Mornington Peninsula: Day Tour + Gondola Ride + Lunch + Wine & Chocolate Tasting

About this experience

Mornington Peninsula Day Tour from Melbourne This full-day guided tour of the Mornington Peninsula takes you from Melbourne through coastal scenery and wine country, combining a scenic gondola ride, a winery lunch, and tastings at two of the peninsula's most celebrated stops. Your guide leads the group across the peninsula's highlights, with comfortable hotel pickup from central Melbourne included. The tour visits Mornington's Main Street boutiques, the historic Mornington Pier, and Mount Martha's colourful bathing boxes, before your guide takes you up to Arthurs Seat summit aboard The Eagle gondola for panoramic views over Port Phillip Bay. Lunch is served at a local winery, where a tasting of regional wines is offered as part of the visit. The day concludes at the Chocolaterie, where a chocolate tasting rounds off the experience. What is Included Hotel transfers from central Melbourne The Eagle gondola ride to Arthurs Seat summit Winery lunch featuring regional ingredients A tasting of regional wines served during the winery visit Chocolate tasting experience at the Chocolaterie Good to Know This guided day tour lasts approximately 7 hours including travel time and stops at each location. You will be collected from your central Melbourne accommodation 10 minutes before the departure time. The tour is suitable for children, though the wine tasting is available to adults only and valid ID is required. Bring comfortable walking shoes for exploring Mornington township and the beach areas, along with weather-appropriate clothing and a camera for the gondola ride and coastal scenery. Walking at each stop is gentle, making the tour accessible for most fitness levels. If you are planning more time in the region, consider the Great Ocean Road day tour for dramatic coastal scenery, or explore the city's laneways and coffee culture on a Melbourne food and coffee tour. 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 tour from Melbourne covering the Mornington Peninsula
• Ride The Eagle gondola to Arthurs Seat summit for bay views
• Panoramic views over Port Phillip Bay from the gondola
• Lunch at a local winery with regional wine tasting included
• Visit Mount Martha's colourful bathing boxes along the coast
• Explore Mornington's Main Street boutiques and historic pier

Before you go

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Cancellation terms

Cancel for free until 24 hours before your visit date and get a full refund. Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit.