Shore Excursion Melbourne, Sights, Kangaroos, Koalas Lunch & Wine
Overview
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7 hours
Mobile ticket
A truly fabulous tour, relaxed and informative, with a qualified local guide. Valued Signature Tour Partner with Australian Shore Excursions
Take in breathtaking sightseeing includes the Bathing Boxes at Brighton Beach, Australian Wildlife viewing, Kangaroos feeding at Moonlit Sanctuary, continues onto one of Melbourne's world class wine regions, the beautiful Mornington Peninsula.
For wine tasting and lunch at one of the most popular restaurants on the Mornington Peninsula, Merrick's General Wine Store. On this tour, sit back and enjoy the views of Port Phillip Bay from look outs at Arthur's Seat and experience the gorgeous scenery, and interesting commentary.
Pick up will be at the designated time. 9.15am at Station Pier, Melbourne Port with a return 1 hour before cruise ship departure scheduled time.
You will be returned back to the ship at agreed time. Mornington Peninsula is an hour from Station Pier
Return time to be requested and the tour inclusions tailored accordingly
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dress code is smart casual
A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Minimum of 4 guests to tour. You will be offered a private tour for 2 guests at an additional AUD $200
Return to Cruise ship an hour before derparture
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
Feeding friendly Kangaroos, meet Koalas and other Australian Wildlife with the supervision of a professional Ranger. Moonlit Sanctuary take animal welfare very seriously and are dedicated to help save endangered wildlife and initiate breeding programs.
Dendy Street Beach
Visit the beach to see bathing boxes
What‘s Included
Transportation via private vehicle
Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages
Wine tasting
Coffee and/or Tea
Lunch with a glass of local wine
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Koala Encounters are at scheduled times at Moonlit Sanctuary, an additional $AUD 30 Paid on the Day
Options
Melbourne Shore Excursion
Duration: 7 hours
Pickup included
Reviews
28 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Definitely recommend this tour
Shannon T,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic day with Bill (he's hilarious). It was great feeding the Wallabys and Kangaroos walking around at Moonlit Sanctuary. Merrick's for lunch was a treat. The fries and salad were delicious. The lamb was tough but every loved the chicken (like schnitzel) and hamburgers. The Beach Boxes at Brighton Beach were a sight to see. Very good tour.
Very knowledgeable...
Fay S,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very knowledgeable experienced guide. A variety of activities. Was able to bring us up to the boat on the return.
Great day with Viator excursion- Sights, kangaroos, koalas, lunch and wine
Diane M,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This experience moved along at a perfect pace. Bill was our tour guide; very knowledgeable. Loved the moonlit sanctuary and the Koala experience. Lunch and wine tasting was fabulous. Great shops at the Merricks general store. Loved the bathing boxes at the Dendy street beach. This was a wonderful excursion. Highly recommend.
Great excursion, bumpy ride
Steve H,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour guide Bill was awesome throughout the day in making required schedules, keeping everyone entertained and informed, while doing so in a van that seriously needs a suspension improvement.
The day was full of...
Allison M,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The day was full of Melbourne history & adventure. Bill, our guide, was absolutely fabulous, funny and knowledgeable. Besides seeing all the animals, we also enjoyed a delicious lunch at the winery. A full enjoyable experience.
Bill was very...
DEBORAH H,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Bill was very knowledgeable and this was an interesting ship excursion. We enjoyed our day and trip.
Awesome but overpriced!
G6184CLjennyc,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Nikki was a great guide. I only wish we'd had more time to spend with the animals. That was the highlight of the trip, but where were felt most rushed. I'd have preferred to skip the bathing boxes and/or the statues to spend more time at the sanctuary. I also believe each paying customer should receive a container of animal food vs couples sharing. We had a good lunch, however options were limited. There were minimal options for those who don't drink wine. While the excursion was good, its overpriced.
Close encounter with animals, good wine and delicious lunch.
TArnol,Aug 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an excellent tour. Great for close encounters with cangaroos, wallabies, and coalas. The visit to the wine country and the wine tasting at local wineries was very well organized. Lunch was delicious, and our guide Nicci was very knowledgeable about the region and wines. It is worth it. It should be done if you are in Melbourne.
Excellent tour especially the koala encounter!
Terry T,Mar 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00An awesome day! We loved the Moonlit Sanctuary, and Merrick’s General Store was not your typical general store at all! A fabulous restaurant and wine shop with one of the best meals and wine tastings we had during our trip! The beach houses were very colorful and fun too. Truly the highlight of the day however was the Koala Encounter. It’s $30 extra Australian dollars and only about 5 minutes but worth every precious moment! You don’t actually get to hold the koala but you can pet it and talk to the wildlife ranger about it. I learned all about the 12 year old female named Cyclops and will treasure my experience forever!
We had a good time during...
Nancy W,Mar 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00We had a good time during our tour. Lunch was fabulous at Merrick’s General Store! Wish we could have made one more stop since we had time. Also, we were so hot on the bus. The air conditioning must not have been working. Bill was a good tour guide and shared lots of interesting information.
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