Mornington Peninsula Tour | local produce

Visit rustic farmhouses and wineries of this famous foodie region. Enjoy the region’s great food and hidden gourmet delights. Of course, experience the fun and enchantment of the amazing ocean views, delicious gourmet food, and the wonder that wine brings to your senses.

Spend ample time exploring this picture perfect region. We will have stops at some fabulous places like Arthur’s Seat, Main Ridge Dairy, Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm, coastal township of Flinders, Hart’s Farm Orchard, T’Gallant Cellar Door and a surprise Red Hill winery at the end of the day. (itinerary and winery stops may change seasonally, depending on availability or special event closures)

Mornington Peninsula Tour wine region

Home to some of the best vineyards and wineries, the peninsula has the highest point of 305 meters above sea level. From Arthur’s Seat  you can see Port Phillip to the west, Western Port to the east and the Bass Strait to the south. On the north side, the Mornington Peninsula is connected to the mainland.

Arthurs Seat Lookout

Sitting atop the granite hill is Arthur’s Seat where you can have amazing ocean views, golden beaches, and the peninsulas of Mornington and Bellarine separated by the sea. You can also see the twinkling glass towers of Melbourne.

Main Ridge Dairy cheese tastings

Once we have some amazing photos of the beautiful views from Arthur’s Seat, followed by fresh goat’s cheese tastings at Main Ridge Dairy farmhouse that produces a variety of delicious goat dairy products. See their goats at work on the farm and try samples of their handcrafted goat’s cheese.

Orchard visit to Hart’s Farm with tasting

Well known in the hinterland region for producing naturally fermented traditional apply ciders, high quality extra virgin olive oils and cider vinegar. Guests will have an opportunity to try some of the fresh local produce made on site in the now renovated corrugated iron milking shed.

Explore Flinders and visit Mornington Peninsula Chocolates

We allow plenty of time to explore the artisan township of Flinders, a beautiful seaside town. Embrace the atmosphere by walking through the town’s galleries, shops, and boutiques and grab yourself some lunch at the local pub or cafe. (own expense).

Lavish your sweet tooth by visiting Mornington Peninsula Chocolates. Try their award winning chocolates handcrafted to perfection. Enjoy a free sample and shop for custom hand-made chocolate gifts to take home to your loved ones.

Visit Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm

Enjoy time at Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm, where guests can have a look around the shop or venture into the strawberry fields to hand pick fruit punnett yourself at an extra cost. They produce the best berries in town — strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries. Taste their strawberry dipped in delicious chocolate sauce.

Mornington Peninsula Winery Tour

Mock Orchards makes and serves you the most refreshing apple ciders of the area. They produced high-quality apple products from fresh apples to apple cider vinegar. Don’t forget to try the delicious and festive sparkling apple juice!

We visit T’Gallant Winery’s cellar door and have a sip of their best Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio wines. Enjoy their carefully selected cool climate wines over a great view of the vineyard. Indulge your senses as you drink some of the best wine from the Peninsula.

Mornington Peninsula Colourful Bathing Box tour

Feel the sand and the sea breeze on its beaches while snapping some great photos of the iconic beach boxes. This row of colourful bathing boxes at the Brighton Beach symbolized Victorian morality in the beaches of Port Phillip Bay of yore. They’re built over a century ago.

Join us

So what are you waiting for? Get your cameras ready for some amazing shots and selfies. Always wear your adventurous spirit as we explore the beauty and the hidden joys of the Mornington Peninsula. Join our Mornington Peninsula Tour with Wines and Chocolates. But please take note that this tour is suitable for wine lovers and only if you’re 18 and above.

7:10am Base Backpackers (City Return)* 17 CARLISLE ST, ST KILDA.

7:15am Habitat HQ (City Return)* 333 ST KILDA RD, ST KILDA.

7:20am Immigration Museum, CNR FLINDERS/MARKET ST, MELBOURNE.

7:30am Rydges Melbourne, 186 EXHIBITION ST, MELBOURNE.

7:30am Urban Central, 334 CITY RD, SOUTHBANK.

7:35am Mercure Welcome (only if staying onsite) 265 LITTLE BOURKE ST, MELBOURNE.

