Around the Bay: Day Trip from Melbourne with Food & Wine Tastings

About this experience

Around the Bay: Day Trip from Melbourne with Food and Wine Tastings This ticket covers a full-day guided tour around Port Phillip Bay, taking in Victoria's coastal culture and culinary scene. Your guide leads the group to the Geelong Waterfront, visits four cellar doors where tastings of local wines are served on site by each host, includes a bay ferry cruise with dolphin spotting opportunities, and rides the Arthurs Seat Gondola for panoramic views over Melbourne and the bay. The tour combines stunning coastal scenery with local food and wine experiences. From colourful bathing boxes to a craft brewery visit, your guide introduces the diverse attractions that make Melbourne's bay region special. All transport, entry fees, and a regional lunch are included, making this a straightforward way to see multiple highlights in one day. Starting at the scenic Geelong Waterfront, you breathe fresh sea air while your guide shares local history. The tour then moves through picturesque wine regions, stopping at celebrated cellar doors where tastings of local varietals are served by the hosts against stunning vineyard backdrops. What is Included Comfortable roundtrip transportation Tastings of local wines served at four cellar doors Regional lunch with local wine pairing served on site Tea and freshly baked scones Bay ferry cruise Craft brewery visit Arthurs Seat Gondola ride Three beach or coastal sightseeing stops All entry fees Professional guide Good to Know The tour lasts approximately ten hours including travel and activities. Dress comfortably and bring layers as weather around the bay can change quickly. Wine tastings served at the cellar doors are for guests aged 18 and over only, though children are welcome with supervision. Please inform the tour provider in advance about any dietary restrictions for the included lunch. You will need to arrive at the meeting point on time and follow guide instructions throughout the day. The tour includes visits to private property, so please respect local customs. If you're looking for more Melbourne experiences, consider exploring the city's laneways and culture with a Melbourne street art walking tour. For wine lovers wanting to delve deeper into Victoria's wine regions, the Yarra Valley wine tour offers another excellent day trip option from Melbourne. Alcohol is not sold through this listing. Any tasting is served on site by the operator to guests of legal drinking age.

Highlights

• Full-day circuit around Port Phillip Bay departing from Melbourne
• Taste wines at four cellar doors across Victoria's wine country
• Bay cruise includes dolphin spotting on Port Phillip Bay
• Ride the Arthurs Seat Gondola for sweeping views over Melbourne and the bay
• Explore the Geelong Waterfront as part of a scenic coastal loop
• Blends coastal scenery with local food producers and winemakers

What is included

• Roundtrip transportation
• Full-day trip around Port Phillip Bay in a comfortable coach
• Ferry Crossing
• Winery Lunch
• 4 Cellar door tastings
• Bay Cruise
• 3 beach / coastal sightseeing stops
• Park Entry Fees

Before you go

Please bring comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing Valid photo ID may be required for wine tastings Tour operates in most weather conditions, check forecasts Not wheelchair accessible, please contact for mobility concerns Allow enough time for boarding; tour lasts approximately 10 hours

Cancellation terms

Cancel for free until 48 hours before your visit date and get a full refund. Rescheduling is possible until 48 hours before your visit date.