Mornington Peninsula Walk - 5 Days
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Mornington Peninsula Walk - 5 Days

5 Days
Easy to Moderate

Mornington Peninsula Walk - 5 Days

from $2,075 / person

Overview

The Mornington Peninsula is one of Victoria's most beautiful coastal destinations, sitting within easy reach of Melbourne. This five-day walk explores large tracts of native forest in Mornington National Park and traverses a magnificent coastline, taking in the peninsula's rich coastal culture, wartime history, and world-class food and wine. The charming towns of Flinders and Sorrento provide a wonderful base, with renowned wineries, hot springs, and fine restaurants close at hand.

Please note: this five-day itinerary excludes the final day of walking along the bay from Sorrento to Dromana.

Highlights

  • Two Bays Track, leading to the peninsula's highest point at Arthur's Seat and its stunning coastal views
  • The coastal hike section: cliff-top walks with dramatic views, and Cape Schanck Lightstation on the southernmost tip
  • Hiking through rugged beach stretches and beautiful coastal forest
  • Fascinating wartime relics including historic forts
  • Option to incorporate a rest day at Sorrento, take the ferry across to historic Queenscliff or visit the hot springs or the wineries

Itinerary

Day 1

Dromana on the Two Bays Walk to Arthurs Seat
23 km5.5-6h

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.

Accommodation

4-star Hotel in Flinders

Meals

Lunch

What's Included

Accommodation

4-star Hotel (4 nights)

Meals

4 breakfasts, and 3 lunches

Transfers

  • Private Vehicle Transfers
  • Luggage Transfers
  • Bus service

Guidance & Support

  • Itinerary & Walk Notes
  • Walking App for Navigation
  • 24/7 on-trip support

How We Rate This Walk

2

Auswalk Walking Grade

Easy to Moderate

Rated by our team — we walk every route before we recommend it.

Mostly flat terrain with some gentle inclines. Suitable for anyone with basic fitness who enjoys walking.

View Fitness Guide

4

Days on the trail

14-23 km

Daily distance range

Daily ascent range

6/10

Trail difficulty

Where You'll Stay

Quality hotels in two of the Mornington Peninsula's most appealing seaside villages provide four nights of accommodation on this walk. The first two nights are spent in a well-positioned hotel in the heart of one village, before moving on to a comfortable hotel in a second coastal village for the remaining nights. All rooms have en-suite facilities, and the properties have been chosen to keep daily travel short, with some walking days beginning and ending directly from the accommodation.

What You'll Eat

Wake to a cooked breakfast each morning, with four included throughout the walk before stepping out on the trail. Out on the track, three walker's lunches are provided on the walking days, each one varying but always packed with a high-protein salad, a roll or wrap, a muesli bar, something sweet and fresh fruit, all in your own insulated lunch bag. As the day winds down, dinner is yours to explore, and with renowned local restaurants and wineries close at hand, that is one of the better parts of the day.

Please advise us of any food allergies or intolerances at the time of booking. If you have severe allergies, bringing some of your own snacks is recommended, as specialist ingredients can be harder to source along the way.

Note: Drinks and alcohol are not included with meals, with the exception of tea, coffee and juice served with breakfast.

More About This Trip

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. Pack a waterproof and sun protection whatever the season.

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.

Covering almost 79 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 five 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.

Dates & Pricing

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Prices shown are per person, twin/double share basis.

Mornington Peninsula reviews

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Bill C
2 months ago

Well organised with our pick up driver on time and very pleasant. Entire walk went extremely well.

Simons L
9 months ago

Overall we were very happy with the walk and service/organistion provided by Auswalk. We were particularly impressed with the Navigation App, it is excellent! At several times it did a great job at letting us know we were going off-track / in the wrong direction so that we could quickly course correct. We also loved that it tracked our progress and that we could see how far we had to go on each day of walking. Hotel Flinders is also amazing. Great room, exceptionally friendly staff, lovely provided lunches for our walking days and the food at their pub is exceptional.

Adam B
last year

Leanne and I have thoroughly enjoyed our two AusWalks. The format - with beautiful day walks that are book-ended with high quality accommodation, meals and comfy beds - is superb. There is a great peace-of-mind to be able to arrive knowing that all of the logistics, track navigation, meals and the like are in-hand - which frees us up to savour the sights, food and drinks and have a fantastically invigorating holiday! Thank you AusWalk, one and all.

Mary F
2 years ago

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.

Shuang N
4 years ago

Thank you Auswalk for the well-organised walk package, and for being very helpful when we faced travel challenges and had to make last minute transport requests. The accommodation choices were impeccable and the daily shuttle was seamless. We were also fortunate to enjoy 5 days of excellent walking weather on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula.

John G
4 years ago

Excellent organisation accommodation and food. Makes bushwalking easy for the not so young.

Frequently Asked Questions

The nearest major airport is Melbourne Airport, with the Mornington Peninsula around 1.5 to 2 hours by road. All private transfers and luggage transport along the route are included in the package.

The walk is available year-round, with October through to May the most popular period. September to November is particularly lovely for wildflowers, and autumn brings cool, crisp days and steady conditions. Winter can bring more rain but the track remains walkable.

A moderate level of fitness is recommended. The tracks are well-maintained and mostly flat — elevation is not a major factor — but daily distances are reasonably long, so building walking endurance before departure is worthwhile.

Pack a waterproof jacket, warm layers, sun protection, and comfortable, broken-in walking shoes. The weather can be changeable, so being prepared for all conditions is the best approach.

Yes, and it's a condition of booking. Your policy should cover injury, cancellation, and loss of luggage.

Want to Know More?

The Mornington Peninsula experience

Wonder
Walk the dramatic ocean-facing cliffs and sheltered bayside beaches of one of Victoria's most beloved peninsulas
Discover the Mornington Peninsula's celebrated food and wine scene, with vineyards along the walking route
The Point Nepean National Park at the peninsula's tip offers extraordinary bay and ocean views in both directions
Wellness
Mornington Peninsula wineries produce exceptional cool-climate wines, and many are passed on the walking route
The combination of coastal walking and renowned peninsula food and wine creates an exceptional short break
The peninsula's proximity to Melbourne makes it the most accessible coastal walking escape in Victoria
Nature
Coastal heath, tea-tree scrub, and clifftop walks alternate with vineyard paths and sheltered coves
Resident seabirds, fairy penguins, and the occasional dolphin accompany bay-side walking sections
The southern cliff walk from Flinders to Cape Schanck passes spectacular coastal blowholes and rock formations