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Introduction:

Situated just inland from the beach-side resorts of Dromana and Rosebud on the Mornington Peninsula, the small community of Arthurs Seat is renowned for its many natural attractions.

Arthurs Seat Road begins at the Mornington Peninsula Freeway overpass, quickly transforming itself into a scenic and windy mountain road as it ascends to the Arthurs Seat peak. Along the way are several spectacular lookouts where travellers can stop and admire the stunning scenery of the Mornington Peninsula, Port Phillip and Bass Strait from different angles and elevations.

At the peak of Arthurs Seat are several scenic viewing areas, a lookout, BBQ and picnic facilities, and the Arthurs Hotel which overlooks a vineyard and provides breathtaking views from both its indoor and outdoor dining areas.

The Arthurs Seat State Park covers a significant part of the actual mountain, its granite peak and surrounding foothills. There are several scenic walking tracks and picnic areas, and worth visiting is Kings Waterfall which is accessed via Waterfall Gully Road.

 
Attractions:

Arthurs Seat Chairlift
(under redevelopment) A one-kilometre chairlift journey to the peak of Arthurs Seat, offering spectacular bay views
Enchanted Maze Garden
Formerly known as the Arthurs Seat Maze, it consists of several traditional and unusual mazes to wander through, beautiful themed gardens, sculptures, a lolly shop, cafe and picnic facilities

Parks, gardens & trails:

Arthurs Seat State Park
Enjoy breathtaking views from the Arthurs Seat peak, the attractive Seawinds Garden with its lookouts, and walking tracks through hundreds of hectares of surrounding bushland
Austplant Nursery & Gardens
Nursery and display gardens set on a landscaped 8 acre site where visitors can wander and experience the many different species of native Australian plants

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