Melbourne Social Walks - Cape Schanck Bushrangers Bay + Pulpit Rock Hike - Easy/Moderate 10km

ABOUT THIS EVENT

Back by popular Demand! Join Social Walks leader Adam as we make the trip down the Mornington Peninsula Freeway to the incredible Cape Schanck and Bushrangers Bay located in the Mornington Peninsula National Park for an unforgettable 10km coastal hike!

Our Social Walks are a great way to get outside, get your body moving and make some amazing new friends along the way!

Meet our group and stay up to date with all our events here in our Facebook Group - Melbourne Social Walks

Some of our events sell out very fast, so be quick!  

ABOUT SOCIAL WALKS

- Licenced Tour Operators with Parks Victoria

- $2.40 from every ticket sold goes to Parks Victoria

- Experienced Guides

- First Aid Qualified

- Fully Insured

WHAT TO EXPECT

The Cape Schanck, Bushrangers Bay and Pulpit Rock walk is a breathtaking coastal trail taking participants directly through the Mornington Peninsula National Park, a place enriched with Australian maritime history. This walk will take you on a marine adventure that will include sweeping ocean views of Bass Strait at Cape Schanck, distinctive coastal scrub habitat at Bushrangers Bay and uniquely formed igneous rock pools at Pulpit Rock. At approximately 10km long the trek includes around 125m of elevation ands is relatively easy-moderate for all fitness levels. 

Additionally, the Mornington Peninsula National Park is home to the elusive and endangered Hooded Plover, a native coastal Australian Bird, who call the dunes at bushrangers Bay home. if we're lucky we may even see a whale off the shoreline!

This walk is easy-moderate in difficulty as there are some stairs and also sections where we will be walking on sand. We will also be walking along the rockpools and the rocks at the base of the lighthouse so you will need sturdy footwear. Bring your bathers as well if you wish to take a dip at Bushrangers Bay!

Once the hike is finished we will make our way to a nearby café for food and a much needed coffee!

START TIME AND MEET LOCATION

Meeting Location: Cape Schanck Lighthouse Public Carpark (422 Cape Schanck Rd, Cape Schanck VIC 3939)

Meeting Time: Arrive 9:00am for a strict 09:30am Departure.

Parking options: There is plenty of free parking at the meeting location.
NOTE: Arriving on time is critical to the Walk getting away on time. Participants not checked-in by 9:50am may be left behind.
CARPOOLING: Need help getting a lift to the hike, feel free to post in the Melbourne Social Walks Facebook Group

WHAT TO BRING

- Water (at least 2L)

- Snack food for the walk if necessary 

- Money for the lunch afterwards

WHAT TO WEAR

- Comfortable sturdy walking shoes

- Weather suitable clothing (check weather the night before) 

- Hat or Beanie

- Optional towel and bathers

FINISH

The Hike should take around 3 - 3.5 hours with small breaks in-between to enjoy the unique rockpools and to take in the breathtaking coastal views. 

We will finish where we started where we can all head off to meet again for lunch in Rosebud. 

Can't wait to see you there!

Nathan, Dan and Ads.