Gardens, Mazes & Nurseries

Heronswood Garden

Historic, Gardens, Shopping
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.

Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne

Nature, Gardens
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.)

The Perfumed Garden & Roseraie

Gardens
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.

Shepherd's Nurseries

Gardens
Balnarring Western Port Mornington Peninsula
Fruit tree & ornamental tree nursery.

Arthurs Seat Maze

Nature, Gardens
Arthurs Seat Hinterland Mornington Peninsula
Home to magical mazes & gardens, giant topiary creations and over 100 pieces of sculpture.

AustPlant Nursery

Gardens, Shopping
Arthurs Seat Hinterland Mornington Peninsula
Retail and wholesale nursery with display gardens. 5-acres of everchanging landscaped gardens, 600 plant varieties, expert advice, complete garden design and helpful staff.

Lintons Garden & Home

Gardens, Shopping
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.

Art Shed Gallery Nursery

Gardens, Art Craft and Antiques
Red Hill Hinterland Mornington Peninsula
Open most days 11-5. This lovely gallery specialises in contemporary art for home and garden. Paintings, fine art and craft and specialist nursery.

The Enchanted Maze

Gardens
Arthurs Seat Hinterland Mornington Peninsula

Coolart Wetlands & Homestead

Historic, Nature, Gardens
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.

Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Gardens

Nature, Gardens
Shoreham Western Port 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 11am-5pm Daily (except Christmas Day)

The Garden Vineyard

Gardens, Functions
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.

Boneo Maze & Wetlands

Nature, Gardens
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.

The Briars Park

Historic, Nature, Gardens
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.

Orchard Cottage Roses

Gardens
Main Ridge Hinterland Mornington Peninsula
Old fashioned, modern and cut roses.