7:40am Ibis Hotel on Therry, 15 THERRY ST, MELBOURNE.

7:45am The Village Melbourne, 167 FRANKLIN ST, MELBOURNE.

7:48am Pegasus Apart’ Hotel, 206 A’BECKETT ST, MELBOURNE.

7:55am Vibe Savoy, 630 LITTLE COLLINS ST, MELBOURNE.

8:00am Holiday Inn, 575 FLINDERS LANE, MELBOURNE.

8:15am Glen Waverley – Village Green Hotel Village Green Hotel, GLEN WAVERLEY.

8:45am Bunnings Frankston, MCMAHONS ROAD, FRANKSTON.

9:15am Arthurs Seat, 790 ARTHURS SEAT ROAD, MORNINGTON PENINSULA.

** Please arrive 5-10 mins prior to your nominated pickup location, so as not to delay or miss your tour.

Cancellations within 48 hours or failure to board on the day of tour, will result in 100% full fare forfeiture. Cancellation within 2 to 7 days prior to departure will result in a 50% loss of the ticket price. Date change fees apply outside of 7 days $25 per person. Read Full Terms and Conditions here

Part of our responsibility is educating guests on minimal impact practices and the importance of ensuring the safety of wildlife and the environmental sustainability of the destinations we visit.

Learn more about EcoTourism: https://www.ecotourism.org.au/

Traditional Owners

Autopia Tours would like to begin by paying our respects to the traditional owners of this country, with specific acknowledgement to the Wurundjeri people. Please be conscious and respectful of the sensitivities of indigenous culture and the spiritual connection they have with the land at all times.

Wildlife Encounters

The natural behaviours of wildlife are to be respected and not interfered with. When viewing wildlife, people should take care to avoid rapid or sudden movements, which could frighten the animal, and should keep noise to a minimum and refrain from touching, petting or feeding all wildlife including birds. Contact with people can introduce diseases to wildlife and can cause them to become aggressive.

Wildlife should not be handled or fed, unless by certified wildlife handlers. Feeding wildlife can alter their natural foraging behaviour and can lead to disease or illness through contact with people and the introduction of foods that are harmful to their digestive system. Feeding wildlife can also cause them to become aggressive toward people.

Wildlife that appears to be in distress, injured or in danger should be reported immediately to the appropriate authority, such as your Guide/Tour Leader, a National Park Ranger or Visitor Centre Staff.

Protecting our National Parks

People should remain on designated walking tracks, behind safety barriers/fences and follow all directions given by the guide/tour leader. Venturing off these can alter fragile ecosystems and can harm wildlife shelters and native vegetation. There are other dangers to be aware of too, such as cliff edges, unstable rock formations, overhanging tree branches and slippery ground cover. Remaining on tracks ensures safe visitation for guests and the environment.

No flora or fauna should be removed from their natural setting. This includes dead wood, fallen leaves, flowers and so forth, as they form part of the ecosystem of the region and their removal could cause a disturbance.

Waste Management

All buses are fitted with waste bins. No organic waste should be disposed of onto the ground. Although organic, items such as banana peels, apple cores, bread and other food scraps, are not natural/native to the region and can introduce pest species, diseases or harm to wildlife if found and eaten. We recommend all passengers bring a water bottle with you on our Mornington Peninsula Tour. Purchasing bottled water contributes large amounts of plastic into the landfill. Therefore, we ask guests to bring their own bottle, as there is access to water refill stations available on our vehicles. Please ensure you stay hydrated throughout the tour to reduce the risk of sun exposure and dehydration.

First Aid

All our guides carry a current Level 2 First Aid certificate. Please report any accident or illness to your tour guide. We recommend anyone with an existing medical condition to carry their medication with them on tour and to notify their tour guide at the beginning of the tour.

If you are a smoker! We ask you to refrain from smoking whilst in the company of other passengers and limit it to designated smoking areas. Smoking is not permitted on any of our vehicles, or in any type of accommodation including permanent campsites. We make frequent ‘comfort stops’ to allow free time for guests but cannot guaranteed smoke breaks. Please ensure you dispose of your cigarette butt responsibly and appropriately.