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Moderate Even though the Mornington Peninsula walk is less than 1 and 1/2 hours from Melbourne, its natural wealth has remained unspoiled. Explore the large tracts of native forest in Mornington national park and traverse the magnificent coastline. Experience Mornington Peninsula's coastal culture, wartime history and world-class food and wine. Stay in the stunning towns of Flinders and Sorento and explore galleries and eateries, with the added benefit of both villages being located on the stunning coast.
This walk is particularly interesting with its 4 distinct sections, each with unique appeal.
The walk starts in Frankston at 9 am (an easy train ride on the metro from Melbourne CBD) with a private transfer to the track, or if you wish we can provide a private transfer from Melbourne at extra cost.
The first section of the Mornington Peninsula walk is an easy stroll on the bay beach before climbing up through native bushland on the Two Bays Walking Track to Arthurs Seat. You can see all the way to the other end of the peninsula from here. Then descend to Greens Bush area.
Walking: Moderate / 23km / 5.5–6 hrs
Meals: Walkers lunch
Accommodation: Flinders Hotel in an ensuite room
Continue along the Two Bays Walking Track to picturesque Bushranger Bay and then via the cliff tops to Cape Schanck Lightstation. There’s a scenic walk to the point here and you can also take a tour of the lighthouse and stroll through the light station precinct (at extra cost).
Walking: Easy to Moderate / 16.7km / 4.5–5.5 hrs
Meals: Cooked breakfast and Walkers Lunch
Accommodation: Flinders Hotel in an ensuite room
From Cape Schanck, the Mornington Peninsula Walk continues along rugged cliff tops and remote surf beaches. Watch the surfers brave the water no matter what the temperature is. Sometimes you’ll see dolphins playing in the waves as well as numerous seabirds.
Walking: Moderate / 19.4km / 5.5–6.5 hrs
Meals: Cooked breakfast and Walkers Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel Sorrento in a room with an ensuite
Continue along the back beach via Sorrento and Portsea to Point Nepean. This is the very tip of the peninsula where you can see across The Rip to historic Point Lonsdale. Marking the entrance to Port Phillip Bay, here you can explore historic forts, walk through the tunnels used during the World Wars and see large disappearing guns. There’s a shuttle bus you can take to get back to the entrance to Point Nepean park (at extra cost). Finish the day with a stroll along “Millionaires Walk” and see how the peninsula’s well-heeled live.
Walking: Moderate to Challenging / 23.1km / 6–8 hrs / shorter walk available
Meals: Cooked breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Sorrento in a room with an ensuite
The final section completes the loop, namely the Bay Trail from Sorrento back to Dromana via jetties, idyllic swimming spots and rows of colourful bathing boxes. The track hugs the bay beach, alternating between walking track and beach walking. In the summer months, campers and picnickers line the beach, but at other times of the year, you’ll have long stretches all to yourself. There are historic ruins to explore, the McCrae Lighthouse and lots of opportunities to stop for some window shopping or gourmet treats.
Walking: Moderate / 23.1km / 6–8 hrs
Meals: Cooked breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Sorrento in a room with an ensuite
This trip finishes in Sorrento mid-morning.
Meals: Cooked breakfast
Throughout this 100km circuit, we’ll put you up in very good quality accommodation in wonderful locations. The first two nights you stay at the Flinders Hotel in Flinders. The remainder of the nights you stay in the seaside village of Sorrento in the Sorento Hotel. All of the rooms have their own ensuite and are located in convenient locations to limit your travel time in a vehicle. On some of the days, you are walking in and out of accommodations from the track.
The Mornington Peninsula has a well-earned reputation for fine food and wine along with great health and wellness experiences. We’ve chosen accommodation that affords you the opportunity to indulge along the way. You won’t feel guilty either, with all the mileage you’ll have racked up. We suggest taking a day off to visit the renowned local wineries and hot springs or simply take in a long lunch.
Alcohol or drinks with meals are not included (except tea/coffee and juice on days when breakfast is included).
