Get Ready to Luge Through the Mornington Peninsula Wilderness, as Arthurs Seat Eagle Embarks on an Action-Packed Upgrade
Scheduled for completion in December 2028, this 1440-metre luge track is joined by a brand-new observation tower and a revamped cafe.
If you've had eyeballs on the Winter Olympics, you've almost certainly caught the fastest sport of the Games — luge. In the not-too-distant future, you'll be able to get a taste of the action on the Mornington Peninsula, with a brand-new luge ride sending daredevils hurtling through the landscape.
It arrives as part of a newly approved $25-million-dollar major update to Arthurs Seat Eagle — a long-standing cable car offering sweeping views across Port Phillip Bay. Descending at a rate of knots from the mountaintop, the brand-new luge track will stretch to 1440 metres, following the natural undulations of Arthurs Seat.
Yet this action-packed ride is just the beginning. The works will also include a new observation tower rising 34 metres above the green canopy. Giving visitors the chance to soak up panoramic views of the bay and surrounding landscape, the gumtree-inspired tower will also include a 10.5-metre platform for an unbeatable perspective.
Next, the Arthurs Seat Eagle development will also include a new experience centre, where visitors can learn more about the coastal region's environment and cultural history. Think fascinating displays, educational programs and sensory installations designed to help everyone appreciate the area's natural beauty.
What's more, the project includes a revamped cafe, complete with a new and improved outdoor terrace and additional seating. With works expected to begin soon, the project is scheduled to be ready by December 2028. And according to Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny, the reimagined Arthurs Seat Eagle will deliver a major win for the region, creating jobs, supporting businesses and increasing tourism.
However, not everyone is happy about the project's approval. Since it was first announced, local groups have fought the development, arguing a luge track was not environmentally appropriate for a state park. Responding to community concerns, changes to initial plans included shortening the track, retaining existing vegetation and ongoing consultations with Parks Victoria.
Redevelopment works at Arthurs Seat Eagle are set to begin in the coming months, with completion expected by December 2028. Head to the website for more information.
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