Things to Do in Mornington Peninsula

Join a tour to Phillip Island for the renowned Penguin Parade at sunset. Travel in the comfort of a premium touring coach with Wi-Fi, USB points, and a toilet aboard.

Includes time flexibility for cruise ship passengers. Discover Melbourne’s stunning Mornington Peninsula with a personal guide and your own private group of 2-6 people. Explore world class beaches, historical fishing villages, cosmopolitan townships, coastal walking trails, spectacular national parks, and a million photo opportunities. We are flexible to your personal preferences, so let us know if you would like to include additional sights or stay a bit longer at a particular location. It is your private and personalised tour.

Treat your body and mind to an immersive bathing and wellness experience with entry to a hot springs and bath house. Enjoy over 50 different experiences as you relax, refresh, and rejuvenate.

We offer instruction on use of e-bikes and guidance along the trails of Red Hill that are tailored for your level of experience.

Relax in nature with over 70 globally inspired thermal bathing experiences at the award-winning Peninsula Hot Springs on a day trip from Melbourne. Enjoy a great half-day activity and take a moment to stop and relax.

Breathe in the fresh sea air, sample local cuisine, and soak up the relaxed alfresco lifestyle of the Mornington Peninsula, just an hour from Melbourne. We offer a hop on hop off service through the wine regions of Victoria where you can choose your own stops from our timetables and plan your day YOUR WAY! Please note that some venues require bookings and have also implemented paid tastings (regardless of group size and whether you are driving yourself or with a tour operator). As a hop on hop off service you will be responsible for booking your tastings but do not worry our venue guide and helpful staff is here to give you lots of recommendations if you are not sure where to hop! GROUP BOOKINGS: We strictly do not accept any groups larger than 7, please contact us directly to discuss other options for you and your group.

Enjoy a day of relaxation at Alba Thermal Springs & Spa. Immerse yourself in the healing powers of the hot springs, find peace in the gentle embrace of the rain pool, or nestle into the forest pools.

The Mornington Peninsula's greatest day experience, taking in the highlights and hidden gems of this magnificent region in an incredible all-encompassing day of adventure, indulgence and relaxation. Breathtaking views, SUP lesson and tour in crystal clear bays, bushwalking spectacular nature trails, wild swimming in magical rock pools (tide dependent), delicious picnic lunch full of fresh local produce, bathing at the Peninsula Hot Springs, and wine tasting at a tranquil winery. This trip also has a positive impact so its good for you, the environment and community. It doesn’t get much better than this!

See the world's smallest penguins waddle ashore at the Penguin Parade on Phillip Island. Visit the Koala Conservation Reserve, see the Nobbies Center, Seal Rocks plus Wallabies in the wild.

Hello, I am a classically French trained chef and I teach people to cook the recipes I love to cook, to enjoy the process and not to panic in the kitchen. My experience as a chef working in some of the Melbourne and Europe's best professional kitchens under the most talented, passionate and humble chefs has made me the chef I am and allows me to help you become a better and more confident cook. The food I love to cook is French cuisine with a modern influence, elegant Italian cookery and Australian cuisine, introducing native ingredients. Seasonal, sustainable and fresh ingredients is an absolute must in my kitchen, which my kitchen garden plays a huge role in as does my local Mornington Peninsula suppliers and producers. We have a few precious things in our life that give us pleasure and enjoyment and cooking and eating food does just that. This is why I invite you to cook with me in my kitchen and to enjoy a magnificent 3 course meal at my table. Book your experience, Chef Jacqui

See some of Australia's most famous native animals at Moonlit Sanctuary. Come watch animal shows and presentations of the sanctuary's inhabitants, including kangaroos, koalas, Tasmanian devils, pythons and more!

For a fun adventure close to Melbourne look no further than our Greater Geelong & The Bellarine Self-Guided Food & Wine Bike Tour. A relaxed experience through this renowned food & wine region cycling on safe paths & the Bellarine Rail Trail. Start your bike adventure in the heart of The Bellarine. Pedal past vineyards & local market gardens with the sounds & sights of native fauna & flora complemented by beautiful coastal scenery. Enjoy a well-earned lunch & wine tasting at a local cellar door or one of the many eateries in Queenscliff township. Alternatively, collect local treats for a picnic lunch. Spend the afternoon exploring Queenscliff, a gorgeous seaside village. You have the freedom to explore & wander off the beaten track at your own pace. Maps & written guide are provided to suggested routes that travel past local produce stores & vineyards. Tour can be personalised to ability & preferences. Please wear comfortable clothing and closed toe footwear for cycling up to 25kms.

Cruise from Sorrento to Portsea and explore the picturesque Mornington Peninsula. Discover the very best of Southern Port Phillip Bay while enjoying an onboard cafe and spotting bottlenose dolphins.

