SUMMER 2018 22 December – 29 January
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES IN FRANKSTON CITY Guided Ranger Activity Date: Location: Time: Cost: Phone:
Wednesday 2 January Kananook Creek Reserve, Seaford 10am-12pm $5 per person, $20 per family, children under 3 years free. 1300 322 842
Join the ranger and explore the coastal and creek environment. Suitable for all ages. Bring a water bottle, insect repellent, hat, light snack and wear sturdy walking shoes. Bookings: www.visitfrankston.com/guided-ranger-activities
Guided Ranger Activity - Junior Explorers Date: Location: Time: Cost: Phone:
Thursday 3 January Stringybark Reserve, Langwarrin 10am-12pm $5 per person, $20 per family, children under 3 years free. 1300 322 842
Let the ranger show you some of the secrets that our bush reserves keep so well hidden. Suitable for ages 6-12. Bring a water bottle, insect repellent, hat, light snack and wear sturdy walking shoes. Bookings: www.visitfrankston.com
Hot Arts for Cool Kids - Frankston Arts Centre Dates:
Monday 7 – Tuesday 8 January and Thursday 10 – Friday 11 January Location: Cube 37, 27-37 Davey Street Frankston Time: 10am-12.30pm Cost: $15 per child, adults free but must accompany children. Phone: 9784 1060
Explore, Bang, Create, Sew, Sculpt, Draw, Enjoy! A creative and diverse art and craft program for 4-12 year olds and their families. Created by artists, the program and activities encourage family engagement through the arts.
Bookings: www.artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au/Home
SUMMER 2018 22 December – 29 January
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Guided Ranger Walk Date: Location: Time: Cost: Phone:
Wednesday 9 January Lower Sweetwater Creek, Frankston 10am-12pm $5 per person, $20 per family, children under 3 years free. 1300 322 842
Join the ranger to experience Sweetwater’s deep valley walks. Suitable for all ages. Bring a water bottle, insect repellent, hat, light snack and wear sturdy walking shoes. Bookings: www.visitfrankston.com
Guided Ranger Activity – Junior Explorers Date: Thursday 10 January Location: Bunarong Park, Frankston Time: 10am-12pm Cost: $5 per person, $20 per family, children under 3 years free. Phone: 1300 322 842
Help the ranger solve a mystery while learning who lives here. Suitable for ages 6-12. Bring a water bottle, insect repellant, hat, light snack and wear sturdy walking shoes.
Bookings: www.visitfrankston.com
McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery Date: Check the website for workshop details Location: McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery, 390 McClelland Drive, Langwarrin Time: 11am-12.30pm Cost: $15 includes all materials. Bookings essential. Phone: 9789 1671
A variety of workshops are available that include creative activities, exploring the park, responding to exhibitions of professional artists.
Bookings: www.mcclellandgallery.com/kids-programs
Shrek the Musical - Frankston Arts Centre Dates: Check website for various dates Location: FAC Theatre, 27-37 Davey Street, Frankston Time: Check website for various times Cost: Adults $55, concession $50, children 2-16 $39, children under 2 years free. Phone: 9784 1060
Ogre-sized fun for the whole family.
Bookings: www.artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au
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SUMMER 2018 22 December – 29 January
Karingal Hub Activities Dates: Check the website for dates and times Location: Karingal Hub Shopping Centre, 330 Cranbourne Road, Karingal Cost: Free Phone: 9789 1192
Come along and check out the activities at the craft village and interactive story telling centre.
Website: www.karingalhub.com.au
Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre (PARC) Daily during the school holidays Location: Corner Cranbourne Road and Olive Grove, Frankston Open: Monday-Friday 5am-9pm Weekends 7am-7pm, Waterslides 10am-6pm School holiday activities M-F 11am-3pm Cost: Child entry $7.20, children under 3 years FREE, Adult $9, Family $25.90 Phone: 9781 8444
Enjoy hours of fun entertainment for the whole family with a range of aquatic activities: Splash Town, a giant inflatable obstacle course, Aqua Zorb balls, AquaPlay aquatic playground as well as 2 giant water slides.
