What to do and see in Mornington Peninsula, Victoria: The Best Tours

Take a 1-hour helicopter tour over the Mornington Peninsula and enjoy incredible views of the Victorian coastline. Meet at Moorabbin Airport, from where your experienced pilot will fly you out over an almost endless supply of stunning architectural housing & waterside neighborhoods. Soar out toward Dromana Beach, Arthur’s Seat, over Rye, Sorrento, Point Nepean, and Bass Strait, where you enjoy spectacular views & may even be lucky enough to spot dolphins or whales. Return via the the rugged bass straight coast line.

Inclusions: 60-70 minute flight

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks, Gratuities

Visit 4 of the regions best wineries with guided local knowledge the winning key to ensuring you have an experience that will create everlasting memories. Stop along the way for panoramic views of the beautiful Mornington Peninsula where you can take photos. Lunch with a glass of wine and tastings at all wineries visited will be on offer. See for yourself why the Mornington Peninsula wine region is rated as one of the best wine regions in Australia. Please note wineries visited may vary from day to day

Inclusions: Pick up and drop off., Lunch with a glass of wine at a chosen winery., Tastings at 4 chosen wineries., Free Wifi

Exclusions: Gratuities

Spend the day with us as we journey around the bay throughout the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas where we will take a stroll along the coastline, pick fresh produce and enjoy some freshly brewed craft beer.

Inclusions: Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Beer Tasting Paddle at St Andrews Beach Brewery, All Fees and Taxes, Ride on Arthurs Seat Eagle Gondola, Bay Cruise

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Hike rugged coastlines, marvel at wild oceans, and unwind in magical hot springs on the Mornington Peninsula. Time to hit the highway with our small group (max 8 guests) and make our way to the idyllic Mornington Peninsula. Our first stop is the summit of Arthur’s Seat where we’ll share panoramic ocean views and a bite of morning tea. This is just a taste of things to come. We move onto Bushrangers Bay for a 8km return hike featuring unreal coastal scenery, rocky bays, wild oceans and one picturesque lighthouse. Spot local kangaroos and listen to the songs of native birds as we wander along the undulating path. After we return from our first hike, we will head to Cape Schanck for a smaller walk along the boardwalk before a delicious cafe lunch at The Hidden Kitchen. Our final stop, Peninsula Hot Springs which is an award-winning natural hot springs and outdoor day spa destination. It’s the perfect way to end a great date with nature! (Bathing time 2h)

Inclusions: One guided 8km hike to Bushrangers Bay, Plenty of chances to see wildlife including kangaroos and native birds, Organic Fruit & Healthy Snacks, Freshly Brewed Coffee Supreme & Organic Tea, Entrance to Peninsula Hot Springs (Bath house) & Mornington Peninsula National Park, Air-conditioned vehicle, Rain Ponchos, First Aid & Towels, Friendly and knowledgeable tour guides, Unforgettable memories, Towels are included

Exclusions: Hotel pickup/dropoff, Lunch

See, feel and taste the produce from some of Melbourne’s best food, beer and wine locations scattered throughout the Mornington and Bellarine Peninsulas. Savour the experience that locals live day-in day-out and discover a truly genuine local experience full of flavour, beauty and excitement. You’ll find this tour is a day packed with exquisite wine tasting, scrumptious meals, craft beer tasting and picturesque sceneries with an abundance of photo opportunities.

Inclusions: Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Wine Tasting at Scotchmans Hill and Terindah Estate, Glass of wine at Jack Rabbit, Beer Tasting at St Andrews Brewery, All Fees and Taxes

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There are wine tours and there are wine tours, get on board with us and experience the difference!! Sure, some wine tours will drive you around a few vineyards, but Grape Explorations Australia believes you deserve so much more. As soon as you step into Estella, our luxury Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or Lil'Pip, Our Mercedes-Benz Valente, you will know that you are going to be treated to an exceptional day. This is not just a wine tour: it’s a relaxed and sophisticated journey into the gloriousness of our region’s wineries: the countryside, the characters and, of course, the wine. Our hosts have a unique combination of interests and experience and we combine it all to create a power-ball of winery prowess. Local knowledge is not all we bring to the mix: Our hosts have also worked in the retail and entertainment industry so we know how to keep clients happy. Take a Grape Explorations Australia tour and experience the region in a way you will never forget. You deserve it.

Inclusions: Chilled still and sparkling water is available on board all day and a lunch is included in your ticket price at one of our stops during the tour, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water

Exclusions: Private transportation

We are happy to take you on a private day tour to any destination beyond Melbourne you choose. Some itinerary options are listed below (only one can be done). How it works: Pick the location you would like to explore. Some options are: Explore the The Great Ocean Road & Otway Rainforest Go hiking in the Grampians National Park See the fairy penguin parade at Phillip Island Hike and swim at the southernmost point of mainland Australia at Wilsons Promontory National Park We will organise with you your itinerary and make all the relevant bookings We pick you up, take you around and drop you back to your hotel at the end of the tour We charge a flat rate for the service, inclusive of transport and guide. Any extra costs are then added to the overall price, meaning you get to tailor the tour to what you want to pay for!

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Lunch, Dinner

You will feel so welcome in this beautiful home overlooking the magnificent golf course views where Chef Jacqui will take you through a fun and very informative cooking class in her well appointed kitchen. She teaches you a chefs way of preparation with tips and techniques that you need to reproduce this wonderful menu. You will enjoy canapés, entree, main and dessert all cooked by you with the constant guidance and assistance from Jacqui. Her huge 12 seater dining table is set for the fantastic luncheon that awaits us after all our hard work and a glass or two to top it off. Bon appetite!

Inclusions: You are treated to a wonderful 3 course gourmet lunch including canapés and light refreshments.

Exclusions: Private transportation

Get creative and design your own skin care product using 100% natural and cruelty-free ingredients. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn about the basics of natural skin care formulation and discover what ingredients are best for you own skin. Both your skin and your soul will thank you! Skincare is an essential component in self-care and self-love. While skin care products touch our skin and lives, we know very little about them.This three-hour workshop is designed to teach you the basics of natural skin care formulation, how to read a cosmetic label, what ingredients suit you best and which ingredients to avoid. Using 100% natural, vegan and cruelty-free ingredients, you will create your own unique formulation and put them together into a face wash or cleanser to take home. After your workshop, enjoy light and healthy refreshments in a relaxed environment.

Inclusions: All necessary cosmetic preparation tools and safety equipment. Packaging material (bottles and dispensors) to take your skincare creations in., Lunch, 100% natural, vegan and cruelty-free ingredients

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Avoid the crowds on a fast, up close and personal wildlife experience on a remarkable 2-hour snorkelling tour for up to 12x guests beside the stunning Mornington Peninsula in Victoria. You're guaranteed to have a good time on one of our fun, swift and stable rigid inflatable boats (RIB) during a WaterMaarq tour. With no crowds, no hassle and almost no sea-sickness, enjoy a zoom across the bay from Sorrento with less time in transit and more time snorkelling to explore the most amazing marine eco system known as the Great Southern Reef, with the incredible lifetime opportunity to swim with wild bottlenose dolphins and fur seals. The tour departs from Sorrento, original land of the Boonwurrung people, site of the first European Settlement in 1803, and passes beneath the up to 20-million year old unique calcarenite cliffs of the Mornington Peninsula National Park. Beneath the water lay the vast chain of the Great Southern Reef and its unusual yet often majestic marine life.

Inclusions: 2-hour snorkelling experience by boat, Professional local guide, Use of Snorkelling equipment, Safety equipment and pre-tour briefings, Opportunity to swim with wild dolphins

Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions, Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off