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The White Hat Guide to the Mornington Peninsula


Mornington	© Quentin Mushins

Seaplane Lunch
at The Baths for two

Seaplane Coastal Flight
for two

These flights provides
an opportunity to view the
Mornington Peninsula from
the air.

Pelicans at Hastings

This area includes Shoreham, Arthurs Seat, Red Hills, Mt Martha, Dromana, Sorrento, Portsea and Rye.

McClelland Gallery & Sculpture Park (Langwarrin)

Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery

This gallery specialises in Australian prints and drawings, and has one of the most significant collections of works on paper in Australia.

Admission $4/$2
Tuesdays-Sundays, 10am -5 pm
Civic Reserve, Dunns Road, Mornington (Mel ref 145 G4)
Enquiries (03) 5975 4395

Coolart Mansion

See also A Trip to Stony Point in our Melbourne newsletter No.144 of 30 September 2005.

McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park

A regional gallery with changing exhibitions set in a eight hectare sculpture park 45 minutes south of Melbourne.

10am-5pm, Tue-Sun
		390 McClelland Drive, - Langwarrin
(Mel ref 103 E3)	Enquiries: (03) 9789 1671

Mornington Railway

Steam hauled travel from a bygone era.. Moorooduc Station (Mel ref 105 K9, enter from Two Bays Road near Moorooduc Highway) 11am-4pm, and Mornington Station (Mel ref 145 G1) 11.30am-3.15pm. More information at Steam Trains in Melbourne and Mornington Railway.

1st, 2nd & 3rd Sunday of month
		- Mornington
	Enquiries: 1300 767 274

The Museum of HMAS Cerberus

This museum contains one of the largets naval history collections in Australia. A small entry fee applies.

10.30am-4pm, Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Sat, Sun & public holidays
		HMAS Cerberus, - Western Port
	Enquiries: (03) 5950 7530

The Sorrento Museum and Heritage Gallery

This museum in the 1877 Mechanic Institute building records the history of the surrounding area. One of the prized possessions is the remains of a water cask from the ill-fated settlement attempt by Captain Collins in 1803 which included a young Johhny Fawkner and the convict William Buckley. It also contains a wet suit belonging to Harold Holt who drowned nearby. $3 entry fee applies.

1.30-4.30 pm, weekends, public & school holidays
		827 Melbourne Road, - Sorrento
	Enquiries: (03) 5984 0255

Events

Radio Control Car Racing - Somerville

Come and see these little race cars battle it out at Mornington Peninsula Radio Control Car Club in Somerville. We have Nitro and Electric powered classes, and cater for Juniors / Beginners. A great range of Hot food and refreshments is available track side. Whether you are here to watch the racing or compete, you will have a fun filled day at MPRCCC. Free entry for spectators, racing is $10 per entry for adults, $5 for juniors. Racing begins at 10.30am and concludes 4pm.

1st & 3rd Sunday each month	Somerville Rise Primary School. Cnr Blackscamp and Graff Roads, Somerville - (Mel ref 148 D2)
	Enquiries: 0421 990 679

Twilight Jazz Picnic at Cruden Farm

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An annual fundraising event for the McClelland Gallery held at Dame Elisabeth Murdoch's 'Cruden' Farm'. This year featuring the Frankston High School Senior Stage Band, directed by Leon de Bruin, The Jazz Doctors and The Hottentots with special guest Bob Sedergreen Cruden Farm is on the corner of Cranbourne-Frankston & Cranhaven Roads, Langwarrin (Mel. Ref. 103 G6). Entry is only from Cranhaven Road, where there is ample parking in the grounds. Elgee Park wines and soft drinks available for purchase. Bring your picnic basket, rug, table and chairs and sit back and enjoy the ambience and surrounds of the beautiful garden. $12 (pre-purchase) / $15 (door) (children under 12 free) Tickets available at McClelland Gallery + Sculpture Park 390 McClelland Drive, Langwarrin - Bookings - (03) 9789 1671.

4pm to 8pm, Saturday 16 February 2008	Cruden Farm. (enter via Cranhaven Rd), Langwarrin - (Mel ref 103 G6)
	Enquiries and pre-purchase: (03) 9789 1671

Cruden Farm Open Garden

Dame Elisabeth Murdoch designed and planted the herbaceous borders, picking garden, shrub walks and tree-shaded lawns at the heart of her sublime garden with its famous lemon-scented gum avenue. In early spring drifts of blossom and the thousands of daffodils by the lake contribute to this place of rare beauty. Refreshments will be available, or you are welcome to bring a picnic

10am-4.30pm, Sunday 31 August 2008	Cruden Farm, (enter via Cranhaven Rd), Langwarrin - (Mel ref 103 G6) -
$10 adults, no charge for children under 18

Mornington Collectables & Memorabilia Fair

A large range of collectables and memorabilia for sale.

