Cape Schanck

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Sunrise on Pulpit Rock at Cape Schanck which overlooks Bass Strait at the southernmost tip of the Mornington Peninsula. It is a rocky point with limestone cliffs and a historic lighthouse built in 1859 that still operates today. It's quite special in some way in that the scenic boardwalk allows you to access the rocky beaches on the Cape along with the rock platforms around Pulpit Rock at the tip of the Cape.
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Sunset from Cape Schanck which overlooks Bass Strait at the southernmost tip of the Mornington Peninsula. It is a rocky point with limestone cliffs and a historic lighthouse built in 1859 that still operates today. It's quite special in some way in that the scenic boardwalk allows you to access the rocky beaches on the Cape along with the rock platforms around Pulpit Rock at the tip of the Cape.
Sunset over Cape Schanck lighthouse which overlooks Bass Strait at the southernmost tip of the Mornington Peninsula. Cape Schanck is a rocky point, with limestone cliffs that has a historic lighthouse built in 1859 that still operates today.

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RACV Cape Schanck Resort

RACV Cape Schanck Resort

5 out of 5
Trent Jones Drive Cape Schanck VIC
The price is CA $174 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
CA $174
CA $194 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (980 reviews)
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Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

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Cape Schanck Holiday Villa

Cape Schanck Holiday Villa

2.5 out of 5
4 Farnsworth Dr Cape Schanck VIC
The price is CA $217 per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
CA $217
CA $258 total
Mar 24 - Mar 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Peninsula Hot Springs and Cape Schanck Golf ...
Cape Schanck Holiday Villa
Eden Bay Mornington

Eden Bay Mornington

2 out of 5
15 Truemans Rd Capel Sound VIC
The price is CA $90 per night from Apr 14 to Apr 15
CA $90
CA $100 total
Apr 14 - Apr 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Melbourne. Enjoy free parking and air conditioning. Popular attractions Peninsula Hot Springs and Tootgarook Wetlands are located ...
6.8/10 (34 reviews)
The accommodation was overpriced for what was offered. The bed was on the floor i.e. the base didn't have legs, so it was very low, making it difficult to get in & out.; there was only one chair for the 2 of us. Also, there was no hot water on the morning we left.

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

Eden Bay Mornington
Amaroo Holiday Park

Amaroo Holiday Park

3 out of 5
97 Church St Cowes VIC
The price is CA $103 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
CA $103
CA $103 total
Mar 30 - Mar 31
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday park in Cowes. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Phillip Island Ferry Dock and Phillip Island Leisure ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (409 reviews)
5 star for everything. Amzing place.

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

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North Pier Hotel

North Pier Hotel

3 out of 5
5 The Esplanade Cowes VIC
The price is CA $146 per night from Mar 17 to Mar 18
CA $146
CA $161 total
Mar 17 - Mar 18
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Cowes. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
We had a ground room with no kitchen or balcony. It was a bit noisy with people outside an stomping on the floor above. Bed was comfortable. 👍 Ps it would have been nice to have hot chocolate as an option for a hot drink but there was only tea and instant coffee.

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026

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Mornington Hotel

Mornington Hotel

4 out of 5
917 Nepean Highway Mornington VIC
The price is CA $157 per night from Mar 19 to Mar 20
CA $157
CA $172 total
Mar 19 - Mar 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (905 reviews)
I had an excellent stay. It was brilliant coming home after a hard days to a wonderfully clean and fresh room. I will be back in two weeks time!

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

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Rye

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Blairgowrie

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Blairgowrie
Sorrento which includes a sandy beach and water sports

Sorrento

Coastal town Sorrento offers charter fishing boats from its pier, a summer ferry service to Queenscliff, and the historic Sorrento Park with a playground and BBQ facilities. Explore limestone buildings like the heritage-listed Sorrento Post Office.

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Mount Martha

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Mount Martha. You might want to make time for a stop at Mount Martha Beach South or Mount Martha Beach North.

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Mornington which includes signage

Mornington

Spas, restaurants, and beaches are some highlights of Mornington. Make a stop by Mornington Park or Mornington Country Golf Course while you're exploring.

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