The Flinders Hotel was built in 1889 as a large double-storey wooden building that could house 100 guests. The hotel went under significant renovations in 2009. The Hotel is now a culinary hub of the peninsula, a superbly modern hotel with an emphasis on premium food in a comfortable, relaxed environment. Importantly, it hasn’t lost its friendly country hospitality.
The rooms all are very well-appointed and have ensuites.
The town of Flinders has many eateries and cafes so you can either dine-in at the hotel or wander the town to choose where you eat. It is also located on the coast and there are other stunning small walks to explore. Cooked breakfast supplied and walkers lunches each day.
The Flinders Hotel was built in 1889 as a large double-storey wooden building that could house 100 guests. The hotel went under significant renovations in 2009. The Hotel is now a culinary hub of the peninsula, a superbly modern hotel with an emphasis on premium food in a comfortable, relaxed environment. Importantly, it hasn’t lost its friendly country hospitality.
The rooms all are very well-appointed and have ensuites.
The town of Flinders has many eateries and cafes so you can either dine-in at the hotel or wander the town to choose where you eat. It is also located on the coast and there are other stunning small walks to explore. Cooked breakfast supplied and walkers lunches each day.
The Flinders Hotel was built in 1889 as a large double-storey wooden building that could house 100 guests. The hotel went under significant renovations in 2009. The Hotel is now a culinary hub of the peninsula, a superbly modern hotel with an emphasis on premium food in a comfortable, relaxed environment. Importantly, it hasn’t lost its friendly country hospitality.
The rooms all are very well-appointed and have ensuites.
The town of Flinders has many eateries and cafes so you can either dine-in at the hotel or wander the town to choose where you eat. It is also located on the coast and there are other stunning small walks to explore. Cooked breakfast supplied and walkers lunches each day.
The Sorrento Hotel is the focal point of Sorrento. It is located on the coast with a magnificent view, looking over the ocean. It is a wonderful place to rest up after a day’s walk. The hotel has its own restaurant, but there are stacks of other places to eat. Wander the quaint town and discover and you’ll discover an array of alternative eateries.
All the rooms have ensuites and are very comfortable.
Cooked breakfast at a cafe each morning.
The Sorrento Hotel is the focal point of Sorrento. It is located on the coast with a magnificent view, looking over the ocean. It is a wonderful place to rest up after a day’s walk. The hotel has its own restaurant, but there are stacks of other places to eat. Wander the quaint town and discover and you’ll discover an array of alternative eateries.
All the rooms have ensuites and are very comfortable.
Cooked breakfast at a cafe each morning.
The Sorrento Hotel is the focal point of Sorrento. It is located on the coast with a magnificent view, looking over the ocean. It is a wonderful place to rest up after a day’s walk. The hotel has its own restaurant, but there are stacks of other places to eat. Wander the quaint town and discover and you’ll discover an array of alternative eateries.
All the rooms have ensuites and are very comfortable.
Cooked breakfast at a cafe each morning.
The Sorrento Hotel is the focal point of Sorrento. It is located on the coast with a magnificent view, looking over the ocean. It is a wonderful place to rest up after a day’s walk. The hotel has its own restaurant, but there are stacks of other places to eat. Wander the quaint town and discover and you’ll discover an array of alternative eateries.
All the rooms have ensuites and are very comfortable.
Cooked breakfast at a cafe each morning.
The Sorrento Hotel is the focal point of Sorrento. It is located on the coast with a magnificent view, looking over the ocean. It is a wonderful place to rest up after a day’s walk. The hotel has its own restaurant, but there are stacks of other places to eat. Wander the quaint town and discover and you’ll discover an array of alternative eateries.
All the rooms have ensuites and are very comfortable.
Cooked breakfast at a cafe each morning.
This walk starts and finishes in Dromana, approximately 80km from Melbourne. If you travel by private vehicle you may leave your car at the Sorrento Hotel (your walk will finish in Sorrento). There are regular train and coach services from Melbourne to Frankston where we pick you up and drop you back, although we can provide a private transfer from Melbourne to the track if you wish at an added cost. Contact us for more detail.
