Grandpa’s Guide to Driving in Frankston

Now, let’s jump in our cars and have a road trip to the city of Frankston! By the way, don’t have a car for the trip? Click on this link (www.vroomvroomvroom.com.au) and be ready to book a cheap car with very good quality within minutes!

Finished booking a car? Then let’s go to Frankston!

Frankston, a city in Victoria, Australia, is located at the southernmost edge of the Greater Melbourne metropolitan area, near the Mornington Peninsula. And due to its location, Frankston is referred to as the “Gateway to the Mornington Peninsula”. It has a population of about 34,457.

The city of Frankston has many beautiful art scenes, historic homes and gardens, and beachfront activities. Ah yes! The entrance to the Mornington Peninsula is a very splendid place and definitely you will ask for more!

1. The McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park

Established in 1971, the McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park were formed under the terms of the Will of Annie May McClelland in honor of her brother, Harry McClelland. The place has an area of 16 hectares of bush and landscaped gardens that attracts many visitors every year!

The gallery has exhibitions, public lectures, and art events while the sculpture park showcases the works of major artists such as Norma Redpath, Inge King, Lenton Parr, Anthony Pryor, Lisa Roet, Clement Meadmore, Geoffrey Barlett, and many more! (McClelland is committed to the advance of sculpture in Australia. It is also the home of the biennial McClelland Survey and Award for outdoor sculpture.)

2. The Mullberry Hill

The Mullberry Hill, a 1926 American-Colonial style residence, was the former home of the artist Sir Daryl and Lady Joan Lindsay —best remembered as the author of an Australian classic novel, Picnic at Hanging Rock. The Lindsays have a personal collection of artworks and Georgian furniture which became the fabulous features of the house. And aside from the artworks and furniture, you’ll truly give two thumbs-up to the place’s rural setting and to the views of the Westernport Bay!

3. The Bloody Big Swim

Are you a swimming enthusiast? Then the Bloody Big Swim which is held every January in Frankston will surely start pumping up your body’s adrenalin level!

The Bloody Big Swim(even the name of the event sounds challenging) is one of Australia’s longest open water swimming competitions where contenders will swim a distance of 11.2 kilometers! That’s from Frankston to Mills Beach, Mornington!

Frankston has everything for the senses!

-Granddad Benjamin