Website: www.parcfrankston.com.au
Frankston/Seaford/Carrum Downs Library Activities Dates: Monday – Friday Locations: Frankston Library, 60 Playne Street Carrum Downs Library, 203 Lyrebird Dve Seaford Library, 1/6R Broughton Street Time: Various times, check the website for sessions. Cost: FREE-$5 per child. Bookings essential. Phone: Frankston Library – 9784 1020 Carrum Downs Library – 8773 9539 Seaford Library – 9784 1048
Come along and join in the school holiday fun with lots of different activities: create your own puppet, sand art picture, make your own slime, dream catcher, join in the ‘Where’s Wally Scavenger Hunt’, build and create with Lego, meet some rockpool creatures or farm animals, as well as story time sessions. Check the website for event descriptions and sessions details.
Bookings: www.library.frankston.vic.gov.au/whats_on
Chocolate Grove Open Monday to Saturday Location: 48 Aster Avenue, Carrum Downs Time: Monday to Friday 8am-5pm; Saturday 12-4pm Cost: Free entry Phone: 9775 1888
Just minutes from the Mornington Peninsula Freeway, this popular chocolate shop and History Centre will amaze you with their selection of products. They use the finest quality chocolate and specialise in coated nuts, confectionery, fruit and ‘super foods’. Website: www.chocolategrove.com.au
SUMMER 2018 22 December – 29 January
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Excape Daily during the school holidays Location: 3A Wells Street, Frankston Time: Tuesday to Thursday 9am-9pm, Friday to Sunday 10am-10pm Cost: 2-6 players $80-$180 per session Phone: 0490 523 558
Excape is an exciting adventure game where a team of players escape the room by solving clues and a series of puzzles within 60 minutes. There are 3 different challenges to choose from: Zombie Excape, Frankston Crime Investigation and Project 11 Excape. Suitable for ages 14+. Use the code ‘summerholiday’ and get 10% off your booking. Bookings: www.excape.com.au
Bayside Rock Indoor Climbing Centre Daily during the school holidays Location: 9 Network Drive, Carrum Downs Time: Monday to Friday 10am-9.30pm, Saturday 10am-8pm, Sunday 10am-5pm Closed public holidays. Cost: $20-$80 Phone: 9775 1557
Come and see why rock climbing is one of the fastest growing sports in Australia! It’s a fantastic way to get fit while having a heap of fun at the same time.
Website: www.baysiderock.com.au
SK8HOUSE Daily during the school holidays Location: 3/2 Amayla Crescent, Carrum Downs Time: Monday to Friday 9am-4pm Friday night 7-10pm Saturday 11am-1pm, 2-5pm, 6-9pm Sunday 11am-1pm and 2-5pm Bonus skate session Tuesday and Wednesday 4pm-6pm Cost: $7-$14 admission, $3 skate hire Phone: 9773 6799
Have fun skating up a storm with loads of fun and great music. Summer pass – 5 skating sessions for $50. Valid until the 1 January - 28 February. Check the website for various learning to skate sessions.
