Mornington Peninsula walk
A guided Pack-Free 3 day walk
‘The Mornington Peninsula Walk’, an hour south of Melbourne, is a 100km trail traversing a diverse range of spectacular landscapes. Mostly known for its splendid beaches and wines, the Peninsula’s best-kept secret is its magnificent State Reserves and National Parks. On our superb 3-day Pack Free walk we showcase the best walking sections of the 100km trail, exploring stunning forest and ferny glens, magnificent coastal scenery and the cliffs of Cape Schanck with its imposing lighthouse. Add to this sampling the region’s famous wineries, as well as mouth-watering regional cuisine, and you have an unforgettable walking experience.
A Pack Free Walking Tour
Walk with just a day pack
Pack Free walk is our speciality. All across Australia, our walking tours are specially designed so you can walk with as little as your water bottle, camera and lunch, whilst we take care of your clothes and overnight luggage. Gone are the days of carrying the burden of a heavy pack, when you walk with us you can truly spend your time appreciating the beauty of the landscapes you are walking through.
Wine Tasting
Stonier's Winery day 1
Travelling in the Mornington Peninsula is all about experiencing the local food and wine that make this region famous. Guests will indulge in an after walk wine tasting stop at beautiful Stonier’s Winery, where you can sample their superb range of wines on day 1.
The Flinders Hotel
With a touch of luxury
Our guests will indulge in two nights at the superb Flinders Hotel. Inspired by the Mornington’s natural coastal surroundings this boutique hotel offers luxurious accommodation. From the carefully selected artworks to the superb decor. Guests will stay in Bass King rooms with ensuites with the choice of King or King single twin beds.
Flexible Stay - change hotels and save
Downgrade your hotel
For those who aren’t concerned about staying in luxury accommodation and would rather save money, we offer the choice to downgrade to a standard motel across the road from the Flinders Hotel. Rooms are based on twin share with Queen or twin beds and ensuite (or solo travellers can pay a single supplement). You will still enjoy all meals with the rest of the guests for breakfasts and dinners but stay each night at your alternative accommodation.
Celebratory Lunch Day 3
at the iconic Baths Resturant
Day 3 we finish our walk with a celebration beachside lunch at the iconic Baths Restaurant in Sorrento, offering spectacular water views. With so much sensational food and wine on offer your tastebuds will be having a holiday of their own.
Local Produce
served with local wines
Every evening enjoy dinner in the fantastic Deck Restaurant . Guests will enjoy an modern menu drawing on seasonal offerings from the best Mornington Peninsula producers.
Typical Menu:
MAINS
- Fish of the Day
Warmed Poached Salmon Olive & Rhizome, Tomato & Cantaloupe Compote, Roasted Lemon Rouille (gf, df) - Duck Leg Confit Parmesan Crumble, Boulangère Potato, Wilted Leaves (gf, df)
- Super Greens Gnocchi Beans, Peas, Walnuts, Parsley Pesto (gf, v)
- Flinders Parmigana Napolitana, Prosciutto, Fior Di Latte, Basil with a Garden Salad
- The Deck Pork Sausage Made in House, Potato Mash, Onion, Apple & Sage Marmalade (gf)
- Lamb Rump Roasted Pink, Boulangère Potato, Green Olive Dressing (df, gf)
- 300gm Sirloin
- 300g Scotch
Accompanied with Boulangère Potato & Garden Salad, with your choice of Port or Mushroom Jus, Bearnaise, Cafe de Paris Butter
DESSERTS:
- Strawberries Sunny Ridge Strawberries, Pepper, Mint, White Chocolate Gratin (v, gf)
- Salted Caramel Doughnuts Mascarpone Cream (v)
- Parfait Glace Candied Peel & Sticky Apricots (v)
- Creme Brulee Lemon Meringue Fingers (gf, v)
- House Sorbet Selection (v, vg, gf, df)
- Affogato: Espresso Shot, Ice Cream & your choice of Liqueur (vCheese Board: Chef’s Selection of Local & Imported Cheeses with Chutney, Fruit & Lavoche
Personalised Tours
Maximum of 12 guests
Our group sizes are small and intimate with a maximum of 12 people, we find this delivers a more personal service, a greater social environment and has less impact on the environment.
Our CEO Guides
Chief Experience Officers
Our guides are proudly 100% Victorian. We call them our CEOs – Chief Experience Officers and it’s their job to ensure your tour exceeds your expectations. Our guides have grown up walking the trails of Victoria, their wealth of knowledge and wonderful personalities, as well as expertise, ensure your tour is relaxing, fun and informative.
21 Tourism Awards of Excellence
including Australia's best Adventure Tourism Company
Life’s an Adventure have won 21 Tourism Awards of Excellence including the Qantas Australian Tourism Award for Australia’s Best Adventure Company. Awards are great, but our biggest accolade which we value even more, is that our clients come back and travel with us time and time again.
