Mornington Peninsula Day Trip from Melbourne

Highlights

Just an hour’s drive from Melbourne, Mornington Peninsula is a popular escape for city-dwellers seeking some countryside charm. After departing Melbourne in the morning aboard a comfortable air-conditioned coach, enjoy the scenic ride to Point Nepean National Park at the tip of the peninsula. Learn about the intriguing military history of the park and enjoy sweeping views of Bass Strait. Enjoy lunch at a delicious local eatery, complete with a wine tasting. During the summer months, visit Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm to pick ripe, juicy berries straight off the vine and sample fruit-flavored products. During the wintertime, visit another Mornington Peninsula wine estate. Visit Murray’s Lookout for one last breathtaking coastal view, and then relax after your full-day adventure on the return drive to Melbourne.

Summary

Just an hour’s drive from Melbourne, Mornington Peninsula is a popular escape for city-dwellers seeking some countryside charm. After departing Melbourne in the morning aboard a comfortable air-conditioned coach, enjoy the scenic ride to Point Nepean National Park at the tip of the peninsula. Learn about the intriguing military history of the park and enjoy sweeping views of Bass Strait. Enjoy lunch at a delicious local eatery, complete with a wine tasting. During the summer months, visit Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm to pick ripe, juicy berries straight off the vine and sample fruit-flavored products. During the wintertime, visit another Mornington Peninsula wine estate. Visit Murray’s Lookout for one last breathtaking coastal view, and then relax after your full-day adventure on the return drive to Melbourne.

Tour info

Duration

11 hours

Why take this tour?

Come and discover why the Mornington Peninsula is Melbourne’s most treasured destination. You’ll find the famous bathing boxes, glorious beaches, national parks, cellar doors, regional produce. Travel to the tip of the Peninsula to visit the seaside town of Portsea, with its famous coloured bathing boxes, stunning cliff top walks, and beautiful lookouts such as London Bridge. Enjoy a lunch at a local farmgate and sample some wine tasting. Later experience a bird’s eye view over Mornington Peninsula on Arthurs Seat Eagle and fly over the state forest. Towards the end of your day, enjoy a guided chocolate tasting at the Mornington Peninsula Chocolaterie or instead, during November-March you may pick your very own juicy strawberries! (additional expense). Only one hour from Melbourne, the charming Mornington Peninsula showcases Victoria's stunning treasures!

What’s included?

Lunch
Wine tasting
Friendly & informative tour guide
Pickup from selected hotels
Air-conditioned vehicle
One-way Gondola Ride
WiFi on board
Entry/Admission - Arthurs Seat Eagle
Entry/Admission - Mornington Peninsula Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery
Gratuities
Strawberry picking (additional $4 - $8)

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 11h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Regular temperature checks for staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

We have been closely monitoring recommendations from the Australian Government & World Health Organisation (WHO) & have enhanced our cleaning procedures and implemented precautionary measures to ensure the highest levels of safety.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Bunyip Tours

About operator:

Multi Award winning Bunyip Tours has been making people's dreams a reality for over 19 years and is one of Melbourne's premier small group tour operators. With small group sizes, you know you will be part of an interactive experience with one of our fun guides keeping you informed and entertained the whole way along the Great ocean Road and the most scenic places around Victoria. Bunyip Tours will get you up close and personal with Australia's iconic wildlife, take in the most amazing places off the beating track. We pride ourselves on being an eco-certified operator and our tours are 100% carbon neutral . Our guides offer expert commentary that will quench your thirst for info about our Aussie culture, wonderful wildlife, unique history and so much more.