Travel through the southeast suburbs to the Mornington Peninsula. Surrounded by Port Phillip and Westernport Bays, the region is known for its beaches, scenery, and wine. The first stop is at the family-owned Yabby Lake Vineyard. Taste their cool-climate, award-winning wines. Nearby is one of the earlier established vineyards, Crittenden Estate at Dromana. With vines first planted in 1984 by Gary Crittenden, the regional favorites of chardonnay, pinot noir, and pinot gris, are supported with the Iberian Peninsula and Italian varietals that enhance the tasting experience. Take a short drive across the Peninsula is the Quealy Vineyard at Balnarring. Taste their lively range of Italian-inspired wines with a platter of cheese and biscuits. It's then off to lunch at the charming Merricks General Store at Merricks. This beautifully restored 1920's timber building offers a warm, country welcome together with an impressive a la carte menu from which to select your main course meal and a glass of wine. Following lunch, visit the Mornington Peninsula Chocolates at Flinders and Red Hill Cheese at Main Ridge. In instances where either of these properties are closed, a visit would be made to Stonier and/or Ten Minutes by Tractor Vineyards.

Start you day with a convenient pickup from a central Melbourne location. Hop in your private car and be driven to handpicked wineries such as the Red Hill and Port Phillip estates. Indulge in tastings at four wineries with expert knowledge being passed on to you from the expert staff. Enjoy a scrumptious lunch with a glass of wine at Pier 10 Winery. Soak up the views over the seaside and vineyards that the beautiful Mornington Peninsula has to offer. Then return back to your accommodation.

Savor mouth-watering food and crisp drinks in Mornington Peninsula with a day trip from Melbourne. Book your own tastings and meals in advance from a selection of 13 different locations. Enjoy the day at your own pace, with reliable transportation between stops with a Hop-On Hop-Off bus. Begin your morning by departing central Melbourne on a Hop-On Hop-Off bus and journeying 1 hour south to Mornington Peninsula. Known for its exquisite wineries and artisan breweries, watch out the window as the region's landscape shifts from city skyline to stunning wine country. Arrive in Mornington Peninsula and depart the bus at your first, prescheduled tasting or meal. Continue your day at your own pace, boarding or deboarding the Hop-On Hop-Off bus as you please, which runs on a 1-hour loop between locations. Enjoy transportation between thirteen different stops, including Port Phillip Estate, Mont Rouge Estate, Stonier Wines, Pt. Leo Estate, Montalto, Red Hill Estate, Red Hill Brewery, Red Gum BBQ, Mock Red Hill Cider, Green Olive at Red Hill, Ten Minutes By Tractor, Foxey's Hangout, and The Habitat. Conclude your vibrant trip with bus transportation back to Melbourne, your belly full of luscious food and drinks, and a heart full of unforgettable memories.

Your adventure around Mornington Peninsula will begin at the Point Leo Estate, a visual feast for all who visit with art, rolling vineyards, and ocean views. Sample some wines at the cellar door and enjoy a stroll through the estate’s sculpture gardens. Continue on to Rare Hare at Jackalope for more wine tasting and scenic views at one of the peninsula’s most prestigious wineries. Rare Hare is a special sort of place overlooking vine-laced hills stretching to the forest. After whetting your appetite, it will be time to stop for a winery lunch T'Gallant, the birthplace of Australian pinot gris and pinot grigio. Enjoy lunch and wine tasting at the pizzeria nestled among the rolling hills of Main Ridge. Venture on to St. Andrews Beach Brewery, set among the beauty of the peninsula and formerly a world-class horse training facility. Join the locals for a beer paddle tasting, and watch the brewers crafting and pouring great brews right from their stable doors. Next, you'll be taken Arthurs Seat where you will admire the panoramic views from Murrays Lookout across the bay to the city. Finally, take a glimpse into local heritage-protected history and the world-renowned Mornington Peninsula beach boxes. Situated along the coast, these iconic bathing boxes are the area’s symbol of summer and a popular tourist attraction. Enjoy the return trip back to Melbourne after a full day of eating, drinking, and exploring some of Mornington Peninsula’s best attractions.

After being picked up anywhere in Melbourne in your private air-conditioned vehicle, your driver-guide will take you to 4 of the best craft breweries that the Mornington Peninsula has to offer. Relax as you indulge in a craft paddle tasting at all 4 venues with expert knowledge being passed onto you from the brewery staff. Soak up the atmosphere as you enjoy a scrumptious lunch with a pot of craft beer at one of the four chosen breweries, then sit back and enjoy the seaside views on your return trip to Melbourne.

Enjoy a convenient pickup anywhere in Melbourne in your private vehicle. Then, let your guide take you to four of the best known distilleries that the Mornington Peninsula has to offer. Indulge in a craft paddle tasting and try the finest Whisky, Gin, and Rum you can imagine with an expert guide at all venues. Soak up the atmosphere as you enjoy a scrumptious lunch with a pot of craft beer at a brewery. Then, sit back and enjoy the seaside views on your return trip to Melbourne.