9am to 3pm, Sunday 21st September 2008	Mornington Racecourse, Mornington -
	Enquirie: (03) 9568 8441

Bonbeach Primary School Twilight Fete

Bonbeach Primary School is holding its twilight fete and will be running a stall market. We are looking for stalls eg:- childrens toys, art and craft stalls,children clothes etc and have limited places. If interested please call Susan on 0434 143 050 . The cost of the stall is $20 and is 5M x 5M. Please keep in mind this is a school fete and stalls to suit would be greatly appreciated.

3.30 to 8pm, Friday 7th November 2008	Breeze Street Bonbeach - (Mel ref 97 D5)
	Enquiries: 0434 143 050

Red Hill Country Music Festival

Held annually in January this long running festival run by the Mt Eliza Lions club features top country artists. This great family day includes market & food stalls, childrens rides and Hot Rod Custom Car & Ute Show.

11 January 2009	Red Hill Showgrounds - (Mel ref 190 J3)
an entry fee applies	Enquiries: (03) 5983 2448

Red Hill Show

A traditional country show plus lots of family events with a particular concentration on the food and wine of the Mornington Peninsula. (The location of the Red Hills Showground can be found by clicking on the Red Hill Mraket link next to the White Hat Map of Festivals in Victoria)

8.30am to 5pm, Saturday 11 April 2009	Red Hill Showgrounds, Red Hill -
	Enquiries: (03) 5989 2357

Arthur's Seat Challenge

Run or walk to the summit of Arthurs Seat starting from the Rosebud Pier.

11 November 2006	Rosebud -
	Enquiries: (03) 5986 6684

Markets

White Hat - THE place to find markets in Victoria

Over the years White Hat has become recognised as THE place to list and find markets in Melbourne & Victoria. With details on over 400 markets, users regularly tell us that the White Hat listing is the best and most comprehensive source of markets in Victoria available either on the web or in print.

Balnarring Racecourse Community Market

Craft and produce market held monthly through the summer / autumn months and conducted by the Rotary Club of Hastings Western Port. All proceeds go to community projects. A beautiful venue under the gum trees with plenty of shade and a good range of local craft and produce. Special Easter Market on March 22nd 2008.

8am-1pm, 3rd Saturday of month, Nov-April, plus Easter Saturday
		Balnarring Racecourse, Emu Plains Reserve - Balnarring
(Mel ref 163 H9)	Enquiries: 0401 016 626

Bittern Country Market

An outdoor market next to the railway station with trash & treasure, craft & local produce. You can find more information on Bittern Market in our newsletter No.144 and newsletter No.145.

8am-1pm, Sundays
		Bittern Railway Station, - Bittern
(Mel ref 164 F7)	Enquiries: 0409 417 463

Boneo Community Market

Home grown produce & crafts.

8.30am-12noon (9am-1pm winter), 3rd Saturday of month
		Boneo Recreation Reserve, Boneo Road, - Rosebud
(Mel ref 252 K3)	Enquiries: 0418 418 302

Churchill Island Farmers' Market

A farmers' market in the pleasant surrounds of Westernport Bay with produce including wine, fruit, vegetables and cheeses.

8am-1pm,4th Saturday of month
		Churchill Island - off Philip Island
(Mel ref 632 G6)	Enquiries: (03) 5664 0096

Dromana Drive-In Market

An outdoor market selling new and second hand goods. A small entry fee applies.The market may be weather dependent.

7am-1pm, Sundays
		Drive-In, - Dromana
(Mel ref 160 E5)	Enquiries: 0402 606 101 (5-6pm)

Hastings on Westernport Craft Market

An outdoor market with crafts and produce

9am - 4pm, Thursdays
		High Street. - Hastings
(Mel ref 154 H11)	Enquiries: (03) 5983 5695

Mornington Farmers Market

The best in local Peninsula fresh produce.The biggest Farmers Market on the peninsula with the very best in produce direct from the producer to You. "Fall in Love with Local Food ". Full details at Regional Farmers Markets.

8am to 1pm, 2nd Saturday of month
		Mornington Primary School, Vale St - Mornington
(Mel ref 104 F11)	Enquiries: (03) 5664 0096

Mornington Racecourse Market

A large market with arts & crafts and produce. Parking fees apply and dogs are prohibited. Additional twilight markets in November & December.

9am to 2pm, 2nd Sunday of Month
		Mornington Racecourse, Racecourse Rd - Mornington
(Mel ref 146 A4)	Enquiries: (03) 5974 4710

Mornington Village Shopping Centre Market

An indoor market with home made and home produced goods.

