Things to Do in Mornington Peninsula

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.

The Mornington Peninsula, located just over an hour from Melbourne, is one of Victoria's most picturesque coastal destinations. Known for its beautiful beaches, rolling vineyards, charming seaside villages, stunning natural landscapes, coastal walking trails, spectacular national parks, and a million photo opportunities. Boarded by Port Phillip Bay and the Bass Strait ocean, the region is a must visit destination for travellers seeking an authentic Australian coastal experience. Tour with a personal guide and your own private group of 2-6 people. 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. Times are flexible for cruise ship clients.

Ride inside a state-of-the-gondola at Arthurs Seat Eagle, less than 1 hour from Melbourne. Marvel at scenic views above the Mornington Peninsula, towards the Melbourne city skyline, and beyond.

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.

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!

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!

Escape Melbourne for a crowd-free soak at Peninsula Hot Springs. Enjoy 3 hours of geothermal bathing, scenic coastal views from Arthurs Seat, colourful beach boxes and a stress-free return transfer.

Less driving, more doing—experience the great southern coast without the long haul. This rugged coastline rivals the Great Ocean Road for beauty, but offers a shorter, adventure-filled day that’s big on highlights and low on crowds. Join us for a full-day journey through the Mornington Peninsula’s southern edge—combining clifftop walks, sweeping views, historic landmarks, beachside villages, and local flavour. Explore the historic and picturesque Point Nepean where you can bus, bike or walk the impressive coastline; unwind in Sorrento; and discover the coast’s best-kept secrets with a local guide and small group. This is the perfect day trip for travellers who want impact over distance—natural beauty, local stories, and plenty of time to enjoy it all.

Mornington Peninsula Full Day, Small-Group Tour, where guests will enjoy spectacular views from Arturs Seat, indulge in a Winery Lunch and Wine Tasting, and relax for 3 hours in the Hot Springs

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

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.

Explore the wonders that lie beneath! Aren't you a little curious to see what incredible life lives under the surface? 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. Snorkeling is the perfect family holiday activity – even for non-swimmers! If this is your first time snorkeling or you have little experience in water/ocean, please let us know prior to arrival so we can accommodate accordingly. We have life rings, pool noodles and life jackets available to increase your confidence in the water.

Ride through coastal bushland, sand dunes, and along a spectacular ocean beach on this unforgettable horseback adventure on the Mornington Peninsula.

25 acres of gardens to explore with 2 hedge mazes and a Lavender Labrinth. Large lawn spaces for picnics and games with a brand new timber playground. 1000+ Grosso x Intermedia Lavandula plants flowering throughout summer.

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.

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

Travel along the Victorian coastline aboard a waterbike on a guided trip departing from Sorrento. Take in the most popular sights on the Mornington Peninsula, including Point King and Shelley Beaches.

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!

Experience the powerful healing and cooling effects of clay with a body ritual at the Peninsula Hot Springs. Find a sense of play as you reconnect with nature and learn about this physical therapy.

Experience the Mornington Peninsula like a local with convenient pickup from your Peninsula accommodation. This 8-hour premium tour explores exclusive cellar doors and ancient winemaking techniques at venues off the beaten track. Visit five locations including Green Olive Estate's working vineyard with Australia's only winery pickleball court, and Trofeo Estate's 6,000-year-old amphora winemaking in a restored 1930s dairy. Enjoy a guided walk to Arthur's Seat lookout with panoramic views over Melbourne and Port Phillip Bay, before experiencing internationally-renowned 10 Minutes by Tractor. Conclude at Pt Leo Estate sculpture park with views to Phillip Island. Perfectly blending food, wine, and unforgettable vistas - indulge in two premium guided tastings, gourmet grazing lunch with wine paddle, and time among world-class sculptures. Travel with Premium Comfort Guarantee featuring midi coach, WiFi, and guaranteed window seats for every booking.

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.

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.

Be invigorated by the powers of hot and cold therapy in the state-of-the-art saunas and ice cave at Peninsula Hot Springs.

Step aboard your very own private boat and explore the stunning coastline of Port Phillip Bays. Cruise past iconic sights while encountering Australian Fur Seals and bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat. Your experience is fully customized to suit your event, creating the perfect blend of adventure, wildlife, and coastal luxury.

Experience the Mornington Peninsula with the locals, as we explore dramatic coastal cliffs, colourful beach boxes, and historic forts on this premium small-group tour.

