ACTIVITIES CAPE SCHANCK

Ace-Hi is situated on the Mornington Peninsula at Cape Schanck only minutes from Rosebud and just over an hours drive from Melbourne. Since its opening Ace-Hi Ranch has always portrayed a western theme, establishing themselves as a truly unique and exciting adventure theme park. Ace-Hi Ranch caters for all type of horse riders from beginner's right through to experienced riders. Riding is available to all people from seven years old. The following rides are available: Scenic Trail Rides offers two variations. The first ride is a walk only and the second extended ride includes some limited opportunity to rise to the trot and canter. Forest Rides is exhilarating for those more experienced and able to rise to the trot and canter. This ride will take you past the local market gardens before entering the Greens Bush National Park. There are plenty of opportunities to canter so be ready to go for it. The Bush 'n' Beach ride is the most popular ride and one that allows you to experience the amazing scenery on your way to and from the beach. The ride takes you across the hills of the property, and the open stretches of Gundabah. Before entering Mornington Peninsula National Park, in anticipation of arriving at the beach. On the beach you get the opportunity canter along the waters edge, before leaving the beach and heading back to Ace-Hi Ranch. Pony Rides are also available to children six years or under. All rides depart from the jail house and horse riding safety helmets are supplied. Riding instructors are with the child at all times to offer children riding tips and ensure their safety.

Things to do - Visit the lighthouse museum - Take a guided tour of the historic lighthouse - See some of the best coastal scenery near Melbourne when you follow the Bushrangers Bay Nature Walk (allow 2 hours) - Take a walk to the tip of Cape Schanck and see Pulpit Rock and spectacular basalt cliffs - Enjoy your lunch at The Pines Picnic Area, where there are electric barbecues - Observe marine life in the rock pools - Stay overnight in on-site accommodation, including the old limestone Keeper's Cottage Heritage The Cape Schanck Lighthouse has served shipping since 1859. It was built from dressed limestone and sandstone and is significant because the original mechanisms are still in place. Before you go Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. For the latest information on changes to local conditions, please visit the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website. Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors. Refer to the Bushfire Safety section on the Parks Victoria website for tips on how to stay safe.