Walking Tour - Mornington Peninsula - Vic
Overview
You have a choice of four 1 day walks as listed below. Personalised walks can be made to suit your requirements. The sequence and number of days for your walking holiday is flexible.
CLIFF VIEW CIRCUIT - Start at Portsea, walk via London Bridge then along cliff tracks and ocean beaches. We search for the endangered Hooded Plover. Return to Portsea on the "millionaires walk" passing magnificent homes along cliff tops and beaches of the bay. Stop at Sorrento for lunch. 12Kms.
HINTERLAND WINERY EXPLORER - Walk from Merricks to Red Hill past vineyards and horse studs to Paringa Winery for lunch, [main course included - drinks at own expense]. Walk returns to Merricks where Stonier Winery is open for tastings til 5 pm. Available Thursday to Sunday. 14 Kms
HISTORICAL SITES AND SANDHILLS - Walk starts at Sorrento going along cliff top tracks overlooking the ocean and rock pools. Pass Diamond Bay then stop at Mount St.Paul where 360-degree views from Cape Schanck to Point Lonsdale will take your breath away. Return to Sorrento along bay beaches and tracks stopping at the historical sites where the first Europeans landed and settled in Victoria 200 years ago. Stop at Blairgowrie for lunch. 12.5Kms
CAPE TO LA CAMPAGNA - Walk from Cape Schanck past beautiful Bush Rangers Bay and through Greens Bush where we search for birds and wildlife to finish at La Campagna Winery for a sumptuous relaxing lunch, [drinks at own expense]. Taxi return to Cape Schanck included. Available Saturday and Sunday. 11Kms.
If accommodation is required, own arrangements will need to be made. We suggest the Sorrento, Blairgowrie or Rye areas. Mornington Peninsula Information Centre can advise and book for you. Lunches and taxi fares are included unless other wise stated in the particular walk you are doing.
If there is doubt as to the suitability of the weather i.e. there are storms or continuous rain you should be in touch with us and if necessary another time can be arranged for your walk.
Location
Mornington (Mornington Peninsula - Victoria)
This activity is undertaken in Walks cover all areas of the Mornington Peninsula e.g. Red Hill and wineries, Arthurs Seat and Main Ridge, Cape Schanck and Greens Bush,Sorrento, Portsea and Blairgowrie. Area description given for each specific walk.
Exact meeting point and supplier's details are provided immediately after booking.
Numbers
Minimum of two people up to a group of 14 people. In most cases your group will be the sole participants. Bookings for a single taken for Thursday or Sunday only.
Session Time
The walking tours run 7 days a week, year round, except for the month of August. The day walks take from 5 to 6 hours each day and you will need to allow more time when staying at a winery for lunch.