This walk covers almost 95km averaging 18.5km per day. The walking is mostly easy to moderate with a small amount of more strenuous walking. There is some extended beach walking on soft sand, some scenic clifftop walks, undulating tracks, and the occasional short steep climbs. The walk is a relatively easy grade but a long one at almost 100km.
For what to bring please refer to Gear Advice on our FAQ section.
The summer months from January to February can be quite hot. March to May are usually delightful for walking, as is September to December. The winter months from June to July can be cool and occasionally wet but offer exciting beach walking.
Warning about tide times – this walking holiday includes some sections of beach walking, so you need to take into account the tide times when choosing a starting date. To check tide charts, go to the Bureau of Meteorology and select the pin for Around Western Port (Stony Point) and then Flinders Jetty for the location. Where you are walking in Gunnamatta will be 7 minutes earlier than these tide times. We can assist you if you need help understanding the charts.
We require that you have adequate travel insurance against potential losses, damage or injury, including cancellation costs and loss of luggage.
For all trips that require international travel, you must have purchased travel insurance that also includes medical evacuation coverage.
We also charge a cancellation fee if you cancel your walking holiday after we have confirmed it to cover costs incurred from our suppliers and in the office. See the FAQ section for more information.
For nearly 30 years we have taken pride in providing seamlessly organised walking holidays, but we know, even with that in mind, that you’ll have many more questions. You will receive a very detailed information pack and itinerary approximately 6 weeks out from departure outlining all the fine detail and much more.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask one of our destination consultants. You can get in touch with us via our contact form or email us at info@stroll.com
Even though the Mornington Peninsula walk is less than 1 and 1/2 hours from Melbourne, its natural wealth has remained unspoiled. Explore the large tracts of native forest in Mornington national park and traverse the magnificent coastline. Experience Mornington Peninsula's coastal culture, wartime history and world-class food and wine. Stay in the stunning towns of Flinders and Sorento and explore galleries and eateries, with the added benefit of both villages being located on the stunning coast.
This walk is particularly interesting with its 4 distinct sections, each with unique appeal.
The walk starts in Frankston at 9 am (an easy train ride on the metro from Melbourne CBD) with a private transfer to the track, or if you wish we can provide a private transfer from Melbourne at extra cost.
The first section of the Mornington Peninsula walk is an easy stroll on the bay beach before climbing up through native bushland on the Two Bays Walking Track to Arthurs Seat. You can see all the way to the other end of the peninsula from here. Then descend to Greens Bush area.
Walking: Moderate / 23km / 5.5–6 hrs
Meals: Walkers lunch
Accommodation: Flinders Hotel in an ensuite room
Continue along the Two Bays Walking Track to picturesque Bushranger Bay and then via the cliff tops to Cape Schanck Lightstation. There’s a scenic walk to the point here and you can also take a tour of the lighthouse and stroll through the light station precinct (at extra cost).
Walking: Easy to Moderate / 16.7km / 4.5–5.5 hrs
Meals: Cooked breakfast and Walkers Lunch
Accommodation: Flinders Hotel in an ensuite room
From Cape Schanck, the Mornington Peninsula Walk continues along rugged cliff tops and remote surf beaches. Watch the surfers brave the water no matter what the temperature is. Sometimes you’ll see dolphins playing in the waves as well as numerous seabirds.
Walking: Moderate / 19.4km / 5.5–6.5 hrs
Meals: Cooked breakfast and Walkers Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel Sorrento in a room with an ensuite
Continue along the back beach via Sorrento and Portsea to Point Nepean. This is the very tip of the peninsula where you can see across The Rip to historic Point Lonsdale. Marking the entrance to Port Phillip Bay, here you can explore historic forts, walk through the tunnels used during the World Wars and see large disappearing guns. There’s a shuttle bus you can take to get back to the entrance to Point Nepean park (at extra cost). Finish the day with a stroll along “Millionaires Walk” and see how the peninsula’s well-heeled live.
