Top Things to do in Rosebud
10 Things to Do in Rosebud That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Rosebud, Australia including The Enchanted Adventure Garden, Panorama Garden Estate, Horseback Winery Tours, McCrae Homestead, Rye Beach, Peninsula Hot Springs, Safety Beach, Arthurs Seat Eagle, Heronswood, Main Ridge Dairy.
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1. The Enchanted Adventure Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 527 reviews
The Enchanted Adventure Garden is an award-winning attraction, just one hour from Melbourne at Arthurs Seat. Featuring three hedge mazes, 5 giant tube slides, 20 themed Gardens, an outdoor sculpture park and an indoor 3D maze, this impressive adventure park has something for everyone. Right from the moment you enter, you will be transported into a world of enchantment and fun on a grand scale. The stunning Gardens feature excellent examples of relief topiary and contemporary garden design. The Enchanted Adventure Garden is also the home of Australia's famous Tube Slide Rides with their giant twisting slopes, adventurers sit on inflatable tubes and slide down the slope like an artificial ski run. For a thrilling tree top adventure you should also try Tree Surfing. It involves over 50 aerial obstacles and offers 2 hours of climbing, balancing and zip-lines through the trees. This is a safe and exhilarating activity for all ages. Pre-book online to avoid disappointment.
Reviewed By Michelle B - Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
We were hosting some Korean students and decided to visit here. It is an expensive experience if you are just doing the maze, would love a family ticket to make it a little more reasonable.
The Gardens are beautiful and the mazes are fun. The tubing is fun for all ages. It is our second time here but probably won’t be back in the next few years due to the cost.
2. Panorama Garden Estate
Overall Ratings
5 based on 129 reviews
Panorama Wildlife Sanctuary & Secret Gardens is a privately owned 55 acre garden and wildlife reserve. The property includes over 25 acres of Gardens with panoramic views for over 100 kilometres looking out across both, Bass Strait & Port Phillip Bay. Over 20,000 plants have been introduced as well as over 8,000 tonnes of rock with 18 separate garden areas including lakes, streams & Waterfalls, it is an oasis of tranquility with native & botanical collections. In addition, there are many animals including some rare albino kangaroos, wallabies, alpacas, miniature goats, cows and sheep as well as many native & pet birds such as peacocks, emus, geese & parrots. Panorama Wildlife Sanctuary & Secret Gardens offers you a unique & unforgettable garden and wildlife experience that you will have never seen before. - Sanctuary and Garden Tour
Reviewed By Pam R
A wonderful way to spend a morning strolling through more than twenty Gardens on Anne- Marie and Nicks private property. Set against amazing views of Port Phillip Bay and Bass Strait the Gardens vary widely; including fern gullies, rose Gardens, orchards and lakes. Panoramic Lookouts are numerous and a great place to relax on sheltered Seating. The variety of plants is extensive and used to dramatic effect against amazing rock work. Wildlife is interesting and includes albino kangaroos, peacocks, llamas and emus wandering the acreage.
It was well worth booking on the website where open times are clearly listed.
