Destination > Victoria > Mornington Peninsula
2day - Mornington Peninsula
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You will meet our friendly group leaders, and other students at a single pickup point in Melbourne CBD before departing on a large bus. As a group we will travel down to the Peninsula arriving in Mornington Peninsula for some indigenous welcome to country. We plan to be met by an Aboriginal cultural representative to receive a short indigenous welcome to the local Bunurong country.
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Enjoy fully guided nature walk by a local cultural officer, exploring Bushrangers Bay arriving at the Cape Schanck Lighthouse. We'll then head to the accommodation (indoor) to spend the night and explore Portsea Pier. Where we'll spend some time playing beach cricket and have some free time to explore here.
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Day 2 will consist of exploring the beautiful Mornington Peninsula coastal environments, then experience either a standup paddle-boarding activity or a mountain biking activity (depending on the conditions) around the coastline. We will also contribute to the local community, such as helping the locals in a beach clean-up in the area before we continue our journey to Fort Nepean to learn more about its history, explore the historical buildings and enjoy the breathtaking landscape the Peninsula has to offer.
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We will finish the trip in a beautiful scenic location at Arthurs Seat lookout where we will explore the local area and wildlife and capture some incredible last moments as a group. You will make lots of friends with students from other campuses and enjoy and incredible time together.
Duration
2 days, 1 night
Activity
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Outdoor Adventure
Physical
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Active
$ 325
per person
Group Size
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25 - 55 pax
Age
18+
Season
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Oct-Apr
Itinerary
A brief outline of the program
Day 1
Depart Melbourne from Southern Cross Train Station for the Mornington Peninsula. Arriving at a local coastal bush walk location to meet with local Aboriginal Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri representatives to be welcomed to country. Aboriginal cultural guides will show us their local land as your group learns about the local wildlife, indigenous customs, and natural environment. Explore the Cape Schanck Lighthouse before staying in an ocean-side accommodation venue. Share meals with friendly locals and sit around a campfire chatting with your new friends.
Day 2
Watch the sunrise over Melbourne's Port Phillip Bay before enjoying an Aussie BBQ breakfast. Prepare for an Adventure activity of Mountain Biking through the local parklands or if if the weather permits, try stand-up paddle boarding with professional coaches. Depart for the Enchanted Gardens where you can experience tree-surfing and explore the mazes and gardens, before travelling to Arthurs Seat mountain view lookout for a final 360 degree glimpse of the Mornington Peninsula and Melbourne. Travel back to Melbourne arriving just before dinner time.
What else to know
Some other helpful information and what is included
Bus transport to and from the destination
All breakfasts, lunches, snacks and dinners
Highly experienced guides and tour leaders
Adventurous Activities including mountain biking or stand-up-paddle-boarding, coastal walking, and hiking adventure
Wild life encounters with Kangaroo's, Wallaby, Koalas and more Australian Wildlife
Indigenous Cultural activities and workshops
Meet the locals through conservation volunteering activities replanting trees
Delicious Australian Native Bush-tucker tasting
Personal spending money
Enchanted Garden Tree-top Surfing
Personal spending money
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