Offering scenic views of the Port Phillip Bay and beyond, the Arthurs Seat is a popular place to visit. At 314 metres above sea level, the summit of Arthurs Seat is the highest viewpoint on the Mornington Peninsula.
Arthurs Seat Eagle Skylift
The Arthurs Seat Eagle Skylift or Gondolo Ride is an all-weather ride that glides above the treetops and delivers you to the summit station where food, coffee, picnic tables and panoramic views await. The journey takes 14 minutes each way and is worth every second. The views across Port Philip Bay are lovely and changes as per the seasons but the best views are on a clear sunny day. The Base Station even has a kiosk serving drinks and snacks.
Important Information: Dogs are not permitted at the summit lookout.
Near the summit lies Seawinds Gardens. It is a lush 34-hectare oasis of manicured lawns, native and exotic plantings, shady trees and the emotional sculptures of William Ricketts. It’s ideal for a picnic so bring your own lunch or use the electric BBQs by the lookout lawn, and let the afternoon drift.
Walking Trails
The Summit Circuit Walk (1.8 km, about 1 hour)
The walk weaves through the summit area, including the Seawinds Gardens, artworks by William Ricketts and lookouts. sitecore-prd.parks.vic.gov.au+1
The Kings Falls Circuit (1 km return)
The walk starts at the carpark on Waterfall Gully Road taking a gentle loop through casuarina forest and damp gullies.
More trails
Arthurs Seat State Park has plenty of walking trails too depending on the fitness levels. You can find details of all walking trails at https://www.wikiloc.com/trails/hiking/australia/victoria/arthurs-seat.
Mountain Biking
If you prefer adrenaline to stillness, Arthurs Seat delivers there too. The park boasts offers 20 km of designated mountain-bike trails through natural bushland. This includes flowing descents, technical climbs, and options for various skill levels.
Explore more nearby
Enchanted Adventure Garden
Just minutes away: hedge mazes, tube slides, tree-surfing obstacles and manicured gardens that siblings and parents alike will enjoy.
Lookout Drives
On the way in (or out), take a slow drive over the tourist road, stop at Murray’s Lookout, Chapmans Point for different perspectives over bay and bush.
Location & Distance Guide
Address: Arthurs Seat Rd, Red Hill VIC 3937
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Melboure: 75 km
Sorrento: 30 km (beautiful coastline)
Mornington: 25 km
Red Hill: 15 km (visit Main Ridge Dairy for fresh goat cheese tastings. Montalto and Pt. Leo Estate for wine, art, and breathtaking vineyard views)
Dromana (base of the hill): 5 km (Visit Pier Street Kitchen or Laneway Espresso. Highly recommend taking a walk along Dromana Pier).
Safety Beach & Mount Martha: both approx. 20–25 mins way
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