt above jaw-dropping coastal views at the Flinders Golf Course, wander through distinctive gnarled Moonah trees at Moonah Links (twice the host of the Australian Open), or be challenged by some of Australia's toughest golfing packages at Eagle Ridge or The National.
Unmissable targets
Play a round on RACV Cape Schanck Resort's unusual course, or at Portsea Golf Club and its cleverly-created 'blind' shots over hills combining turf, sand and natural contours. Don't let Sorrento's benign beauty put you off your game; stay focused on difficult doglegs, awkward stances and lies.
70% of the Mornington Peninsula is designated in the planning scheme as Green Wedge and this land supports a rich and varied Agriculture industry with perennial horticulture, annual horticulture, grazing, poultry, cropping and artisan food products all significant contributors to the $1.3B sector
Farming the Hinterland
Set out on two feet to explore Mornington Peninsula along rugged bushland tracks and bayside boardwalks.
Shoreline strolls and hinterland hikes
Don your walking shoes, grab a map and do your best to cover the 100 kilometres or more of walking trails included in the official Mornington Peninsula Walk. Prepare yourself to tackle the walk in its entirety, or embark on one of the shorter components to take in a diverse range of landscapes. Discover beautiful secluded bays and rugged headlands, pounding surf beaches and bushland, and lookouts with immense views.
Pound the safe and scenic walking tracks for the best perspectives of Mornington Peninsula's national and state parks, including Point Nepean, Arthurs Seat, French Island and Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park.
Take a leisurely shoreline stroll or hinterland hike, or undertake the epic two-day Arthurs Seat to Cape Schanck trek. Spot birds, kangaroos and koalas and be impressed by a series of stunning vistas.
Walk to the west
Have a change of scenery and stride along the boardwalk through Westernport's fertile mangroves and mud flats to the Bittern Coastal Wetlands, where lively birds await.
Walking Journeys
The Peninsula Horse Riders Club (PHRC) was formed in 1977 and is one of the founding clubs of the Horse Riding Clubs Association of Victoria (HRCAV).
Our Mission is to create and provide a fun, educational supportive equine community for people of all levels and HRCAV aligned disciplines.
An active Peninsula Horse Riders Club member is someone who shows active willingness and committed input to being involved in the club and membership community.
Horse Riding
The Peninsula offers excellent mixed trails within the Arthur’s Seat State Park as well as an extensive roadside trail network which has been featured in the International press. Visiting the local amenities, cafes, and wineries via these roadside trails is a delight. The officially sanctioned mountain bike trail network within the park offers everything from gentle green grade trails, right up to black diamond high skill for the adrenaline junkies.
Mountain Bike Trails
Panorama Garden Estate
Panorama Wildlife Sanctuary and Secret Gardens is a privately owned 55 acre garden and wildlife reserve. The property includes over 25 acres of gardens with panoramic views for over 100 kilometres looking out across both, Bass Strait and Port Phillip Bay. Over 20,000 plants have been introduced as well as over 8,000 tonnes of rock with 18 separate garden areas including lakes, streams and waterfalls, it is an oasis of tranquility with native and botanical collections. In addition, there are many animals including some rare albino kangaroos, wallabies, alpacas, miniature goats, cows and sheep as well as many native and pet birds such as peacocks, emus, geese and parrots. The gardens have taken over 18 years to complete and offer a diverse range of landscapes including the 4 acre Crater garden where over 3,000 tonnes of rock have been used to build the expansive surrounding walls. Panorama Wildlife Sanctuary and Secret Gardens offers you a unique and unforgettable garden and wildlife experience that you will have never seen before
Panorama Garden Estate
Panorama Wildlife Sanctuary and Secret Gardens is a privately owned 55 acre garden and wildlife reserve. The property includes over 25 acres of gardens with panoramic views for over 100 kilometres looking out across both, Bass Strait and Port Phillip Bay. Over 20,000 plants have been introduced as well as over 8,000 tonnes of rock with 18 separate garden areas including lakes, streams and waterfalls, it is an oasis of tranquility with native and botanical collections. In addition, there are many animals including some rare albino kangaroos, wallabies, alpacas, miniature goats, cows and sheep as well as many native and pet birds such as peacocks, emus, geese and parrots. The gardens have taken over 18 years to complete and offer a diverse range of landscapes including the 4 acre Crater garden where over 3,000 tonnes of rock have been used to build the expansive surrounding walls. Panorama Wildlife Sanctuary and Secret Gardens offers you a unique and unforgettable garden and wildlife experience that you will have never seen before
Red Hill Lavender is a fully Australian owned and operated commercial lavender farm. The farm is a family business created by the Crump family in 2007 on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula. We care very much about the community we live in.
