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I In January 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 Kananook 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' and 'Great Moments in History' to the Waterfront for a 4 month period. We are currently preparing our newest and biggest event yet, 'Creepy Crawlies'.
We will again be inviting the world’s best sculptors around the world - from the Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland and the UK, to Russia, Singapore, Canada and the USA - to join with their Aussie workmates to form a team of 20 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 show the weird and wonderful world of Creepy Crawlies. From beetles, bugs and butterflies, to spiders, slugs and scorpions, the tiny creatures that inhabit our lives will be magnified and amplified in giant sand sculptures. Delicate dragonflies and enchanting ladybirds will mingle with bed bugs, fleas and other things that make you itch and your skin crawl! Integrated with the sand sculptures are our regular activities to keep the whole family entertained. Try your hand at sand sculpting in our Workshop area, or learn more about the art by attending a talk by our resident sculptor.During school holidays and on weekends and public holidays, there will be many more activities available including Sand Art and, Sand Bottles, as well as roving entertainers. 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). LocationFrankston Waterfront, Nepean Highway, Frankston, Victoria.Melways ref: 100A B8 Dates and TimesOfficial opening: Sunday, 26 December 2010. |
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| December/January | |
| Every day | 10.00am to 9.00pm |
| February/March/April | |
| Monday to Thursday | 10.00am to 4.00pm |
| Friday to Sunday, & public holidays | 10.00am to 6.00pm |
Ticket Prices
Includes all-day entry into exhibition (pass outs available)
| Adults | $10.00 |
| Concession | $ 8.00 |
| Children (4-12) | $ 7.00 |
| Children (under 4) | No charge |
| Family (2 adults & 2 children) | $30.00 |
| Famliy (2 adults & 3 children) | $33.00 |
| Groups of 20 or more* | $ 6.00 per person |
* To receive the group booking rate, you must pre-book. Bookings can be made by telephoning
(03) 5986 6684 or emailing
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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. The activities will run from 10am until 4pm and include a selection of the following:
- Sand Sculpting Workshops – A professional sculptor will teach you the basics of sand sculpting and let you have a go at creating your own masterpiece
- Sculptor’s Talks – Learn how our sculptures are created and ask questions about the event
- Balloon Art – Watch as Brendan the Balloon Man creates amazing ‘sculptures’
- Face Painting – A perennial favourite
And throughout the event, paid activities will be available (tickets can be purchased inside the event):
- Craft Activities – Sand Art, Sand Bottles and Sand Painting
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.Public Transport
Rail
Connex Melbourne operates an electrified rail service from Melbourne CBD to Frankston. The journey takes approximately one hour.Connex also operates a diesel service 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 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view itFor daily updated details on opening/closing times, weather, or special events, see our home page.
