Mornington Peninsula Loop — Cape Schanck & Arthur'sSeat.
Distance
130 km
Duration
1 day
Climb
400 m
Mornington Peninsula Loop — Cape Schanck & Arthur's Seat.
Melbourne's favourite weekend escape. The Mornington Peninsula stretches south into Port Phillip and Bass Strait, offering a compact loop of ocean lookouts, famous pinot noir wineries, and a 19th-century lighthouse at the southern tip. Rarely more than an hour from Melbourne CBD but feels a world away. Best on a weekday when tourist traffic is light.
Quick facts
SurfacePaved
Distance130 km
Days1
Total climb400 m
DifficultyEasy
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The route.
FrankstonStart · Start at Frankston — southern end of Melbourne commuter rail. The peninsula proper begins here. Fuel and coffee before heading south.
Arthur's Seat LookoutScenic Point · 305m summit above Port Phillip Bay. Panoramic views of Melbourne CBD on clear days and Phillip Island to the east. The Eagle chairlift runs on weekends.
Red Hill Winery CountryRestaurant · Prime Mornington Peninsula pinot noir and chardonnay country. Multiple cellar doors on Shoreham and Red Hill roads open from 10am. Outstanding cool-climate wines.
Cape Schanck LighthousePhoto Spot · Victoria's 1859 lighthouse on a dramatic basalt headland above Bass Strait. A boardwalk descends to tidal rock platforms. Guided lighthouse tours available.
Flinders — Bass Strait CoastScenic Point · Small town on the Bass Strait side. Exposed cliffs face the Southern Ocean. Surf beach backed by dramatic sandstone bluffs — often deserted mid-week.
MorningtonEnd · End in Mornington on the bay side. Good cafes on Main Street and the pier is popular for fish and chips watching pelicans.
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