Walking: Moderate to Challenging / 23.1km / 6–8 hrs / shorter walk available
Meals: Cooked breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Sorrento in a room with an ensuite
The final section completes the loop, namely the Bay Trail from Sorrento back to Dromana via jetties, idyllic swimming spots and rows of colourful bathing boxes. The track hugs the bay beach, alternating between walking track and beach walking. In the summer months, campers and picnickers line the beach, but at other times of the year, you’ll have long stretches all to yourself. There are historic ruins to explore, the McCrae Lighthouse and lots of opportunities to stop for some window shopping or gourmet treats.
Walking: Moderate / 23.1km / 6–8 hrs
Meals: Cooked breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Sorrento in a room with an ensuite
This trip finishes in Sorrento mid-morning.
Meals: Cooked breakfast
Throughout this 100km circuit, we’ll put you up in very good quality accommodation in wonderful locations. The first two nights you stay at the Flinders Hotel in Flinders. The remainder of the nights you stay in the seaside village of Sorrento in the Sorento Hotel. All of the rooms have their own ensuite and are located in convenient locations to limit your travel time in a vehicle. On some of the days, you are walking in and out of accommodations from the track.
The Mornington Peninsula has a well-earned reputation for fine food and wine along with great health and wellness experiences. We’ve chosen accommodation that affords you the opportunity to indulge along the way. You won’t feel guilty either, with all the mileage you’ll have racked up. We suggest taking a day off to visit the renowned local wineries and hot springs or simply take in a long lunch.
Alcohol or drinks with meals are not included (except tea/coffee and juice on days when breakfast is included).
The Flinders Hotel was built in 1889 as a large double-storey wooden building that could house 100 guests. The hotel went under significant renovations in 2009. The Hotel is now a culinary hub of the peninsula, a superbly modern hotel with an emphasis on premium food in a comfortable, relaxed environment. Importantly, it hasn’t lost its friendly country hospitality.
The rooms all are very well-appointed and have ensuites.
The town of Flinders has many eateries and cafes so you can either dine-in at the hotel or wander the town to choose where you eat. It is also located on the coast and there are other stunning small walks to explore. Cooked breakfast supplied and walkers lunches each day.
The Flinders Hotel was built in 1889 as a large double-storey wooden building that could house 100 guests. The hotel went under significant renovations in 2009. The Hotel is now a culinary hub of the peninsula, a superbly modern hotel with an emphasis on premium food in a comfortable, relaxed environment. Importantly, it hasn’t lost its friendly country hospitality.
The rooms all are very well-appointed and have ensuites.
The town of Flinders has many eateries and cafes so you can either dine-in at the hotel or wander the town to choose where you eat. It is also located on the coast and there are other stunning small walks to explore. Cooked breakfast supplied and walkers lunches each day.
The Flinders Hotel was built in 1889 as a large double-storey wooden building that could house 100 guests. The hotel went under significant renovations in 2009. The Hotel is now a culinary hub of the peninsula, a superbly modern hotel with an emphasis on premium food in a comfortable, relaxed environment. Importantly, it hasn’t lost its friendly country hospitality.
The rooms all are very well-appointed and have ensuites.
The town of Flinders has many eateries and cafes so you can either dine-in at the hotel or wander the town to choose where you eat. It is also located on the coast and there are other stunning small walks to explore. Cooked breakfast supplied and walkers lunches each day.
The Sorrento Hotel is the focal point of Sorrento. It is located on the coast with a magnificent view, looking over the ocean. It is a wonderful place to rest up after a day’s walk. The hotel has its own restaurant, but there are stacks of other places to eat. Wander the quaint town and discover and you’ll discover an array of alternative eateries.
All the rooms have ensuites and are very comfortable.
Cooked breakfast at a cafe each morning.
