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Mornington Peninsula and Hot Springs Day Tour from Melbourne

Hike the rugged coastline of Melbourne’s Mornington Peninsula, take in the views at Arthurs Seat and then relax with a soak in the Peninsula Hot Springs.
Mornington Peninsula and Hot Springs Day Tour from Melbourne

Highlights

  • See panoramic ocean views of Arthur's seat

  • Experience unreal coastal scenery, rocky bays, wild oceans

  • Witness a picturesque lighthouse on an 8km hike in Bushrangers Bay

  • Spend a couple of hours soaking in the hot pools

  • Incredible photo opportunities

  • Plenty of chances to see wildlife, including kangaroos & native birds

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Inclusions

  • Guided 5km hike to Bushrangers Bay
  • Entry to Peninsula Hot Springs and towel
  • Friendly and knowledgeable tour guides
  • Organic fruit and healthy snacks
  • Freshly Brewed Coffee Supreme & Organic Tea
  • Entry to Mornington Peninsula National Park
  • Modern VW Caravelle – 9 seater with Air Con

Exclusions

  • Hotel transfers
  • Lunch

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

Duration

  • Please allow approximately 10 hours for this experience

What To Bring

  • Comfortable trainers or hiking boots
  • Water bottle with 1L of water
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
  • Waterproof jacket
  • Swimsuit for the hot springs
  • A pair of sandals or slip-on shoes for the hot springs (optional)
  • Cash or credit card for lunch (around $25)

Additional Information

  • No bush walking experience required
  • The track is a hardened or compacted surface and may have a gentle hill section or sections and occasional steps
  • Walks no greater than 8km

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

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