Boon Wurrung / Bunurong Country

Trek Point Nepean- historical trek 10 km 4 hrs

Your GirlsTrek guides will meet you at the Melbourne Airport. We depart in private vehicles, making a stop to purchase coffee and have lunch before traveling onto our afternoons trekking destination.

The driving time is approximately 2 hours from Melbourne airport to the Quarantine Station, at the start of the Port Nepean park. Today's trek is full of interesting history, starting at the Quarantine Station where we share stories of European settlement and later tales of war time at Port Nepean.

Today we have time to relax into our trekking days, with an easy 10 km walk on well formed paths, that are shaded for a good part of the walk. There are a couple of gentle rises as we reach the headlands.

After our trek we will travel to our gorgeous accommodation, our home for the next 3 nights.

Tonight we dine in a restaurant serving a wonderful selection of local produce in their dishes.

Meals: Lunch and dinner

Boon Wurrung / Bunurong Country

Trek Two Bays Track - Forest trekking 13 km 5 hrs

Today we explore the middle of the Mornington Peninsula and enjoy a longer trekking day. We will depart early and drive to a local café for a hearty breakfast before our morning on the Two Bays Trail.

The trek today is undulating through beautiful forest and on lesser walked trails. We enjoy a shady canopy for most of our time today. We visit the beautiful Cape Shanck and have time to wander down to the bay and around the light house. This is a gorgeous days walking, with lots to see and enjoy.

We have lunch on the track today, along the way.

We arrive back at the hotel by bus in the late afternoon, there is time for shopping or for you to relax.

Dinner tonight we are in for a culinary treat at a local restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Boon Wurrung / Bunurong Country

Trek: Coastal Track 12 kms (4 hrs)

This morning we depart our hotel for a healthy breakfast to start the day.

The coastal track is a beautiful stretch of coast line on the southern side of the Mornington Peninsula. While the track is gently undulating, it is quite sandy in places. Small ankle gaiters will be your friend on this day's trek.

After our coastal trek we take a drive back to Sorrento for you to spend a few hours relaxing, shopping or laying by the hotel pool.

Late in the afternoon we travel to Peninsula Hot Springs to relax and refresh in the vast hot pools. The natural thermal waters are packed full of wonderful minerals to work on muscles and rejuvenate the mind!

We enjoy a delicious meal in the Hot Springs restaurant, with a glass of wine, beer or soft drink. The evening is ours to take as long as we like enjoying the many pools and experiences the Hot Springs has to offer.

We return by bus to our hotel, relaxed and ready for a wonderful nights sleep.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Sleep in or morning walk and Winery Lunch

Your guides will happily take the early risers on a morning walk to explore the beautiful houses of the area. Or you may wish to sleep in, relax in your room and be packed and ready for the shops to open at 10am. Breakfast today is at your own discretion.

Our lunch booking is at a divine winery, where we enjoy a delicious three course lunch in magnificent surroundings.

Later in the afternoon we head back to Melbourne airport and your onward journey home.

Meals: Long lunch

Price includes

Ex Melbourne

5 days trekking and experiences fully hosted with GirlsTrek

Average of 4-6 hours per trekking day

Visit Peninsula Hot Springs for dinner and spa experience

Three course winery lunch

Boat Shed Cheese making course

Exquisite french dining

Deluxe boutique hotel

All accommodation twin share basis*

All meals as per itinerary

Private vehicle transfers

Premium Australian Sparkling Wine celebration

Small group size travel to a maximum of 10-12

GirlsTrek Gift

Trip specific packing list with expert advice and great discounts

Information get together to detail the trip and answer any of your questions

Private group chat for messages and photos

At home programme to prepare you for your trek

Contribution to Seven Women.org helping the lives of women in business and girls in education in Nepal

Price excludes

Travel to/from destination

Travel insurance, which is highly recommended

Beverages, optional and personal expenses

*Single supplement available on request at an additional cost ($825)

Compulsory gear

Daypack - we recommend 20 - 34L Day Pack with raincover

Water bladder with 2- 3L capacity (Osprey brand recommended)

Good trekking shoes or boots

Waterproof rain jacket with hood

Sunscreen, lip balm and insect repellent

Hat and sunglasses

600ml water bottle (for bus travel)

Electrolyte

Small trek towel

Tissues and wipes

Personal first aid kit (band aids, compression bandage, pain relief tablets)

Buff or kerchief for neck protection

Clothing for trek

2-3 x walking shorts or longs

2-3 x walking T-shirts - we recommend Icebreaker merino 150-200gsm

1 x long sleeved walking shirt - we recommend Camixa linen

1 long sleeved warm layer - we recommend Icebreaker merino 150-200gsm

3 x walking socks (merino wool)

Puffa vest (for sudden cool weather)

Small ankle gaiters (small ankle gaiters keep out sand & gravel)

Clothing for trip

Smart casual for dinners each night and comfortable shoes to walk to dinner

Winery lunch outfit (also for journey home)

Pyjamas and underwear

Swimmers and thongs for Hot Springs

Comfortable outfit to return to the hotel in after the Hot Springs

Toiletries