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The Mornington Peninsula is a popular daytrip from Melbourne, less than an hour’s drive or a cruise across Port Phillip Bay away. Picturesque vineyards and olive groves and a coastline dotted with villages on either side attract visitors all year round, with many letting a tour guide take the driver’s seat and doing a Mornington Peninsula winery tour.
It’s not all about the wine though. Aside from exploring the beautiful scenery you can taste locally produced beer, cider and liqueurs, sample local gourmet produce and visit hot springs.
The Mornington Peninsula pretty much caters for everyone with food and wine, health and beauty at the hot springs, culture and nature in the national parks, plus its fair share of coastal activities and shopping.
Regular bus tours will pick you up at your hotel, or you can choose to hire a private driver or get there by boat. The possibile tours are many.
Here is a handful of more specialised tours around the Mornington Peninsula.
Tour type | Duration | Cost | Inclusions | Where to book |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cheese, chocolate, wine-tasting | 9 hours | $129 | Transport from Melbourne, gourmet lunch | Viator |
Hot springs and wine-tasting | 11 hours | $205 | Transport from Melbourne, lunch | Viator |
Tour and dolphin cruise | 11 hours (summer only) | $185 | 3-hour Port Phillip Bay cruise, lunch | Viator |
Coastal hike, bike and kayaking adventure | 9 hours | $129 | Pick-up and drop-off at designated locations, national park fees, use of bicycles and helmuts | Viator |
Horseback winery tour | 2 hours | $130 | Equipment and instruction, guided winery tour | RedBalloon |
Tree surfing and beer-tasting | 2 hours | $135 for 2 | Access and “tree surfing” at Enchanted Adventure Garden and beer-tasting at a brewery | RedBalloon |
Sea kayaking, dolphin sanctuary and hot springs | Full day | $129 | Instruction, kayak and equipment hire, refreshments, hot springs pass | Adrenaline |
Cooking class and wine-tasting | 5 hours | $180 | Instruction, produce, equipment, refreshments, lunch, wine-tasting | Adrenaline |
Mornington Peninsula tours will mostly include air-conditioned transport with pick-up from Melbourne, tastings according to the tour and the majority include lunch. You might want extra cash to tip the guide or purchase produce.
By far the most popular option in the Mornington Peninsula is a winery tour. There are more than 50 wineries with cellar doors where you can sample and purchase the produce. Tour companies run wine tours daily and these vary in which wineries you visit and what’s included in terms of tastings and other activities, but almost all include lunch. Chardonnay and pinot noir are the main varieties grown in the Mornington Peninsula, but you’ll also come across others.
If wine isn't your thing or you just like a bit of variety then fear not. Well-established craft breweries and cider makers also offer tastings and tours, as well as onsite bars and entertainment. Tours can be combined with a number of outdoor activities too.
Image: Visit Mornington Peninsula
This independent craft beer from Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula is a delightful, fruity and light pale ale that's well worth a taste.
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