Farmer’s Lunch and Arthurs Seat Eagle Cable Car Ride – For 2

The best part of this Mornington Peninsula outing is the pairing: you get a bird’s-eye ride across Arthurs Seat followed by a generous farm lunch at Green Olive at Red Hill. The gondola gives you bay and city views, while the meal keeps you close to the produce grown on the property.

I like the easy mix of scenery and food, and I like that the $155 price covers two people rather than charging each person separately. The main thing to watch is timing: Green Olive bookings are set for 11:45am or 2pm, and you must collect the cable-car vouchers at the restaurant before or after lunch.

Key points at a glance

• A 25-minute return gondola journey carries you above the state forest to the highest point of the Mornington Peninsula.
• Green Olive at Red Hill grows much of its own produce, including olives, grapes, herbs, vegetables, hops, and bush food.
• Two grazing plates are included for sharing, along with dessert for each person.
• Each person receives a drink, with a choice of wine, beer, or cider, plus coffee or loose-leaf tea.
• The $155 rate covers a private group of up to two people, making the package especially simple for a couple.
• You need to collect your Arthurs Seat Eagle vouchers at Green Olive, so the lunch and ride should be planned as one connected outing.

A Mornington Peninsula outing built around two good ideas

This experience links two of the peninsula’s pleasant draws without trying to pack in too much. First comes the Arthurs Seat Eagle, a modern gondola ride over the forest. Then comes a sit-down meal at Green Olive at Red Hill, where farm produce is the focus.

The total duration is listed as 210 minutes, or three and a half hours. That gives you more than the gondola’s 25-minute return ride, with the rest of the time allowing for lunch, dessert, drinks, coffee, and the voucher arrangement. You should still check the available starting time when booking, since the restaurant offers lunch at 11:45am and 2pm.

I see this as a good fit for two people who want a relaxed half-day rather than a tightly packed sightseeing tour. There is no long commentary program or demanding activity. The appeal is the change of pace: high views first, then a slow meal in a rural setting.

Flying above Arthurs Seat State Forest

The Arthurs Seat Eagle is the active part of the day. You board a gondola and rise above Arthurs Seat State Forest toward the highest point of the Mornington Peninsula. The ride is described as a 25-minute return journey, so you can enjoy the view without arranging separate transport back down.

From the cabin, your attention will likely move between two sights. One is the broad outlook across the bay toward Melbourne and the city. The other is the forest below, where you may spot wildlife among the trees. The exact view will depend on conditions, but the gondola’s height gives you a different angle from a road-based visit.

I like that the ride is long enough to feel like a proper part of the outing, but short enough to leave plenty of time for lunch. You are not committing an entire day to a cable car. The trip gives you a clear visual introduction to the peninsula before the food-focused portion begins.

The gondola operates from 10am to 5pm every day except Christmas Day. That broad opening window gives you some flexibility, although the fixed Green Olive lunch times still shape the day. If the cable car is the priority, check that your planned visit fits comfortably within its hours and the restaurant booking.

The experience is listed as wheelchair accessible. That makes this a useful option for people who want a scenic ride without a physically demanding walk. The supplied details do not describe every access point or cabin procedure, so anyone with specific mobility needs should confirm the arrangements when booking.

Collecting the cable-car vouchers at Green Olive

There is one practical detail that can easily catch you out. The Arthurs Seat Eagle vouchers must be picked up at Green Olive at Red Hill before or after your lunch booking.

That means you should treat the restaurant as the package’s organizing point, not as a separate meal added later. If you eat first, collect the vouchers while you are there, then continue to Arthurs Seat Eagle. If you ride first, you will need to collect the vouchers at Green Olive afterward, which means keeping the restaurant’s opening hours in mind.

Green Olive is open five days a week, Thursday through Monday, from 9am to 5pm. It is closed on the other two days according to the supplied schedule. The cable car, by contrast, is open Monday through Sunday except Christmas Day. The package therefore follows the restaurant’s narrower operating calendar.

