The Mornington Peninsula is the perfect day trip from Melbourne, and you can enjoy the best of what it has to offer on this hiking and hot springs tour. Unlike a lot of tours with crowded buses and rushed itineraries, this is a small group tour with a maximum of eight guests and a realistic day of activities. It’s a great way to have an authentic experience of what the Mornington Peninsula is all about. Departing from Melbourne in the early morning, you’ll head to your first stop at the summit of Arthur's Seat. Enjoy the panoramic ocean views and a morning tea snack to begin your adventure. Then take things up a notch with an 8km return hike from Bushrangers Bay, which includes amazing coastal scenery, ocean views, a beautiful lighthouse and more. Keep an eye out for kangaroos and other native Australian wildlife as you go! After your hike you’ll head to Cape Schanck and walk along the boardwalk looking out over the ocean. Then it’s time for a delicious lunch at Merchant & Maker - one of the Mornington Peninsula’s best cafes. Finish off your day with two hours at the famous Peninsula Hot Springs, an award-winning natural hot springs and outdoor day spa. It’s the ideal way to end a big day of hiking and appreciating the amazing nature of the Mornington Peninsula.

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Inclusions

Guided 5km hike to Bushrangers Bay
Entry to Peninsula Hot Springs and towel
Friendly and knowledgeable tour guides
Delicious snacks
Entry to Mornington Peninsula National Park
Modern VW Caravelle – 9 seater with Air Con

Itinerary

Time to hit the highway with our small group (max 8 guests) and make our way to the idyllic Mornington Peninsula. Our first stop is the summit of Arthur’s Seat where we’ll share panoramic ocean views and a bite of morning tea. . We move onto Bushrangers Bay for a 5km return hike featuring unreal coastal scenery, rocky bays, wild oceans and one picturesque lighthouse. After we return from our first hike, we will head to Cape Schanck for a smaller walk in the lighthouse precinct. To refuel, we stop at one of Mornington Peninsula's award winning cafes (and we can see why) Our final stop, Peninsula Hot Springs which is an award-winning natural hot springs and outdoor day spa destination. It’s the perfect way to end a great date with nature! (Bathing time 2h)

Highlights

Small group tour with a maximum of 8 guests
See panoramic ocean views of Arthur's seat
Experience coastal scenery, rocky bays, wild oceans and a picturesque lighthouse on an 8km hike in Bushrangers Bay
Plenty of chances to see wildlife including kangaroos and native birds
Spend a couple of hours soaking in the natural hot pools

Time

Tours depart Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays only at 7.30am from the Undercover Taxi Rank on St Kilda Road (between Hamer Hall & the Arts Centre). Please note it’s approximately 200m from Flinders Street Station over the Yarra River
Tours drop off to the Undercover Taxi Rank on St Kilda Road at 5.30pm

Additional Information

Minimum number of guests is four, and the maximum is eight
CBD pick up and drop off
Tour starts between 7-8am, and drop off is between 5:30pm-6pm

Cancellation Policy

Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience

Booking Information

Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements

Location

1/39 Marine Parade, St Kilda, VIC 3182

From

$276.00

AUD

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