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The Mornington Peninsula has been captivating visitors for more than 100 years. Attracted by the gentle hills, kilometres of sparkling bay beaches, rugged surf beaches and stunning coastal scenery, people flock to the peninsula to enjoy all it has to offer, not least the food and wine.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Melbourne, Australia
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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The Mornington Peninsula has been captivating visitors for more than 100 years. Attracted by the gentle hills, kilometres of sparkling bay beaches, rugged surf beaches and stunning coastal scenery, people flock to the peninsula to enjoy all it has to offer, not least the food and wine.
The Peninsula is a glorious tapestry of changing topography, vegetation and cultivation lending itself to be one of Victoria’s leading food and wine regions.
Some of the most picturesque wineries in Victoria can be found throughout this area.
Regarded highly as a quality cool climate wine-growing region, you will find some of the best Australian examples of Chardonnay, Shiraz and Pinot Noir.
Enjoy seated private tastings, mouth-watering farm grown produce and meet a variety of artisans throughout this pristine coastal wine region.
Lunch will be at a stunning vineyard restaurant.
The rest of the afternoon is at your leisure, sample more fine wine or try something a little different with a visit to the Main Ridge Dairy, Red Hill Cheese or Mornington Peninsula Chocolates.
There is also the option to see Australia’s native wildlife at the Moonlit Sanctuary.
Highlights:
• A memorable coastal drive, passing historic coloured bathing boxes
• Scenic views from Arthur’s Seat lookout
• Spectacular ocean and Port Phillip Bay beaches
• Seaside villages
• Wine tasting at local wineries – fully tailored to the interests of the guest
• The finest Mornington Peninsula produce with wine at a vineyard restaurant for lunch
