Hotel, Bed & Breakfast, Self-contained apartment, Light house

Make the Cape Schanck Lightstation your base whilst you discover the Mornington Peninsula. On the lightstation grounds are two guesthouses which can be booked by individual room or as a whole. Maximum accommodation onsite is 16 persons. Both of these cottages have been residences of the Lighthouse Keepers. Breakfast is supplied to the cottages if required.

Things to Do

TOURS

The Cape Schanck Lightstation (with fully functioning beacon) offers visitors a unique glimpse of the past. The historic light is one of the few still operating as it did during the early 1800's. The Lightstation is open every day of the year for tours up the lighthouse or in the museum.

EVENING BARBECUES

During the summer months groups can have an evening meal served in the old carriage stables. Then at dusk climb the lighthouse stairs and view the magnificent sunset and experience the light turning on.

ACTIVITIES

After you have arrived and settled into your room, you might like to take the Boardwalk for breathtaking ocean views. Explore the secret places at Cape Schanck, or simply unwind with a glass of wine while the sun disappears beyond the hills. The following morning why not pack a picnic lunch and head off to Bushrangers Bay. While you are enjoying the tranquillity of this special place you may see kangaroos in the hills behind you, or see a Great Southern Right Whale surface to say hello along with the seals and dolphins. A walk to Fingal Beach to take in some magical views, or if you have more energy, you can also walk the cliff tops to Gunamatta Surf Beach.

We do not just have walks. You can go rock climbing, try surf fishing, or perhaps go diving or snorkelling where you might discover the sunken submarine.

Light House Visitors

Visit the lighthouse museum.

Take a guided tour of the historic lighthouse. Tours are conducted every day between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM at half hourly intervals. Fees are: adult $10.00, child $8.00, concession $9.00, family (2 adults/2 children) $28.00. Fees for tours of the museum only are: adult $8.00, child $6.00, family $22.00.

See some of the best coastal scenery near Melbourne when you follow the Bushrangers Bay Nature Walk (allow 2 hours).
Take a walk to the tip of Cape Schanck and see Pulpit Rock and spectacular basalt cliffs. Enjoy your lunch at The Pines Picnic Area where there are electric barbeques. Observe marine life in the rock pools.

Associations

Member Golden Chain, Australian Pacific Inns and Mornington Peninsula Tourist Association

Holiday experiences

Beach, Birdwatching, Bushwalking & wilderness, Family Friendly, Farmland Experiences, Fishing, Gay & Lesbian friendly, Golf, Great view, Honeymoon, Romantic getaway, Unique and Unusual, Waterfront, Windsurfing/Kitesailing, Wine Appreciation

Facilities

Accept MasterCard, Accept VISA, BBQ, Continental breakfast provisions available, Ensuite, Kiosk, Kitchen, Linen supplied, Log fires, Pets not allowed, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Television, Undercover or off street parking

Availability

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