I would plan the order around the lunch reservation. For the 11:45am sitting, a cable-car ride afterward may work well if the timing and voucher collection line up. For the 2pm sitting, the gondola may fit more naturally earlier in the day. The booking information does not promise a specific ride slot, so allow breathing room rather than planning both parts to the minute.

Farm produce on the table at Green Olive

Green Olive at Red Hill is not presented as a generic café stop. The property grows olives, grapes, herbs, vegetables, hops, and bush food, and also raises sheep. That gives the meal a strong connection to the farm itself.

The setting adds to the experience. You can look out toward the vineyard, kitchen garden, and ducks on the dam while eating. Those details matter because they make the lunch feel tied to its surroundings rather than simply offering regional food on an ordinary restaurant table.

The meal is grazing-style, built for sharing. Two grazing plates are included, with each person able to choose a plate. The available information does not list the exact choices or individual dishes, so you should not book expecting a particular cheese, meat, vegetable, or preserve. Instead, think of the format as a chance to sample a selection of farm-inspired food together.

That sharing format works particularly well for a couple. You can compare your selections, spread the plates across the table, and make the meal last at a comfortable pace. It also gives the package a more generous feel than a fixed single entrée, although the precise amount of food will depend on the plate choices.

What the package includes for two people

For $155 per group of up to two, the inclusions cover the main parts of the outing:

• A return Arthurs Seat Eagle ticket for each person
• A 25-minute return gondola journey for each person
• Two grazing plates, chosen to share
• One farm-made dessert per person
• One glass of wine, beer, or cider per person
• One bottle of sparkling or still water
• One farm-roasted coffee or loose-leaf tea per person

The value is strongest if both people want the full package. Two cable-car tickets alone would not cover the meal, and the restaurant inclusions add several courses and drinks. You also avoid having to decide separately how to combine the ride and lunch.

The alcohol choice is modest but useful. Each person can choose one glass of wine, beer, or cider, while water is supplied for the table. If you do not drink alcohol, the package details do not state a non-alcoholic alternative for that specific inclusion, so check the available choices before booking.

Dessert and a hot drink are included for each person. That turns the meal into a full stop rather than a quick grazing board. The farm-made dessert is a nice detail for anyone interested in local production, though the flavor and format are not specified in advance.

The $155 price is fixed for a private group of up to two. For a couple, that is easy to understand and budget. If only one person uses the experience, the group pricing may feel less economical, since the rate is not described as a single-person fare.

A private outing without a tour leader

The group type is private, and the host or greeter language is English. The information does not provide a named guide, and this is not described as a guided walking tour with continuous commentary.

That can be a plus if you want privacy and a flexible mood. You can enjoy the gondola views and lunch together without joining a larger group. It also suits couples who prefer their own pace and do not need a guide explaining every stop.

The trade-off is that the experience depends on your own planning. You need to manage the order of the gondola and lunch, collect the vouchers at Green Olive, and keep the restaurant’s opening days in mind. The package is simple, but it is not fully escorted from start to finish.

English is the listed language. No other language options are provided.

How the food-and-scenery pairing works

The gondola and lunch complement each other because they offer two different ways to experience the peninsula. From the cable car, you see outward across the bay and toward the city. At Green Olive, your attention turns inward to the vineyard, kitchen garden, dam, and farm produce.

That contrast is the reason I find the package more appealing than either part alone. The gondola gives the outing a clear visual highlight. The meal slows the day down and gives you time to talk, taste, and enjoy the setting.

The farm connection also adds meaning to the lunch. Olives, grapes, herbs, vegetables, hops, bush food, and sheep are part of the property’s food story. You may not see every ingredient on your plates, since the exact menu is not supplied, but the meal is designed around produce from the farm and the wider region.

The four included food and drink elements help pace the visit:

• Begin with the grazing plates, which are made for sharing.
• Add a glass of wine, beer, or cider for each person.
• Finish with a farm-made dessert.
• Follow it with farm-roasted coffee or loose-leaf tea.

The format is relaxed and social rather than formal. If you prefer a precise tasting menu with a published sequence, this package may feel less defined. If you like choice and a meal that can unfold at your own speed, it has a lot going for it.

