Easy escape, epic hikes – experience the best of the Mornington Peninsula

The Mornington Peninsula Walk spans approximately 100km. Our self-guided Mornington Peninsula Full Circuit links 4 established trails around the Mornington Peninsula to highlight the most spectacular parts of the peninsula in a 6 day walk. We can easily customise this trip to cater for variation in trip length, destinations and fitness levels.

The Mornington Peninsula is just over an hour’s drive from Melbourne’s city centre, making it one of Victoria’s easiest and most rewarding short escapes.

Year-round. Each season offers something different. Popular seasons include springtime from late September to late November and autumn from early February to mid-May. Winter can be a good time for shorter walks on the Peninsula as well, especially when combined with the wonderful food and wine offerings of the area.

The Mornington Peninsula is a wine and food lover’s nirvana. There’s a farmers’ market in almost every small town and even the breweries serve good food. Get your tastebuds ready for these tempting treats…

• Sorrento’s famous vanilla slice
• Local wine, in particular the cool-climate grapes: chardonnay, pinot gris, tempranillo and pinot noir
• Craft brew or cider from locally grown apples and pears 
• Hand-picked berries, especially strawberries and cherries
• Truffles (in winter time)
• Delicacies from the Mornington Peninsula Chocolaterie
• Fish’n’chips with your feet in the sand

The Two Bays Walk is a 26km walk from Dromana to Cape Schank. It’s part of our Mornington Peninsula Full Circuit walk but can also be completed in conjunction with other Mornington Peninsula walks if desired.

RAW Travel has operated active walking trips since 2002 and trips on the Mornington Peninsula for 15 years. We are one of the most experienced operators you can choose. 

We are proud to call the peninsula our home. Our staff know this area and its hidden secrets intimately. We know all the best places to walk, eat and drink because we go exploring every week! When you book a trip with us you will deal with real hikers who’ve completed all the walks. We provide detailed information and notes for your walk that will help your trip go smoothly. 

You’ll deal with a reputable and experienced Australian operator that has the best local contacts and relationships. You’ll also benefit from 24-hour support of a RAW Travel staff member based locally who will be there to greet you on your first day of the trip.

The different walking tracks on the peninsula range from sand dunes and rocky coastlines of the ocean beaches along the Coastal Trail and out of Finders, to the eucalyptus and fern forests along the Two Bays trail. You will also encounter some road walking (paved and gravel), in particular along the Bay Trail.

Some sections involve walking through grassy dirt paths where the track is firm under foot, while other sections can be muddy, depending on the weather conditions. The trail will be undefined in sections and hikers should be sure-footed and have a good sense of balance. There are also a number of beach and dune sections (in particular along the Coastal Trail) so hikers need to be prepared for walking on sand, which can be tough going but also a highlight. You can expect to walk between 4 and 8 hours each day with regular stops to take in the natural beauty, and for snacks and lunch.

On our walks we book a range of comfortable 3-4 star accommodation ranging from historic hotels, modern resort-style establishments to smaller boutique style properties such as B&B’s, all perfectly located for you to relax or explore and to make the most out of your time on the trail. Rooms are comfortable and all have their own private ensuite.