Mornington Peninsula Walk - 6 Days

The walk starts in Dromana and finishes in Sorrento, on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, around 80km from Melbourne. The nearest international airport is Melbourne (MEL), from where a SkyBus Peninsula Express runs directly to Frankston Station in around 2 hours, with onward train and coach connections to the peninsula. A pick-up from Frankston is included for those arriving by public transport. Those travelling by private vehicle can leave their car at the Sorrento Hotel, where the walk finishes.

A private transfer from Melbourne to the start of the walk can also be arranged on request at an additional cost. Please contact us for further details.

This walk is available throughout the year, with no fixed start days. Spring and autumn are the prime seasons, with mild temperatures and the coastal scenery at its most inviting. Summer is warm and sunny, with plenty of opportunities for a mid-walk swim at the peninsula's beaches, though January and February can be quite hot and early starts are advisable. Winter walking is possible but the coast can be very cold and wet, so it is worth checking the forecast carefully before setting out.

Please note that this walk includes beach sections, so it is worth checking tide times before setting out each day. The Bureau of Meteorology provides tide charts for the area; do not hesitate to contact us should you need any help understanding them. Pack a waterproof and sun protection whatever the season.

Covering almost 95 kilometres in total, the route takes in extended beach walking on soft sand, scenic clifftop paths, undulating tracks, and the occasional short steep climb. The terrain is relatively forgiving, though the cumulative distance over six days calls for a solid base level of fitness. Good walking boots with reliable grip are recommended.

Building up to covering around 20 kilometres comfortably in a single day, with some back-to-back walking days included, is the most useful preparation for this trip. Daily walk notes, maps, and GPX tracks are provided.

You must hold adequate travel insurance for your trip, including cover for personal liability and accidental injury and illness. For all trips involving international travel, your policy must also include emergency medical treatment, evacuation and repatriation cover. We strongly recommend your policy also covers trip cancellation and curtailment, and loss of or damage to luggage.

A cancellation fee usually applies if you cancel after your booking is confirmed. Travel insurance with cancellation cover will generally cover this fee, so it's worth arranging your policy at the time of booking.

Full insurance requirements are set out in our booking terms and conditions.

A detailed information pack and itinerary will be sent to you around six weeks before departure, covering everything you need to know for a seamless experience. In the meantime, our team is always on hand to answer any questions.