The Best Walks in the Mornington Peninsula

The Mornington Peninsula offers a wonderful variety of walks, from short wetland boardwalks and shady bushland circuits to clifftop tracks with views across Port Phillip Bay and Bass Strait. There are walks through historic seaside towns, nature reserves and coastal parks, as well as longer routes for experienced hikers.

For a major challenge, the 100km Mornington Peninsula Walk combines existing tracks across the southern peninsula. You can also enjoy individual sections without tackling the entire route.

The walks below are arranged alphabetically by location. Where a distance is given, it relates to the route described; alternative starting points and extensions can change the length. Check the individual Melbourne Playgrounds listings for maps and further details, and check current park conditions before setting out. Some coastal walks involve steep stairs, exposed cliffs, soft sand or beach sections affected by tides.

Mornington Peninsula Walks by Location

Arthurs Seat Summit Circuit Walk (Arthurs Seat) - Approximately 2km circuit taking in Seawinds Gardens, summit lookouts, the Matthew Flinders Cairn and William Ricketts sculptures.

OT Dam Circuit Walk (Arthurs Seat) - Approximately 3km circuit through bushland to a historic dam. There are hills, including a steep climb on the return.



Seawinds to Seamist Drive Walk (Arthurs Seat) - A bushland walk from the Seawinds area, with options to extend the route onto other Arthurs Seat tracks.

TC McKellar Circuit Walk (Arthurs Seat) - An approximately 1km loop beginning at Seawinds Gardens. The track passes through native woodland and is particularly pleasant when wildflowers are blooming.

Balbirooroo Wetlands Walk (Balnarring) - Explore the wetlands and interpretive signs along the Pun Pun Aqua Trail, with opportunities to observe local birdlife.



Buckley Nature Conservation Reserve (Balnarring) - An approximately 2.2km circuit through varied native vegetation, with birdlife and seasonal orchids.

Warringine Park and Bittern Coastal Wetlands Boardwalk (Bittern and Hastings) - Explore coastal wetlands and boardwalks near Western Port, an area known for birdwatching and wildlife.

Bushrangers Bay Walking Track (Cape Schanck) - Approximately 5.4km return from Cape Schanck through coastal vegetation to Bushrangers Bay. The return involves climbing and the ocean beach is unsuitable for swimming.

Long Point Circuit Walk (Cape Schanck) - A 4km circuit through eucalypt forest, grassland and gullies in the Greens Bush area of Mornington Peninsula National Park.



Fingal Beach Walk via Fingal Track (Cape Schanck) - A coastal woodland walk to viewpoints above Fingal Beach. The beach is reached by a long, steep staircase, and access is affected by tides.

Mornington Peninsula Coastal Walk (Cape Schanck to Portsea) - The coastal trail runs approximately 26km from Cape Schanck to London Bridge, with longer route options towards Portsea. It combines clifftop tracks and exposed ocean beaches and can be walked in sections.

Tootgarook Wetlands (Capel Sound) - A wetland environment with opportunities to observe waterbirds and the peninsula's coastal wetland habitats.

Two Bays Walking Trail (Dromana to Cape Schanck) - A 26km one-way hike linking Port Phillip Bay with Bass Strait via Arthurs Seat and the Greens Bush section of Mornington Peninsula National Park.

Main Ridge Nature Conservation Reserve (Flinders) - A 3km circuit through a quiet bushland reserve with a diversity of native flora.

Frankston Coastal Arts Discovery Trail (Frankston) - Combine a foreshore walk with the coastal artworks around Frankston.

Kananook Creek Walk (Frankston) - Follow the creek corridor that runs parallel to the coast between Frankston and the Seaford area.

Panorama Track (The Pines Flora and Fauna Reserve) (Frankston North) - Walk through the reserve to a lookout with views across Frankston, Port Phillip Bay and the Dandenong Ranges.

Warrawee Circuit Walk to Trigger Plant Track (The Pines Flora and Fauna Reserve) (Frankston North) - An approximately 4.5km circuit through the reserve's heathland and bushland tracks.

Sweetwater Creek (Upper) Reserve Trail (Frankston South) - A creekside bushland walk through the upper part of Sweetwater Creek Reserve.

Sweetwater Creek Lower Nature Reserve Walk (Frankston South) - Explore walking tracks alongside Sweetwater Creek in the lower nature reserve.

