Departure Day: Every Saturday
Meeting Point: [Melbourne CBD] 42 Russell Street (Outside Grand Hyatt, in front of the eagle statue)
Cancellation Deadline: 13:00, 3 days prior to departure
Age Restriction: 15 – 55 years old
Main Hiking Route: Gunner's Cottage → Fort Nepean (return)
Hiking Distance: Approx. 6 km return
Difficulty Level: Level 2 Easy Hike.
The coastal track has gentle undulations. Suitable for casual hikers and people who exercise regularly.
Highlights
- Arthur's Seat | Panoramic Bay Views from the Hilltop: One of the most iconic high vantage points on the Mornington Peninsula. At this stop, you will head to Arthur's Seat Summit for sweeping views over Port Phillip Bay and the peninsula coastline. We will also pass Murray's Lookout, a popular photo spot. Known by many visitors as the "Jay Chou Lookout", it offers cinematic scenery where the bay, shoreline and distant mountain ranges stretch out before you. On clear days, you can see the Melbourne skyline, the You Yangs and Mount Macedon. Take a short stroll around the lookout and capture photos with the whole bay in frame. According to official information, Murray’s Lookout overlooks the coastline from Mt Martha and Rosebud all the way to Point Nepean. No long-distance hiking here. You will have a full hour to soak in the views, take photos and enjoy the sea breeze. Your first impression of this trip starts from the hilltop.
- Sorrento | Leisurely Afternoon in a Seaside Town: We arrive in Sorrento at midday, with around 75 minutes of free time for lunch and exploration. No rushed group meals. You may pick your own café, restaurant or dessert shop, or wander quietly through the town streets. Sorrento embodies the classic laid-back vibe of Mornington Peninsula’s seaside villages: coffee, fresh seafood, sweet treats and boutique stores, at a much slower pace than the city centre. Travel does not always have to be packed with sightseeing spots; the town itself is part of the experience.
- Point Nepean × Fort Nepean | Hike to the Tip of the Cape: The highlight of the itinerary in the afternoon. The vehicle will stop at Gunner's Cottage, the furthest point accessible by car inside Point Nepean National Park. No shuttle bus will be available from here; we start our hike. Follow the coastline through historic military grounds for roughly 3 km (45 mins one way) to Fort Nepean. Along the way you will pass heritage sites including Fort Pearce, Pearce Barracks and Eagles Nest. Explore Fort Nepean at your leisure before retracing your steps back to Gunner's Cottage. Total distance: approx. 6 km return, Level 2 easy hike. This segment is not a quick photo stop before hopping back on the bus. You will walk on your own two feet all the way to the very end of the Mornington Peninsula.
Itinerary:
08:45–09:00 | Check-in and meet-up in Melbourne CBD
09:00 | Depart promptly for Arthur’s Seat
10:30–11:30 | Sightseeing at Arthur’s Seat Summit
11:30–12:15 | Travel to Sorrento
12:15–13:30 | Free time in Sorrento Town, lunch at your own expense
13:30–14:00 | Travel to Point Nepean National Park
14:00 | Arrive at Gunner’s Cottage and start hiking
14:00–16:40 | Hike between Gunner’s Cottage and Fort Nepean + free exploration
16:40–17:00 | Return to the car park and regroup for boarding
17:00 | Depart for Melbourne
Approx. 18:30 | Arrive at Melbourne CBD, end of tour
Important Reminders
Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes in advance. Do not be late, as the coach will not wait. If you miss the coach due to tardiness on the tour day, it will be deemed voluntary forfeiture of the tour, and no refund will be issued. The coach only stops at designated locations. Mid-journey pick-up or drop-off is not permitted.
Weather Policy
Weather conditions are unpredictable and forecasts are not always reliable, while tour arrangements are finalised well in advance.
- Tours will run in light rain or showers.
- Tours will be cancelled or postponed in heavy rain, storms or severe weather.
Please monitor updates in the activity group for weather disruptions or schedule changes. Extragreen Holidays reserves the final right of interpretation.
Notes
The above itinerary times are estimated. The driver-guide may adjust timings flexibly according to traffic, weather and group conditions. This itinerary is for reference only. Outdoor conditions are variable. Should the original route become unavailable due to force majeure, the driver-guide and tour leader reserve the right to make adjustments. By registering for this activity, you agree to these arrangements.
What is included
- Air-conditioned coach
- Friendly and informative Chinese driver/guide
What is not included
- Meals
- Personal Travel Insurance
Recommended Packing List
- Footwear: Comfortable non-slip sneakers. The tour includes lakeside paths and natural terrain. Leather shoes and high heels are not recommended.
- Wind & Warmth Protection: Temperatures at Daylesford, Hanging Rock and Mount Macedon are generally cooler than in Melbourne CBD. A lightweight down jacket, fleece or windproof outer layer is advised. It can be windy at hilltop lookouts.
- Sun Protection: Sun hat and sunscreen. Australia has strong UV radiation. Sun protection is required for outdoor activities even in autumn and winter.
- Backpack: Lightweight daypack to carry layers, water bottle, personal belongings and any items purchased at the market.
- Food & Water: Lunch and coffee can be purchased freely in Daylesford township. Bring some snacks and water. We recommend around 1L of drinking water for the day.
- Photography Gear: Mobile phone, camera, power bank, etc. The scenery at Hanging Rock and Mount Macedon hilltop is excellent for nature photography.
- Emergency Gear: Portable rain gear for sudden weather changes and brief showers in mountain areas.
- Refund Policy
Full refunds will be issued if the tour is cancelled, aborted due to the operator's reasons, or disrupted by force majeure events. If the tour proceeds as scheduled and you withdraw due to personal reasons, refunds will be processed under the following terms:
100% refund for cancellation requests submitted 3 full days or more prior to departure
50% refund for cancellation requests submitted 2 days prior to departure
No refund for cancellation requests submitted 1 day prior to departure or later. Please note.
No refund will be granted for no-shows due to personal reasons, and all associated consequences shall be borne by the participant.
- Substitution of Participant
You may replace the registered participant with another person if notification is made by 20:00 one day before departure. How to substitute: Send the details of both the original and replacement participant to customer service.
- Tour Rescheduling (Switch to Another Tour on the Same Departure Date)
Once the refund cut-off time has passed, you may only switch to another tour departing on the same date. If you change tours for personal reasons, you are responsible for any price difference, and no refund will be given for any price gap.
Procedure for changing tours: Place a new booking for the same-day tour, then submit a refund request for your original order. Customer service will process the refund within 7 working days.
- Date Change
Date changes are not available for all tours.