What the customer feedback tells you

The overall rating is 4.6 from four verified bookings, with the strongest praise focused on the lunch and value. One Australian booking from February 2026 rated the experience 4 out of 5 and simply described the farmer’s lunch as great. A United Kingdom booking from April 2025 gave 5 out of 5 and called the lunch good value for money.

That pattern is useful. The food is not a minor extra attached to the gondola ticket. It is the part most clearly praised, and the price works well when you value the meal, drinks, dessert, and hot beverage as part of the package.

Another Australian booking from February 2025 gave a 5 out of 5 rating but supplied no useful written detail. With only four ratings, you should not treat the score as a guarantee of a particular menu or service style. Still, the available feedback supports booking this for the combined lunch experience, not just for the cable-car view.

Who should book this experience?

I would recommend it most strongly to couples spending time on the Mornington Peninsula who want a low-effort half-day outing. The private format, shared plates, two desserts, and two drinks make the package naturally suited to a pair.

It also works for people who want a scenic activity without a hike. The gondola provides the high viewpoint, while the meal supplies the leisurely part of the day. The listed wheelchair accessibility is another reason it may suit visitors looking for an easier outing, although specific access questions should be confirmed directly.

Food-focused visitors will get the most from Green Olive’s farm setting and produce. You should be comfortable with a grazing-style meal and some menu choice rather than expecting a fixed dish list. The package is less suitable if you want a detailed guided tour, a full-day itinerary, or a guaranteed food menu published in advance.

It is also a good choice for anyone who values simple budgeting. One payment covers both people, the ride, shared plates, dessert, drinks, water, and coffee or tea. The main planning task is matching the lunch time with the cable-car visit and remembering the voucher pickup.

Practical details before you book

The experience lasts 210 minutes. Green Olive offers booking times at 11:45am and 2pm, and is open Thursday through Monday from 9am to 5pm. Arthurs Seat Eagle operates from 10am to 5pm Monday through Sunday, excluding Christmas Day.

The activity offers free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. You can also reserve now and pay later, which helps if you are still arranging your Mornington Peninsula plans.

The experience is for a private group of up to two people. The listed price is $155 per group, not $155 per person. That distinction matters when you compare it with separate cable-car and restaurant bookings.

No transport is listed as included, so do not assume the package carries you between locations. The supplied information only confirms the gondola tickets and the meal inclusions. You should also allow enough time to collect the vouchers at Green Olive before or after lunch.

Should you book the Arthurs Seat and Green Olive pairing?

Book it if you want one easy half-day plan for two that combines a broad bay view with a proper farm lunch. The gondola gives you the memorable height and scenery, while Green Olive provides the food, drinks, dessert, and rural setting that give the day substance.

The strongest reason to choose it is value for a couple who will use every inclusion. The weakest point is the coordination: lunch times are limited, the restaurant is open only Thursday through Monday, and the vouchers must be collected at Green Olive.

For the best fit, plan the day around the 11:45am or 2pm meal, leave room for the 25-minute return ride, and treat the lunch as the heart of the experience. If that sounds like your kind of Mornington Peninsula outing, the $155 package is a sensible pick.

FAQ

How much does the experience cost?

The price is $155 per private group of up to two people.

How long does the experience last?

The listed duration is 210 minutes, or three and a half hours.

What does the Arthurs Seat Eagle portion include?

Each person receives a return ticket for a 25-minute gondola journey.

What food is included?

The package includes two grazing plates of your choice to share and one farm-made dessert for each person.

Are drinks included?

Yes. Each person receives a glass of wine, beer, or cider. The package also includes one bottle of sparkling or still water.

Are coffee or tea included?

Yes. Each person receives either a farm-roasted coffee or loose-leaf tea.

Where and when can lunch be booked?

Green Olive at Red Hill offers booking times at 11:45am and 2pm. It is open Thursday through Monday from 9am to 5pm.

Where do you collect the gondola vouchers?

You must collect the Arthurs Seat Eagle vouchers at Green Olive at Red Hill, either before or after your lunch booking.