15 Mornington Peninsula Tours Worth Fitting In

1.Mornington Peninsula Small Group Thermal Springs w/ Lunch & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · from $175Our pick

Leave Melbourne at 10am in a small group of no more than 15, with barista coffee and a window seat, then visit Arthur’s Seat, Green Olive Estate and Peninsula Hot Springs. Lunch and a wine tasting are included. Guides have included Yuri, Perry, Thern and Ray, though your guide will depend on the date.

“Ray was our tour guide and he’s amazing. Started with a free cup of coffee at Protagonist. The pickup point is easy to find at Arts Centre Melbourne. We leave on time to Arthur's seat - whereby there’s great view of the coast. Headed to Green Olive at Red Hill for our lunch. A great selection of plate & my personal favourite was the cheese plate. We chose the wine tasting paddle, 4 different glasses to chose from. Ended lunch around 2pm, heading straight to Hot Spring, our tour package includes bath robes, towel - bring your own slippers! Spent 3 hrs at the hot spring and a comfortable drive…”

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2.Mornington Peninsula Wine Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $222

Leave Melbourne at 8:30 am for a roughly 10-hour Mornington Peninsula wine tour, with pickup offered and a group capped at 10. Taste wines at Yabby Lake, Crittenden, Quealy and Ten Minutes by Tractor, pause for an à la carte lunch at 1920s Merricks General Store, then take in the view from Arthurs Seat. Guides have included Paul, Cam, Garth, Shane and Tim.

“A great tour on the Mornington peninsula with visits to 4 good wineries with excellent wines. The visit was informative and Paul was very knowledgeable. Lunch which was included was excellent and made for a great midday stopover. Woukd not hesitate to recommend.”

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3.Dolphins & Seals Snorkeling Cruise w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 52 reviews · 3 hours · from $148

From Sorrento Pier, cruise Port Phillip Bay aboard Moonraker, meet Australian fur seals in clear shallows, then look for wild dolphins. Guides provide snorkel gear and full-length wetsuits, and serve lunch, snacks, water and hot drinks. Dolphin encounters are never guaranteed, but if you do not see them, you can return for free within 30 days.

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4.Mornington Peninsula Sightseeing and Bay Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 51 reviews · from $121

Spend about nine and a half hours exploring the Mornington Peninsula by air-conditioned vehicle and ferry. The day includes London Bridge, Sorrento, Murrays Lookout, coastal bathing boxes and seasonal strawberry picking from November to April. Expect a ferry crossing, a simple onboard lunch and a small group of up to 21 people.

“This tour was cancelled but we were upgraded to the around the bay tour. Our driver was great and made our day. There were only 8 of us on the tour so it was great. We got to see more than our original tour which was a bonus.”

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5.Arthurs Seat Eagle: Scenic Gondola Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 44 reviews · 30 min · from $21Best value

From the Arthurs Seat Eagle base station, ride a Swiss-made gondola above Arthurs Seat State Park to the 314-metre summit. Each leg takes about 15 minutes, with views toward the Mornington Peninsula and Melbourne. Choose a one-way or return ticket, then make time for the café, gift shop, or nearby Seawinds Gardens walks.

“The ride was ecstatic Other activities on the top of the hill, could have communicated, or we just missed it We had a great time there too”

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6.Mornington Peninsula Self-Guided Bike Tour | Food & Wine Region

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $0

Meet Alison from Cycling Vine Tours at Seawinds, near Arthurs Seat, for a self-guided ride through Red Hill’s food and wine country. Your bike, helmet, water bottle, rack bag, route briefing and support are included. Look for wallabies, sample local produce and wine, and follow the Merricks Red Hill Rail Trail toward the coast.

“We booked a mountain bike tour with Cycling Vine Tours for our end-of-year work Christmas party and it was absolutely brilliant. The bikes were excellent and the ride was fun without being difficult, making it perfect for everyone.”

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7.Hot Springs and Body Clay Ritual

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · 4 hours · from $63

At Peninsula Hot Springs, join a wellness host for a 45-minute, hands-on clay ritual using clays selected from around Australia, with a choice of essential oils. Your $63 booking also includes unlimited Bath House access to more than 50 pools, saunas, steam rooms and other bathing experiences. Allow four hours for the visit.

“Lovely day Not to crowded the Turkish Bathe was a highlight.”

