PLAN A DAY VISIT TO ARTHURS SEAT & ROCKING GONDOLA
Arthurs Seat is 314 metres above sea level. The road is sealed to the top. There are several 15 km per hour hair pin bends in first gear. Not as bad as it sounds. Road is very good. There is a Summit Café with plenty of seating and food options. The Arthurs Seat Gondola & Lookout end point is close by. The operators do close the Gondola if high winds develop. Returning the Gondola riders by vehicle to the lower entry area if the need arises. There are views of Port Phillip Bay through the tops of the surrounding bushland trees from the summit. Although the views are generally obscured by trees.
Arthurs Seat is thirty minutes drive from the seaside town of Sorrento and the car carrying ferry that crosses the bay to Queenscliff. Most of the coastal road is busy in the summer months. A part of the drive is driven on freeway and it is a seventy minute drive from Melbourne CBD on this side of the bay. Arthurs Seat is in a built up area as is much of the coastal Mornington Peninsula of Victoria.
The daily forecast was predicting a temperature of 37°C and high winds. This led to the necessary precaution of closing the Gondola for safety reasons. It is advisable to plan a trip to ride the Gondola on a day with a forecast of low winds to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience. Despite the closure, the day still offered a pleasant drive with scenic views. A notable feature near the café is a cast statue depicting a larger than life eagle, adding a touch of artistry to the surroundings. Additionally, visitors can find an outdoor chair named Arthurs Seat, inviting them to take a seat and enjoy a moment of relaxation. This harmless and fun activity resembles an all-weather throne, creating a whimsical and intriguing sight for visitors to appreciate.
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DRIVE ARTHURS SEAT LOOKOUT
EAGLE & ARTHURS SEAT
EAGLE ROCK HIGH WINDS CLOSURE
BAYSIDE FISH & CHIPS SORRENTO
UNDER THE PINES
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