Arthurs Seat State Park Visitor Guide

Arthurs Seat is one of the most prominent and recognisable landmarks on the . Reaching 314m above sea level, Arthurs Seat Park offers spectacular panoramic views and an opportunity to experience an abundance of native plants and animals. Popular activities include taking a ride on a gondola, bushwalking, jogging, mountain bike riding and picnicking at Seawinds Gardens.

Getting there Kings Waterfall Circuit Walk – 1km, 1 hour return

Arthurs Seat State Park is located 60km south of CBD on the Mornington Peninsula. This short walk begins from the Kings Falls carpark on Waterfall Gully Road. Stroll past grass trees, through casuarina forest and into Access to the park from Melbourne is via the Mornington Peninsula damp fern-lined gullies. View the waterfall which can be seen Freeway and the Arthurs Seat Tourist Road. Seawinds Gardens is flowing during the wetter parts of the year. accessed via Purves Road ‒ a short distance from Arthurs Seat Summit. The formed track is moderately difficult with some steps and hills. Things to see and do OT Dam Circuit Walk – 3km, 2 hours return

Seawinds Gardens Best accessed from Arthurs Seat Road near Main Creek Road, this walk offers views of OT Dam. Located in a deep gully surrounded by Located near Arthurs Seat Summit, Seawinds Gardens is a great native forest, it was originally constructed by the OT company to location for a picnic or short walk. Spectacular views across Port water their crops. Moderately difficult, formed track with hills. Phillip are available from the Bay and Northern Lookouts. Delightful exotic and indigenous gardens can be explored along a network of walking tracks which hide gems such as the William Ricketts TC McKeller Walk – 1km, 45 minutes circuit sculptures. This loop track starts from the Seawinds Gardens information In Spring, enjoy the colour as the trees and shrubs begin to flower in shelter. The wide, shaded walking track showcases some of the best late August. Summer provides a cooler environment than the remnant vegetation in the park. surrounding coast at 305m above sea level. Deciduous trees delight in Autumn, and the bare birch and willow branches contrast against Two Bays Walking Track – 26km, 8 to 10 hours one the pine in Winter. way Arthurs Seat Summit This scenic track enables people to walk from the Dromana foreshore on to Bushrangers Bay near . The As the highest viewpoint on the Mornington Peninsula, the summit full trail can be undertaken by experienced walkers over two days. lookout provides magnificent views of Port Phillip. On a clear day, views stretch as far as the city skyline, the You Yangs and Mount Parts of the trail can be completed in smaller sections that intersect Macedon. Access to the summit lookout is via car or gondola from with roads. This formed track Is moderately difficult, with some the tourist road. steps and hills. A Two Bays Walking Track fact sheet is available online at www.parks.vic.gov.au Walking For the even more adventurous, try the 100km Mornington The park offers a variety of walking and jogging trails. The trails are Peninsula Walk which links a network of tracks across the Peninsula. located throughout the park and can be accesssed from major roads and carparks. Mountain bike riding The peaceful bushland and steep rocky terrain makes Arthurs Seat Summit Circuit Walk – 1.8km, 1 hour circuit State Park an exciting mountain bike destination. The combination of single trail and management vehicle tracks provides opportunities A great short walk suitable for most visitors, this loop guides visitors for most skill levels. to major interest points including the Seawinds Gardens, Matthew Flinders Cairn, William Ricketts sculptures, lookouts and the Car parking for the trail network is available at several locations including near the OT Dam on Arthurs Seat Road, near the junction Seawinds Nursery Volunteers Indigenous Garden. of Main Creek Road, Boundary Road, Dromana at Hill View The formed track is moderately difficult with some steps. Community Reserve, and at Seawinds Gardens. A separate mountain bike trail map is available online at www.parks.vic.gov.au

Parks Phone 13 1963 www.parks.vic.gov.au

Arthurs Seat Eagle  Bicycles are not permitted on walking only tracks. For a bird's-eye view over Port Phillip climb aboard the all-weather  Pedestrians are not permitted on cycling-only tracks. Eagle, a state-of-the-art gondola which soars high above the trees.  Firearms, fires and camping are not permitted. The Eagle caters to people of all abilities, the eldery and children. It  Snakes live in this park and sometimes sunbake on the paths. Do is wheelchair and pram friendly. Food and coffee is available at the not approach. summit station. Permits from Parks Victoria are required for the following activities:  All events and professional entertainment. Facilities  Weddings, including ceremonies, photography and receptions are Electric barbecues and picnic tables are located at Arthurs Seat by booking only and require a permit. Summit and Seawinds Gardens. Public toilets and baby change  All professional or commercial photography. facilities are located throughout the park at Seawinds Gardens,  Any drone activity . Arthurs Seat Summit and the gondola base station.  Any other commercial activity. Please note – drinking water is not provided in Arthurs Seat State Park. Be prepared and stay safe Arthurs Seat State Park is a high fire risk area in the Central fire Accessibility district. Bushfire safety is a personal responsibility. Anyone entering The public toilets at the gondola base station contain a Changing parks and forests during the bushfire season needs to stay aware of Places toilet, suitable for people with disablities and their carers. A forecast weather conditions. Check the Fire Danger Rating and for key can obtained from the lower gondala office for access. days of Total Fire Ban at www.emergency.vic.gov.au, on the Several areas in the Seawinds and Summit precinct are accessible for VicEmergency smartphone app or call the VicEmergency Hotline on all abilities. 1800 226 226. Fires (including campfires and solid fuel heat compounds) are not permitted in Arthurs Seat State Park at any Caring for the park time. Help us look after Arthurs Seat State Park by remembering the On Code Red Fire Danger Rating days this park will be closed for following points: public safety. Closure signs will be erected but do not expect an official warning. Check the latest conditions at www.parks.vic.gov.au  Dogs, cats, horses and motorbikes are not permitted in Arthurs or by calling 13 1963. Seat State Park.  Heat beads are not permitted. For emergency assistance call Triple Zero (000). If there is a green  Please take all your rubbish home with you. emergency marker sign near you, read the information on the  Do not feed the animals. marker to the operator.

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Information BBQ - Electric Shared track Two Bays Other park Walking Track Toilets Lookout Unsealed road Summit Circuit Walk Sheltered area Sealed road Arthurs Seat Gondola www.parks.vic.gov.au Disclaimer: Parks Victoria does not guarantee that this data is without aw of any kind and therefore disclaims all liability which may arise from you relying on this information. Cartography by Parks Victoria April 2018. 0 1 2 km For mobile App search for Avenza PDF Maps