{"id":188,"date":"2015-04-17T19:10:06","date_gmt":"2015-04-17T09:10:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.moonahlinks.com.au\/cms\/blog\/stimulate-your-mind-in-mornington-peninsula\/"},"modified":"2025-09-17T08:14:43","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T00:14:43","slug":"stimulate-your-mind-in-mornington-peninsula","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.moonahlinks.com.au\/cms\/2015\/04\/stimulate-your-mind-in-mornington-peninsula\/","title":{"rendered":"Stimulate your mind in Mornington Peninsula"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Maybe you&#39;re one of those folks who likes to keep an active mind, even when you&#39;re on vacation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you&#39;re looking to keep that cranium in tip-top shape, there are plenty of <a href=\"http:\/\/moonahlinks.com.au\/guests\/resort\/toDo.mhtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">activities in Mornington Peninsula<\/a> that will do just that. From immersing yourself in a maze of roses to touching a piece of Australia&#39;s history, there&#39;s plenty the region has to offer you in the way of mental stimulation. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ashcombe Maze &amp; Lavender Gardens &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ever&nbsp;embark on a mini-adventure through a maze that surrounds you with over 200 varieties of roses? If not, then Ashcombe Maze &amp; Lavender Gardens is a place you should think about crossing off your bucket list. Seriously, take a look at this place: &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mCUWIOlG5QE?rel=0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Not only can you challenge your ability to navigate your way through one of Australia&#39;s oldest labyrinths, the various perfumes that envelope you will give you an unbelievable sense of calm. But that isn&#39;t the only attraction this location has to offer. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Another maze consists of more than 4,000 lavender plants, taking you to a view of the beautiful Ashcombe Arboretum. If you&#39;re simply looking to enjoy the wonders of nature, Woodland Gardens leads you through about a dozen different gardens, from the Koala Food Tress to the Lily Pond. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Best of all? It&#39;s season-neutral, offering different features and delights during the fall, winter, spring and summer. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>McCrae Homestead and Museum &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Think about giving yourself a little bit of a history lesson? Ever wonder what it was like for people living in Victoria during the 19th century? Consider visiting McCrae Homestead and Museum, which <a href=\"http:\/\/moonahlinks.com.au\/guests\/resort\/resort.mhtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">isn&#39;t located too far from our resort<\/a>. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>According to the National Trust of Australia the McCrae&nbsp;residence was one of the first houses constructed in the state. It was built by artist Georgiana&nbsp;McCrae and her husband, a lawyer, Andrew McCrae in 1844. Six years later, the Burrell family moved in with the McCraes, living in the near-coastal home for more than seventy years. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As it turns out Georgiana&nbsp;was quite the talented artist, as can be seen from this original painting:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\">\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\niframe.twitter-tweet{ width: 99%!important;}<\/style>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" lang=\"en\">\n<p>1849 painting of McCrae Homestead by Georgiana McCrae <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Throwbackthursday?src=hash\">#Throwbackthursday<\/a> &ndash; visit this weekend <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/n3iBYTdR3H\">http:\/\/t.co\/n3iBYTdR3H<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/gMzUwxkq1S\">pic.twitter.com\/gMzUwxkq1S<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; National Trust (Vic) (@NTAV) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NTAV\/status\/535196117169102849\">November 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\">\n<\/script><\/div>\n<p>The attraction is a fantastic place to brush up on some history. From what they did for entertainment to how they sustained themselves, the museum and original house offer you the opportunity to immerse yourself in a world that deserves to be remembered. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As you can see, there are plenty of ways to keep those neurons pulsing without overloading your mind. 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