Genuinely all-inclusive
You won't even pay for credit card fees
You can have peace of mind that our walking tours are genuinely all-inclusive. From your evening meals perfectly matched with regional wines to your superb accommodation and transfers from Melbourne, you will be delighted by the quality and inclusions of your tour. We won’t even ask you to pay credit card fees when you book with us, the price listed is the final tour price.
NEW Flexiwalk Add-On
Cancel for any reason option
FlexiWalk is a new optional Add-On that allows passengers to cancel their tour last minute and not be penalised. Exclusively designed by Life’s An Adventure, this product gives our guests certainty in a time of uncertainty. Click here to find out more details
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Why Choose Us
Tour Itinerary
Your 3 day walking holiday includes:
- A Pack Free fully supported walk – with no overnight packs to carry
- 2 nights at the superb Flinders Hotel
- A la carte dining each evening served with local wines
- Afternoon wine-tasting Stonier Winery
- Celebratory lunch at beachside Baths Restaurant day 3
- 2 delicious lunches to enjoy whilst walking
- 2 x Hot and Cold breakfasts
- Fresh fruit and trail mix to enjoy while walking
- Professionally guided by local guides – Our guides are locals who are passionate, well trained and enthusiastic with the ability to bring to life a depth of information
- Transfers to and from Melbourne CBD
- NO Credit Card Fees
SUGGESTED PRE NIGHT ACCOMMODATION:The Langham Melbourne
DEPARTURE TIME: 7.30am
TRAIL NOTES: 13km. 5-6 hours with breaks. Easy/Medium grade.
TERRAIN: This is a shared trail for walkers, mountain bike riders and horse riders so it has a good, firm surface and is quite wide. The trail is relatively flat at first, then descends gently from Red Hill, with one short steep ascent before a steady two kilometre descent to the end.
WALK ITINERARY: Meet your guide at 7.30am The Langham Melbourne for transfers to the Mornington Peninsula. Today our walk starts at the picturesque inland village of Red Hill and meanders past undulating countryside, pretty vineyards and tall forests of pine trees dotted with bright red toadstools. Stunning views over Western Port to Phillip Island can be seen along the way as well as pretty rural views. This walk has a distinct local feel and you can often see horses along the track. After our walk its time to sample some of the regional wines this area is famous for. We head to charming Stonier Winery, home to some of Australia’s finest cool climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines to enjoy wine tasting. It’s then on to our accommodation for the next two nights, the superb Flinders Hotel. Enjoy time to relax before enjoying dinner at the charming Deck Restaurant accompanied with local Mornington Peninsula wines.
TRAIL NOTES: 13kms in total. 5 hours. Grade: 3. Medium.
TERRAIN: Coastal clifftop walk. Sandy track. Steps in places. Steep path down to Bushrangers Bay.
WALK ITINERARY: After a hearty breakfast, we depart our hotel for our walk. Today’s walk takes us from Bushrangers Bay to Pulpit Rock and the basalt cliffs of Cape Schanck. During the walk, you will be able to enjoy stunning views over the sea and rocky bays. You can admire the sea sculpturing effect of the salty wind, which trims the cliff face vegetation, and the landscape created by a lava flow about 60 million years ago. Walk through the banksia forest and try out your bird calls to mimic the local birds. You may even be lucky enough to spot wallabies or kangaroos along the way. After lunch at Cape Schanck Lighthouse, you will be transported to Koonya Ocean Beach, which is the beginning of the afternoon walk. Take in spectacular coastal scenery as you meander along the beach before ascending to the cliff tops before making our way to Sorrento Ocean Beach. Tonight enjoy a superb dinner in Deck restaurant. The restaurant’s chef creates modern dishes utilising excellent regional produce, perfectly matched with local wines.
TRAIL NOTES: 15kms 5 hours walking with breaks. Grade: Easy to Medium.
TERRAIN: Relatively flat walking, slightly undulating. A combination of footpaths, sandy coastal tracks and some beach walking.
WALK ITINERARY: Enjoy breakfast in the restaurant before farewelling our hotel. On our final day, we explore Point Nepean National Park. Discover gorgeous natural scenery as well as the rich history of the area as you meander past the almost forgotten Police Point; Quarantine Station; the cattle jetty, the shipwreck of ‘The Cheviot’. After Point Nepean, we will be transported to our next walk from Portsea to Sorrento along the Artists trail. During this walk, you will experience breathtaking views along the beaches and coastline expanding across the water to the Bellarine Peninsula, a contrast to the rugged splendour of the Bass Strait and the ocean beach side we have already encountered on the peninsula. As we continue along the trail see reproductions of paintings created by many famous artists of the past, who have come here to paint the spectacular landscapes before you. Meander past colourful boatsheds before arriving for a celebratory lunch at The Baths, an iconic beachside restaurant in Sorrento with spectacular views After lunch we make the return journey back to Melbourne, the end of a wonderful journey.
