CONTEMPORARY CULTURE
ROUTE
CULTURAL DRIVE
COASTAL ARTS DISCOVERY TRAIL
FRANKSTON CULTURAL WALK
Route
Cultural Drive
From Australia's leading outdoor sculpture park, boutique galleries, artist studios, historic homesteads, stunning parks and gardens, you will be captivated by the rich cultural experiences on this self-guided drive, and inspired to further explore Frankston and surrounds.
Coastal Arts Discovery Trail On this self-guided drive, cycle, or walk, discover contemporary art and architectural statements inspired by Frankston's coastal heritage at various sites along the idyllic Frankston foreshore from Olivers Hill to Seaford.
Frankston Cultural Walk Enjoy various public art and cultural heritage sites in and around the Frankston city centre. Starting at the waterfront, the self-guided walk or cycle, meanders along Kananook Creek, then proceeds to explore the city centre, nearby parks, and culminates with picturesque bayside views.
Frankston Visitor Information Centre (FVIC) The award-winning FVIC is the base for each cultural trail, and offers information on all attractions to help you enjoy every moment. Frankston Waterfront 1300 322 842
Route 1
Cultural Drive Frankston Waterfront
McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery
7
Pier Promenade, Frankston MAP REFERENCE: C8 (K20) • Discover artworks on the Waterfront • Home to major cultural events FVIC Open: 9am-5pm (7 days)
2
Frankston Arts Centre
390 McClelland Drive, Langwarrin MAP REFERENCE: F7 • Australia's leading sculpture park • Galleries, Café, Shop, guided tours Open: Tue-Sun 10am-5pm (Gallery)
McClelland Guild of Artists
8
390 McClelland Drive, Langwarrin MAP REFERENCE: F7 • Located in Sculpture Park • Weaving, Painting, Lapidary, Woodturning Occasional open days, public events
27 Davey Street, Frankston MAP REFERENCE: C8 (O20) • Performing and visual arts venue • Exhibition gallery spaces, theatres Open: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-2pm
3
4
Cube 37 37 Davey Street, Frankston MAP REFERENCE: C8 (O20) • Creative arts space, digital arts • Intimate theatre, gallery, workshops Open: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm
Frankston Library
Cruden Farm
9
60 Cranbourne Road, Langwarrin MAP REFERENCE: F8 • Home of the late Dame Elisabeth Murdoch • Renowned gardens, Guided tours Open days or by appointment
Langwarrin Flora and Fauna Reserve
10
60 Playne Street, Frankston MAP REFERENCE: C8 (O19) • Alice in Wonderland mural • Local history, artwork displays Open: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-2pm
5
Ballam Park Homestead
McClelland Drive, Langwarrin MAP REFERENCE: F10 • 100 year military history • Conservation area, walking tracks
Mulberry Hill
11
385 Golf Links Road, Langwarrin South MAP REFERENCE: F11 • Home of Sir Daryl (artist) & Lady Joan Lindsay (author) • Tour historical house and estate Open: Sun 11am-3pm, or by appointment
280R Cranbourne Road, Frankston MAP REFERENCE: F8 • Tour French-style country farmhouse, cottage garden • Period museum, tea rooms Open: Sun 1pm-5pm, or by appointment
6
Tree of Life
George Pentland Botanic Gardens
12
Cranbourne Road/Peninsula Link, Frankston MAP REFERENCE: F8 • Award winning artwork by Phil Price • Wind-activated kinetic sculpture Note: No parking facilities
Cnr Foot and Williams Streets, Frankston MAP REFERENCE: D9 • Plant collections, floral displays • Walking paths, lake, playground Open: 7am-9pm, (Nov-Mar) 7am-6pm (Apr-Oct)
Note: Public art may be subject to relocation or replacement. Accessibility icons have been provided only as a guide. Specific access requirements are to be directed to the FVIC and/or destination directly.