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8.Sorrento,Mornington Peninsula: Wildlife & Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 35 reviews · 1h 30m · from $53

Board a purpose-built sightseeing boat at the end of Sorrento Pier for a 90-minute cruise toward Portsea. Local English-speaking guides point out Australian fur seals, a seabird colony, coastal homes and boat sheds, while you watch for bottlenose dolphins. Open decks, a covered lounge, bathrooms and complimentary hot drinks and chilled water make the trip comfortable.

“it was very exciting and safe! This was my second time visit and I took my mum with me this time. she was amazed with the view and the enjoyed this cruise! i would love to visit next time again. Thanks for making a day~”

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9.Mornington Peninsula Day Tour. Your Day Your Way. Your group only

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $178

Spend about 10.5 hours exploring the Mornington Peninsula in a private, air-conditioned vehicle, with Melbourne hotel pickup and a route tailored to your group. Local guide Karin can help shape the day around coastal scenery, historic towns, short walks, photo stops, and an optional visit to Pt. Leo Estate. Start time is 8:30 am.

“Karin was an absolutely delightful person.Her knowledge of the Mornington Peninsula was second to none.She was very accommodating to our requests and tailored the day to our needs,where possible.The vehicle was spotless and some nice personal touches included.We would throughly recommend this tour. Thank you Karin for a memorable day😊”

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10.Seal and Sea Dragons 2-Hour Snorkel Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 31 reviews · 2 hours · from $92

Leave Sorrento Pier for a two-hour cruise on Port Phillip Bay, with guided snorkelling among Australian fur seals and a search for weedy seadragons over kelp beds. Full-length wetsuits, snorkel gear, lunch and hot drinks are included. Departure times vary with the tide, and no guide names are provided.

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11.Hop On Hop Off Mornington Peninsula

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $66

Set off from Melbourne at 9:45 am in an air-conditioned vehicle, then choose up to four Mornington Peninsula venues from Hop It’s timetable. Your options range from wineries and distilleries to a dairy, brewery and lavender farm. Tastings cost extra, and you are responsible for booking any that require reservations.

“Great way to visit the wineries - flexible and can easily check out several stops. Small group size and friendly driver too!”

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12.Mornington Peninsula Wine Region Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $222

Spend about eight hours exploring Mornington Peninsula wineries in a private group, with pickup from Melbourne or the region, tastings at the wineries and lunch included. Guides such as Michael and Oscar have hosted tours, though your guide may vary. Confirm the route and transport details before booking, as the supplied information also names the Yarra Valley.

“Thanks yet again Michael for another great wine and food experience, this time in the Yarra Valley. This is our second booking with Grape Explorations and as with our previous Mornington Peninsula experience we were just as happy. Michael is a great guide and took Read more”

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13.Ultimate Mornington Peninsula Food and Wine Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $193

Spend about eight hours exploring Mornington Peninsula wine country with a group capped at six. Visit Quealy Winemakers, Pt. Leo Estate and Stonier Wines, with a two-course local-produce lunch at Merricks General Store. Tastings feature regional wines such as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Pickup is offered, and guides including Bill and Nicci have tailored stops to group preferences.

“This is a perfect day trip from Melbourne allowing you to be back by dinner. The wine was excellent, very good quality, with many varieties to taste. Our guide, Nicci, personalized our experience by selecting cellar doors and tastings according to the groups preference. It was a wonderful experience.”

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14.Private Wine Tasting Tour in Mornington Peninsula with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $90

Spend about seven hours exploring the Mornington Peninsula with private transport, hotel pickup and drop-off, three wine tastings, and a generous shared lunch of wood-fired pizza at T’Gallant. The route also includes Quealy Winemakers, Stonier Wines, and Kerri Greens Winery. Guides have included Coco, Jacob, and James, though your guide may differ.

“Fantastic day out with Coco’s Tours! Had the best tour guide ever. Jacob was so relaxed with us in the bus, so fun and kept us to our itinerary without being rushed at all.”

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15.Mornington Peninsula Boutique Wine and Lunch Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $138

Spend about eight hours exploring five Mornington Peninsula stops by midi-coach, with a guided Arthur’s Seat walk, lunch at Green Olive Estate, and tastings at 10 Minutes by Tractor and Trofeo Estate. Expect a small group of no more than 15, WiFi and a guaranteed window seat. Melbourne departures meet at Arts Centre Melbourne at 10:00 am.

“We had a fabulous day on our Wine Tour. Mike our tour guide was friendly and informative. We had a small group of 10 and by the end of the day we had made new friends. The wineries were amazing. Pick up from The Arts centre at MelboRead more”

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