3. Horseback Winery Tours
Overall Ratings
5 based on 429 reviews
Reviewed By Patsyudall
One of my favourite experiences to date in the Mornington peninsular. We booked the 3 Hour horseback winery tour and lunch to follow at T'Gallant. Genuinely welcoming staff from the first greeting at reception, the girls guiding our tour and the winery staff at the stops we visited. I Recommend booking the extra lunch option as we had a table waiting for us at T'Gallant on a very busy public holiday weekend. My husband fell in love with his beautiful horse Toffee and I fell in love with lovely Delihla. Thankyou to all the staff for such a lovely treat
4. McCrae Homestead
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Trennels48 - Melbourne, Australia
McCrae Homestead was built in the late 1840s and is one of the earliest surviving houses in Victoria. It was built by Georgiana and Andrew McCrae. Georgiana McCrae was the illegitimate daughter of the Duke of Gordon - aristocratic, well-educated, vivacious, and a talented (professionally trained) artist - and she left extensive diaries, painting and sketches which document in detail the story of her life in Australia, and the story of the building of her homestead in what was then remote bushland. Georgiana and Andrew had 9 surviving children, two of whom were born at the homestead, and both had good relationships with the local aborigines (Georgiana learnt to speak their language) and so the stories of their time at the homestead are lively, varied and interesting. The homestead once had sweeping view of the bay - unfortunately, due to many subdivisions over the years, this is no longer the case, and the house only has a small amount of garden left around it. But what a treat the house is! The story of ithe homestead's survival until the time it was purchased by a descendant of the McCraes, taken back to its original state and donated to the National Trust is a fascinating one in itself. It's a miracle it survived. You reach the Homestead through a small but beautifully curated interpretation centre which tells Georgiana's story and then the story of the Burrell family who owned the homestead for many years afterwards. The centre has many of Georgiana's original paintings and artefacts, and the Burrell room is full of artefacts, photographs, information and a very good audio-visual display. You must be taken by a tour guide to go through the house which is full of Georgiana's original furniture and belongings (the plans she made of where she placed her furniture remain, so it is as authentic as it can be) donated by her descendants. Our tour guide, Sharon, was fantastic - there was no question she could not answer; she told Georgiana's story with intelligence, sympathy and feeling; she engaged the children by inviting them to imagine what the McCrae children's childhood was like; and she was able to quote verbatim and unassisted from Georgiana's letters and diaries. I cannot speak highly enough of her. She told us many fascinating stories of Georgiana's children and grandchildren - one was at the Eureka stockade, a grandson was the only Australian-born citizen to die on the Titanic. I had a six year old and a nine year old with me on this tour and they both loved it - my six year old turned and hissed at me when we were in the girls' bedroom, 'I want to live in this house!' Believe me, this is not because the house is fancy - far from it - but it is charming, beautiful in its simplicity, and full of the most marvellous stories. Brenda Niall's excellent biography of Georgiana is available to buy at the front desk, as are some charming postcards of Georgiana's artwork. This fascinating, important and moving little place was ours to experience for under $20 (1 adult, 2 children). I loved it.
5. Rye Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 169 reviews
Reviewed By Oldjack - Greater Melbourne, Australia
We take for granted the scenery along the coastline on the southern cost of the Mornington Peninsula and so too many of the ocean Beaches such as Rye, Gunnamatta and St Andrews. Each have great views and rolling surf, sand dunes and great walks. Rye is probably the best swimming beach of most of them with good wide stretches of white sand although there are cross currents and dangerous surf. Go for the beautiful scenery no matter what the weather.
6. Peninsula Hot Springs
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Peninsula Hot Springs is a natural hot mineral spring and spa centre located on the Mornington Peninsula 1.5 Hours drive South of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. 50 Deg C hot mineral water flows from deep underground into many pools and private baths at this seaside oasis of relaxation, health and wellbeing. Two facilities provide a relaxation experience for everyone:The Bath House has over 20 bathing experiences on offer with areas suitable for visitors of all ages including a Hilltop pool with 360 deg views, reflexology walk, Turkish steam room, sauna, cave pool, family bathing area and much more. The bathing gully and Hilltop pool area is available to all guests until 10am after which time it becomes a 16+ years bathing zone. The Bath House cafe offers a variety of healthy meals in the morning, afternoon and early evening.Bath House open from 7am till 10pm daily (last bathing 9:45). If you are planning to visit during a peak period (weekends, school and public holidays) please make an online booking for your preferred arrival time. Bookings can be made over the phone ($5 fee) or online (free of charge). The Spa Dreaming Centre provides bathing and spa treatments in a tranquil, relaxing setting for guests 16 years and older. The Spa Dreaming Centre offers breakfast and lunch everyday and dinner Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. The Spa Dreaming Centre is open 8 am to 9 pm daily (last bathing 8:45 pm).
Reviewed By doctorleospaceman - Chicago, Illinois
First and foremost, it's natural Hot Springs on a large hill, in a peninsula, in Australia, that alone should be enough for you to tell yourself this is worth visiting.
