15 Mornington Peninsula Tours That Earn the Drive

1.Full-Day Penguins and Wildlife Nature Experience from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 150 reviews · from $114Our pick

Review of Melbourne’s 12-hour wildlife and Phillip Island tour, with Moonlit Sanctuary, coastal stops, and the famous little penguin parade.

“The bus was very small. Sanctuary was ok, have to pay extra for encounters with animals. Nobbies were so busy could hardly walk down walkways. Penguin parade fun but people were continually walking by and standing up so hard to see penguins and even when asked to not take pictures they would try and do it, very rude.”

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2.The Explorer – Cranbourne Gardens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · from $10Best value

Review of The Explorer at Cranbourne Gardens, a 25-minute guided bus tour with native plants, scenic stops, family value, and mobility-friendly access.

“I had an amazing time sight seeing at the Royal Botanic Garden. The operator was truly funny and friendly.”

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3.Peninsula Hot Springs Spa Experience and Express Transfer Shuttle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · from $129

Review the Peninsula Hot Springs day trip from Melbourne, with 50 bathing experiences, express transfers, Arthurs Seat views, costs, and practical tips.

“Fabulous day, Cory the driver provided a bit of funny banter on the drive down, got us there safely, without incident 3 5 hiurs was plenty of time to bathe eat and relax in the hammocks, before a sleepy drive back to tge city”

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4.Cape Woolamai Sightseeing Cruise from San Remo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 72 reviews · from $35

Cruise from San Remo around Cape Woolamai’s cliffs, caves, and wildlife for one hour, with commentary, tea, cake, and family-friendly fun.

“It was amazing. The boar left on time, the crews were attentive. It was also clean. I liked the cake they served midway.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · from $135

Review of the Peninsula Hot Springs day trip from Melbourne, with hot spring access, Arthur’s Seat views, bathing boxes, transport, costs, and tips.

“the peninsula hot spring was amazing, a true day of relaxation, the tour guide Maigread was very friendly.”

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6.Mornington Peninsula Sightseeing and Bay Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 51 reviews · from $121

Review the Mornington Peninsula day tour from Melbourne, with London Bridge, Sorrento, ferry views, strawberry picking, and Arthurs Seat.

“We had a great day and tour . The places we seen we would not have visited specially this tour. Driver was good and we were lucky to have George& polly on cruise on bay .”

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7.Arthurs Seat Eagle: Scenic Gondola Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 44 reviews · 30 min · from $21

Review the Arthurs Seat Eagle near Melbourne, with gondola views, ticket value, summit walks, accessibility, timing, and practical tips.

“The ride was ecstatic Other activities on the top of the hill, could have communicated, or we just missed it We had a great time there too”

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8.Mornington Peninsula Self-Guided Bike Tour | Food & Wine Region

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $0

Cycle from Arthurs Seat to Merricks Beach through wineries, orchards, breweries, and rail trails on a relaxed self-guided Peninsula tour.

“We had a fantastic day out cycling as a family, it was a perfect activity and way to see some of Mornington Peninsula on a perfect weather day. We have very mixed cycling experience as a family and Allison planned out a great route for us thRead more”

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9.3 hour Dolphin and Seal Swim (NOV-APR)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 43 reviews · from $150

Swim with Australian fur seals and search for wild dolphins on a three-hour Mornington Peninsula cruise from Sorrento.

“The staff were so amazing and friendly! Best part was swimming with the seals! Visibility and process of swimming with the dolphins was not the best but you get to see the dolphins better when they’re swimming with the boat. Would definitely recommend! :)”

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10.Phillip Island Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · from $56

Review the Phillip Island Sunset Cruise, with wildlife, live music, grazing snacks, practical tips, pricing, and booking advice.

“The weather was perfect the staff were very friendly we had a great time thank you”

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11.Mornington Peninsula: Hot Springs and Body Clay Ritual

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · 4 hours · from $63

Review of Mornington Peninsula Hot Springs and Body Clay Ritual, with bathing details, value tips, practical advice, and who should book.

“Lovely day Not to crowded the Turkish Bathe was a highlight.”

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12.Sorrento,Mornington Peninsula: Wildlife & Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 35 reviews · 1h 30m · from $53

Cruise from Sorrento to Portsea for seals, seabirds, coastal views and possible dolphins, with free drinks aboard a purpose-built boat.

“enjoyable outing - staff onboard the boat were great”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $178

Explore Mornington Peninsula on a private Melbourne day tour with coastal walks, historic towns, winery country, beaches, and flexible stops.

“Karin the tour guide was awesome to deal with and made us feel so welcome. Her knowledge of the area and willingness to aid in our experience was really appreciated. Absolute 10/10 day withe the itinerary we put together- Thanks so much!!”

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14.Sorrento: Seal and Sea Dragons 2-Hour Snorkel Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 31 reviews · 2 hours · from $92

Swim with Australian fur seals and search for weedy seadragons on a two-hour Sorrento snorkel cruise with lunch, gear, and guides.

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15.Hop On Hop Off Mornington Peninsula

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $66

Explore Mornington Peninsula wineries, distilleries, breweries, and farm stops on a flexible seven-hour hop-on hop-off tour from Melbourne.

“Great way to visit the wineries - flexible and can easily check out several stops. Small group size and friendly driver too!”

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