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# Arthurs Seat Eagle

Arthurs Seat Eagle is a gondola lift connecting its Base Station on Arthurs Seat Road in Dromana to the 305-metre summit of Arthurs Seat, delivering panoramic views over Port Phillip Bay and the Peninsula hinterland in a 15-minute one-way journey. The system reopened in 2016 following a major infrastructure rebuild and offers level boarding for wheelchairs and prams that fit the 80cm cabin doorway. Oversized equipment may not fit, and mobility scooters cannot enter the cabins. The summit has a cafe (Eagles Nest) and access to marked walking tracks.

- Photo · Courtesy of Visit Victoria

- Photo · Courtesy of Visit Victoria

- Photo · Peter Tarasiuk, courtesy of Visit Victoria

- Photo · Courtesy of Visit Victoria

- Photo · Courtesy of Visit Victoria

- Photo · Courtesy of Visit Victoria

- Photo · Courtesy of Visit Victoria

- Photo · Craig Sillitoe Photography, courtesy of Visit Victoria

- Photo · Courtesy of Visit Victoria

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Arthurs Seat Eagle gondolas pass a support tower above the bay as a pale band of light sits on the horizon  Arthurs Seat Eagle, Mornington Peninsula.  Photo · Courtesy of Visit Victoria

## About Arthurs Seat Eagle

Arthurs Seat Eagle is a gondola lift connecting its Base Station on Arthurs Seat Road in Dromana to the 305-metre summit of Arthurs Seat, delivering panoramic views over Port Phillip Bay and the Peninsula hinterland in a 15-minute one-way journey. The system reopened in 2016 following a major infrastructure rebuild and offers level boarding for wheelchairs and prams that fit the 80cm cabin doorway. Oversized equipment may not fit, and mobility scooters cannot enter the cabins. The summit has a cafe (Eagles Nest) and access to marked walking tracks.

Photo · Peter Tarasiuk, courtesy of Visit Victoria

### What they are good at

Reaching Peninsula panoramic views without a hike. Check cabin access before visiting: the doorway is 80cm wide, oversized wheelchairs and double prams may not fit, and mobility scooters are not accommodated. The gondola ride is the experience in itself, and the enclosed cabins make this a viable outing even when weather at ground level is uninviting. The summit cafe means a complete half-day without additional logistics.

### Not suited for

Guests with severe vertigo or a genuine fear of heights, as the cabins are enclosed but the elevation is real. Those seeking a physically challenging or adventurous experience will find this deliberately gentle. Groups wanting something private or exclusive should note this is a public attraction with significant weekend crowds during summer and school holidays.

### Visit Arthurs Seat Eagle directly

Pricing, seasonal departures, and group bookings are managed on the operator's own website.

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Tours by Arthurs Seat Eagle

## 1 tour listed

Under 2 hours   Families

### [Arthurs Seat Eagle Gondola Ride](<https://peninsulainsider.com.au/tour/arthurs-seat-eagle-gondola/>)

by [Arthurs Seat Eagle](<https://peninsulainsider.com.au/tour/operators/arthurs-seat-eagle/>)

The Arthurs Seat Eagle gondola connects its Base Station on Arthurs Seat Road in Dromana to the 305-metre summit of A...

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