That said, we were a bit disappointed by the execution of the Springs themselves. Much of the experience felt very fabricated, and the temperature of the pools was a bit lukewarm for the most part (though we did find a few that were hotter).
All in all, I think they've done a nice job accommodating families, couples, and your typical visitor, but I would really love to see this place start to add experiences for the more adventurous--maybe dig a whole to pull up the natural Hot Springwater on the beach (like you can do in New Zealand), maybe a "Wade at your own risk" extra hot pool. I also loved the education provided in the Foot Massage walk and wish there was more of that signage throughout.
I also wish the website was a bit clearer on what to sign up for and the experience overall. For only about $100 more I could have booked a private pool, which I would have happily done, but I missed it on the website.
In general, a fun experience, but not something I would call a "do not miss" when visiting Australia.
7. Safety Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By ZfyEd - Singapore, Singapore
Enroute returning from our full day tour in Mornington Peninsula to the CBD, our tour group stopover at Dromana for a short visit to the famous multi-coloured bathing boxes located along the Safety beach.
It was quite crowded when we arrived as it was Sunday afternoon with families crowding along the beach. It has a nice view seeing the sea, with soft and clean sand, cooling and crystal clear seawater, as we strolled for a while before moving up to the colourful bathing boxes for photographing.
The bathing boxes were interesting, of many colours and each is unique in its own setting.
There are also washrooms and cafes nearby and so one can enjoy a coffee break nearby after engaging in the sea activities.
8. Arthurs Seat Eagle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 308 reviews
Board a state-of-the-art gondola at the Arthurs Seat Eagle and fly over the state forest to the highest point of the beautiful Mornington Peninsula. You will be torn between looking at the breathtaking view across the bay to the city and spotting wildlife as you soar high above the trees.
Reviewed By RickyG48 - Melbourne, Australia
We had put off going here a couple of times due to weather and finally took the grandchildren on a busy holiday Monday. What a great experience, a smooth ride, reasonably priced, terrific staff who seemed to really care that the experience was enjoyed by all. Highly recommend this activity.
9. Heronswood
Overall Ratings
4 based on 138 reviews
Visit these historic Gardens, home of The Diggers Club and dine in the historic Heronswood House restaurant.
Reviewed By Carringtonfs - Melbourne, Australia
We recently enjoyed a delightful lunch @ Heronswood,sitting outside overlooking the sea far below on a lovely sunny day.
Our food of a Pie Meal ( me) & Fish ( my partner) were delicious & extremely tasty.
Service was friendly & very efficient.
The garden surrounds of Heronswood are magnificent & every visit needs to allow a fair bit of time to feel,touch,smell & enjoy the values of the Beautiful Gardens & the views of the Sea far below.
Whilst there is a $10.00 per person entrance fee - it is well worth the expense.
We enjoyed our lunch & a leisurely walk around the Gardens.
Highly recommended @ any time & even more so on a nice sunny day.
10. Main Ridge Dairy
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 100 reviews
Main Ridge Dairy is a goat dairy and farmhouse cheesery. We offer cheese tastings, platters, local wine, tea and coffee and dairy tours some Saturdays (bookings essential). Milking 200 goats on our 130 acre farm, our girls are all named and well cared for. Our dairy was built to be gentle on the milk and all this effort results in beautiful sweet milk of the highest quality. After milking our fresh milk is turned into a range of handcrafted cheeses all produced on the property. Our cheeses include a fresh delicate curd, gooey and decadent white mould, an aged table cheese with a nutty sweet flavor and our very hard to resist award winning marinated chevre (Gold Medal Melbourne Specialist Cheese Show).
Reviewed By ZfyEd - Singapore, Singapore
As part of our Mornington tour, our tour group came by here for visit, our first visit stop for the day. The dairy was not officially opened yet (before 9am) and our tour group was given the exclusivity to have cheese tasting at the cafe...MoreThank you for your gorgeous review! We think our goats are very cute too.
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