Mornington to Mount Martha Coastal Walk
Sun, 27 Oct 2024
11:00 – 16:30
Celebrate the start of Daylight Saving for 2024-2025 with a point-to-point coastal walk along a scenic section of Port Phillip Bay. You will see suburban streets, a picturesque track to beaches, rocky headlands, rugged cliffs, marshland boardwalk and a small bayside village.

GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Moderate approximately 11 km, point-to-point walk, mostly on off-road paths, steep at times (graded according to the Leaders Guide – Appendix A: Activity Grading Guidelines).

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Starting from the car park at Bunnings Mornington, located on the corner of Nepean Highway and Bungower Road, the walk will cross the Highway to pick up Tallis Drive, passing the Mornington Golf Course to traverse Carrara Creek Lane that leads to the Bay. The walk along the Bay passes through/past Mills Beach, Mornington Pier, Schnapper Point, Fishermans Beach and Linley Point.

Prior to reaching Mount Martha, the route heads inland to experience the different environments around the Balcombe Creek, Swamp and Estuary, mostly on the excellent boardwalk. The walk ends at the intersection of The Esplanade and Bay Road Mount Martha to catch Bus #781 back to Bunnings or Frankston Railway Station. There will be a stop for lunch at a suitable spot overlooking Port Phillip Bay.