Comfort Station
Arts and Culture Frankston
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Phone: 1300322842
Description
The Comfort Station is thought to have been constructed in c1951-52. Sited on a prominent corner on the Nepean Highway, the Comfort Station was a popular stopping point for motorists travelling to and from holiday towns further down the Mornington Peninsula.
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George Pentland Botanic Gardens
George Pentland Botanic Gardens
Gate opening/closing times:
November to March 7:00am - 9:00pm April to October 7:00am - 6:00pm
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Epicurus
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Schnitz
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IT TAKES ONE FAMILY TO CREATE THE PERFECT SCHNITZEL
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Blue Banded Bee
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Matthew Mistery
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The Crusty Loaf Bakery
The Crusty Loaf Bakery
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Frankston Pier
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Originally built closer to the base of Oliver's Hill in 1857, the pier was constructed at its current site and extended into deeper waters in 1863, after a public petition.
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Comfort Station
Comfort Station
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Mechanics Institute
Mechanics Institute
Recently renovated to its former glory, the Mechanics Institute is situated on the corner of Plowman Place and Nepean Highway with sweeping views of Frankston Waterfront.
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Mulberry Hill (National Trust of Australia)
Mulberry Hill (National Trust of Australia)
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Cruden Farm
Cruden Farm
More than eighty years in the making and the heart of a working farm, the garden at Cruden Farm is a small piece of country set amid dense suburbia. It feels as if it will endure forever. Strong, heal...
Grimwade Clocktower
Grimwade Clocktower
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Yamala Mansion
Yamala Mansion
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Beauty Park
Beauty Park
Beauty Park links Frankston Waterfront with Frankston's George Pentland Botanic Gardens. It's a beautiful spot for a walk or stroll.
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Playground with 5.8 metre high climbing net, com...
Dame Elisabeth Murdoch Statue
Dame Elisabeth Murdoch Statue
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Frankston Park Gates
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60 Playne Street, Frankston VIC 3199, Australia