Mornington and Bellarine Peninsula's Food and Wine Tour including Winery Lunch
Highlights & inclusions
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December 2024
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What you can expect
Follow the Melbourne Bay Food Trail and treat the taste buds to a culinary affair filled with gourmet food, wine and beer from the Bellarine to the Mornington Peninsula. The adventure kicks off with a walk along the Geelong esplanade to breathe in the fresh ocean air and see the historic sea baths. The first wine tastings of the day will take place at Scotchmans Hill Vineyard cellar doors before sitting down for a lunch and a glass of wine at Jack Rabbit Vineyard, sit back and enjoy the ocean views.
Following lunch, it's time to set sail for some dolphin spotting as you cruise the bay. Beer lovers can enjoy a tasting paddle at St Andrews Beach Brewery, one of the most picturesque breweries in Australia. To top off the exquisite day, enjoy the panoramic views from Murrays Lookout at Arthurs Seat and a stop at the vibrant Peninsula Bathing Boxes showcase the unbelievable beauty of the Peninsula.
Location
What you need to know
- National Park Fees
- Return transfers
- Wine and beer paddle tasting
- Winery lunch with glass of wine
- Ferry Crossing
- Afternoon tea on board ferry
- Friendly and knowledgable guide
- Start the day with a stroll along the Geelong waterfront
- Visit the Scotchmans Hill and Jack Rabbit Vineyard
- Enjoy a delicious lunch with a glass of wine
- Set sail upon the bay, watch out for dolphins
- Join the locals at St. Andrews brewery for a beer tasting
- Capture breathtaking views from Murrays Lookout
- Tours depart at approximately 8.30am (or earlier from designated pickups around the CBD) and return at approximately 6pm to 6:30pm
- Please ensure you are waiting at pick up point at least 15 minutes prior to scheduled pick up
- Approximately 10 hours
- Departs: Mon, Wed, Fri
- Main meeting point is from outside the Mail Exchange Hotel - 688 Bourke Street @ 8:30am (Please wait at the bus stop)
- Pickups are also offered from the below locations, please let us know if you would like to pick up from a different location below and we will confirm the pickup time.
- Mercure Melbourne Southbank - 9 Riverside Quay, Southbank
- Regent Theatre - 191 Collins St, Melbourne
- Her Majesty’s Theatre - 219 Exhibition St, Melbourne
- Please be ready and wait at your pickup location 10 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
- Sunscreen
- Water Bottle
- Hat and Sunglasses
- Warm Clothes
- Camera
- Comfortable walking shoes
- 100% cancellation fee applies for tours cancelled within 48 hours of departure. when no notice is given.
- Changes to your booking, including change of date can be made up to 48 before departure free of charge providing availability. No changes can be made within 48 hours of departure; however, you can transfer your booking to another person, and we must be advised of the name change.
- For Private Touring in Melbourne, a cancellation fee of 100% applies for a tour cancelled within 14 days of travel or when no notice is given. Cancellation fees imposed on Explore Australia by our supplier will be passed on.
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- Availability is accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control. We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
Accessibility
- Seatbelts inside vehicle
Recent reviews
Sherrin Price
over 2 years ago
Awesome day out and about adventuring around Phillip Island
Awesome day out thanks to Chris the very knowledgeable guide. His knowledge and hints and tips ensured that everyone got the most out of the day especially for great photos and enjoying each of the spectacular places we visited. This tour is a must do.