Bookings: www.sk8house.com.au
Gravity Zone – Laser Tag and Trampoline Park Daily during the school holidays Location: 25 Oliphant Way, Seaford Time: Monday to Thursday 10am-7pm, Friday 10am-9pm, Saturday 10am-8pm, Sunday 10am-6pm Cost: Laser tag missions from $10, 1 hour trampoline admission $5-$17 Phone: 8770 3900
Jump between 7 different trampoline zones with over 180 trampolines! Battle up to 40 players in the Laser Tag arena, with 3 base outposts to destroy targets with fully integrated smoke, music and lighting effects. Super sessions – 2 hrs of unlimited jumping, Ninja and Laser tag for $25. Little Leapers Program – U5 years 2 hrs for the price of one. $11/child ($5/child U2 years) Special deal - $17pp trampoline jumping from 3pm until close Website: www.gravity-zone.com.au
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SUMMER 2018 22 December – 29 January
MORE SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES ON THE MORNINGTON PENINSULA AND SURROUNDING AREAS Welcome to Biderap - Royal Botanical Gardens Cranbourne Date: Thursday 3 and Monday 21 January Location: Corner of Ballarto Rd & Botanic Drive, Cranbourne Time: 11am-1pm Cost: $8pp Children must be accompanied by an adult Phone: 5990 2200
Journey through the Australian Garden on a guided sensory walk and take in the sights and smells of the native bush. Learn weaving techniques and wattle seed grinding. End the walk with a cup of lemon myrtle tea and a paddle in the rockpool waterway. Website: www.rbg.vic.gov.au/visit-cranbourne
Moonlit Sanctuary Keeper Club Selected days during January Dates: Monday 7 - Thursday 24 January Location: 550 Tyabb-Tooradin Road, Pearcedale Open: 10am-4pm Cost: $80 per day or $220 for 3 days Phone: 5978 7935 Bring: BYO lunch, hat, water bottle, raincoat and wear sturdy walking shoes.
Go wild these school holidays! Come along and discover what it’s like to be a wildlife park keeper as they prepare food, feed and make enrichment activities for the animals. In a day full of fun hands-on activities, there is also the opportunity to get up close to many animals including dingos and pythons and learn how their keepers work to keep them happy and healthy. For ages 7-14 years. Bookings: www.moonlitsanctuary.com.au
Fire & Seed - Royal Botanical Gardens Cranbourne Date: Tuesday 8 January and 9 January Location: Corner of Ballarto Rd & Botanic Drive, Cranbourne Time: 11am-1pm Cost: $10 per child. Adults free but they need to accompany children. Phone: 5990 2200
A nature packed and informative experience. Listen to stories and learn how fire is a part of the Australian landscape, and how plants and animals that live in the bush cope with natural bushfires. Suitable for 5-10 years.
Website: www.rbg.vic.gov.au/visit-cranbourne
School Holiday workshops - Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery Date: Location: Time: Cost: Phone:
Wednesday 9 January 350 Dunns Road, Mornington 10am-12pm $12 5950 1580
Create a mandala with coloured paper, collage, textas, pens, pencils and stickers. Suitable for ages 5-8. Adult co-creator required. Bookings essential. Bookings: www.mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au
Mornington Racecourse Market Date:
Twilight market – Thursday 10 January Sunday 13 January Location: Mornington Racecourse 320 Racecourse Road, Mornington Time: 9am-2pm Twilight – 4pm-9pm Cost: $4 parking Phone: 5975 3310
Come and enjoy the wonderful ambience of this market. Enjoy a meal on the lawn after browsing the market stalls and purchasing a unique, quality hand-made item that the market is famous for. Great live music on the lawn and talented buskers dotted among the stalls for all to enjoy.
