There are many walking tracks woven across the Mornington Peninsula, but Endeavour Fern Gully is particularly special. This two-kilometre round-loop trail winds through the Peninsula’s oldest patch of rainforest, allowing a rare look-in at the region’s indigenous vegetation. It’ll take you 30–45 minutes to explore the 17.5 hectares of lush forest and fern-filled gully. You’ll pass kangaroos resting in the shade, deep hollows in trees where Aboriginal peoples used to smoke eels, and plenty of towering manna gums and stringy barks in this diverse habitat. The track is open every day (except on days of total fire ban) and enclosed footwear is recommended. Make sure to leave a gold coin donation to support revegetation and preservation of the property.