IMPORTANT.  56km runners will start and finish at Cape Schanck.  A detail map of the outbound deviation section is at the bottom of this page.
Link to Garmin Connect Activity of this section is here. (Thanks Darren.)

Situated on the Mornington Peninsula. The Two Bays Trail goes from Dromana, on Port Phillip Bay, to Bushrangers Bay and on to Cape Schanck it is the longest continuous track on the Mornington Peninsula.

First proposed by Stefanie Rennick in 1984 as part of the Victorian 150th anniversary celebrations, the 28km Trail traverses a diverse range of landscapes for which the Mornington Peninsula is famous.

This Trail is the result of many years of planning and hard work by friends and volunteer groups.

The steep rise from sea level up to Arthurs Seat (elevation 1,000ft) provides 310 degrees of breathtaking views across the bay to Melbourne. The trail is well marked by a blue wren bird symbol on all signs. The middle of the track passes through mostly undulating Track through national park and forest.

The section on the Bass Strait side reveals Bushrangers Bay, which is arguably more beautiful than the 12 apostles area of the Great Ocean Road.

Below is the 56km course. The 28km course is the second half of the 56km course. Thanks to Steve from fstop5 sports photography for putting this together.

Trail Maps

Download the Trail map in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format courtesy of Parks Victoria.

http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/313176/05_0289.pdf

Download the Map The Trail is generally well marked, but you really need to look at the Parks Vic map from the download link above. If in doubt about the directions just follow the blue wren signs. These blue wren signs indicate that you are on the Two Bays Trail. From the information centre (now painted grey - not yellow) go along Point Nepean Highway away from Melbourne (the bay will be on your right) turn left onto Latrobe Parade and continue up the hill and across the bridge over the freeway turn left onto Bunurong Track 15 metres in you will see another Track head on your right go up the track and climb the steep track up to the top of Arthurs Seat follow the sign towards Seawinds EXCEPT the last sign which reads Seawinds 0.3km.  At this sign you should take directions right to Waterfall Gully Rd. follow the sign right to "McLarens Dam 1.4km" go right to "Waterfall Gully Road 2.8km" DO NOT follow the sign to Seamist Drive take the short cut down to McLarens Dam at the bottom of the hill, got to the left briefly to go past the Dam. The dam will be on your left. Veer right up the hill the Urban section Begins turn right at Waterfall Gully Road (There are safe water taps in the gardens here) Turn left at Goolgowie Road keep running along Goolgowie Road turn left at Avalon Drive then.. sharp right 10 metres in run through the reserve on the boards past the kids playground and out onto Yambil Ave where you turn right. run to the roundabout where you will see the Peninsula Sands sign and turn left along Duells Road (water in garden taps here) stay on Duells Rd all the way until Gardens Rd (Road reserve- no actual road) go right and wipe your feet on the brushes provided. past the monument to the track visionary down the hill, stay on the track cross over Browns Rd. Watch for traffic and obey traffic marshalls. Cars have right of way. into Hyslops Rd on the other side (unsealed) There will be an aid station at the start of Hyslops road. run all the way up Hyslops Rd eventually Hyslops Rd thins out to a track go straight ahead follow the sign to "Cape Schanck 15.8km" go through the horse gate that has "Road Closed" sign on it follow the sign left to Greens Bush and in about 50m take the track on the right. (marked with a faded blue wren). run through Greens Bush (beautiful) right when you get to Greens Road you will come into a clearing. You are in Greens Bush go towards the large Greens Bush sign through the gate and past the information shelter (13.4km to the Cape) the next 8km is straightforward stay on the track. Make sure you are following the signs to Boneo Rd or Cape Schanck you will go through beautiful mixed and rolling terrain when you get to Boneo Rd watch for traffic and obey traffic marshalls. Cars have right of way. There will be an aid station at the Boneo Rd. crossing(5.4km to the Cape) go towards Bushrangers Bay and follow the track to the Cape (some small sections are sandy) keep going for what seems an eternity (starting to feel it) eventually you will rise up a small undulation and you'll see the lighthouse run towards the lighthouse into the carpark, past the toilet block (water in the toilets is bore water- don't drink it.) the 28km run finishes near the Cape Schanck kiosk. 56km runners ring the bell at their turnaround point in Dromana. (make it a performance!)

Link to Garmin Connect Activity of the new section for 56km runners.

They won't help you much with navigation, but just in case you like to know what facilities are where on race day.

Dromana Site Plan

Browns Road Crossing Aid Station Site Plan

Boneo Road Crossing Aid Station Site Plan

Cape Schanck Site Plan

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