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Top 5 day trips things to do in Mornington Peninsula

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  1. Mornington Peninsula Day Tour. Your Day Your Way. Your group only, Mornington Peninsula1

    1. Mornington Peninsula Day Tour. Your Day Your Way. Your group only

    5.0· 37 reviews· 10.5 hours

    Includes time flexibility for cruise ship passengers. Discover Melbourne’s stunning Mornington Peninsula with a personal guide and your own private group of 2-6 people. Explore world class beaches, historical fishing villages, cosmopolitan townships, coastal walking trails, spectacular national parks, and a million photo opportunities. We are flexible to your personal preferences, so let us know if you would like to include additional sights or stay a bit longer at a particular location. It is your private and personalised tour. Times are flexible for cruise ship clients.

  2. Mornington Peninsula Coastal Discovery Tour from Melbourne, Mornington Peninsula2

    2. Mornington Peninsula Coastal Discovery Tour from Melbourne

    5.0· 9 reviews· 8 hours

    Less driving, more doing—experience the great southern coast without the long haul. This rugged coastline rivals the Great Ocean Road for beauty, but offers a shorter, adventure-filled day that’s big on highlights and low on crowds. Join us for a full-day journey through the Mornington Peninsula’s southern edge—combining clifftop walks, sweeping views, historic landmarks, beachside villages, and local flavour. Explore the historic and picturesque Point Nepean where you can bus, bike or walk the impressive coastline; unwind in Sorrento; and discover the coast’s best-kept secrets with a local guide and small group. This is the perfect day trip for travellers who want impact over distance—natural beauty, local stories, and plenty of time to enjoy it all.

  3. Mornington Peninsula Small Group Lunch and Wine Tasting Quealy, Mornington Peninsula3

    3. Mornington Peninsula Small Group Lunch and Wine Tasting Quealy

    5.0· 2 reviews· 7 hours

    Epicurean has over 22 years experience in food and wine touring so know how to create personalised, relaxed and informative food and wine day tour for you to enjoy. Your day in the world class wine region of the Mornington Peninsula has been designed to embrace the love of food and wine, nature, sights and stories. We incorporate a wonderful dining experience at a local favourite winery restaurant, Rare Hare or Merrick's General Wine Store. Here you can sit down to enjoy a wonderfully thought out menu, local and seasonal produce paired with a glass of wine. You will also have time to enjoy 2 premium wine tasting events and some wonderful sightseeing opportunities of this amazing region. Minimum 4 guests for tour to operate. We reserve the right to book the itinerary based on availability and for the best guest experience for the date booked. Depending on individual booking numbers groups sizes may be at 8 guests

  1. The Explorer - Cranbourne Gardens, Mornington Peninsula4

    4. The Explorer - Cranbourne Gardens

    4.8· 135 reviews· 25 min

    The Explorer is the most convenient way to navigate Cranbourne's 15 hectare Australian Garden as part of the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne. The perfect snapshot experience whether you are visiting the Gardens for a full day excursion or looking to break the journey en route to Phillip Island. Departing from the main Visitor Centre this informative and engaging experience explores all the major highlights of one of Victoria's best kept secrets. The Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria at Cranbourne Gardens Cnr Ballarto Road and Botanic Drive, Cranbourne, (off South Gippsland Highway). Melway Ref: 133 K10 GPS - 1161 Ballarto Road, Cranbourne (Junction Village)

  2. Peninsula Hot Springs and Beach Boxes Day Trip from Melbourne, Mornington Peninsula5

    5. Peninsula Hot Springs and Beach Boxes Day Trip from Melbourne

    4.7· 64 reviews· 8.5 hours

    Bathe, relax and unwind at the Peninsula Hot Springs! Join us for the day as we relax in the Mornington Peninsula’s very own hotsprings, followed by a stop at Arthurs Seat where you will admire the panoramic views from Murrays Lookout across the bay to the city before stopping at Mornington Peninsulas bathing boxes that is definitely Instagram-worthy.

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