Limited Mobility Access
Assistive Listening Systems
Open Captioning
Auslan
Coastal Arts Discovery Trail 1
2
Frankston Pier Pier Promenade, Frankston MAP REFERENCE: C8 (K20) • Iconic Frankston landmark • Fishing and tourism heritage • Sight Line nautical sculpture
Frankston Waterfront
6
Gulls Way, Frankston South MAP REFERENCE: B9 • Unique 1950's Modernist architecture • Views to historic Daveys Bay
7
Kananook Creek
8
Round House*
9
581 Nepean Highway, Frankston MAP REFERENCE: B9 • Noted Olivers Hill property • Renowned Roy Ground's architecture
5
Yamala Mansion*
Palm Court 1A Palm Court, Frankston MAP REFERENCE: C7 • Nan’s Desk and Meta-Pier sculptures hidden in foreshore dunes • 1930's Bohemian artistic community
Pier Promenade, Frankston MAP REFERENCE: C8 (L20) • I, Kananook poem • Landmark Bridge • Boat-building, fishing and indigenous heritage
4
Olivers Hill Lookout Nepean Highway, Frankston South MAP REFERENCE: B9 • Scenic views across Port Phillip Bay • Inspirational site for noted artists
Pier Promenade, Frankston MAP REFERENCE: C8 (K20) • Discover artworks on the waterfront • Foreshore boardwalk • Home to major cultural events
3
Gulls Way Precinct*
Mile Bridge Cnr Gould Street and Nepean Highway, Frankston MAP REFERENCE: C7 • Roadside Marker • Sandcastles and Kelp • Inspired by beachside experiences
10
16 Yamala Drive, Frankston South MAP REFERENCE: B9 • Olivers Hill’s earliest mansion • Renovated by Walter Burley Griffin • Yamala gateposts
Hermitage Cnr Station Street and Nepean Highway, Seaford MAP REFERENCE: C4 • Inspired by tales of the Seaford Hermit • Marks entrance to Seaford Foreshore
*These properties are privately owned and not open to the public. Please respect the resident’s privacy and do not enter the grounds.
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Frankston Cultural Walk 1
Sight Line
2
Sound Pipes and Seagull
Pier Promenade, Frankston MAP REFERENCE: K20
10
Pivot
11
Sentinel
12
Frankston Library
Pier Promenade, Frankston MAP REFERENCE: K22
3
Crab Riders, Lost and Found, and Oasis Sand Sculpting Australia
13
Pier Promenade, Frankston MAP REFERENCE: L20
5
I'Kananook
Zoetrope
14
The Porch
15
Grimwade Clocktower
16
White Street Mall White Street, Frankston MAP REFERENCE: N18
Power of Community Cnr Young Street and High Street, Frankston MAP REFERENCE: N21
17
Frankston Park Gates Cnr Bay Street and Plowman Place, Frankston MAP REFERENCE: M20
Nepean Highway, Frankston MAP REFERENCE: M18
9
Old School House Museum 40 Davey Street, Frankston MAP REFERENCE: O20
Cnr Long Island Drive and Wells Street, Frankston MAP REFERENCE: L17
8
Cube 37 37 Davey Street, Frankston MAP REFERENCE: O20
Davey Street Bridge, Frankston MAP REFERENCE: L19
7
Frankston Arts Centre 27 Davey Street, Frankston MAP REFERENCE: O20
Pier Promenade, Frankston MAP REFERENCE: L20
6
Cnr Wells Street and Young Street, Frankston MAP REFERENCE: O18
60 Playne Street, Frankston MAP REFERENCE: O19
Pier Promenade, Frankston MAP REFERENCE: K20
4
21 Wells Street, Frankston MAP REFERENCE: N18
18
Mechanics Institute 1N Plowman Place, Frankston MAP REFERENCE: M20
Major Cultural Events McClelland Sculpture Survey and Award •
Renowned as one of the most important outdoor sculpture exhibitions in Australia • 33 large sculptures by leading and emerging artists set amongst native bush land and landscaped gardens • Guided tours, Gallery Café and Shop, Entry by Donation VENUE McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery DATE 23 November 2014 - 19 July 2015 (Biennial event)
Sand Sculpting Australia •
Each year Frankston Waterfront is transformed with spectacular large-scale sand sculptures • Over 3500 tonnes of sand is carved into iconic and adored characters • Fun activity zones, sand sculpting workshops, sand art, giant sandpit VENUE Frankston Waterfront DATE Boxing Day to Anzac Day (Annual event)
Ventana Fiesta •
Celebrate Latin American, Portuguese and Spanish cultures • Enjoy intimate and authentic cultural experiences • Dance, music, food, art, film, language and educational workshops VENUE Various Frankston locations and times DATE February - March (Annual event)
Frankston Arts Centre What’s On Theatre / Exhibitions / Events • •
Unique and inclusive premier performance and arts venue From comedy to drama, dance to musicals - there is something for everyone VENUE Frankston Arts Centre and Cube 37 DATE All Year (scan QR code for latest What’s On program)
Scan the QR code for the latest news on each event, or contact the FVIC VISITFRANKSTON.COM
/VisitFrankston
1300 322 842
Further Sites Of Interest While touring the Mornington Peninsula, make the time to enjoy these further sites in Frankston and surrounds.
