Walk Description

Distance: 14.2 kms

Elevation Gain: 533m

Arthurs Seat is one of the most prominent and recognisable landmarks on the Mornington Peninsula. Reaching 314m above sea level, Arthurs Seat Park offers spectacular panoramic views and an opportunity to experience an abundance of native plants and animals.

Our circuit walk will include lookouts with stunning views of the bay, Kings Falls, McLarens Dam, a part of the Two Bays Walking Track, Seawards Gardens and afternoon tea at the Eagle Cafe at the summit.

Jonas Lea Memorial Walk:

Jonas Lea was a club leader and walker who sadly passed away in 2018 after a long illness at a relatively young age. He led his first walk with us in winter 2015.  He was always willing to help, and often offered to fill missing gaps in the walk program. Those who knew him enjoyed chatting with him and appreciated his passion for bushwalking, even when not well. His mum, Judy, said “the bushwalking club gave him a new lease of life and he loved the times he spent with you all.”

Jonas’ family wanted to recognise the importance of the club and bushwalking to Jonas, so for several years after his passing, they generously provided a gift voucher for the person making the most significant contribution to the club – this was known as the Jonas Lea Memorial Award.

Instead of an annual award, the club has now decided to provide a walk in his memory. This location and time of year was chosen, as Jonas led a walk here on the first weekend of October in 2015.

 

Transport

Transport to and from the walk location is by car. Please indicate your transport requirements and preferences on the booking request form when you book in.

If you don’t have a car, we can’t guarantee to provide you with a lift – this will depend on available drivers and their locations.

Passengers must pay the driver their share of car-pooling costs as described on the Car-pooling page. Please discuss the preferred method of payment with your driver.

 

Booking

Booking is required for this walk. Please indicate what similar walks you have done recently (i.e. in the past few months) to give the leader confidence that you are capable of doing this one. Refer to Walking Grades which, in conjunction with the walk description, will help you assess whether you have the required walking fitness and experience to do this walk.

The Leader will confirm your acceptance on the walk, or not, via email.  The leader will provide details of where and when to meet.

By booking into this event you acknowledge that you agree to abide by our Code of Conduct.

Booking Fee:
Members: free.     Non-members: $8.

Payment:
To avoid handling cash, non-members are required to pre-pay their booking fee.
You can pay by Paypal. If you are not a Paypal member, you can use Paypal to pay by credit or debit card.

Cancellation:
If you need to cancel, please advise the leader as soon as possible, so that someone else has the opportunity.
There will be no refunds, so please do not book unless you are fully committed to walking.

 

What to bring

• Day pack
• Sufficient water (2 litres, more on hot summer days)
• Lunch and snacks
• Hat, sun screen
• Suitable outdoor clothing (no jeans/sneakers!)
• Rainwear & warm jacket
• Proper walking shoes/boots
• Hand Sanitiser

Refer to our Gear Checklist page for more details.   If you are not properly equipped, the walk leader can decide not to let you participate on this walk.

 

Safety and Ambulance Insurance

We strongly recommend that you have Ambulance cover. If conditions are hazardous, the walk may be cancelled. If any doubts at all, check your emails the night before and the morning of the event. For more details refer to Joining a walk and your safety

If you are Covid-19 positive, have any Covid-19 symptoms or are a contact of someone with Covid-19, please follow the instructions in the Coronavirus Victoria website.

 

Still have questions?

Check out What happens on a walk.

Check out Day walks and social activities.

Contact the leader using the “Enquiry” button.

 

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