This week's events on the Mornington Peninsula

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:38:11 GMT

Thursday 20 and Sunday 23 November 2008

What's On The Peninsula - brought to you by Visitor Publications - the Spring edition of the Mornington Peninsula Visitors Guide has been delivered across the Peninsula. Ask for your copy at your accommodation or at information centres in Frankston, Mornington Dromana and Sorrento, wineries, attractions, general stores, specialty shops, hotels and many restaurants.

If you haven't already, now is the time to start planning your Summer vacation on the Mornington Peninsula.

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 Sunday at the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne celebrates the opening of Woodland Picnic area and launch of the Garden Grubs Kid's Club. Enq 5990 2200.

Also this Sunday Santas' Place Moorooduc Highway Mornington is having its Special Family Day. Enq 5978 8500.

On Monday Morning Star Estate in Mt Eliza is hosting Opera in the Roses in support of the Neonatal Unit Royal Children's Hospital. Enq 9345 4510.

Saturday week Frankston City is holding its 11th Annual Christmas Festival of Lights with loads of entertainment for the whole family culminating in a fireworks display and the lighting of the Christmas Tree. Enq 9784 1043.

The Mornington Railway 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.

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

Jenny Pihan Fine Art in Frankston is running 'Spring in Melbourne' for the month of November. A themed exhibition of selected Gallery Artists. Enquiries: 9770 5354.

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

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

Remember for all the details of these and many other fabulous events and attractions pick up your free copy of the Spring 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

What's on this week for the Mornington Peninsula

This week's events on the Mornington Peninsula