History and heritage – Mornington Peninsula
Experience the history of the Mornington Peninsula at military forts, historic seaside villages, lofty lighthouses and elegant mansions.
Visit the historic lighthouse at Cape Schanck and the military fort at Point Nepean or explore the many gracious old homes that offer a fascinating insight into the early colonial days on the Peninsula. There are also many quaint historic maritime villages to explore such as Sorrento, Portsea and Flinders.
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Cape Schanck lighthouse has beamed out its nightly warning to mariners for more than 140 years. Take a guided tours of the light and explore the museum.
Cape Schanck Road, Cape Schanck
Ph 03 5988 6184
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Discover a maze of tunnels, gun emplacements, fortifications and excellent views of Bass Strait at this nineteenth-century military fort turned museum.
Point Nepean
Ph 03 5984 4276
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Step back in time and travel on historic steam and diesel operated locomotives that date back to the late 1800's.
Moorooduc Station,Two Bays Road,
Moorooduc
Ph 03 5978 8792
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The original timber slab McCrae Homestead, built in 1844 by Andrew and Georgiana McCrae, is one of Victoria's oldest homesteads. Built to Georgiana's design, it has been refurbished with many original pieces of furniture and paintings.
11 Beverley Road, McCrae
Ph 03 5981 2866
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This 1840s homestead houses a renowned collection of Napoleonic memorabilia. See how this English-style house meets the Australian climate with wide verandas, ballroom and high ceilings.
Nepean Highway, Mount Martha
Ph 03 5974 3686
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Enter gardeners' paradise at this historic property situated on two hectares of formal gardens, featuring stunning borders and kitchen gardens to inspire cooks and gardeners.
105 LaTrobe Parade, Dromana
Ph 03 5987 1877
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Explore the 1920s American colonial-style home, artworks and Georgian furniture of artist Sir Daryl Lindsay and his wife Joan, author of Picnic at Hanging Rock. Enjoy the beautiful rural setting with views of Western Port.
Ph 03 5971 4138
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A magnificent late Victorian mansion restored to capture the feel of authentic 19th century life. Wander the picturesque gardens or explore surrounding wetlands for a myriad of bird life.
Lord Somers Road, Somers
Parks Victoria 13 1963
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Beleura, an Italianate Villa erected in 1864, is a wonderful time capsule. A theatre of the past, the magic of Beleura is the depth of its provenanced collection, some grand, but much ephemeral, trivial, amusing.
Ph 03 5975 2027
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