Ever wanted to snorkel your way into the fascinating underwater world of Melbourne's Port Phillip Bay? Here's your chance to snorkel with the weedy sea dragons that reside in this beautiful area. Learn the basic techniques and then head out to the bay for a snorkeling adventure of a lifetime! Whether its your first time or your millionth time, snorkeling is an incredible experience and we would only be too happy to show what Portsea has to offer.

Enjoy the convenience of a hop-on-hop-off bus service in Victoria's Yarra Valley wine region. Visit the wineries of most interest to you, and benefit from transportation between each.

Epicurean has over 22 years experience in food and wine touring so know how to create personalised, relaxed and informative food and wine day tour for you to enjoy. Your day in the world class wine region of the Mornington Peninsula has been designed to embrace the love of food and wine, nature, sights and stories. We incorporate a wonderful dining experience at a local favourite winery restaurant, Rare Hare or Merrick's General Wine Store. Here you can sit down to enjoy a wonderfully thought out menu, local and seasonal produce paired with a glass of wine. You will also have time to enjoy 2 premium wine tasting events and some wonderful sightseeing opportunities of this amazing region. Minimum 4 guests for tour to operate. We reserve the right to book the itinerary based on availability and for the best guest experience for the date booked. Depending on individual booking numbers groups sizes may be at 8 guests

Explore Mornington Peninsula's Enchanted Adventure with this entry ticket. Discover a range of fun adventure activities for the whole family including mazes, Tube Slides, scenic Canopy Walk & more.

Epicurean has over 22 years experience in food and wine touring so know how to create personalised, relaxed and informative food and wine day tour for you to enjoy. Your day in the world class wine region of the Mornington Peninsula has been designed to embrace the love of food and wine, nature, sights and stories. We incorporate a wonderful dining experience at a local favourite winery restaurant, Rare Hare or Merrick's General Wine Store. Here you can sit down to enjoy a wonderfully thought out menu, local and seasonal produce paired with a glass of wine. You will also have time to enjoy 2 premium wine tasting events and some wonderful sightseeing opportunities of this amazing region. Minimum 4 guests for tour to operate We reserve the right to book the itinerary based on availability and for the best guest experience for the date booked. Depending on individual booking numbers groups sizes may be at 8 guests

Relax in the geothermal springs of the Bath House and eat lunch at the Bath House Cafe or Amphitheatre Cafe with a $30 credit. Book your ticket to the Peninsula Hot Springs and enjoy day-long access.

Green Olive at Red Hill is a whole farm experience. We grow olives, grapes, herbs and veggies, raise sheep, chooks and pigs as well as use fresh produce from local farmers to create a range of tapas and wine you’ll love! Sit down, admire the view of the vineyard, the kitchen garden and the ducks on the dam whilst enjoying a selection of seasonal farm grown tapas dishes with a glass of estate grown wine. It will certainly be farm experience to remember.

Join us on our Local Wildlife Sightseeing Tour on our historical wooden vessel Maureen .M, where you will meet the friendly (but wild) locals of Port Phillip Bay!

A 2 hour swim with the Seals and Dolphin in luxury, have the boat exclusively to yourself and 19 friends.

Go snorkeling with adorable fur seals on this cruise from Sorrento. Sail to Chinaman's Hat and snorkel with the seals in Port Phillip Bay before enjoying lunch, snacks, and drinks.

Explore the Mornington wine region with our laid back, casual, fun and social approach to winery tours. We are the only public group tour of the Mornington Peninsula that picks up both in Melbourne CBD and the Mornington Region. We put an emphasise on socialising from the start and making the bus drive one of the best parts, ensuring everyone feels comfortable with everyone and getting a playlist started which everyone can add to. More importantly we realise there are just so many places you can visit out here, so we have perfectly structured an itinerary to give you choice throughout the day. If you want nothing but wine all day, you will get that. If you want to mix it up with some breweries or distilleries then you can get that. Everything is possible on our flexible, laid back tour. To keep it simple, we will provide 4 tastings at 4 venues. lunch is at your own expense and you'll have choice of 3 venues you can eat. Of the 4 venues, 2 of them are spots where we will offer choices

Relax for the day in the Mornington Peninsula’s very own hot springs. Admire the panoramic clifftop coastal views from Arthurs Seat Lookout before stopping at the colorful Peninsula Bathing Boxes.

Victoria’s first ‘designer custom blend’ hands on candle workshop experience. Learn the art of candle making in this fun, hands on 90 minute workshop. You'll be greeted on arrival with a complimentary glass of wine and by the end of the workshop you will have designed two of your own custom candles to take home.