FINISH TIME: Approximately 5.30pm at The Langham Melbourne.
Tour Availability
We run this tour a few times per year from September to April. Dates are listed below however availability changes by the hour – to see real-time availability click on the monthly calendar at the bottom of the page and select the month you require. We will also consider opening up a new departure date if we have enough demand. Email us at walks@lifesanadventure.com.au
SPECIALS
Check below to see if your preferred departure has a specials saving. Conditions apply see pricing page.
Note: Spot Special save $150 per person & Super Earlybirds save $300 per person off “Normal Prices”.
PRIVATE GROUPS:
Date of your choice is available for groups of 10 -12 people. Subject to availability.
Please contact us for more details on (02) 9975 4553 or email: groups@lifesanadventure.com.au
| Departure Dates | Availability | Special Offer / Notes |
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| 20 November 2020 | Available | Spot Special Savings |
| 18 December 2020 | Available | Spot Special Savings |
| 12 February 2021 | Available | Spot Special Savings |
| 18 Mar 2021 | Available | Spot Special Savings |
| 26 March 2021 | Available | Spot Special Savings |
| 9 April 2021 | Available | Spot Special Savings |
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Tour Prices
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DEPARTURES TOUR STAYING AT FLINDERS HOTEL Spot Special Price*……….$1749 _______________________ TOUR STAYING AT FLINDERS COVE MOTEL Spot Special Price*………. $1449 Spot Special prices available on specific departures when you book and pay in full at time of booking. Normal Price requires deposit then final payment due 8 weeks prior to departure. |
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DEPARTURES TOUR STAYING AT FLINDERS HOTEL __________________ TOUR STAYING AT FLINDERS COVE MOTEL Spot Special Price*………..$1349 These prices are for clients that have travelled with us before. To book these prices online please emails us for your special code. Spot Special prices available on specific departures when you book and pay in full at time of booking. Normal Price requires deposit then final payment due 8 weeks prior to departure. |
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PRIVATE GROUPS DEPARTURES TOUR STAYING AT FLINDERS HOTEL __________________ TOUR STAYING AT FLINDERS COVE MOTEL Spot Special Price*………..$1349 __________________________ Additional Past Passenger discount not available for groups Spot Special prices available on specific departures when you book and pay in full at time of booking. Normal Price requires deposit then final payment due 8 weeks prior to departure. |
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The following extras can be purchased with your tour: SOLO TRAVELLERS Those wanting their own room will need to pay a single supplement cost. Only one room available per tour.
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Our COVID Booking Guarantee
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FlexiWalk Option – Cancel for any Reason
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Discount Information:
PAST PASSENGER DISCOUNT: Those who have travelled with Life’s An Adventure previously, receive a past passenger discount of $100. In order to receive this discount please email us for your special “promo code” to use when booking. In your email, you should outline what Life’s An Adventure tour you have done with us in the past so we can cross-check.
EARLYBIRD & SPOT SPECIAL CANCELLATIONS: Refunds or cancellations are not permitted for Earlybird Deals or Spot Specials, however, transfers to another date are permitted 8 weeks or more prior to departure. We advise taking out travel insurance, in case unexpected circumstances prior to the trip, prevent you from joining this tour. Early bird or Spot Special discounts cannot be used in conjunction with another offer. To receive these special discounts, full payment must be made at the time of initial booking. Flexiwalk Add-On option not available on these tickets.
Travel Insurance
We strongly advise our clients travelling within Australia to take out Travel Insurance. We have partnered with Cover-More to provide travel insurance to our guests. To get a quote or purchase travel insurance directly with them CLICK HERE .
Additional Information
- Prices are per person in Australian dollars and include GST.
- A deposit of $300 per person is required to secure your booking. (unless taking advantage of Earlybird or Spot Specials in which full payment is required at time of booking).
- Note: If you are booking within 90 days of your departure date – we will require full payment at the time of booking
- Prices are based on twin share of rooms. If you are travelling solo you may be required to share with someone of the same gender. If this is not suitable you can request to pay a single supplement, however, limited single rooms are available per trip so are on a request basis.
- Payments must be made online via our NAB (National Australia Bank) secure payment page via credit card (Visa or Mastercard) or over the phone.
- NO Credit Card fee applies.
- We advise taking our Travel Insurance to cover items such as cancellation of tour due to minimum numbers not met, or adverse weather conditions, injury, evacuation, delayed flights, illness, etc.
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