Cape Schanck Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A wooden staircase leading to a viewpoint overlooking a coastal landscape with rocky outcrops and greenery.
A wooden boardwalk leading to a coastal viewpoint with rocky cliffs and ocean in the background.
A coastal landscape with a prominent rock formation and a rocky shoreline.
A rugged coastline with rocky cliffs and turbulent ocean waves.
A coastal landscape with rocky outcrops and a clear view of the ocean at sunset.

Stay near popular Cape Schanck attractions

A rocky shoreline with tide pools and a sunset sky.
Photo by Dianne Calvert
Open Photo by Dianne Calvert

Mornington Peninsula National Park

8.6/10 (11 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Mornington Peninsula National Park, a lovely green space in Melbourne. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in this romantic area.
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Activities

Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Gardens

Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Gardens

NZ$27
per adult
Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Gardens
Peninsula Hot Springs: Entry Ticket with Bath House

Peninsula Hot Springs: Entry Ticket with Bath House

NZ$100
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Peninsula Hot Springs: Entry Ticket with Bath House
Fingal: Peninsula Hot Springs Entry with Lunch Credit

Fingal: Peninsula Hot Springs Entry with Lunch Credit

NZ$137
per adult
Fingal: Peninsula Hot Springs Entry with Lunch Credit
Peninsula Hot Springs Morning Express Shuttle with Bath House Spa Entry

Peninsula Hot Springs Express Shuttle with Bath House Spa Entry

NZ$236
per adult
Peninsula Hot Springs Express Shuttle with Bath House Spa Entry
Scent Library 45minutes Candle Making Experience

Scent Library 45minutes Candle Making Experience

NZ$81
per adult
Scent Library 45minutes Candle Making Experience
Mornington Peninsula: Self Guided Food & Wine Cycle Tour

Mornington Peninsula: Self Guided Food & Wine Cycle Tour

NZ$162
per adult
Mornington Peninsula: Self Guided Food & Wine Cycle Tour
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Our pick of the best Cape Schanck Hotel Deals

RACV Cape Schanck Resort

RACV Cape Schanck Resort

5 out of 5
Trent Jones Drive Cape Schanck VIC
The price is NZ$262 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
NZ$262
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
RACV Cape Schanck Resort
Eden Bay Mornington

Eden Bay Mornington

2 out of 5
15 Truemans Rd Capel Sound VIC
The price is NZ$111 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$111
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Melbourne. Enjoy free parking, laundry facilities and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Peninsula Hot Springs and Tootgarook Wetlands ...
7.2/10 Good! (133 reviews)
"Overall good, not much amenities, but rather just a place to sleep"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

Eden Bay Mornington
Peppers Moonah Links Resort

Peppers Moonah Links Resort

4 out of 5
55 Peter Thomson Drive Fingal VIC
The price is NZ$328 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
NZ$328
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Peppers Moonah Links Resort
Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island

Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island

4 out of 5
2128 Phillip Island Road Cowes VIC
The price is NZ$256 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$256
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this resort in Cowes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Phillip ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,003 reviews)
"Clean rooms"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island
Amaroo Holiday Park

Amaroo Holiday Park

3 out of 5
97 Church St Cowes VIC
The price is NZ$115 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$115
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday park in Cowes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Phillip Island Ferry Dock and Phillip Island Leisure ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (470 reviews)
"The property is lack of maintenance, deck is worn and timber broken. Cleanness is poor . When we arrived in the afternoon, there was poo feces in the toilet but with a “ already cleaned” banner on the toilet seat."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Amaroo Holiday Park
Seahorse Motel

Seahorse Motel

3.5 out of 5
29-31 Chapel Street Cowes VIC
The price is NZ$198 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$198
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Cowes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Kitchen and bathroom perfect."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

Seahorse Motel
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Our guide on where to stay in Cape Schanck

Find the best Cape Schanck areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A red double-decker bus with 'City Sightseeing Melbourne' branding parked in front of a modern glass building.

Melbourne Central Business District

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Melbourne Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Melbourne Central and Queen Victoria Market, and jump on the metro at Melbourne Central Station or Flagstaff Station to see more of the city.

A cityscape with a prominent bridge over a river, modern skyscrapers, and historic buildings.

Southbank

Are you interested in stunning river views, first-class casinos and popular shops? A visit to Southbank might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Crown Casino and Melbourne Skydeck.

A marina with boats docked, a city skyline with tall buildings, and the sun setting in the background.

Docklands

Travellers come to Docklands for its waterfront views, and you can see top attractions like Marvel Stadium and Melbourne City Marina while you're in town.

A beach with a pier extending into the water, boats docked at the pier, and a seagull on the shore.

Sorrento

Sorrento is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Sorrento Front Beach and Searoad Ferry Terminal.

A rocky outcrop on a beach with waves crashing nearby during sunset.
Photo by Simon Maddock
Open Photo by Simon Maddock

Rye

Beaches, spas and hot springs are just a few things travellers enjoy about Rye. Check out Rye Beach or The Dunes Golf Links while you're exploring the area.

Cape Schanck Travel Guide

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