Landscapes and artists’ studios of the Mornington Peninsula

Appreciate the natural beauty and vibrant art scene of Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula by visiting local artists’ studios and admiring the region’s characteristic landscapes.

Visit the spectacular Pt. Leo Estate on the less-explored western side of the peninsula and capture the property’s ever-evolving outdoor gallery overlooking the ocean. Spend time discovering the native Australian garden at the Royal Botanic Garden in Cranbourne with time to appreciate the artistic beauty of the native plants.

In addition to exploring studios of local artists, wander through the family-founded McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park, focusing on Australian modern art, and visit the impressive Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery.

 

This tour is part of the World Art Tours program organised by the Art Gallery Society of NSW in partnership with Renaissance Tours.

At a Glance

  • Take inspiration from the beauty of the Mornington Peninsula’s natural surroundings in the company of respected artist Jennifer Keeler-Milne
  • Enjoy private guided visits of the McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park, the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery and the Pt. Leo Estate Sculpture Park
  • Visit local artists and craftspeople in their studios and appreciate how living on the peninsula has inspired their work
  • Enjoy the best of the Mornington Peninsula’s food and wine scene, including gourmet meals at select restaurants

Tour Leader

Jennifer Keeler-Milne

Destination

Sculpture parks, galleries and gardens

Dates

01–05 March 2021 (5 days)

Tour Status

Available

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Arrive in Melbourne and make your way to The Langham Hotel for a welcome briefing and a morning tea with Jennifer and fellow travellers at 11:00. Renaissance Tours or your travel agent can assist you with your flights and other travel arrangements, including a private transfer to the hotel and a room category upgrade.

Travel to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Cranbourne and enjoy a light lunch on arrival. Wander through the grounds on a guided tour of the Australian Garden, where over 170,000 Australian native plants are featured in contemporary landscaped designs.

Continue to the hotel in Red Hill and enjoy dinner in the hotel’s restaurant.

(LD)

Begin this morning with a visit to the McClelland Sculpture Park and Gallery, which houses an extensive collection of artwork and sculptures in an idyllic coastal bushland setting. Enjoy an introductory talk and guided tour of the gallery and surrounding sculpture park, before a picnic lunch in the grounds.

Later, transfer to a local artist’s studio for a visit of their workspace. Return to the hotel for some time at leisure, before dinner at a nearby restaurant.

(BLD)

This morning, visit Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park, which features 135 acres of landscaped grounds and over 60 large-scale works by both Australian and international artists. Wander through the grounds on a guided tour and introduction to the park’s diverse collection.

After a light lunch at a nearby restaurant, continue to a local winery for a tasting. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon for some time at leisure and enjoy dinner at the hotel’s restaurant.

(BLD)

This morning travel to Sorrento to explore the charming heritage boutiques of this idyllic seaside town. Then visit Common Folk Studios, an independent collective of artists and makers, for a tour of the workshops and a talk by one of the artists in residence. After time at leisure for lunch, continue to the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery for a guided visit of the gallery, which houses an impressive collection of Australian artworks from the 18th century to the present.

Return to the hotel in the afternoon for some free time, then enjoy dinner at the hotel’s restaurant.

(BD)

Begin this morning with a visit to Studio & Co., a local artists’ cooperative, for a tour of the workshops by one of the artists in residence. Enjoy a special farewell lunch at Studio & Co. before transferring by coach to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (transfer included in tour price) for flights departing after 17:30, or on to the Melbourne CBD.

Tour arrangements conclude upon arrival at the airport or The Langham Hotel. Renaissance Tours or your travel agent can assist you with your flights and other travel arrangements, including additional nights’ accommodation either before or after the tour and travel insurance.

(BL)

Per person, twin-share

AUD 4,750

Single supplement

AUD 795

Deposit per person (at time of booking)

AUD 500

Final payment due

04 January 2021

Room category upgrade available on request; please enquire with us.

Tour code

AG2124

Fitness level

Moderate
Please see Terms & Conditions for fitness level definitions.

Suggested airline

Qantas
Please contact Renaissance Tours or your travel agent for current airfares and flight reservations.

Visa

New Zealand passport holders do not require a visa to visit Australia.

Tour price includes

  • Accommodation in a four-star superior hotel with breakfast daily (B)
  • Talks with your tour leader, Jennifer Keeler-Milne
  • Meals as per itinerary (L = Lunch, D = Dinner), including wine with meals
  • Comprehensive sightseeing, including entrance fees as per itinerary
  • Transportation on comfortable, air-conditioned coaches
  • Hotel porterage
  • Airport transfer on departure
  • Gratuities for local guides, drivers and wait staff

Tour price does not include

  • Flights (please contact Renaissance Tours or your travel agent for assistance)
  • Airport transfer on arrival, or on departure if not using the included group transfer
  • Airport porterage
  • Items of a personal nature, including telephone, laundry, taxis, minibar, room service etc.
  • Travel insurance (highly recommended; please contact Renaissance Tours or your travel agent for assistance)

 

Your hotel
Red Hill – Lancemore Lindenderry Red Hill ****

N.B. A hotel of a similar standard may be substituted.

 

Jennifer Keeler-Milne is a practising artist and experienced art educator. Her charcoal works are held in international and regional collections and have been included in the Dobell Prize for Drawing on nine occasions. Jennifer is the founder of the Dare to Draw studio school where she is known as a dynamic, passionate and generous teacher.  She formerly worked in Public Programmes at the Art Gallery of NSW.

She holds qualifications in art and education, post graduate qualifications in painting from the Victorian College of the Arts, and a Master of Art Administration. Her work was also featured in the 20 Years of the Dobell Prize for Drawing exhibition.

Jennifer Keeler-Milne, Hillside drawing 2004. Charcoal on paper. 56 x 76cm

Jennifer Keeler-Milne, NSW desert plant 2011 detail. Charcoal on paper. 25.6 x 33 cm

Jennifer Keeler-Milne, NSW desert plant 2011 detail. Charcoal on paper. 25.6 x 33 cm

 

 

Fitness Level

Moderate

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