Cape Schank

We visited Cape Schank over the Easter holidays. Located about an hour's drive from Melbourne, it is not too far away and has lovely views of the coast. It is also only about 20 minutes away from other coastal towns of Rosebud and Rye. As you won't find much to eat in Cape Schank, the proximity to these larger towns are helpful when it comes to meal times. 

Besides known for the lighthouse, there is also a golf course. It is very close to Peninsula Hot Springs where one can enjoy the mineral baths or perhaps a massage after a round of golf.

The lighthouse is only open to the public as part of a tour which includes entry to the lighthouse museum and a guided walk around the coast. Bookings must be made before the day. 

It was a beautiful day when we arrived at Cape Schank and perfect for a leisurely walk. We walked on the boardwalk down to the beach. Pebbles Beach is covered by large pebbles rounded by the push and pull of the waves over time. As the water is sucked out to the sea, the rattling of thousands and thousands of rocks makes an ominous sound. It was very loud and not at all relaxing. Our favourite thing to do quickly became observing the line of visitors making their way to the end of the rocky beach and then back again.

We also visited the Mornington Peninsula National Park where we walked a 1km circuit to see Kimg's Falls. This is another fall where it is best where there has just been rains. You won't even be able to see the waterfall from the picture below otherwise.

After a big buffet breakfast at the hotel, we were very happy to walk off the calories with the circuit walk. There is an even longer walk to the Seawinds Garden, where there is a sculpture garden by famous William Ricketts and a picnic area.

We enjoyed our trip to Cape Schank and all the walking, golf and eating!