Cape Schanck Light Station - Mornington Peninsula

Cape Schanck Lightstation provides a unique accommodation experience in a heritage listed active Lighthouse in the Mornington Peninsula. Cape Schanck Lightstation (with fully functioning beacon) offers visitors a unique glimpse of the past while it actively protects the shipping lanes of the Bass Strait. The historic light is one of the few still operating as it did during the early 1800's. The Lightstation is open every day of the year for tours up the lighthouse or in the museum.

This multi-award winning accommodation is the perfect base from which to discover the Mornington Peninsula.

• Head Lightkeeper's Cottage - Has 3 bedrooms one with a Queen Bed and one Single bed. One with a double bed and the last has 3 single beds. Self contained cottage with all linen provided. (max occupancy is 8)

• Red Cottage - Has 3 bedrooms one with a queen bed and two single beds. One with a queen bed and the last has 2 single beds. Self contained cottage with all linen provided. (max occupancy is 8)

• Museum Cottage -a one bedroom cottage with a queen bed and 2 single beds. Self contained cottage and all linen provided. Children are welcome but no porta cots available. (max occupancy is 4)

• Inspector's Room - Motel-style room off veranda of head light keeper's cottage. Ensuite bathroom, queen size bed. BBQ facilities available. Tea and coffee facilities with microwave oven and fridge. (max occupancy is 2)

The Lightstation is a great venue for groups, but book ahead as it is very popular. Maximum accommodation on-site is 22 persons should you wish to book as a group.

All cottages have been residences of past Lighthouse Keepers. Breakfast is supplied if required. The old stables can be used for group meals and communal activities.

Things to do in Cape Schanck and Mornington Peninsula:

After you have arrived and settled into your room, you might explore the grounds and the Boardwalk for breathtaking ocean views. Explore some of the secret places we have at Cape Schanck, or simply unwind with a glass of wine as you watch the sun disappear beyond the hills. Light House grounds close to visitors in the evenings leaving you in a private paradise. You'll be provided with keys to enter and exit the grounds whenever you like, as there is no time limits for guests. From the Lighthouse, you may choose to try one of our local restaurants in Sorrento, Portsea, etc.

The following morning why not pack a picnic lunch and head off to Bushrangers Bay. While you are enjoying the tranquility of this special place you may see kangaroos hopping over the hills behind you, or as you sit by the water the Great Southern Right Whale just might surface to say hello. Seals and dolphins are also regularly sighted.

n your final day here, you might like to walk to Fingal Beach - again taking in some magical views. If you have enough energy left, you can also walk the cliff tops to Gunamatta Surf Beach.

For those who want more than walks through spectacular uncrowded scenery - you can always go rock climbing or try out the surf fishing, or perhaps go diving or just for a snorkel. You just might discover the sunken submarine that lays on the bottom of the ocean at Cape Schanck.

Wine Tasting is a popular past time with Mornington Peninsula hosting some of Australia's premium wine growers. Golf on the Peninsula is always a pleasure with many golf courses of national ranking.

Mornington Peninsula is near Melbourne on Port Philip Bay. By car it takes approx 1 1/2 hours to reach Cape Schanck.

Check In Instructions:

Arrival between 2-4pm - drive into the Cape Schanck National Park and collect your key from the kiosk. Arrival after 4pm you must contact us before 3.00pm to arrange after hours access. Arrival time is critical as light station locked at 4pm.

Finding Us

Lightstation grounds close to the public in the evenings. Ring before 3pm if arrival will be after 4pm on 03 59886184. Take the Mornington Peninsula Frankston freeway in south east Melbourne (off Springvale road), at the end of the freeway the road continues through Frankston and changes to the Moorooduc Highway continuing to a T intersection with Boneo road. Turn left, travel up the Hill to the Pine trees turning right at Cape Schanck Road. Follow Cape Schanck road to the end, turn left onto the gravel road through the boom gates and drive around to the kiosk.