Galleries, art and gardens are beautifully intermingled on the Mornington Peninsula. Many of our heritage gardens are great works of art. Some of our huge gardens are filled with art and sculpture. And the traditional craft of the intricate hedge maze is an art form on the Mornington Peninsula.
So come and browse our galleries, and walk through our gardens of art. If your own garden needs a little bit of inspiration, you'll find it at gardens selling herbs, lavender, heritage seeds, seedlings and plants.
To explore the Peninsula's galleries, art and gardens, you can:
Use the colour-coded cards below to plan your touring, seeing the attractions in one region of the Peninsula before moving on to the next.
Use the map at right as the basis for a tour that takes in coast and country.
Download a ready-made itinerary that features a collection of our most beautiful gardens and galleries.
And don't forget we can arrange your accommodation, at European-style country estates, snug heritage cottages, wineries, B&Bs and beachside suites.
* For more information and bookings please click on a link under each of the cards.
AUSTRALIAN GARDEN AT THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS CRANBOURNE
Prepared to be inspired by the new award-winning Australian Garden, a place where visitors can immerse themselves in Australian flora, landscapes, art and architecture. Visit the café and browse in our gift shop. Tours and activities are also available. Open daily from 9am to 5pm
Art Gallery complex set in 8ha Sculpture Park with over 60 major Australian sculptures. Changing exhibition program, gift and bookshop, licensed cafe overlooking picturesque lake, Gallery and Park Hours (Tues-Sun 10:00 - 5:00)
Cafe (Tues-Sun 10.30-4.30) entry by donation
Specialising in Richard Linton's Limited Edition Canvasses
and Prints of his Maritime and Historical works.
Pictured is his image of "Moonlight over the Murray, Echuca Wharf".
The largest garden centre on the Peninsula. Winner of the Best Garden Centre in Australia 1999, 2003 and 2005. Cafe for lunch or refreshments.
- Bookings (03) 9787 3244
Lintons 'More than just a nursery.'
Renowned for its collection of works on paper, exhibitions by Australian artists and its focus on the spectacular natural environment and rich cultural heritage of the Mornington Peninsula. Open Tuesday–Sunday 10am–5pm (and some public holidays).
Explore the Wildlife Reserve along bushland trails, looking for koalas, kangaroos and wallabies. View the wetland birds from observation hides. Visit the 1840s Homestead, renowned for its Napoleonic Collection. Bring your picnic or BBQ lunch.
Explore the Lavender Labyrinth and year round flowering lavender display gardens. Spectacular Rose Maze amidst 25 acres of gardens. Lose yourself in Australia's oldest & largest Hedge Maze. Have fun with the Great Gnome Hunt, or just relax in the fully licensed café.
Contemporary Australian functional and sculptural ceramics, jewellery, glass, wood, textiles and paintings, all individually crafted. Diverse exhibitions and featured artists
together with exciting new work by artists from The Studio @ Flinders collective The Mornington P
Australia's largest antique complex and licensed café in picturesque surrounds on 7 acres. You will find everything for the connoisseur & collector. Outside and next to the main building there are 20 specialist shops and kiosk only 50km from CBD. Open 10am-5pm Thursday to Sunday
A working studio specialising in the production of unique hand painted tiles. Enjoy a select range of craftworks by leading Australian artists, great espresso coffee, and native bird life, in a gallery surrounded by natural bushland. Open: 11am - 5pm most days.
Enliven the senses in a world of enchanted magical mazes, sculpture park walk, fantasy gardens and brain teaser challenges at The Enchanted Maze Garden. Indulge yourself at The Amazing Lolly Shop. See Australia's only corn Maize Maze each Autumn.
Modern and traditional painting by well-known artists. Outdoor sculpture and wearable art.
Enjoy coffee in a country setting while you view the current exhibition.
Open Wed to Sun – 11am-5pm and most Holidays
A working hot glass studio and gallery. See molten glass made from sand transformed into art by traditional hand blown methods.
Open daily 10-5 pm.
For direct enquiries and information about Events please visit our website
Visit our famous garden, enjoy our fabulous food. Stroll through 2 hectares of stunning gardens with water views and indulge in simple but stylish food from our ever-changing menu in Australia's only thatched roof cafe. Buy your Digger's plants and seeds from our nursery.
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