Embark on a day trip from Melbourne to the Mornington Peninsula. Soak in the rejuvenating waters of the Mornington Peninsula Hot Springs, enjoy a winery lunch and wine tasting.

Cycling Vine Tours Greater Geelong & The Bellarine Guided Day Bike Tour offers a relaxed cycle experience taking you on a fantastic journey past some of the most beautiful coastal scenery you could ever hope to pedal. Enjoy a leisurely morning cycle tour through the heart of the Bellarine Peninsula, passing farms, vineyards and local produce stores. The cycle is easy and enjoyable riding along the historic Bellarine Rail Trail. Stop for morning tea at a local winery or cafe. After the cycle experience a local winery lunch followed by wine tasting at up to two local vineyards. Relax, enjoy the cycle and our expert guide will take you on a fantastic tour of The Bellarine. Tour can be tailored to your ability and preferences. Please wear comfortable clothing and closed toe footwear for cycling up to 25kms.

Feel the thrill of snorkeling with wild dolphins and Australian fur seals on a snorkeling cruise from Melbourne. Discover the picturesque Mornington Peninsula and enjoy refreshments on board.

Your day in the world class wine region of the Mornington Peninsula has been designed to embrace the love of food and wine, nature, sights and stories. We incorporate a wonderful 2 course lunch at a popular local restaurant. Here you can sit down to enjoy a wonderfully thought out menu of local and seasonal produce paired with a glass of local wine. Your day on the Mornington Peninsula includes a walk through the spectacular Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park, exhibiting 60 ever evolving sculptures, mainly large scale. This art walk is considered to be one of the best outdoor global art displays in the world. Whatever path chosen you will marvel at the nature and fauna, coastal backdrop and the wrap of vines at this beautiful estate. We reserve the right to book the itinerary based on availability and for the best guest experience for the date booked. Depending on individual booking numbers groups sizes may be at 8 guests with a 4 minimum to proceed with tour

Enjoy a day tour with an emphasis on a wide range of wine accompanied by superb food and hinterland scenery.

Enjoy this self guided family picnic on the Mornington Peninsula with our all inclusive Picnic and Farm Experience for 2 adults and 2 children. Share a delicious range of farm grown olives, dip, cheese, meat, fruit, nuts, cakes and bread, hand selected by our chef to accompany a bottle of Estate wine. With toasties and sparkling apple juice for the little ones, this picnic will be a family experience to remember! We supply everything you need to enjoy your picnic including the picnic rug, cutlery and glasses. All you need to do is grab your picnic basket, choose a beautiful spot to sit in the olive grove, paddock or beside the dam, and enjoy your farm produce!

Relax in the hot springs for an entire day, just 90 minutes from Melbourne. Enjoy access to the tranquil Spa Dreaming Center bathing area, the Bath House bathing area and a 45-minute private bath.

For a fun adventure close to Melbourne look no further than our Mornington Peninsula Self-Guided Bike Tours. A relaxed bike journey through this stunning food & wine region on safe, country lanes, shared paths & The Red Hill Rail Trail. The cycle adventure starts at Arthurs Seat with incredible views from Port Phillip Bay to Melbourne's city skyline. Pedal past vineyards, boutique breweries & local market gardens with the sounds & sights of native fauna & flora complemented by beautiful coastal scenery. Take it at your own pace, tasting local food & wine along your journey. Cycling Vine Tours suggest some great eateries for lunch; alternatively collect local treats from produce shops & farm gates for a picnic lunch. End the day with a delicious wine tasting at Stonier Estate, renowned for cool climate wines. You have the freedom to explore & wander off the beaten track as you experience this extraordinary coastal cool climate food & wine region.

Start your day with a scenic cable car ride over the Mornington Peninsula, enjoying uninterrupted views of the bay and city. Then, head to Green Olive at Red Hill for a delicious grazing-style lunch.

Epicurean has over 22 years experience in food and wine touring so know how to create personalised, relaxed and informative food and wine day tour for you to enjoy. Your day in the world class wine region of the Mornington Peninsula has been designed to embrace the love of food and wine, nature, sights and stories. We incorporate a wonderful dining experience at a local favourite winery restaurant, Rare Hare or Merrick's General Wine Store. Here you can sit down to enjoy a wonderfully thought out menu, local and seasonal produce paired with a glass of wine. You will also have time to enjoy 2 premium wine tasting events and some wonderful sightseeing opportunities of this amazing region. 4 guests required to tour. We reserve the right to book the itinerary based on availability and for the best guest experience for the date booked. Depending on individual booking numbers groups sizes may be at 8 guests

Start your day with a scenic cable car ride over the Mornington Peninsula, enjoying uninterrupted views of the bay and city. Then, head to Green Olive at Red Hill for a delicious grazing-style lunch.