9am-3pm, Wednesdays
		241 Main Street, - Mornington
(Mel ref 104 E12)	Enquiries: (03) 5975 5702

Mornington Wednesday Market

A large street market with a variety of goods.

9am-4pm, Wednesdays
		Main Street, - Mornington
(Mel ref 104 E11)	Enquiries: (03) 5975 4522

Nyora Craft and Produce Market

Set in pituresque village green with public/disabled toilets and childrens playground. The best fresh produce inc. veggies, meats, preserves, eggs, cheeses,wine, honey and plants & locally made craft that gippsland can offer. Meet friends or family for a reasonably priced sausage sizzle brunch. All profits to the community.

8am-1pm, third Saturday of month (Stall holders from 6.30am)
		Nyora Village Green, Mitchell St - Nyora
(Mel ref 612 S9)	Enquiries: (03) 56 590 089

Pearcedale Farmers Market

On the way to Mornington call in and check out our fresh food farmers' market of local and regional producers set in a lovely semi-rural environment. Rain hail or shine - Honey,cheese,eggs,meat,gluten free cakes,vegies,native plants,puddings,seasonal berries and much more.

8am to 1pm, 3rd Saturday of month
		Pearcdale Community Centre, 710 Baxter - Tooradin Rd - Pearcedale
	Enquiries: (03) 59786620

Red Hill Community Market

A large indoor/outdoor market featuring local produce and crafts.Most goods are home made, home grown or home baked. A small parking fee applies and dogs are not allowed. (The location of the Red Hill Recreation Reserve can be found by clicking on the Red Hill Community Market link next to the White Hat Map of Markets in Country Victoria)

8am - 1pm, 1st Saturday of month (Sept to May)
		Red Hill Recreation Reserve - Red Hill
	Enquiries: (03) 5974 4710

Rosebud Community Market

Featuring a wide range of goods. The market on the 5th Saturday of the month is a trash & trasure market.

8am-12 noon, 2nd & 5th Saturday of month
		Rosebud Primary School, cnr Nepean Hwy & Jetty Rd - Rosebud
(Mel ref 158 12F)	Enquiries: (03) 5986 8274

Rye Foreshore Market

An outdoor community market featuring a range of goods including, produce, gifts, craft and plants.

8am to 1pm, 1st Saturday of month
		Rye Foreshore (opposite Post Office) - Rye
(Mel ref 168 G4)	Enquiries: 0414 473 000

Somerville Saturday Market

A wide range of goods.

9am-1pm, 2nd Sat of month, Oct-Dec, Jan-May
		St Andrews Anglican Churh, Eramosa Road, - Somerville
(Mel ref 107 E12)	Enquiries: (03) 5977 6980

Sorrento Farmers' Market

Produce from growers and artisan food producers on the Mornington Peninsula. Seasonal produces includes fruit & vegetables, cheeses wines and boutique ales, breads, baked goods, honey, smoked goods, juices, sauces, chutneys and condiments.

8am to 12.30pm, 4th Saturday of month
		David MacFarlane Reserve, Cnr Melbourne & Normanby Rds - Sorrento
	Enquiries: (03) 5989 6665

Tootgarook Primary School Community Market

An outdoor market selling bric-a-brac, food, and general goods.

7.30am-12.30pm, 4th Saturday of month
		Tootgarook Primary School, Carmichael Street. - Tootgarook
(Mel ref 169 D4)	Enquiries: (03) 5958 2864

Defunct Markets

To the best of White Hat's knowledge, the following markets no longer operate:

Tyabb Farmers' Market

Please note that the above are the official trading hours. At many markets, a number of stalls close early, so you need to be there well before official closing time.

Other markets in Victoria

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Forthcoming Events

These events are ones which have run in the past and we expect to run in the future. As yet we do not have confirmed details, dates and contact details. To be informed of those details when they become available you can subscribe to our newsletter "Great things to do in Melbourne".

Churchill Island Working Horse Festival

With Clydesdales and other working horses showing off they skills of animal and handler.

April 2008 ?

Churchill Island

Coolart Jazz Festival

Jazz, swing, dance, blues and Big Band music performed in a family-friendly atmosphere.

January 2009 ?

Coolart Homestead, Somers

Dromana Strawberry Festival

With family entertainment, Devonshire teas, activities and everything strawberry.

January 2009 ?

Dromana Recreation Reserve, Pier St, Dromana

Festival of Jazz

Enjoy three jazz events in a beautiful historic setting. Admission per event: Adult $20, Concession $15, Children $10, Family $45. Food available or BYO picnic.

January 2008 ?

The Briars Park, Mt Martha

Harvest at Heronswood

Showcasing the heirloom and organic vegetables of Heronswood.