Website: www.craftmarkets.com.au
SUMMER 2018 22 December – 29 January
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
School Holiday Ferry Fun – Searoad Ferries Dolphin Discovery Date: 14, 15, 21 and 22 January Location: Searoad Ferries, Sorrento Pier, Sorrento Time: Departing Sorrento 1pm and 3pm. Cost: Included in the ferry ticket price Phone: 5257 4500
A fun, interactive workshop learning all about Port Phillip Bay’s unique dolphins and other amazing marine life, including seals and whales! Play games, see dolphin skulls and meet Bella Burrunan the dolphin. Website: www.searoad.com.au/school-holiday-ferry-fun
School Holiday workshops - Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery Dates: Location: Time: Cost: Phone:
Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 January 350 Dunns Road, Mornington 10am–12pm $12 5950 1580
Create a mandala with coloured paper, collage, textas, pens, pencils and stickers. Suitable for ages 9-12. Adult co-creators welcome but not required. Bookings essential. Bookings: www.mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au
Guided Ranger Activity – Bush Foods Walk Date: Location: Time: Cost: Phone:
Wednesday 16 January George Pentlands Botanic Gardens 10am-12pm $5 per person, $20 per family, children under 3 years free. 1300 322 842
Join the Ranger to learn about Aboriginal bush foods and medicines. Suitable for all ages. Bring a water bottle, insect repellent, hat, light snack and wear sturdy walking shoes. Bookings: www.visitfrankston.com
Royal Botanical Gardens Cranbourne Manna Walk Discovery Date: Wednesday 16 and Saturday 19 January Location: Corner of Ballarto Rd & Botanic Drive, Cranbourne Time: 10.30am-12pm Cost: $5 pp. Adults must accompany children. Phone: 5990 2200
Discover the bushland and seek out the mysteries on a guided tour along the Manna Walk. Look for evidence of animals and learn about some of the plants along the way with nature play. Suitable for 5-12 years. Website: www.rbg.vic.gov.au/visit-cranbourne
Guided Ranger Activity - Junior Explorers Date: Location: Time: Cost: Phone:
Thursday 17 January Seaford Wetlands, Seaford 10am-12pm $5 per person, $20 per family, children under 3 years free. 1300 322 842
Birds love this place during summer. Meet our feathered friends with our Ranger Suitable for ages 6-12. Bring a water bottle, insect repellent, hat, light snack and wear sturdy walking shoes. Bookings: www.visitfrankston.com
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SUMMER 2018 22 December – 29 January
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Guided Ranger Walk Date: Location: Time: Cost: Phone:
Wednesday 23 January Frankston foreshore & Kananook Creek 10am-12pm $5 per person, $20 per family, children under 3 years free. 1300 322 842
Experience the Frankston foreshore through the Coastal Arts Discovery Trail. Suitable for all ages. Bring a water bottle, insect repellent, hat, light snack and wear sturdy walking shoes. Bookings: www.visitfrankston.com
Guided Ranger Activity - Junior Explorers Date: Location: Time: Cost: Phone:
Thursday 24 January Paratea Reserve, Frankston South 10am-12pm $5 per person, $20 per family, children under 3 years free. 1300 322 842
Explore life in a grassy woodland with the Ranger. Suitable for ages 6-12. Bring a water bottle, insect repellent, hat, light snack and wear sturdy walking shoes.
Bookings: www.visitfrankston.com
Arthurs Seat Eagle Daily during the school holidays Location: 1085 Arthurs Seat Road, Dromana (base station); 795 Arthurs Seat Road (summit station) Time: 9am-6pm Cost: Adult $24 return, child (4-16) $15 return, concession $21 return. Phone: 5987 0600
Choose from a one-way or a return trip aboard a state-of-theart gondola. A 360® view with the most spectacular vantage point to see wildlife, landmarks and breath taking views across the bay while soaring high above the state forest. Summer special – free BBQ and scavenger hunt with every gondola ticket on Saturdays 5-8pm. Redeem at the café. Website: www.aseagle.com.au
Family Farm Talks - Pure Peninsula Honey Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday during the school holidays Location: 871 Derril Road, Moorooduc Learn amazing facts about bees. Walk through a mock apiary Time: 10-11am (arrive at 9.30am) and see live bees at work. Cost: Free There is a bee-themed gift shop, honey tastings, gourmet food Bookings essential made with honey including honey ice-creams. Phone: 5978 8413 Website: www.purepeninsulahoney.com.au
Mornington Railway – Steam Train Running every Sunday and Wednesday during January Date: Sunday 23 & 30 December, Are you looking for something fun to do during the school Wednesday 2, 9, 16, 23, 26 holidays? Why not make a day of it and take a ride on the Sunday – 6, 13, 20, 26 (Australia Day historic steam engine. event) and 27 January Location: Mornington Railway–Moorooduc Station, 460 Moorooduc Hwy, Moorooduc Time: see website for the departure times Cost: Adult return $24, concession return $19, child (4-16) return $13, family $59, children under 4 are free. Phone: 1300 767 274 Bookings: www.morningtonrailway.org.au
SUMMER 2018 22 December – 29 January
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
The Big Goose Daily during the school holidays Location: 233 Mornington Tyabb Road, Moorooduc (enter Stumpy Gully Rd) Open: 10am-4pm Cost: Adult $18, child (2+) $14, concession $14, family of four $54, additional child $10. Tractor or pony rides $5. Phone: 0459 911 549
Come on down to The Big Goose for sheep dog shows, reptile shows, tractor or pony rides, play mini golf or watch one of their farm shows. The Splash park is open this summer, so bring along your bathers and towel for some water play fun.
