Mornington Peninsula Tours & Day Trips

Mornington Peninsula tours mostly leave from the Melbourne CBD and run as full days out, covering bathing boxes and lookouts, cellar doors, hot springs or wildlife. Wine is its own category, so for cellar door days see Mornington Peninsula wine tours. Self-drive visitors can book single experiences under Mornington Peninsula activities.

Sightseeing tours of the Mornington Peninsula from Melbourne

The Mornington Peninsula Sightseeing Tour with Lunch is a 10-hour day that stops at London Bridge in Portsea, Murrays Lookout and the bathing boxes, with lunch at ONDA Sorrento over the water. It leaves around 9am and is back at about 6.30pm.

The Scenic Bus Tour with Lunch and Chocolate Tasting is a 9-hour day that adds morning tea, chocolate tastings and a ride on the Arthurs Seat Eagle. For a day that includes the water, the Day Tour and Seal Snorkel from Melbourne adds a snorkel with wild seals from Sorrento, lunch on the boat and a visit to Rocky Creek Strawberry Farm.

Food, wine and brewery tours

The Food and Wine Tour with Winery Lunch visits Point Leo Estate, has lunch at Montalto and finishes with a beer paddle at St Andrews Brewery. The Around the Bay Food and Wine Tour starts on the Geelong waterfront, tastes at Scotchmans Hill and Jack Rabbit Vineyard, and crosses the bay by ferry with afternoon tea.

The Winery Bus Tour visits four wineries. The Hop On Hop Off Bus Pass runs on weekends from the Grand Hyatt on Collins Street, with four winery stops on the timetable.

Hot springs tours

The Peninsula Hot Springs and Bathing Boxes Day Tour leaves Bourke Street at 9am for a 2 to 3-hour soak in the mineral baths and a reflexology walk, with stops at the Mt Martha bathing boxes and Murrays Lookout. Ten Minutes by Tractor's Alba Thermal Springs, Wine Tasting and Gourmet Lunch pairs 22 geothermal springs with a tasting menu at the winery restaurant.

Wildlife and day trips beyond the peninsula

Several tours here head past the peninsula. The Puffing Billy and Wildlife Tour adds a 1-hour steam train ride through the Dandenong Ranges and Healesville Sanctuary. The French Island and Phillip Island tour includes a 2.5-hour guided 4WD adventure and the Penguin Parade.

Frequently asked questions

How long is a Mornington Peninsula day tour from Melbourne?

Most Mornington Peninsula day tours leave the Melbourne CBD around 9am. The Sightseeing Tour with Lunch returns at about 6.30pm, the Scenic Bus Tour at about 5pm and the Winery Bus Tour at about 4pm, depending on drop-off location.

Do Mornington Peninsula tours include lunch?

Many do. The Sightseeing Tour includes lunch at ONDA Sorrento, the Scenic Bus Tour and Winery Bus Tour include a winery lunch with a glass of wine, and the Day Tour and Seal Snorkel includes lunch on the boat.

Which Mornington Peninsula tours include hot springs?

The Peninsula Hot Springs and Bathing Boxes Day Tour includes entry to Peninsula Hot Springs, and the Alba Thermal Springs, Wine Tasting and Gourmet Lunch includes access to 22 geothermal springs at Alba Thermal Springs & Spa.

Can you do a Mornington Peninsula tour without a car?

Yes. Mornington Peninsula tours include return transport from the Melbourne CBD, and the Hop On Hop Off Bus Pass runs from the Grand Hyatt on Collins Street on weekends.

Mornington Peninsula tours range from a sightseeing day for first-timers to food and wine trails and slower hot springs days. Check the pickup points on each tour page before you book.