Arthurs Seat State Park

Arthurs Seat State Park Review

Sweeping views of the surrounding countryside, Port Phillip Bay, Port Phillip Heads, and—on a clear day—the city skyline, the You Yangs, and Mt. Macedon are the attractions at Arthurs Seat State Park. The mountain, which gives the park its name, is the highest point on the Mornington Peninsula; it was named after Arthurs Seat in Edinburgh. A marked scenic drive snakes its way up to the summit, and walking tracks meander through the park's stands of eucalyptus. Seawinds, a public garden established by a local gardener in the 1940s, also forms part of the park and is a 10-minute walk or about 500 yards away. The road from Mornington is open at all times, so you can enjoy the spectacular mountaintop view by day or at night to see the lights. The once-popular chairlift at the state park has been idle since 2006, however there are plans to rebuild and reopen the ride in 2013.