March 2008 ?

Heronswood, 105 Latrobe Pde, Dromana<

Harvest Festival - Music & Short Films

An annual festival with country music and roots music as well as food, wine and goods for sale. Saturday is the Harvest Short Film Festival and Sunday is the Harvest Music Festival

January 2008 ?

Red Hill

Heronswood Spring Festival

Open day at the historic homestead and garden.

November 2005 ?

Heronswood

Kite Festival - Colour of the Sky

A kite festival with demonstrations, workshops amd entertainment.

March 2007 ?

Rosebud Foreshore

Moonface Street Performers Festival

On Easter Monday March 24th, The iconic Grand Hotel in Mornington in association with Peninsula Events will host the 3rd Annual Moonface Street Performers Festival in Main St Mornington, Vic. This years star studded event will feature Childrens Face & Canvas Painting, a Live Music Stage & Live Street Performances from Reuben DotDotDot, James Loughron, The Amazing Mr Fish & Many More.

Easter 2009 ?

Main St, Mornington

Mornington Busker Festival

A buskers competition supplemented by bands and other entertainment.

April 2008 ?

Mornington Park, Mornington

Mornington Main Street, Christmas Festival and Carols

Join in the Christmas festivities in Main Street Mornington.

December 2007 ?

Mornington Peninsula Heritage Festival

A festibval celebrating the heritage of the Mornington Peninsula.

April 2006 ?

Various venues on the Mornington Peninsula

Mornington Performing Arts Festival

Performing arts, food and wine.

October 2007 ?

Main St, Mornington

Mt Martha Beach Games Festival

Alongside Mt Martha's first ever Street Festival, the event will also feature Skimboarding Demo's, Loads of various 'Come n Try' Sessions, a Best Mt Martha Beachbox Competition, a Miss Mt Martha Contest, plus a sea of Traditional Aussie Beach Activities including Competitive Beach Volleyball, Cricket, Soccer, Touch footy & more.

February 2008 ?

Mt Martha Beach

National Works on Paper

A national showcase for works on paper by contemporary Australian artists.

September 2006 ?

Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, Mornington

Opera in the Vineyards

A special evening of opera.

October 2008 ?

Peppers Moonah Links Resort, Mornington Peninsula

Peninsula Piers and Pinots

Entertainment, wine tasting, live music and yacht racing. White Hat enjoys a pinot that has developed through a mild autumn, so you might also enjoy a mild autumn day (Huey permitting) on the peninsula with a glass of local pinot in hand.

March 2009 ?

Flinders Foreshore adjacent to Pier , Flinders

Peninsula Pinot Festival

A wine event as part of the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival.

March 2006 ?

Flinders foreshore

Peninsula Summer Music Festival

The festival offers an assembly of Australian and international musicians, alongside the best food and wine that the Peninsula has to offer.

January 2009 ?

Mornington Peninsula

Portsea Swim Classic

One of the largest open water swims held in Australia attracting up to 2,500 swimmers in various age groups.

January 2008 ?

Portsea Front Beach

Quarantine Jazz Picnic

The Quarantine Jazz Picnic returns. Local Mornington Peninsula wines, produce and gourmet foods on sale.

January 2009 ?

Quarantine Station, Point Nepean

Red Hill Showjumping

A two day program with 14 showjumping events and featuring the Hillview Quarries Grand Prix ion the Sunday.

April 2006 ?

Treehaven Equestrian Club, Westernport Hwy, Somerville

Rosebud Film Festival

An annual event.

November 2005 ?

Rosebud Cinema, Rosebud

Rye Pier Swim

An annual swim event.

February 2008 ?

Rye Foreshore

Salt and Seaweed Festival

An annual community festival feeaturing eating out in Sorrento and Portsea.

March 2008 ?

Main Street, Sorrento

Sand Sculpting Australia

This is an annual event with a different theme each year.

February 2008 ?

Foreshore, Rye

Somers Arts Fair

An art exhibition with stalls and entertainment.

October 2005 ?

Somers Primary School, Camphill Rd, Somers

Sorrento Street Festival

A community festival with street stalls and family activities.

October 2005 ?

Ocean Beach Rd, Sorrento

The RACV Great Australian Rally

Over 1000 veteran, vintage and classic cars drive from Melbourne to a gathering at Mornington racecourse.

January 2009 ?

Mornington Racecourse

Western Port Festival

A community festival with entertainment, a parade, fireworks and more.

February 2009 ?

Hastings Foreshore

These events are ones which have run in the past and we expect to run in the future. As yet we do not have confirmed details, dates and contact details. To be informed of those details when they become available you can subscribe to our newsletter "Great things to do in Melbourne".

Page last updated:	03 June, 2008
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