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Sand Sculpting Australia
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At the Frankston Waterfront
Opens Boxing Day 2008!
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Save 10% on all tickets purchased before 20 November.
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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.
The new location proved to be a huge success, and due to the overwhelming interest shown in the exhibition, our next event will be extended to start on Boxing Day 2008 and finish on Anzac Day weekend 2009. This will allow holiday makers the opportunity to visit what promises to be another ‘must see’ event.
We will again be inviting sculptors from the Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland, UK, Russia, Singapore, Canada and the USA to join with their Aussie workmates to form a team of 21 artists that will carve the sand to ‘life’. These creative and very talented people will work tirelessly for nearly 3 weeks to bring into being enormous yet finely detailed and lifelike sculptures.
This year, we are embracing the popularity of all things dinosaurian, and our sculptors will be creating a valley of creatures from the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. This was a time in the history of the Earth when dinosaurs were the dominant life form and roamed almost the entire planet, including Australia. Our exhibition will feature several of the dozens of dinosaurs that inhabited our country when it was part of the super-continent know as Gondwanaland. Integrated with the sand sculptures will be 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 chatting to our resident sculptor.
During school holidays and on weekends and public holidays, there will be many more activities available including Sand Art, Sand Bottles, and Gingerbread Decorating, 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. 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).
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Location
Frankston Waterfront, Nepean Highway, Frankston, Victoria.
Melways ref: 100A B8
Site Address: 510N Nepean Highway Frankston
Click here to open a map of the area.
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Dates and Times
Event Opens: Friday, 26 December 2008 and runs until Sunday, 26 April 2009!
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Open hours:
December/January
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Every day
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10.00am to 9.00pm
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February/March/April
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Sunday to Friday
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10.00am to 6.00pm
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Saturday & Public Holidays
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10.00am to 9.00pm
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Ticket Prices
Includes all-day entry into exhibition (pass outs available), Sand Sculpting Workshop and Sculptor’s Talks & Tours.
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Adults
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$10.00
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Concession
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$ 8.00
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Children (4-12)
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$ 7.50
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Children (under 4)
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No charge
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Family (2 adults & 2 children)
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$30.00
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Famliy (2 adults & 3 children)
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$33.00
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Groups of 20 or more*
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$ 6.00 per person
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* To receive the group booking rate, you must pre-book. Bookings can be made by telephoning
(03) 5986 6684. 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 buy online, by clicking the link below:
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Activities
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Free activities are available for children on weekends, school holidays and public holidays.
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A daily timetable of these activities will be available at the ticket box and on our website and include:
- 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’ with balloons, and attend his workshop where you can make your own
- Storytelling – Pantomime style stories to keep the little ones enthralled
- Face Painting – A perennial favourite
- Sand Express – Our ‘train’ that will take you to and from the event or around the Frankston business centre - fun for everyone
And every day throughout the event, the following additional paid activities will be available (purchased on the day inside the event only):
- Craft Activities – Sand Art, Sand Bottles and Sand Painting
- Gingerbread Decorating - Delicious dinosaurs to decorate and devour
- Dinosaur Dig – Have fun digging for dinosaurs in our Dino Dig Sand Pit
- Photo Opportunity – Climb our ‘Dinostare’ and come face to face with a giant dinosaur
There will also be special activities on the New Years Eve, Australia Day weekend and the Labour Day weekend. 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.
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Getting There
No matter how you get to Frankston, on weekends and throughout the school holidays, the free Sand Express will take you directly to the Sand Sculpting. Pick up/drop off points are located in Beach Street, at the train station, outside the Entertainment Centre and at the Waterfront.
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.
Limited parking is available near the event site. Some suggested parking alternatives:
Park at either Bayside Entertainment Centre or Frankston Transit Station and take advantage of the free Sand Express Shuttle service.
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
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For more information
For daily updated details on opening/closing times, weather, or special events, see visit www.sandstormevents.com.au
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