Frankston Nature Conservation Reserve Walks (Frankston South) - Bushwalking tracks through an area of remnant native vegetation.

Hastings Foreshore Reserve Circuit Walk (Hastings) - A foreshore circuit incorporating part of the Western Port Bay Trail, a boardwalk over Kings Creek and views of Western Port.

Warringine Creek Walk (Hastings) - A 3.4km return bushwalk through Warringine Park's woodland section, following the creek towards the Western Port wetlands.

Langwarrin Flora and Fauna Reserve Walks (Langwarrin) - A network of bushland tracks through a reserve known for native plants and birds.

Baldry Crossing Circuit Walk (Main Ridge) - Two circuit choices of approximately 1.6km and 3.6km through the forests and fern gullies of Greens Bush.

Kings Falls Circuit Walk (Main Ridge) - A short circuit of approximately 1km in Arthurs Seat State Park, passing through bushland and fern-lined gullies to Kings Falls. Water flow is seasonal.

Red Hill Rail Trail (Merricks to Red Hill South) - Approximately 6.5km one way along a former railway alignment through rural and bushland scenery.



Devilbend Natural Features Reserve Walks (Moorooduc) - Choose from walks through native bushland and around the reservoir, with opportunities for birdwatching.

Nunns Walk (Mornington) - A 7km return clifftop foreshore walk between Mornington and Mount Martha, passing Fossil Beach and Hawker Beach with views across Port Phillip Bay.

Mornington Civic Reserve to The Briars Park Walk (Mornington) - A walking connection from the Civic Reserve area towards The Briars, passing through local reserves and creek corridors.

Mornington Main Street Heritage Walk (Mornington) - Explore the town centre and learn about Mornington's historic buildings and streetscape.

Moorooduc Quarry Flora and Fauna Reserve Walk (Mount Eliza) - Walk through the former quarry landscape and regenerating bushland of Mount Eliza Regional Park.

Balcombe Estuary Circuit Walk (Mount Martha) - A 6.1km circuit following Balcombe Creek, incorporating boardwalks, two playgrounds, Mount Martha Beach and the village shops.



The Briars Park Walks (Mount Martha) - Explore woodland, wetland and creekside trails at The Briars, including a Woodland Walk of approximately 2.5km return.

Point Nepean National Park Walks (Portsea) - A range of walks among coastal scenery, historic military fortifications and the former Quarantine Station.



Farnsworth Track Walk (Portsea) - A 1.5km one-way clifftop track between London Bridge and Portsea Ocean Beach, with ocean lookouts along the way.

Endeavour Fern Gully (Red Hill) - A 2km loop through fern gully and woodland. The access path is steep and the property closes on Total Fire Ban days.

Lookout Hill Circuit Walk (Red Hill) - A 1.3km bushland walk to views over Dromana, Safety Beach and Port Phillip Bay.

Mornington Peninsula Bay Trail (Safety Beach to Portsea) - A 30km shared foreshore trail passing beaches, piers and coastal townships. It can easily be broken into shorter sections.

Tassells Cove Walk (Safety Beach) - A short local coastal walk to the secluded Tassells Cove area.

Coolart Wetlands and Homestead Walk (Somers) - Enjoy paths around the historic homestead grounds, woodland and wetlands, with birdwatching opportunities.

Somers Koala Reserve Walk (Somers) - A short bushland walking route near the foreshore. Koalas may be present, but sightings are not guaranteed.

Western Port Bay Trail (Somerville to Balnarring) - A 27km shared-use trail through Tyabb, Hastings, Bittern and Somers. Some sections are rough or overgrown and there are road crossings.

Millionaires Walk (Sorrento) - A scenic clifftop path near historic holiday homes, with views across Port Phillip Bay.



Sorrento Heritage Walk (Sorrento) - A self-guided walk linking 18 sites associated with the town's early settlement, lime industry and seaside resort history.

Coppins Track Walk (Sorrento) - Follow a historic clifftop track from Sorrento Ocean Beach towards Diamond Bay, with coastal lookouts and ocean views.

The Tuckey Track Walk (Sorrento) - A 2km return walking route crossing from the Port Phillip Bay side of Sorrento towards the ocean side of the peninsula.