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Pulpit Rock and Pebble Beach
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Cape Schanck boardwalk (photo: Mornington Peninsula Tourism)
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View towards Bushrangers Bay from Cape Schanck (photo: Mornington Peninsula Tourism)
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Cape Schanck (photo: Mornington Peninsula Tourism)
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Cape Schanck circuit walk (photo: Mornington Peninsula Tourism)
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Cape Schanck Lighthouse (photo: Mornington Peninsula Tourism)
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Coastal view (photo: Kim Cott)
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Spot the echidna (photo: Kim Cott)
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Cape Schanck offers stunning landscapes; the mystery of dramatic volcanic features, unspoilt and wild beaches and scenic walking tracks with spectacular ocean views. It is also a site of rich European history with its heritage listed lighthouse precinct.
Follow the walking track from the kiosk towards the Cape. This short circuit walk takes visitors to the start of the wooden staircase and boardwalk which descends to the beach and rock platform. Several lookouts have spectacular views over the geological formations called Pulpit Rock and the Devils Desk which were created over millions of years. Please take care on the rock platform as large un-expected waves may wash across the rocks.
The 2.6km Bushrangers Bay Track departs from the car park, providing some of the best coastal scenery near Melbourne. A guide to this nature walk is available at the Cape Schanck kiosk for a small fee.
Cape Schanck Lightstation
This lightstation includes a lighthouse, museum and former lighthouse keeper's residence. The buildings were constructed from 1859 and are an excellent example of the architecture of the day.
Site entry fees apply for the lightstation precinct, including the museum and grounds. Guided tours are held daily (fees apply).
Overnight accommodation is available in the residences. Call 1300 885259 or +61 3 5988 6184 to book.
Visit the Cape Schanck Lighthouse Reserve page for more information.
Accessibility information
Cape Schanck offers access to some great coastal vistas.
The carpark has designated disabled parking bays, there is an accessible toilet and picnic tables with a free side allowing room for a wheelchair to roll up to the table.
For more information about accessibility of the lighthouse grounds, surrounding walks, and facilities, refer to the links in the left hand side menu.
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