1
Brialyn Boathouse Gallery
5
368 Nepean Highway, Frankston MAP REFERENCE: C7
2
Aum Shanti CafĂŠ & House of Art
42-50 Cranbourne-Frankston Road, Langwarrin MAP REFERENCE: F8
6
439 Nepean Highway, Frankston MAP REFERENCE: C8
3
Panorama Station Sculpture
Rex Australis Sculpture
Sweetwater Creek Nature Reserve Liddesdale Avenue, Frankston MAP REFERENCE: B9
7
Pines Flora and Fauna Reserve Excelsior Drive, Frankston North MAP REFERENCE: E6
EastLink/Peninsula Link interchange, Frankston MAP REFERENCE: D3
4
Dame Elisabeth Murdoch Arboretum
8
Skye Road exit Peninsula Link, Frankston MAP REFERENCE: F7
Seaford Wetlands Reserve Austin Road, Seaford MAP REFERENCE: C4
Beyond Frankston 9
Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne
12
6 Bruce Street, Mornington OFF MAP - at B12 (Nepean Highway)
Cnr Botanic Drive and Ballarto Road OFF MAP - at I6 (Cranbourne-Frankston Rd)
10
Mornington 13 Peninsula Regional Gallery
Sages Cottage
Manyung Gallery
Morning Star Estate
350 Dunns Road, Mornington OFF MAP - at B12 (Nepean Highway)
11
Baluk Arts
1408 Nepean Highway, Mt Eliza OFF MAP - at B12 (Nepean Highway)
14
85 Sages Road, Baxter MAP REFERENCE: D12
1 Sunnyside Road, Mt Eliza OFF MAP - at B12 (Nepean Highway)
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FRANKSTON AND SURROUNDS A
B
C
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1
2
3 3
4
8 10
5
To Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne
6 7 9
2
7
3
4
8
4 1
7 2 8
3 5
2
8
1
5
1
6 9
12 7
9 5
6
4
6
10
10
11
11
To Baluk Arts
To Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery
12
To Morning Star Estate
To Manyung Gallery
13
Route Destination
Cultural Drive Distance* (km)
Drive* (mins)
Destination
Coastal Arts Discovery Trail Distance* (km)
Drive* (mins)
Destination Distance* Drive* Cycle* (km) (mins) (mins)
Destination Distance* Drive* Cycle* (km) (mins) (mins)
-
-
7 to 8
-
-
FVIC - 1
-
-
-
6 to 7
1.3
3
5
1 to 2
0.6
1
8 to 9
3.0
4
1 to 2
-
-
-
7 to 8
2.8
6
11
2 to 3
-
-
9 to 10
2.3
3
2 to 3
-
-
-
8 to 9
0.9
3
4
3 to 4
-
-
10 to 11
1.8
2
3 to 4
1.2
2
5
9 to 10
2.9
4
12
4 to 5
3.5
5
11 to 12
5.2
6
4 to 5
1.3
2
5
10-FVIC
5.2
8
20
5 to 6
0.9
1
12-FVIC
2.0
4
5 to 6
0.2
1
1
TOTAL
15.8
29
63
6 to 7
1.5
2
TOTAL
20.8
28
FVIC - 1
*Distances and times are provided as estimates only
Suggested Itineraries
Frankston Cultural Walk Destination Distance* Cycle* (m) (mins)
Destination Distance* Cycle* (m) (mins)
Walk* (mins)
Walk* (mins)
Sculpture
30
1
1
10 to 11
220
1
3
1 to 2
100
1
1
11 to 12
280
1
3
Destination
Map Ref
Destination
2 to 3
130
1
2
12 to 13
180
1
2
3 to 4
100
1
1
13 to 14
40
1
1
Sand Sculpting Australia
C8 (L20)
Brialyn Boathouse Gallery
C7
4 to 5
100
1
1
14 to 15
220
1
3
Frankston Arts Centre
C8 (O20)
Aum Shanti Café & House of Art
C8
5 to 6
250
1
3
15 to 16
340
1
4
6 to 7
280
1
3
16 to 17
320
1
4
Tree of Life
F8
7 to 8
170
1
2
8 to 9
220
1
3
9 to 10
50
1
1
KOOK
ABURR
17 to 18 ST
FVIC - 1
A
70
18 to FVIC
1
320
To Melbourne
TOOY AL
TOTAL
3,420
1
