Cape Schanck Walk

Starting from Bushrangers Bay picnic ground and parking area, just off Boneo Road, this walk heads south along Two Bay Walking Track. This coastal walk takes you through picturesque tunnels of low standing trees and lush forest before reaching the Bushranger Bay. There you'll be be acommpanied by stunning views of the coastal area with every step you take. There are several lookouts on the way to stop and take in the beautiful sights. Maybe take a side trip to the Cape Schanck Lighthouse before heading back. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	At the intersection of Two Bays Walking Track & Boneo Road (-38.4733512,144.9277446)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Mornington Peninsula Freeway, M11 Turn on to Mornington Peninsula Freeway, M11 then drive for 1.9 km At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Boneo Road, C777 and drive for another 2.4 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Boneo Road, C777 and drive for another 10 km

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Two Bays Walking Track & Boneo Road Start heading along Two Bays Walking Track (a walking track). Find the Bushrangers Bay at the start. After 70 m head through/around the gate.
	After another 140 m continue straight, to head along Two Bays Walking Track.
	After another 2.2 km continue straight, to head along Two Bays Walking Track. After another 285 m cross the bridge (about 3 m long) After another 2.2 km continue straight, to head along Two Bays Walking Track.
	After another 175 m continue straight. After another 115 m come to the viewpoint (15 m on your left). After another 30 m continue straight. After another 8 m pass the toilet (8 m on your left). This toilet is wheelchair accessible. After another 80 m pass the car park (on your left).
	Turn left.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to the Cape Schanck lighthouse To start this optional side trip veer right here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. The starting point of an alternate route. Alternate route To take the alternate route veer right here. Details below. After another 9 m turn left. After another 75 m come to the viewpoint. After another 170 m come to the viewpoint (7 m on your left).
	After another 100 m turn left. Then cross the bridge (about 110 m long) Then pass the "Cape Schanck" (40 m on your right). Then head up the surface\|wood steps (about 85 m long) Then cross the bridge (about 55 m long) Then head up the surface\|wood steps (about 55 m long) Then cross the bridge (about 40 m long) Then head up the surface\|wood steps (about 40 m long) Then cross the bridge (about 20 m long) Then head up the surface\|wood steps (about 20 m long) After another 80 m cross the bridge (about 35 m long) Then head up the surface\|wood steps (about 35 m long) Then cross the bridge (about 10 m long) Then head up the surface\|wood steps (about 10 m long) After another 80 m head up the surface\|wood steps (about 25 m long) After another 15 m head up the surface\|wood steps
	Continue another 20 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 6 km to get back to the start.

Side trip to the Cape Schanck lighthouse

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 7 m veer right. Find the sign at the start. After another 85 m head through/around the gate.
	After another 10 m continue straight.
	After another 10 m turn sharp left.
	After another 80 m turn left. After another 35 m come to "Cape Schanck Lighthouse".
	The end. A viewpoint. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 230 m to the main route.

Alternate route

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 7 m turn left.
	After another 265 m veer right.
	After another 110 m come to the end. Then head down the surface\|wood steps At the end of this alternate route, rejoin the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Cape Schanck Walk

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	12.1 km
Time	3 h 30 min to 5 h 30 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 5.3 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	5.3 km	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Phillip Island Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
  
  Sunday 8 December
  
  20°C
  Becoming windy. Cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the east this morning. Winds westerly 15 to 25 km/h tending southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the late evening. Daytime maximum temperatures between 19 and 22.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:50am to 5:30pm, UV Index predicted to reach 12 [Extreme]
  
  Monday 9 December
  
  13°C → 20°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Light winds becoming south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the late afternoon then becoming light in the late evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 6 and 11 with daytime temperatures reaching the low 20s.
  
  Tuesday 10 December
  
  13°C → 21°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning then tending south to southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h during the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 11 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Wednesday 11 December
  
  13°C → 20°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 8 and 12 with daytime temperatures reaching the low 20s.
  
  Thursday 12 December
  
  13°C → 22°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Friday 13 December
  
  15°C → 21°C
  Cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Cloudy.
  
  Saturday 14 December
  
  13°C → 21°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Parks Victoria Alerts
  When planning and before starting your trip please check Parks Victoria closure website for anything that may impact on your plans.

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