If you are an enthusiastic walker keen to maintain, or increase, your step-count while on holiday, then Driftwood Mantaray apartments is the ideal base to keep active.
There are several walking routes in and around the town, most with water views and all within sight of the iconic palm trees of Port.
Not surprisingly, the most popular walk is stunning Four Mile beach. We are located at the northern end of the beach, approximately 150 metres from our driveway to the sand. Each morning you will find visitors and locals on the beach: walking, jogging, cycling. For early birds, sunrise is a highlight. There is something special about witnessing the sun emerging over the sea. Walk as far as you like: first creek, third creek, the chapel at the Mirage resort or Four Mile Beach Park.
Alternatively, or in addition, explore the Headland walk. This walk commences at the stairs at our end of the beach (northern end) and offers uninterrupted views of Four Mile Beach and the Coral Sea. There are two options along the walk: up to the Flagstaff Hill lookout or around to Rex Smeal Park. You may be lucky and spot a turtle swimming in the sea!
If you like to vary your walks, then you can stride along the palm-tree fringed path adjacent to Davidson Street (on the corner from the apartments) to either Four Mile village or to the turnoff from the Cook Highway into Port. These are lengthy walks which will clock up your steps.
A shorter walk that ends with views of the Marina is via Garrick and Sand Streets, along the pathway next to Portsea and around past the mangroves along Port and Wharf Streets.
Hat, sunscreen and water are recommended. If you need a lift back to town, a local bus and a taxi service are available.
As rewarding as the walk, is the coffee or cool refreshment at the end. You will find several excellent cafes in town, all within walking distance of Driftwood Mantaray.
