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Short Walks: 1-2 Hours

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Walks for 1-2 hours

Short on time? Want something a little bit less energetic? Take a moment or two to wander along one of the many beach and bush trails for less than two hours return. In this time you can discover a waterfall, find a monument, stroll along a beach track and more. Some are sections of larger walks so pick which one appeals to you.

Most are easy walks - use the rating scale to help you choose one suitable to your level of fitness/age/ability. There is information about the path surface included on some of them - a good indication as to whether it is suitable for young children or prams.

All the walks listed below should take between 1 and 2 hours.

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Arthurs Seat Circuit Walk

Rising above the Mornington Peninsula, Arthurs Seat is the most familiar of all Port Phillip Bay landscape features. Its 314-metre summit, reached by road or on foot, gives spectacular views of the bay and Port Phillip Heads. On a clear day the view extends as far as the city skyline, the You Yangs and Mount Macedon. This easy to follow 1.

Seawinds Entry Road Arthurs Seat

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Arthurs Seat to Kings Falls Walk

Rising above the Mornington Peninsula, Arthurs Seat is the most familiar of all Port Phillip Bay landscape features. Its 314-metre summit, reached by road or on foot, gives spectacular views of the bay and Port Phillip Heads. On a clear day the view extends as far as the city skyline, the You Yangs and Mount Macedon.

21 Purves Road Arthurs Seat

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Balcombe Creek Estuary Boardwalk

A wooden boardwalk and walking tracks run through bushland along the south bank of the estuary from the Esplanade to the Nepean Highway. The Estuary is home to numerous species of flora and fauna. Once at the highway, an extension of this can be to take the track that goes underneath Nepean Highway connecting with walking tracks in The Briars Park.

16A Mirang Avenue Mount Martha

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Baldrys Crossing Circuit Walk

This track follows alongside the course of Main Creek through a section of the Greens Bush area of the Mornington Peninsula National Park. This idyllic location is sheltered from the wind and protected from the sun, with great walking tracks, fern gullies and impressive eucalyptus forests combined with several crossings over the creek.

204 Baldrys Road Main Ridge

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Devilbend Reservoir Walking Tracks

A haven for waterbirds and walkers, Devilbend Reserve comprises 422 hectares of native vegetation along with almost 250 hectares of water surface area. Devilbend can be explored by selected walking tracks. The trail system includes all‐ability access to the shoreline, viewing/fishing platforms and boardwalk. Dogs and other pets are not permitted.

170 Graydens Road Moorooduc

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Fingal Beach Walk

Enjoy a picnic in the peaceful Fingal Picnic Area located two kilometres north of Cape Schanck. This area was subdivided for housing but was re- purchased by the government from 1974 to 1977 and is now part of the Mornington Peninsula National Park. Facilities at the site include electric barbecues, toilets, tables and a ball games area.

Cape Schanck Road Cape Schanck

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Long Point Circuit Walk

This 4 km circuit in the heart of the Mornington Peninsula, leads you through eucalypt forest with bracken understorey, before opening to views across grasslands and gullies of coast banksia and blackwood. The track passes alongside Main Creek, through the Mornington Peninsula National Park below the Greens Bush Section.

Long Point Road Cape Schanck

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Main Ridge Flora Reserve Walk

This track showcases beautiful flora and amazing hinterland scenery and is one of the hidden secrets of the Mornington Peninsula. Part of the Mornington Peninsula National Park this circuit walk is through a picturesque and tranquil reserve. Bulrushes, tree ferns and maiden hair ferns are some of the vegetation that can be found here.

1479 Mornington-Flinders Road Main Ridge

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Marine Parade (Hastings Foreshore Reserve) Circuit Walk

Take in wide views of the Western Port Bay on this picturesque walk along the Hastings Foreshore Reserve and into the mangroves. From the Hastings Pier follow the paved track northwards close to the waterfront past the restaurant. On your right will be mangroves and on your left the large grassy area of the reserve.

2 Marine Parade Hastings

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Moorooduc Quarry Walk & Stairs Circuit

The Moorooduc Quarry was established in 1887 and in 1888 a railway line was built from the quarry to Moorooduc Station so that stone and ballast could be transported from the quarry for the construction of the railway line between Baxter and Mornington. You can still see remains of one of the stone crushers that was used when the quarry was operating.

106 Two Bays Road Mount Eliza

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O.T. Dam Circuit Walk

This beautiful circuit walk is located in a deep gully surrounded by native bushland vegetation including Eucalyptus forests. This walk is moderately difficult with hills and formed track offering views of the picturesque OT Dam which has a boardwalk around it.

527 Arthurs Seat Road Arthurs Seat

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Point Nepean National Park Trails

The Point Nepean National Park is a mix of beautiful landscape and rich history situated at the southern tip of the Mornington Peninsula. There is a range of informative and scenic walks visitors can explore, and an array of historic buildings that served various purposes during the early history of the Mornington Peninsula.

Defence Road Portsea

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Discover the quiet, winery focused centre of Red Hill. This village is famous for being right in the middle of the Mornington Peninsula winery region and also has a beautiful hinterland landscape.

137 Shoreham Road Red Hill South

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Somers to Sandy Point Walk

Down more than 100 wooden steps to the Somers Beach, and head east towards Sandy Point along the beach. This is an incredibly peaceful walk on the long, quiet stretch of beach between the western end of the Somers Beach. Along the way there are picturesque views to Phillip Island, Cowes and across Western Port.

99 Alexander Avenue Somers

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Sorrento to Portsea Bay Trail

This section of the Bay Trail travels from the Sorrento Pier, through the large and scenic Sorrento Park with its adventurous playground, and inland past the majestic properties of Portsea. It finishes by going through the village of Portsea and ends at the entrance of the Point Nepean National Park.

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Sweetwater Creek Lower Nature Reserve Boardwalk

Sweetwater Creek extends from the foothills of Frankston Reservoir to Port Philip Bay at the base of Olivers Hill. Thirteen hectares of remnant bushland surrounding the lower section of the creek is protected for its flora, fauna, geological and cultural heritage values.

2 Liddesdale Avenue Frankston South

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The Bay Trail (Safety Beach to Portsea)

The 30km Mornington Peninsula Bay Trail extends along the Port Phillip coast from Safety Beach to Portsea. This shared pathway offer walkers and cyclists great views as it winds its way along the foreshore reserve and is flanked by the beautiful sandy bay beaches and clear waters of Port Phillip.

191 Marine Drive Safety Beach

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The Briars Park Walking Trails

The Briars Parks is home to abundant native flora and fauna. Vegetation varies with Woodland and Wetland walks and short link walks providing amazing opportunities to experience nature at its best in this beautiful property. A range of walks are accessed via the Wildlife Sanctuary Visitor Centre.

450 Nepean Highway Mount Martha

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The Coastal Walk

The Coastal walk along the southern side of the Mornington Peninsula offers spectacular scenery stretching 30kms between Cape Schanck and the Point Nepean National Park. The Coastal Walk encompasses many smaller sections of Ocean Beach walking trails, some along gravel tracks and parts along the sandy beaches.

Cape Schanck Lighthouse, 420 Cape Schanck Rd Cape Schanck

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The Friends Track

The Friends Track takes a meandering circular route through the Arthurs Seat State Park. From the car park in Arthurs Seat Rd between Bellingham Rd and Main Creek Rd, follow the OT Dam Track and turn left at the "Friends" sign post. Follow this track until it meets up with Arthurs Seat Road.

549 Arthurs Seat Road Arthurs Seat

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