The Sorrento Hotel is the focal point of Sorrento. It is located on the coast with a magnificent view, looking over the ocean. It is a wonderful place to rest up after a day’s walk. The hotel has its own restaurant, but there are stacks of other places to eat. Wander the quaint town and discover and you’ll discover an array of alternative eateries.
All the rooms have ensuites and are very comfortable.
Cooked breakfast at a cafe each morning.
The Sorrento Hotel is the focal point of Sorrento. It is located on the coast with a magnificent view, looking over the ocean. It is a wonderful place to rest up after a day’s walk. The hotel has its own restaurant, but there are stacks of other places to eat. Wander the quaint town and discover and you’ll discover an array of alternative eateries.
All the rooms have ensuites and are very comfortable.
Cooked breakfast at a cafe each morning.
The Sorrento Hotel is the focal point of Sorrento. It is located on the coast with a magnificent view, looking over the ocean. It is a wonderful place to rest up after a day’s walk. The hotel has its own restaurant, but there are stacks of other places to eat. Wander the quaint town and discover and you’ll discover an array of alternative eateries.
All the rooms have ensuites and are very comfortable.
Cooked breakfast at a cafe each morning.
The Sorrento Hotel is the focal point of Sorrento. It is located on the coast with a magnificent view, looking over the ocean. It is a wonderful place to rest up after a day’s walk. The hotel has its own restaurant, but there are stacks of other places to eat. Wander the quaint town and discover and you’ll discover an array of alternative eateries.
All the rooms have ensuites and are very comfortable.
Cooked breakfast at a cafe each morning.
This walk starts and finishes in Dromana, approximately 80km from Melbourne. If you travel by private vehicle you may leave your car at the Sorrento Hotel (your walk will finish in Sorrento). There are regular train and coach services from Melbourne to Frankston where we pick you up and drop you back, although we can provide a private transfer from Melbourne to the track if you wish at an added cost. Contact us for more detail.
This walk covers almost 95km averaging 18.5km per day. The walking is mostly easy to moderate with a small amount of more strenuous walking. There is some extended beach walking on soft sand, some scenic clifftop walks, undulating tracks, and the occasional short steep climbs. The walk is a relatively easy grade but a long one at almost 100km.
For what to bring please refer to Gear Advice on our FAQ section.
The summer months from January to February can be quite hot. March to May are usually delightful for walking, as is September to December. The winter months from June to July can be cool and occasionally wet but offer exciting beach walking.
Warning about tide times – this walking holiday includes some sections of beach walking, so you need to take into account the tide times when choosing a starting date. To check tide charts, go to the Bureau of Meteorology and select the pin for Around Western Port (Stony Point) and then Flinders Jetty for the location. Where you are walking in Gunnamatta will be 7 minutes earlier than these tide times. We can assist you if you need help understanding the charts.
We require that you have adequate travel insurance against potential losses, damage or injury, including cancellation costs and loss of luggage.
For all trips that require international travel, you must have purchased travel insurance that also includes medical evacuation coverage.
We also charge a cancellation fee if you cancel your walking holiday after we have confirmed it to cover costs incurred from our suppliers and in the office. See the FAQ section for more information.
For nearly 30 years we have taken pride in providing seamlessly organised walking holidays, but we know, even with that in mind, that you’ll have many more questions. You will receive a very detailed information pack and itinerary approximately 6 weeks out from departure outlining all the fine detail and much more.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask one of our destination consultants. You can get in touch with us via our contact form or email us at info@stroll.com
An easily accessible walk from Melbourne that was rewarded with beautiful coastal scenery, fascinating history and abundant bush, despite never being far from civilisation. Comfortable and luxurious accommodation, seamless transport arrangements and excellent trip notes made this a delightful escape from city life.
Mary F
An easily accessible walk from Melbourne that was rewarded with beautiful coastal scenery, fascinating history and abundant bush, despite never being far from civilisation. Comfortable and luxurious accommodation, seamless transport arrangements and excellent trip notes made this a delightful escape from city life.