GARDENS, MAZES & NURSERIES
Mornington Peninsula

Arthurs Seat Hinterland Mornington Peninsula

Mt Martha Northern Mornington Peninsula The Briars Park is the Mornington Peninsula's foremost property, a truly representative Cultural Landscape. Important to the Boonerwrung Aborigines and one of the first pastoral 'runs' on the Peninsula. Today the Park is a working farm, heritage listed side and wildlife reserve.

Somers Western Port Mornington Peninsula Magnificent late Victorian mansion situated on the shores of Westernport. In the superb grounds are ever-changing wetlands that you can view from the observatory, and a lagoon where thousands of Australian white ibis nest every year. 10am-5pm daily except Christmas Day, New Years Day & Good Friday - Entry fee applies.

Cranbourne Northern Mornington Peninsula The Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne is the ancestral home of the Mayone-Bulluk clan of the Boonerwurung people. The award winning 'Australian Garden' is where visitors can immerse themselves in Australian flora, landscapes, art and architecture. This amazing new garden features a gallery of exhibition gardens, sculpture and displays - all highlighting the beauty and diversity of our Australian landscape and featuring approximately 100,000 plants, including 1,000 trees, in 15 different landscape displays and exhibition gardens. Visitors can learn about how to use Australian plants at home, by talking to one of our Volunteer Master Gardeners, or by joining a tour with one of our knowledgeable guides. At the Boonerwurrung Café visitors can enjoy delicious snacks and meals, while taking in the views of the Australian Garden. Open 9am–5pm daily except Christmas Day and days of Total Fire Ban* (The bushland at Cranbourne is closed on days of total fire ban and on days of extreme fire danger, however the Australian Garden remains open on these days.)

Mt Martha Northern Mornington Peninsula The Perfumed Garden is renowned as the national registered collection of David Austin Roses. Roses are formally displayed by colour, and planted in abundance over arches, swags and walls.

Moorooduc Northern Mornington Peninsula Magnificent Garden Gallery: A glorious 1 hectare garden with perennial borders, walled garden, Italianate garden, native gardens & shrub borders set in a vineyard. Visitors welcome by Appointment - please phone.

Shoreham Mornington Peninsula Australia's oldest & largest hedge maze with year round flowering lavender gardens. 25 acres of world acclaimed gardens with the world's firsst circular rose maze and home of the 'Great Ashcombe Gnome Hunt'. Licensed cafe overlooking the gardens. Open 10am-5pm Daily (except Christmas Day)

Mt Eliza Northern Mornington Peninsula The largest garden centre on the Mornington Peninsula: Plants, pots, water features, statues, gifts, homewares & furniture. Cafe open for lunch or refreshments.

Dromana Southern-Beachside Mornington Peninsula Historic homestead set on 2 hectares of stunning gardens with magnificent views. Nursery & seed sales with 3 vegetable and 2 perennial gardens with hot or pastel borders, cottage and dry garden together with Subtropical and landscaped fruit gardens. Home of 'Diggers Club'. For dining options view 'Fork to Fork' at Heronswood in the Restaurants section on this website.

Fingal Hinterland Mornington Peninsula Get lost in the maze with central viewing platform then continue along the boardwalk winding through the unique 15 acres of swamp & wetlands stopping to view the native wildlife, ancient tea-tree and themed cubby house. During summer walk with the butterflies on the Buddleia walk. Garden chess, draughts and other lawn games complemented by tall shady trees - perfect for family picnics. Tearooms & Puzzle Gift Shop. Open daily from 10am - Closed Christmas Day.