Private Tour

Mornington Peninsula Gourmet Full-Day Private Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

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Mornington is one of those wonderful regions you can’t make enough time for. Its proximity to Melbourne and abundant natural and culinary assets keep locals coming back week after week, year after year… and we’re all retiring down here. Spend a morning on a spectacular coastal trail or hand-feeding koalas. Chat with wine-makers about back vintage pinots before dining among the vines with a private picnic. Pop your head in at galleries, distilleries, or a local cheesemaker and drive home along the spectacular Port Phillip Coast.

Tour Highlights / Inclusions:

– Expert Local host

– Premium private touring vehicle and in-car wi-fi

– Locally bottled spring water and Victorian treats

– Breathtaking coastal views

– Hand-feed native wildlife

– Local morning tea

– Fascinating stories and unique insights

– Wine tasting and cellar door experience

– Standard activity and admission expenses

– Cheese or pastries fresh from the maker

– Optional bushwalk in a native eucalyptus forest

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Bottled water

Lunch

Snacks

All Fees and Taxes

Standard tastings and admissions

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park

A fabulous wildlife sanctuary we often include for interested guests.

1 hour • Admission Included

Arthurs Seat

The best place for views of the region

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Mornington Peninsula Gourmet Full-Day Private Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

15 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Mornington Peninsula tour with Nick
dianewetherbee,
Apr 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an outstanding time with our guide Nick on our full day tour. He is knowledgeable of both history, sites, wildlife , wineries and other features of the area. He was aware of our interests ahead of time and curated the day around them, such as going to St. Kikda, Brighton to see the beach boxes , art sculptures at a winery, wildlife info., etc he made it a was a delightful day learning about local Aussie culture. We highly recommend taking this tour and if you are fortunate to get a guide like Nick, you’ll have a memorable day
Best Experience thanks to Patrick!
anthonylucente12,
Feb 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had the best day with Pat - our fantastic tour guide! We explored the Mornington Peninsula including some fabulous meals and wines and then ended the day seeing the Penguin migration in Phillip Island. We can’t thank Pat enough for creating such an enjoyable, full day for us complete with engaging conversation the whole way through!
Amazing start to our honeymoon!
Global738191,
Aug 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My husband and I did our honeymoon in Australia and our first stop was Melbourne! We did the half day city tour and the full day Mornington Peninsula and Phillips Island tour with Rafi and we had the absolute best experience! The tour was catered to exactly what we wanted to do and we feel like we fit in so many different, unique experiences into our time, really allowing us to see the best of Melbourne! Rafi was amazing - so knowledgeable about the area and such a pleasure to spend the start of our honeymoon with! Couldn’t recommend these tours enough!!!
Fantastic 3 days
sosnik,
Apr 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Was great spending 3 days with Pat! Energetic and knowledgeable guide - loaded with amazing ideas of wineries and view points.
WOW
Stagle,
Apr 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
James Hilditch was an amazing guide for two straight days with our family. We saw it ALL and then some. It was hanging with a close friend seeing it like a local. The city of Melbourne, the beaches, the sanctuary, the special cafes and lunch spots, surfing at Bells Beach and the football at MCG! What else could you ask for. Six stars all around for James and Localing!
A wonderful day on the Morningside Peninsula
G6404WFirenem,
Mar 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We’ve just finished a full-day tour of Melbourne and the Morningside Peninsula with Marlene. What a day! From the vibrant Queen Victoria Market, to marmots at the Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, a winetasting at Quealy Winemakers, and a walk along Shire Hall beach, Marlene gave us a very nice overview of the area. She was warm and friendly and responsive to our interests. And she answered our many questions about life in Australia. She was just a delight. Thank you!
Exciting Aussie Football.
Ljlcritic,
Mar 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
James (Jaimie) was great. He was totally knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our questions. When I inquired about the rules of Aussie football he asked if we would like to see a game. We said yes and he revised our itinerary with our approval. It was so exciting to see a game.
City and Mornington
joklil,
Jan 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Brilliant tour with Aaron Great walk round the laneways to places we would not have found on our own Fabulous art work round the city made better by Aaron’s explanations Moonlit sanctuary to see the indigenous animals; wonderful lunch at a bakery near Dandenong- huge pizzas; then on to see glass blowing and then the views from Arthur’s Seat Wine tasting at Red Hare Winery; visiting art gallery shops in Flinders and then a walk to the lighthouse at Cape Schanck Aaron was a really lovely guide- great to be with and informative
Penguin parade
873MarkT,
Jan 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
James was the ultimate host and truly made our trip memorable. He has a pleasing personality and excellent communication skills. We were amazed by his knowledge and expertise in all things Melbourne. I highly recommend him for all your travel needs in Melbourne. He truly knows the best places to go and things to see. He always worked with us to do things that we were interested in. James was the best!
Melbourne day tours
R3433NPchrist,
Jan 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
James is an amazing tour guide! Visiting from the U.S. and am so glad we did this, it’s like having a local friend show you around, such a great experience- highly recommend.