Mountain Tribe Day Hike Two Bays

The Two Bays Christmas Party

Coast to Coast. Sunset to Celebrate. Our Biggest Day of the Year.

Join Mountain Tribe for our end-of-year blowout, a 28km coast-to-coast crossing of the Mornington Peninsula from the bay at Dromana to the wild cliffs of Cape Schanck. Everything is taken care of: transport, lunch, snacks and expert guiding. And waiting at the finish line, a catered Christmas dinner and drinks as the sun sets over the ocean. An epic nature hike, then celebrate the year with your tribe.

Two Bays Christmas Party, Dromana to Cape Schanck, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria

70 minutes from Melbourne CBD

This is the big one. Our end-of-year blowout, and we're going out with a bang. The Two Bays Walking Trail is the longest continuous track on the Mornington Peninsula, running coast to coast from Port Phillip Bay to the wild southern edge of the peninsula. We're walking the whole thing, point to point, from the bay at Dromana all the way to Cape Schanck, the southernmost tip of the peninsula.

It's a genuine adventure. Starting at the water in Dromana, we climb up and over Arthurs Seat before the trail settles into eucalypt forest and the rolling grassy country of Greens Bush, the largest remnant bushland on the peninsula and a real wildlife haven. The final stretch delivers dramatic coastal cliffs as we visit Bushrangers Bay and approach Cape Schanck. And waiting for us at the finish: our catering team, a delicious Christmas-themed dinner and drinks, and an epic backdrop on the edge of the ocean as the sun goes down.

Graded Hard, this is 28km and a big day on your feet. It's suited to those with good fitness and some hiking under their belt. But the finish makes every kilometre worth it.

This is also the Mountain Tribe Christmas party, and we'd love a huge turnout. With two guides and two vans, we can take 20 hikers on the trail.

Prefer to skip the hike and just join the celebration? You're very welcome at the dinner. Dinner-only tickets are available so friends, partners and family can meet us at Cape Schanck for the sunset feast.

When: Saturday, 28th November
Distance: 28km, point to point
Elevation: 768m +/-
Difficulty: Hard
Terrain: Dirt trails, gravel roads, rocky tracks, coastal cliffs, steep climbs
Highlight: A coast-to-coast crossing of the peninsula finishing with a catered Christmas dinner at sunset on the Cape Schanck cliffs

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🚐 Return Transport from Port Melbourne Door-to-trail and back again - no need to navigate, park, or coordinate. We pick you up and bring you home.

🧭 Expert Wilderness Guide. Led by a wilderness first aid-qualified guide with deep knowledge of the terrain, and how to get the best out of your day - whatever your fitness level.

🥗 Delicious Food, Breakfast on route in the morning, coffees, lunch and hiking snacks on the trail, fresh fruit and electrolytes are all included. All you need to bring is water. And to top off the day, a beautifully catered Christmas dinner and drinks at Cape Schanck. No thinking required.

🌿 Nature Education Along the Way. This isn't just a walk. We weave in learning throughout the day - reading the landscape, understanding the ecosystem, building skills that make you a more confident, capable adventurer.

👥 10:1 Guide Ratio - For this Christmas special event we have two guides and a maximum of 20 participants. A tight-knit group moving together through genuinely beautiful country.

✅ Nothing to Organise. Just Show Up. Book your spot, complete your waiver, and arrive ready to move. No logistics, no planning, no gear you don't already own. We handle the rest.

Your Day, Start to Finish.

6:15am - Arrive at Mountain Tribe HQ in Port Melbourne. Meet your guide and fellow hikers.

6:30am - Depart sharp. We hit the road together (brekky on route, and coffee stop along the way - we're not monsters).

8:00am - Boots on the ground in Dromana. The adventure begins.

Through the day - short breaks along the way, plus a longer lunch stop.

~5:30pm - arrive Cape Schanck

~6/6:30pm - Catered Christmas dinner and drinks on the Cape Schanck cliffs

~9:30/10pm - Arrive back in Port Melbourne

What to Wear & Bring

Hiking boots, trail runners, or trainers with solid grip
Comfortable activewear or hiking pants/shorts
A fleece or thermal mid-layer (weather dependant)
A rain jacket (always)
A 20–30L daypack to carry your layers and water
4-5 litres of water (we'll carry emergency supply, but bring your own)
Sun protection if it's a warm one
Hiking poles if you use them - optional but welcome (we have some

We'll contact you 3 days before with a detailed weather update and clothing recommendations specific to the forecast. No guesswork required.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What if the pace isn't right for me?

Our guides are experienced at reading a group. The route has flexibility built in - we can adapt pace, modify the return route, and where needed, accommodate different ability levels within the group. You won't be left behind, and you won't be held back.

How do you manage safety of the participants?

Your guide carries a full first aid kit and emergency communication device, and holds wilderness first aid certification. If you carry specific medications or have medical considerations, please let us know when booking and bring what you need on the day.

In the interest of participant safety and enjoyment, the lead guide may make adjustments to the planned route or location prior to the hike in response to adverse weather, trail conditions, or other environmental factors. Any such changes will be communicated to participants in advance where possible and will always reflect the best available option for the day.

What is your Booking & Cancellation Policy?

All bookings for Mountain Tribe day hikes are final. No refund will be issued after a booking is confirmed, regardless of the reason for cancellation.
If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your booking to another person, or transfer your booking to a future Mountain Tribe day hike. Transfers must be requested by email to ross@mountaintribe.com.au.
No transfers will be processed within 72 hours of the scheduled activity start time. After this point, the booking is forfeited.
If Mountain Tribe cancels a day hike for any reason (including weather-related go/no-go decisions), participants will be offered a transfer to a future hike of equivalent value, or a full refund.

What is Mountain Tribe all about?

Mountain Tribe is a premium, all-inclusive adventure company based in Melbourne. We run expeditions from Australia's alpine wilderness to the high trails of the Himalayas - including Everest Base Camp, Mount Bogong, and Mount Feathertop - and we've built our reputation on one thing: doing adventure properly.

Small groups. Expert guides. Every detail taken care of.

Our Single Day Hike series is our way of bringing the Mountain Tribe experience closer to home - a monthly reset for people who want more from their weekends, without the complexity of planning it themselves.

Learn more about Mountain Tribe →

Do you offer support with physical preparation for hiking?

We do actually. Mountain Tribe is quite unique in that way. We are potentially the only adventure guiding company in the world that offers robust build-up training programs for all of our multi-day Australian summit treks (up Mt. Bogong and Mt. Feathertop) and Himalayan trekking and climbing expeditions. If you would like to learn more about the training packages that are included in these trips, check out the training page on our website.

If you would like support with your fitness preparation for our day hikes such as the one you're reading about on this page - contact Ross directly for guidance and solutions on how we can support you - ross@mountaintribe.com.au