Mornington Peninsula coast & hot springs
Full day · ~9 hours
South-east coast day. We loop the peninsula — Cape Schanck lighthouse and bay views, optional dip at Peninsula Hot Springs, ice cream in Sorrento. Pick up early to make the most of it; later starts swap the lighthouse for an extra hour at the springs.
Why it's famous
Discover Mornington Peninsula.
The Mornington Peninsula is Melbourne's favourite seaside escape. Calm Port Phillip beaches lined with colourful bathing boxes sit on one side; on the other, Mornington Peninsula National Park protects wild ocean beaches, rock pools and cliff-top walks facing Bass Strait. It is a landscape of contrasts packed into one easy day from the city.
At the southern tip stands Cape Schanck, where a heritage lighthouse has guided ships since 1859. A boardwalk and lookouts lead down towards the rock platform and the volcanic sea stack known as Pulpit Rock, with sweeping views over the Southern Peninsula and Bass Strait.
Inland, Peninsula Hot Springs draws visitors from around the world to its natural geothermal mineral pools, including the Hilltop Pool with 360-degree views over the rolling peninsula hills. Add elegant Sorrento, the village charm of Flinders and Mornington's harbourside pier, and you have coast, culture and relaxation in a single day.
What you'll see & do
- Walk the Cape Schanck boardwalk to lookouts over Pulpit Rock and the basalt cliffs
- See the 1859 Cape Schanck Lighthouse and its heritage keepers' precinct
- Soak in geothermal mineral pools at Peninsula Hot Springs, including the Hilltop Pool
- Explore rock pools at low tide at Sorrento Back Beach
- Browse the cafes, galleries and sandstone streetscape of Sorrento
- Enjoy a relaxed seaside lunch in the historic village of Flinders
- Photograph the colourful bathing boxes and harbour near Mornington Pier
Why you'll love it
- Three hours soaking at Peninsula Hot Springs' hilltop pools
- Cape Schanck lighthouse and basalt-cliff lookouts
- Seaside lunch in Flinders or Sorrento
- Spa day + coastal drive in one, no designated-driver arguments
$540 AUD — total. No hidden anything.
One fixed price per vehicle (up to 7 people). Here's exactly what that covers:
- Fixed price in AUDThe price you see is the total — per vehicle, up to 7 people
- No hidden chargesNo booking fees, no card surcharges, no surprises
- Tolls, fuel & parking includedEverything the car needs is in the price
- No driver or waiting chargesYour driver and reasonable waiting are included
- Hotel / home pickup & drop-offDoor-to-door across Melbourne — included free
- FREE airport pickup with any tourBook a tour and we collect you from the airport at no charge
- Pay your wayIn advance or any time before your trip ends — PayID, card or cash
See it on film
Official videos
Bath House | Peninsula Hot Springs
Official video · peninsulahotsprings
All abilities access at Cape Schanck Lighthouse Reserve
Official video · Parks Victoria
Your day, stop by stop
What we’ll do.
Times are guidance — we adjust on the day to your group’s pace.
Send this itinerary to your group:
- 08
08:30
Pickup from your home
Early start beats the holiday traffic.
- 10
10:00
Cape Schanck lighthouse
Heritage lighthouse and 1.5km cliff-edge boardwalk.
The heritage-listed lighthouse has served shipping since 1859. From the car park, a walking track, boardwalk and lookouts take in volcanic formations such as Pulpit Rock and the Devils Desk.
🎟️ Booking recommended
The boardwalk needs no booking. Guided tours inside the lighthouse run through a local operator, so book one yourself if you'd like to climb to the lamp room.
- 11
11:30
Peninsula Hot Springs (3 hours)
Geothermal mineral pools — book your entry online before the day.
Natural geothermal mineral springs and day spa at Fingal. The family-friendly Bath House has more than 50 bathing and wellness experiences, including the Hilltop Pool with 360° views.
Official website ↗🎟️ Booking required
Book your bathing session online before the day. The Spa Dreaming Centre is for guests aged 16 and over.
- 14
14:30
Lunch in Flinders or Sorrento
Pub feed or a long lunch — your call, we'll time around it.
Flinders is a charming village with a historic, verandah-shaded streetscape and good eateries. Sorrento is one of the peninsula's best-known coastal towns, with white-sand beaches, sandstone buildings and elegant cafes.
Official website ↗ - 16
16:00
Sorrento back beach & boardwalk
Coastal cliffs, ice cream, a swim if it's warm.
Sorrento Back Beach is an ocean beach in Mornington Peninsula National Park, set in a natural amphitheatre with reefs and rock pools to explore at low tide. A short circuit track leads up to a historic lookout rotunda. The surf here is dangerous, so only swim between the flags.
Official website ↗ - 17
17:30
Mornington Pier sunset (optional)
If we have time, the brightly painted bathing boxes are 5 minutes off-route.
The pier and marina sit at Schnapper Point at the end of Mornington's Main Street. Mothers Beach is just beside it, and the popular bathing boxes of Mills Beach are a little further along the bay.
Official website ↗ - 18
18:30
Drop-off at home
Direct via the freeway.
Getting there
How far is it?
Every numbered stop on one map — shown from the CBD for scale. Your day is door-to-door from your home, we handle all the driving, tolls and parking. Tap the map for Google Maps.
Tickets & bookings
Book your tickets before the day.
Attraction entry isn’t included in the fare — buy it directly from the official sites below (no mark-up, no middleman). Tell us your session times and we’ll plan the driving around them.
Peninsula Hot Springs (3 hours)
Booking requiredBook your bathing session online before the day. The Spa Dreaming Centre is for guests aged 16 and over.
peninsulahotsprings.com
Cape Schanck lighthouse
The boardwalk needs no booking. Guided tours inside the lighthouse run through a local operator, so book one yourself if you'd like to climb to the lamp room.
parks.vic.gov.au
Peninsula Hot Springs
Book bathing 2–3 weeks ahead — weekend sessions sell out
peninsulahotsprings.com
What’s included
- Premium 8-seat MPV for the whole day
- Driver, fuel and all road tolls
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
- Up to 9 hours from pickup to drop-off
Not included
- Peninsula Hot Springs entry (book direct online)
- Lunch and any food
- Cape Schanck lighthouse tour fee
Common questions
Good to know.
- Should we pre-book the hot springs?
- Yes — entry is timed and weekends sell out. Book direct at peninsulahotsprings.com 24+ hours ahead.
- Is it good for kids?
- The hot springs has dedicated family pools and the bathing boxes are an easy stop. The lighthouse boardwalk has handrails throughout.
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