Website: www.thebiggoose.com.au
Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm Open daily during the school holidays Location: 244 Shands Road, Main Ridge Time: 9am-5pm Cost*: Children U4 Free, Children (4-12 years) $5, Adult $10, Family $25 Phone: 5989 4500 *cost includes entry into the harvest fields
Come and explore the harvest fields and pick your own strawberries. Purchase local gourmet products and simply enjoy a delicious dessert in the café.
Website: www.sunnyridge.com.au
Red Hill Cherry Farm Open daily during the school holidays Location: 61-69 Prossors Lane, Red Hill Time: Monday – Friday 10am-4pm Saturday – Sunday 9am-4pm Cost: Children U5 years Free, Children (5-13 years) $6, Adult $12 Phone: 5989 2237
Pick your own cherries or visit the store to buy other local cherry products. Cherry picking season open from November to mid January.
Website: www.redhill-cherryfarm.com.au
Green Olive Open daily during the school holidays Location: 1180 Mornington-Flinders Rd, Main Ridge Time: See website for dates and times Cost: Farm tour - gold coin donation Other activities - $12pp Phone: 5989 2992
There are 4 different activities running throughout the holidays: kids can make their own pizzas, go on a farm tour and feed the chooks and ducks, decorate their own cupcakes or make their own juggling balls and then learn the art of juggling from an expert. Website: www.greenolive.com.au
Dinosaur World Open daily during the school holidays Location: Corner Frankston-Flinders Road and O’Neills Road, Somerville. Time: 10am-4pm Closed 25 December-1 January Cost: Children (2 years +) $12, Adults $15, Family (2A & 2C) $50 Dig and discover $8 Phone: 5977 3018
Dinosaur World is all about bringing children’s imaginations to life - their love of dinosaurs is right there in front of them and their own adventure begins.
Website: www.dinosaurworld.net.au
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SUMMER 2018 22 December – 29 January
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Sandsculpting - Boneo Maze Open daily during the school holidays Location: 695 Limestone Road, Fingal Time: 10am-5pm Cost: Children (3-17years) $10, Senior $12, Adult $15, children 0-3 years free. Phone: 5988 6385
Peter Pan and Neverland-themed sand sculptures will take you on a journey to keep you and the kids entertained all day. Tickets include access to the sand sculpting exhibition and general park entry to the gardens, wetlands and mazes. Mini golf, rock climbing, bungee trampolines, jumping castle and the vintage carousel are an additional cost. Website: www.sandsculpting.com.au
Dromana 3 Drive-in See website for movie sessions Location: 133 Nepean Highway, Dromana Time: See website for dates and times* Cost: Children $11, Concession $15, Adult $17 Phone: 5931 0022
‘Make a Memory’ with the family at the Dromana 3 Drive-In where going to the movies is so much more than just a movie, it’s an experience! New release movies screening nightly plus an adventure playground, a 1950s American retro Diner. Gates open 30 minutes before the start of each movie.
