Frankston Waterfront

In 2008, after 7 years on the Rye foreshore, Sand Sculpting Australia relocated to an exciting new venue – the Frankston Waterfront.  With Frankston beach, the pier and Ka

nanook Creek as a backdrop, the area was transformed as 3,500 tonnes of sand was carved into scenes from favourite childhood Fairytales & Fables from around the world. In the subsequent summers, we brought Dinostory, Great Moments in History and Creepy Crawlies to the Waterfront for a 4 month period.

Our newest and biggest event yet, ‘Toytopia’ will be opening soon.

We have again invited the best sculptors from around the world – from the Netherlands, Ireland and the UK, to Russia, the Czech Republic, Canada and the USA – to join with their Aussie workmates to form a team of 21 artists.  These creative and very talented people will work tirelessly for nearly 3 weeks to bring into being enormous yet finely detailed and lifelike sculptures that will take visitors into  a wondrous land where favourite childhood playthings from years gone by mix with those from today.

See spinning tops, a Jack-in-a-box, cuddly teddy bears, tin soldiers, building blocks, race cars, a rocking horse, dolls of every shape and size, and all the other toys that give joy to the young and the young at heart.

Integrated with the sand sculptures are our regular activities to keep the whole family entertained.  Why not try your hand at sand sculpting in our workshop area or play in our new, giant sand pit.

During school holidays and on weekends and public holidays, there will be many more activities available including Sand Art and Sand Bottles, entertainers from Cirque Mystique, and for the first time, Speed Carving will be showcased.

On a number of weekends throughout the exhibition, we will be co-ordinating with Frankston City Council to link in with some very special events.  For more information on these events, go to www.visitfrankston.com

Please note that this event is family oriented and child friendly, therefore it is a smoke free venue and alcohol is not permitted.  Likewise, dogs are not permitted within the exhibition (guide dogs, hearing guide dogs and guide dogs in training excepted).

Location

Frankston Waterfront, 510N Nepean Highway, Frankston, Victoria.
Melway ref:  100A B8

Dates and Times

Official closing:  Thursday, 26 April, 2012

Open hours: 

Tickets

Includes all-day entry into exhibition (pass outs available)

* Group bookings price includes a Welcome talk.  Guided tour extra $25.00 per group.  To receive the group discount rate, you must pre-book. Bookings can be made by telephoning (03) 5986 6684 or emailing admin@sandstormevents.com.au

** Concession card must be shown – cards accepted are Seniors, Disability, Students & Pension.  Carers are at no charge.  Please note:  Health Care Cards are not accepted.

The event itself is Cash Only, however you can purchase tickets via EFT or Credit Card at the Frankston Visitor Information Centre, just across the car park from us.

Pre-purchase Tickets
If you would like to pre-purchase tickets, for yourself or as a gift, contact the Frankston Visitor Information Centre on 1300 322 842 or visit www.visitfrankston.com.

Activities

Free activities are available for children on weekends, school holidays and public holidays. A timetable of what’s on each day will be available at the ticket box and on our home page.  The activities will run from 10am until 4pm and include a selection of the following:

And throughout the event, paid activities will be available (tickets can be purchased inside the event):

There will also be special activities on the Australia Day and Labour Day weekends.  And once again, we will be running our Sandsational Easter Egg Hunt right across Easter, including Good Friday.

On school days, we can also tailor a special package designed for Mothers’ Groups, birthday parties or school excursions.

Getting There

By Car

From Melbourne CBD via Nepean Highway

From Portsea/Sorrento via Point Nepean Road

From eastern suburbs via Eastlink (tolls apply)

Parking

Throughout the city of Frankston, free 2-hour parking is available on most streets.  There are also paid parking areas available, both with and without time limits.  Please check signs carefully when parking to avoid any violation of local by-laws, especially at the Frankston Waterfront where paid parking was introduced in November 2011.  These parking machines take coins only, so bring your spare change to avoid problems when you get here.

Rail

The event is a 10 minute walk from Frankston Station, and Metlink operates an electrified rail service from Melbourne CBD to Frankston.  The journey takes approximately one hour.

A diesel service also operates to Frankston from Stony Point, with stations at Crib Point, Bittern, Tyabb, Hastings and Somerville.

For all timetable information contact Metlink on 131 638 or visit www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au

Bus

Regular services operate to Frankston from Cranbourne, Dandenong and the Mornington Peninsula.

For all timetable information contact Metlink on 131 638 or visit www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au

Ferry

Peninsula Searoad Transport operates a daily vehicle and passenger service from Queenscliff to Sorrento.

For further information contact (03) 5258 3244 or visit www.searoad.com.au

Taxi Services

Frankston Radio Cabs    (03) 9786 3322
Peninsula Radio Cabs    (03) 5979 1305

For more information

For more information call (03) 5986 6684 during business hours or email  admin@sandstormevents.com.au

For daily updated details on opening/closing times, weather, or special events, see our home page.

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