Boneo Discovery Park (Fingal)
Boneo Discovery Park is set within 27 acres of native gardens, wetlands and waterways on the Mornington Peninsula. The family attraction combines nature play, mazes, giant games and wildlife spotting with separately ticketed activities such as mini golf, Rock 'n' Rope and Galactic Skirmish.
Dino in Sand - Explore large dinosaur sand sculptures, animatronic dinosaurs and a fossil-digging sand play area. Sand sculpting workshops and other activities are available at selected times during Victorian school holidays. Dino in Sand is included with general park admission.
Dino in Sand Information
Permanent attractions included with general park admission include:
Mazes - Explore the large hedge maze, small hedge maze and wooden maze. The mazes offer different challenges and plenty of opportunities for children and adults to test their navigational skills.
The Wetlands - A boardwalk winds through tall native tea-tree, beside waterways and lakes, and leads to a bird hide. The wetlands provide habitat for waterbirds and other native wildlife, including black ducks, wood ducks, dusky moorhens, pelicans, swans, cormorants, herons, egrets, spoonbills, finches and willy wagtails. Long-tailed skinks, echidnas and bush wallabies may also be spotted by quiet visitors.
Gardens and Giant Games - The gardens have lawns, shady trees and picnic areas where families can relax between activities. The Games Garden features oversized versions of games and puzzles such as chess, draughts, snakes and ladders, Connect Four and noughts and crosses.
Nature Play Zone - Children can balance across beams, hop over logs, operate a water pump, make mud pies and use natural materials to create their own games and imaginative play.
Little Discoverers - Children receive an activity pack with interactive nature activities, scavenger hunts, games, colouring and craft ideas to use while exploring the park.
Mini Golf - The professionally designed 18-hole mini golf course has three levels of difficulty. Red markers provide a suitable starting point for children, blue markers offer the standard adult challenge and black markers provide the most difficult option.
Mini golf is separately ticketed and is not included with general park admission. A park-entry add-on may be available for visitors who also want to explore Dino in Sand, the wetlands, gardens and mazes.
Mini Golf Information and Prices
Rock 'n' Rope - This 45-minute adventure session includes the Tadpole ropes course, flying fox and rock-climbing wall. It is available for participants aged four years and over. Children aged four and five must be accompanied on the course by a paying adult. Bookings are recommended because sessions and availability vary.
Rock 'n' Rope Information and Prices
Galactic Skirmish - An outdoor, all-weather laser combat activity played by two teams on a dedicated battlefield. Sessions are suitable for participants aged six years and over. Advance bookings are recommended, although walk-in places may be available.
Galactic Skirmish Information and Prices
Rides and Adventure Activities - Depending on the operating schedule, additional activities may include the bungee trampoline, carousel, jumping castle, sand art and canoe activities. These attractions do not operate continuously and may require separate tickets. Check which rides and activities will be operating before visiting. The mini train is currently closed.
The Lakeside Kiosk - The licensed Lakeside Kiosk has indoor seating and a deck overlooking the wetlands. Food and drinks may include coffee, pizza, sandwiches, salads, cakes, ice creams, local wine and craft beer. The complete food menu is generally available on weekends, public holidays and during school holidays. A more limited selection may be offered at other times.
Visitors can bring their own picnic to enjoy in the gardens and designated picnic areas.
Note: Boneo Discovery Park was previously known as Boneo Maze and Mini Golf.
Birthday Parties
Birthday party options include Games Garden, Dino in Sand, Adventure Island and Galactic Skirmish packages. Available activities, inclusions, prices and minimum guest numbers vary between packages. Bookings are essential.
Birthday Party Details and Costs
Opening Hours:
Opening days and hours vary between school terms, weekends and Victorian school holidays. Some rides and adventure activities operate only at selected times. Check the current schedule before visiting.
Opening Hours
Cost:
General admission and separately ticketed activities have different prices. Packages and seasonal offers may also be available.
Admission Prices and Bookings
For available discounts, check Small Ideas.
Access for Wheelchairs:
There are two accessible parking spaces near the entrance and an ambulant toilet in the main building. The park has step-free boardwalks and pathways suitable for wheelchairs, mobility aids and prams. Surfaces vary and include concrete, compacted gravel, grass and timber decking, while some areas have naturally sloping or uneven terrain. Companion Cards are accepted. Contact the park before visiting to discuss individual access requirements.
Access for Dogs:
Pets are not permitted. Assistance dogs are allowed.
Review:
Boneo Discovery Park offers enough activities for families to spend several hours or a full day exploring. The combination of wetlands, gardens, mazes, nature play and giant games provides a quieter contrast to the separately ticketed adventure activities.
The mini golf course is well designed, with red, blue and black markers allowing children, adults and experienced players to tackle different levels of difficulty. The course combines smooth fairways and greens with slopes and rougher edges that add interest and challenge. Mini golf is now separately ticketed and includes one round of 18 holes.
The hedge and wooden mazes contain long paths and dead ends that can require plenty of backtracking. The elevated platform overlooking the smaller hedge maze provides a useful place for adults to watch children and offer directions.
The wetland boardwalk is shaded by tea-trees and provides opportunities to look for birds and other wildlife. The bird hide overlooks one of the waterways, while the surrounding gardens provide lawns and shaded places to rest or have a picnic.
The Games Garden has giant chess, draughts and other outdoor games and puzzles. The newer Nature Play Zone and Little Discoverers activities provide additional options for younger children.
The Lakeside Kiosk has indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the water. Toilets are located in the main building, so it is worth using them before setting out along the wetland boardwalk.
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Location
695 Limestone Rd, Fingal 3939 View Map
✆ (03) 5988 6385
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Web Links
→ www.boneodiscoverypark.com.au
→ Boneo Discovery Park on Facebook
→ List of Mini Golf courses in Melbourne and Victoria