Epicurean offer the smallest group size tour for the Mornington Peninsula at 6 guests. Local and friendly guides with an inside knowledge and passion for the family stories on the Mornington Peninsula. You'll enjoy fabulous scenery just over an hour from your Melbourne City accommodation, fresh and local produce at one of the most awarded restaurants on the Mornington Peninsula Over 22 years of touring excellence guests tell us they book with Epicurean because of the extensive knowledge and good humour of guides, great choice of wineries, family owned and operated both big and boutique. They have organised food and wine experiences for smaller groups of maximum 6 guests with private upgrade options. Minimum 4 guests for tour to operate We reserve the right to book the itinerary based on availability and for the best guest experience for the date booked. Depending on individual booking numbers groups sizes may be at 8 guests

Enjoy the convenience of a hop-on-hop-off bus service in Victoria's Mornington Peninsula wine region. Visit the wineries of most interest to you, and benefit from transportation between each.

Set sail on a winter dolphin & whale adventure venturing past the sheer cliffs of Cape Woolamai and along Phillip Island’s attractive southern coastline. Search for Humpback and Southern Right Whales on their annual migration route. Be on the lookout for dolphin pods feeding and playing, with curious seals and a variety of birdlife including the Wandering Albatross regularly sighted in the area.

Discover the wildlife of Australia on a tour from Melbourne. Visit the Moonlit Sanctuary and the Enchanted Adventure Gardens, and enjoy a high ropes adventure.

Looking to get up close and personal with some of Australia's most iconic wildlife? Then look no further than the Penguins & Wildlife Nature Experience! This small-group day tour departing from Melbourne will take you to some of the most popular nature spots in the country, including Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, The Nobbies boardwalk, and the world-famous Penguin Parade. This is a truly unique opportunity to get up close and personal with nature and wildlife!

Different attractions, different experiences, suitable for family traveller.

A guided tour of an award winning whisky distillery. This experience includes guided tasting of four single malt whiskies, the unique experience of comparing exactly what goes into the barrel and what comes out side by side. samling some local cheese including a rind whisky wash cheese! You will be invited to the still platfrom to get up close to the still, peer inside and savour the smells! Run by the distiller and onwers themselves enables you to have access to a font of knowledge whiskt enjoying a fun history and story of not only Chiefs Son but of whisky itself. You also get to use a thief to steal(!) some cask strength whisky from a barrel and as long as you dont spill any - you can fill a 100ml bottle to take away.

Spend the day gazing upon the picturesque Mornington Peninsula coastline. See one of Australia's most iconic rock formations, admire the panoramic coastal views from Murrays Lookout.

At Montalto, we want to offer you an experience to remember, a moment out of the ordinary. We want to take you beyond the Cellar Door, to share our story with you and connect you to the source of what we do, here in the beautiful region of the Mornington Peninsula. Our Mornington Peninsula Discovery Tasting and Lunch does just that. You're guided through an entertaining and educational tasting in a breathtaking setting. Taste current and back vintage wines whilst overlooking the vines and kitchen gardens, followed by a leisurely shared lunch that is drawn from the estate's produce gardens. The unique setting of the Montalto Estate on the Mornington Peninsula truly makes this experience unique for food and wine lovers.

Join a tour to Phillip Island for the renowned Penguin Parade with reserved entry to the Penguin Plus grandstand. Travel in the comfort of a premium coach with Wi-Fi, USB points, and a toilet aboard.

The Explorer is the most convenient way to navigate Cranbourne's 15 hectare Australian Garden as part of the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne. The perfect snapshot experience whether you are visiting the Gardens for a full day excursion or looking to break the journey en route to Phillip Island. Departing from the main Visitor Centre this informative and engaging experience explores all the major highlights of one of Victoria's best kept secrets. The Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria at Cranbourne Gardens Cnr Ballarto Road and Botanic Drive, Cranbourne, (off South Gippsland Highway). Melway Ref: 133 K10 GPS - 1161 Ballarto Road, Cranbourne (Junction Village)

Explore Mornington Peninsula’s picturesque scenery while sampling its produce, craft beer, and exquisite wines. Admire the panoramic clifftop coastal views from Arthurs Seat Lookout and visit colorful beach bathing boxes.

Embark on a serene sunset cruise at Phillip Island, through the sheltered waters of Western Port Bay aboard a modern catamaran. Relax and enjoy live music and light commentary as you sip on a drink from the licensed bar and savour your complimentary grazing box. As you journey across the bay, take in the stunning views of Churchill Island, Reef Island, Elizabeth Island, and the southern side of French Island. Keep an eye out for local birdlife, and Australian Fur Seals, that frequent the area. Enjoy the sunset as it envelops the bay in a stunning display of colours.