Discovery Holiday Parks
Carrum Downs, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

Activities & Attractions

Carrum Downs Lodge is centrally situated for visitors to the Mornington Peninsula and those wishing to make day trips further field. This area is often called Victoria's playground, as there is so much to do and see.

• Penguin Parade and Seal Rocks
• Blue Dandenong Ranges
• Puffing Billy
• Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery
• Cape Schanck Lighthouse
• National Parks and Reserves
• Beaches
• Melbourne CBD

Penguin Parade and Seal Rocks

The Penguin Parade and Seal Rocks at Phillip Island are internationally famous. This is where the little "gentlemen in dinner suits" waddle past you to reach their nests amidst the sand dunes. Then a unique opportunity to observe Australia's largest colony of fur seals at close quarters.

Blue Dandenong Ranges

The beautiful Blue Dandenong Ranges are a feast in themselves. Not only for the mountain scenery and glorious views of Melbourne and the bay, but also as a gourmet tour of hillside restaurants. In the tea shops there's hot home-made scones either buttered or piled with freshly-cooked berry jam and thick cream. There's many a bric-a-brac shop and cottage crafts industries in the hills.

Puffing Billy

Australia's premier steam railway "Puffing Billy" is a relic of our more leisurely days. A Historic Steam train takes you on a sentimental journey along this 13km track with panoramic and scenic views. On arriving at Emerald Lake many hours can be spent bush walking, swimming or relaxing in the peaceful country setting.

Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery

Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery has developed a specialist collection of Australian prints and drawings, including works by Arthur Boyd and Albert Tucker.

Cape Schanck Lighthouse

Cape Schanck Lighthouse has beamed out its nightly warning to mariners for more than 140 years. The Lighthouse features guided tours and a fascinating museum.

Pine Ridge Car and Folk Museum

This exciting and unusual collection of motor vehicles, signs and memorabilia are housed in a 1940s style garage and showroom.

National Parks & Reserves

• The Pines Flora and Fauna Reserve - Carrum Downs
• Cheetham Wetlands - Altona
• Karkarook Park - Heatherton
• Jawbone Flora and Fauna Reserve - Williamstown Western District
• Jawbone Marine Sanctuary - Williamstown Western District
• Point Cook Coastal Park - Point Cook
• Point Gellibrand Coastal Heritage Park - Williamstown
• Churchill National Park
• Arthur's Seat State Park

Beaches

• Safety Bay swimming beach
• Peninsula Surf beaches

Melbourne CBD

Take a train ride into Melbourne Central and visit the Art & Craft Markets, Victoria Market, Melbourne Zoo, Southbank, Crown Casino, Arts Centre, MCG, and Treasury Gardens & Fitzroy Gardens.