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Trail objective

This key connection links the Bay Trail along the coast to the summit of Arthurs Seat, rising 314 meters above. While several walking, mountain biking, and road cycling routes currently make this ascent, there is no accessible option for gentle walking, recreational cycling, or for people with prams or wheelchairs. Due to the mountain’s steep grade, the Eagle gondola is the only viable accessible route to the summit. Therefore, this evaluation focuses on identifying the optimal alignment to create an accessible link from the base of the gondola to the Bay Trail in Dromana, ensuring a seamless and inclusive experience for all users.

Highest ranked route

This trail forms an essential link between the Bay and the 314m summit of Arthurs Seat, providing a spectacular, accessible journey that utilises the Eagle Gondola. Extending from the gondola base, the trail enhances pedestrian and cycling connectivity to the Bay Trail, weaving through Dromana and strengthening community access points, including Dromana Primary School. Improvements to the pedestrian crossing over Point Nepean Road, will offer a safer and more direct connection between Dromana Park and the beach. Alternative routes up Arthur’s Seat, like the Two Bays Trail, will continue to offer valuable connections within the trail network. Whilst the focus will be on improving active transport infrastructure within Dromana.

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Zone 1:

Alignment A (Highest ranked): From the bottom of the gondola this trail crosses Arthurs seat Rd to the east side and connects with Glennone Ave as a shared use road and onto Tower Hill Rd as a shared use road.

SCORE: 32.1

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Zone 2:

Alignment C (Highest ranked): Crossing under the Mornington Peninsula Fwy using an existing pedestrian tunnel. It then travels down Codrington St (with a side connection to Dromana Primary School). The trail then passes by the Mornington Peninsula Visitor Centre where it crosses Pt Nepean Rd at an existing pedestrian crossing.

SCORE: 32.8

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