ST
1
4
19
43
ST
FRANKSTON CITY CENTRE MEREW
O'GRA
DY AV E
Police Station
FLETC
HER R D
L ORWIL
D EA ST DAVID
ST E
ST
DELL
HA
Lake
Victoria Park
C7 Mulberry Hill
F11
Hermitage
C4
Beyond Frankston
Beyond Frankston Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne
off map - at I6 off map - at B12
Beauty Park
ST
Ballam Park Homestead
F8
Cruden Farm
F8
Mulberry Hill
F11
Frankston Library Round House*
B9
Yamala Mansion*
B9
ST
Gulls Way Precinct*
B9
ING
S R D
ST
George Pentland Botanic Gardens
CLIFF
AVE WARR IN
GA
Destination
RD
RIA
Montague Park
ST FROM
E
VICTO
O
Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery
off map - at B12
Dame Elisabeth Murdoch Legacy
Sages Cottage Morning Star Estate
D12 off map - at B12
Frankston Hospital
GE
GWEN
off map - at B12
C8 (O19)
Cultivated Gardens Destination
Map Ref
GEOR
Create Your Own Itinerary
Baluk Arts
Map Ref
BBQ
IGH S T
off map - at B12
Beyond Frankston
Frankston Tennis Club
Frankston Bowling Club
DENB
Manyung Gallery
RD
YUILLE
KARS
ST
F7
Palm Court
Destination
To Hastings
G ST
Civic Centre 15
ST
RD
MUIR
BIRDW
OOD
Frankston Croquet Club
MS S T
PETRIE
LEWIS
RD HER FLETC
YOUN
G ST
PLA YN
Arts Centre
BBQ
Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre (PARC)
CRANBOURNE RD
16
Frankston Park
McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery
Cultural Heritage
ST
CFA & Ambulance
SPRIN G ST
HW Y
ST
13 Frankston 14
17
ST
Frankston Transit Exchange
Library
EY
Frankston Skate Park
11
12
WILLIA
N
ST
LANE
NOLA
NE
24
PARK
N ST
Boardwalk
Chisholm Institute of TAFE
PDE
BBQ
2
10
DAV
OU N
STH ST
HIGH
PE A
23
BA Y
21 22
STATIO N
9
ST Mechanics Institute
3
Frankston Regional Playground
KEYS
ST
18
5
Frankston Pier
RAL ST
6 4
1
BALMO
PLA YNE
Y
19
THOM
NOO KANA
Frankston Yacht Club
BEACH
AVE
EK
8
K
BBQ
ST
ST
18
WELLS
PSON
7
Frankston Life Saving Club
CRE
GOULD
17
F8
Manyung Gallery
ST
EVELY
SMITH
ST
ROSS
Cruden Farm
E ST
ST
C8 (O20)
Cube 37
ERSKIN
HORN E ST
16
BEACH
BLVD
Port Phillip Bay
C8 (O20)
F7
ST
N ST
15
ONGR
GRD
WEST
ST
Q
ENON
14
P
AN A VE
NEPEAN
13
O
SHERID
Frankston Arts Centre
McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery
To Cranbourne
N
Map Ref
AVE
DAND
M
R
DAND EN
L
GOULD
K
EATHE
Kanan ook C reek
J
20
Art Galleries
AVE
Trail/Map Reference
Ballam Park Homestead
F8
McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery
F7
Dame Elisabeth Murdoch Arboretum
F8
Cruden Farm George Pentland Botanic Gardens
Destination
Map Ref
Frankston Arts Centre
C8 (O20)
F8
McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery
F7
D9
Dame Elisabeth Murdoch Arboretum
F8
Cruden Farm
F8
Beyond Frankston Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne Sages Cottage Morning Star Estate
A dedicated philanthropist and arts patron, the late Dame Elisabeth Murdoch contributed significantly to many of Frankston's most iconic cultural destinations
off map - at I6 D12 off map - at B12
Beyond Frankston Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne
off map - at I6