Mornington Peninsula Hot Springs & Coastal Loop
Geothermal soaking, lighthouse cliffs, and Sorrento village in one slow, sun-soaked day.
A couples' restorative day — hot mineral springs, cliff-top lighthouses, slow lunches.
What you'll experience
Stop-by-stop itinerary
~4.9h driving · ~7.3h on the ground
- Stop 1 · 08:00
Melbourne CBD pickup
Hotel pickup. Hot Springs entry can be pre-booked here for any time slot.
Stop 2 · 09:20Arthurs Seat Eagle gondola
80 km80 min driveGlass-floored gondola climbs 314m above Port Phillip Bay. On a clear day you see the city skyline 80km away. 25-minute round trip plus lookout.
60 min on siteAdult return $33
Stop 3 · 10:35Cape Schanck Lighthouse
25 km35 min drive1859 working lighthouse with a museum and a wooden boardwalk descending to the basalt sea-platform — wild Bass Strait coast, no railing-blocked views.
60 min on siteLighthouse tower tour $13
Stop 4 · 11:50Sorrento village seafront lunch
30 km35 min driveLimestone-walled main street and a long swimming beach. Lunch at The Baths (jetty seafood) or The Continental (historic pub) — driver pre-books if asked.
90 min on site
Stop 5 · 13:30London Bridge & Pillar Point
6 km10 min driveA 10-minute clifftop walk along the Bay Trail to Portsea's natural sea arch. The trail continues to Pillar Point — turn back when you've had enough.
40 min on site
Stop 6 · 14:25Point Nepean National Park drive
5 km10 min driveDrive through the historic quarantine station to Fort Pearce. Optional tram/walk to the heads — driver waits at the visitor centre car park.
35 min on site
Stop 7 · 15:25Peninsula Hot Springs
25 km35 min driveThe finale: 50+ themed pools across two bath houses. Cave pool, hilltop pool with vineyard views, plunge pools, sauna, hammam. Plan 2.5 hours to enjoy properly.
150 min on siteBath House entry $50–$95 depending on day- Stop 8 · 18:00
Return to Melbourne
70 km90 min driveCalm hour-and-a-half drive home along the Mornington Peninsula Freeway. Most guests fall asleep before Frankston.
- Stop 9 · 19:00
Melbourne CBD drop-off
Door-to-door return.
Included
- Private vehicle for 11 hours
- Fuel, tolls, GST
- Bottled water + a beach towel for each guest
- Driver pre-books your Hot Springs and lunch slots
Not included
- Hot Springs entry ($50–$95 weekday/weekend Bath House)
- Eagle gondola ticket
- Lighthouse tour
- Lunch and drinks
What to bring
- Swimwear under your clothes (saves change time)
- A second pair of underwear and t-shirt (some guests soak twice)
- Reusable water bottle — refill stations everywhere
- A tip: the Spa Dreaming Centre side is adults-only and quieter
Best season
Year-round — winter is arguably best for the steaming hot pools and crisp air.
FAQ — Mornington Peninsula
Can we book just the Hot Springs and skip the rest?
Yes — a "Direct to Hot Springs and back" run is shorter (~7 hours) and we'll quote at our half-day rate. Mention it when you enquire.
Is there a quieter pool option for adults?
The Spa Dreaming Centre (next door, adults-only, 16+) is a serious wellness experience. Add ~$45 above standard Bath House entry. Driver can book.
What about wineries on the Peninsula?
Mornington has world-class Pinot. We can swap Cape Schanck for a vineyard like Ten Minutes by Tractor, Pt. Leo Estate, or Montalto sculpture park lunch — just ask.
Will the lighthouse tour fit a wheelchair?
The lighthouse tower itself has steep narrow stairs, but the boardwalks to the lookouts are step-free. The Hot Springs has accessible pools and changing rooms.
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