*open on New Year’s Eve
Website: www.dromanadrivein.com.au
Le Mans – Laserzone/Go Karts/Paintball Daily during the school holidays Location: 11–55 Waterview Close, Dandenong Time: 10am-11pm Cost: Laser tag $12 (6+ years) Go Karts $12-$90 (4+ years) Group Splatball $30-$59 (9+ years) Phone: 8787 8741
Choose either a two hour super session of Laser Tag, 4 different Go Kart tracks or a low/high impact Paintball session. Check out the new glow in the dark paintball! Combo packages available. School holiday special – $59 for 3 hours of unlimited activities. Choose 10am-1pm or 2-5pm. Suitable for 4-15yrs. Starts 1 Jan. Website: www.lemansgokarts.com.au
Enchanted Adventure Garden Daily during the school holidays Location: 55 Purves Road, Arthurs Seat Time: 9am-6pm Cost: General admission $30 adult, $20 child/senior, tree surfing additional costs $30-$60* Phone: 5981 8449 *NB - includes general admission ticket Closed Christmas Day
The 22-acre adventure park features more than 6 tricky Mazes, 5 thrilling downhill Tube Slides, 20 creatively themed gardens, Brain Teaser Puzzles and a Sculpture Walk. The Enchanted Adventure Garden is also home to Tree Surfing - a high ropes obstacle course that includes Zip Line experiences. A new boardwalk beside the lake has opened these summer holidays with plenty of picnic spots nearby. Website: www.enchantedmaze.com.au
Ashcombe Maze and Lavender Gardens Daily during the school holidays Location: 15 Shoreham Road, Shoreham Open: 9am-5pm Cost: Adult $18.50, senior $16.50, child (0-3 years) FREE, child (4-15) $10, family $52-$66 Phone: 5989 8387
Ashcombe Maze and Lavender Gardens are home to Australia's oldest and largest hedge maze, a circular rose maze, a Lavender Labyrinth and world acclaimed gardens. The Great Gnome Hunt – search high and low for the resident gnomes hiding throughout the gardens. Website: www.ashcombemaze.com.au
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
SUMMER 2018 22 December – 29 January
School Holiday Program - Bayplay Location: Time: Cost: Phone:
3755 Point Nepean Rd, Portsea Check the website for dates and times $75-$195 5984 0888
Children are introduced to Port Phillip Bay’s coastal marine environment through interpretive fun and games, land based and aquatic tours and adventure activities. Activities include learning to snorkel, scuba diving, kayaking and paddle boarding. Bookings: www.bayplay.com.au
Rain Hayne and Shine Farmyard Daily during the school holidays Location: 490 Stumpy Gully Road, Balnarring Open: 10am-4pm Cost: Adults $10, Senior $8, children 1-2 years $6, children 3+ years $13, family $40 Pony rides $2-$5. Free hayride. Phone: 5983 1691
The farmyard provides ‘hands-on’ experiences with a large variety of friendly farm animals to feed and cuddle. Visitors can also watch the farm chores that include milking a cow, butter churning, grinding wheat into flour and baking bread. Website: www.rhsfarm.com.au
Mornington Peninsula Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery Location: 45 Cook St, Flinders Open: 9am-5pm Cost: FREE entry See website for prices for chocolate making classes Phone: 5989 0040
Watch European Chocolatiers at work every day lovingly handcrafting each day their delicious chocolates created using the finest local and imported ingredients. Their multi-award winning coverture chocolates are made using traditional French, Belgian and Swiss techniques. Kids and adult ‘handson’ chocolate making classes as well as hosted tasting sessions. New ice creamery and brownie bar opening on Boxing Day! Website: www.mpchocolates.com.au
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SUMMER 2018 22 December – 29 January
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Looking for something to keep the kids entertained these winter school holidays? Come down to the Frankston Visitor Information Centre near the Frankston Pier and chat to our local experts about our school holiday activities in the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula areas, or purchase a variety of our local and Australian made merchandise.