About this tour
A 10-hour small-group expedition across Victoria's Mornington Peninsula combining coastal hiking with geothermal relaxation. Start at Arthur's Seat for sweeping ocean vistas, then tackle the 5km Bushrangers Bay circuit where kangaroos roam and lighthouses punctuate the rocky shoreline. A second shorter walk around Cape Schanck follows, before lunch at a local café. Wind down with two hours soaking in Peninsula Hot Springs' naturally heated pools and spa facilities.
Highlights
- Arthur's Seat summit with panoramic coastal vistas
- 5km Bushrangers Bay hike: cliffs, lighthouse, wild ocean
- Spot kangaroos and native birds on undulating trails
- Cape Schanck lighthouse walk with dramatic headland views
- Award-winning local café lunch stop
- Two hours in naturally heated hot springs and spa
What to expect
Expect a full day mixing moderate hiking with downtime. The morning climbs to Arthur's Seat, then descends into the Bushrangers Bay circuit—a proper coastal walk with elevation changes, rocky sections, and exposure to wind and ocean spray. The landscape shifts between heathland, coastal scrub, and dramatic cliff edges. After regrouping at Cape Schanck's shorter circuit, you'll refuel at a peninsula café (lunch costs extra). The final stretch is pure recovery: slip into warm mineral pools surrounded by manicured spa grounds, rinse off the day's exertion, and soak until pickup time.
Good to know
Moderate fitness required; cardiovascular strain possible on steep sections. Bring sturdy hiking boots, 1L water, swimsuit, towel (provided), sunscreen, hat. Warm layers essential—coastal weather shifts fast. Lunch around $25 cash or card. No hotel transport included. Rain ponchos supplied.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.