We create authentic products that rely on the genuine curative qualities of plant based botanicals. Our products are completely natural and do not contain any synthetic preservatives
Red Hill Lavendar
Rosebud Kite Festival is renowned for it’s flying of awesome super-sized maxi sky kites, designed and managed by internationally recognised wind artists from both New Zealand and Australia.
Huge inflatable kites, single line kites, Tetrahedral kites and kite buggies
Kite Festival
Seawinds National Park
With walking tracks and plenty of native and European flora, Seawinds National Park at this time of year is full with the deep golden brown colours of Autumn.
Seawinds National Park
With walking tracks and plenty of native and European flora, Seawinds National Park at this time of year is full with the deep golden brown colours of Autumn.
Shoreham Foreshore Reserve
The stand of about 250 pine trees (PINUS RADIATA) on the foreshore at Shoreham (The Pines) is a representative surviving example of pine trees marking a beach resort. They are a representative marker in an imposed landscape following European settlement and signify the recreational use of Shoreham as a beach resort from the 1920s although some of the trees probably date from earlier than 1920.
Pine trees were a classic seaside planting to provide windbreaks and protection for habitations behind the foreshore. Many such pine plantings around Port Phillip Bay and Western Port Bay have been or are being replaced. The landscape of which the pines constitute an important element, is of outstanding aesthetic significance. The Pines are a very impressive stand of trees, and are unique as the best example in Victoria of a stand of pines on a foreshore reserve.
Other similar plantings exist or have existed at other beach resorts. There were similar stands of pines at the foreshore reserves at Somers, Balnarring and Merricks but these are no longer intact. They have been partially removed over the past ten years
The Briars is a beautiful 230 hectare property in Mount Martha. Visitors can enjoy walks and wildlife spotting through the wildlife sanctuary or become immersed in history with a tour through the heritage homestead garden.
The Shire Nursery is housed on the property and offers a range of beautiful native and indigenous plants for home gardens while the Eco-Living Display Centre provides visitors with all the tips and tricks needed to make your home resource efficient.
Now a National Trust property, the homestead was constructed in 1851 when owner Alexander Balcombe lived at the property with his young family. It is now undergoing extensive restoration work and will reopen to the public in 2023.
The Briars invite you to wander the many nature walks, explore the historic homestead garden and become familiar with the local wildlife.
The Briars also features a visitor's centre, wildlife sanctuary, wetlands, gardens, outdoor education camp, astronomy centre and picnic areas. Please check the Briars social media channels and website for a complete program of activities and events
The Briars
The Briars is a beautiful 230 hectare property in Mount Martha. Visitors can enjoy walks and wildlife spotting through the wildlife sanctuary or become immersed in history with a tour through the heritage homestead garden.
The Shire Nursery is housed on the property and offers a range of beautiful native and indigenous plants for home gardens while the Eco-Living Display Centre provides visitors with all the tips and tricks needed to make your home resource efficient.
Now a National Trust property, the homestead was constructed in 1851 when owner Alexander Balcombe lived at the property with his young family. It is now undergoing extensive restoration work and will reopen to the public in 2023.
The Briars invite you to wander the many nature walks, explore the historic homestead garden and become familiar with the local wildlife.
The Briars also features a visitor's centre, wildlife sanctuary, wetlands, gardens, outdoor education camp, astronomy centre and picnic areas. Please check the Briars social media channels and website for a complete program of activities and events