There is no other boat like this in Australia. The Thundercat doesn't just power through the water, it jumps it. Just 1.5 hours from Melbourne, your 30-minute ride takes you along the wild coastline of Cape Woolamai to places simply unreachable by land: the granite quarry, the dramatic sea caves, and Bird Rock. From time to time you'll also spot seals lounging on the rocks or playing in the surf. Your Captain delivers live commentary on the island's landscape and history. What stands out is how personal it is. Not happy with full throttle? Your Captain reads the group and adjusts. Young kids or someone nervous? Start slow, build up, and by the end they'll be asking for more And here's the part that surprises most people: you won't get wet. All the speed, all the adrenaline and you step off completely dry. Tick it off in the morning and spend the rest of the day exploring the island. This half-hour trip fits neatly into any Phillip Island itinerary, morning, midday, or afternoon.

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.

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

Sauna bathing is an ancient tradition designed to rejuvenate and invigorate body and mind. Sauna and cold plunge are contrast therapies with many benefits.

Winery and olive grove, is a whole farm experience. We grow olives, grapes, herbs and veggies, hops and bush food as well as raise sheep and chooks to create a range of food and wine you’ll love! Food and wine packages, winery and olive grove on the Mornington Peninsula, are the ideal gift for any occasion. This farm picnic will certainly be Mornington Peninsula farm experience to remember. Our farm picnics are a delicious selection of grazing style food and wine to enjoy in the olive grove, paddock or beside the dam.

Discover the magic of Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Gardens on the Mornington Peninsula. Explore the hedge mazes, breathe in the lavender field, and 25 acres of gardens

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.

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.

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.

Escape to the Mornington Peninsula for wine appreciation and relaxation. Enjoy a guided wine tasting at Ten Minutes by Tractor and unwind in the tranquil waters of the Alba Thermal Springs & Spa.

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

Join the Team at Real McCoy Fishing for a half day tour, discovering the thrill of surf fishing. Our Gunnamatta beach fishing workshops will have you landing quality fish off our local beaches.

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 a relaxing afternoon at Bass and Flinders distillery in Dromana. Savor a gin and tonic on arrival, indulge in sweet and savory treats, and mix your own gins at the table.

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

Join a truffle hunt with experienced hunters and truffle-hunting dogs. Unearth truffles with your own hands, then enjoy a truffle lunch with soup, pizza, and a truffle dessert.

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.

Discover the unique terroir of the Mornington Peninsula with a wine-tasting masterclass at Ten Minutes by Tractor. Taste through a selection of limited-release wines and current-release wines.

Explore exclusive Mornington Peninsula winery cellar doors and ancient winemaking techniques featuring unique access to venues off the beaten track. This 8-hour premium tour visits five distinct locations, including Green Olive Estate's working vineyard with Australia's only pickleball court at a winery, and Trofeo Estate's ancient 6,000-year-old amphora winemaking in a restored 1930s dairy. Take a guided walk to the spectacular Arthur's Seat lookout, before enjoying a tasting at the internationally-renown 10 Minutes by Tractor - one of only two Peninsula wineries with global recognition. We then take time to relax and unwind at Pt Leo Estate sculpture park, with views to Phillip Island. Travel with Premium Comfort Guarantee featuring midi coach transport, WiFi, guaranteed window seat for every booking, and dual pickup from Melbourne City and Peninsula locations. Melbourne departures include complimentary barista coffee.

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.

For the ultimate hydrotherapy session, enjoy a fast-track shuttle service from Melbourne, to the world class Peninsula Hot Springs. Discover a peaceful you, as you relax and rejuvenate in the natural wonder of these healing waters pumped full of rich minerals. Simply sublime, bathe in award-winning social bathing pools as you soak in carbonate minerals to stimulate healing. Offering a ton of health benefits, allow the waters to stimulate, exfoliate and wash your worries away. Super secluded, this geothermal soaking offers soothing and restorative power with over 50 different bathing experiences. Let nature work its magic on either our morning/day or afternoon/twilight experience to the Peninsula Hot Springs and only 90 minutes from Melbourne.

Swim with over 100 playful Fur Seals and spot the elusive Weedy Seadragon on this 2-hour snorkelling adventure. Two unforgettable encounters, one magical marine tour—departing daily from Sorrento Pier!

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)

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.

Discover one of Australia’s most iconic wildlife experiences on a full-day journey from Melbourne to Phillip Island with Explore Australia Tours. Travel in comfort on our small group tour aboard our purple bus, guided by a passionate local expert. Visit Moonlit Sanctuary to see koalas, kangaroos and more in a natural bushland setting. Take in coastal views at Cape Woolamai (summer only) and enjoy a relaxed stop in Cowes. Stroll the Nobbies Boardwalk for sweeping ocean views and wildlife spotting before the highlight of the day. At sunset, watch hundreds of little penguins waddle ashore at the world-famous Penguin Parade. With all entry tickets included, multilingual audio via our free app, and an eco-accredited focus, this is a seamless and unforgettable way to experience Victoria’s wildlife and coastal beauty. This is a truly unique opportunity to get up close and personal with nature and wildlife!