Full-Day Mornington Peninsula Wine Tour with Lunch and Tastings
About This Tour
Spend a day exploring the wines, superb food, and hinterland scenery of the Mornington Peninsula. Discover incredible wineries, dairies, chocolate, and other si...
Duration: 1 Day · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Melbourne, Mornington Peninsula · Languages: English
Know before you go: The drinking age is 18 years; therefore, no alcohol will be served to guests aged 17 or younger.
About Melbourne
Melbourne
The Australian capital of cool offers up hipster bars and brilliant nightlife from its southern perch on Port Phillip Bay. Get a local guide from Everest Global Hub to make the most of your visit to town.
What's Included
- Transport
- Wine, chocolate, and cheese tastings
- Main course a la carte lunch with a glass of wine and coffee at Merricks General Store
- Bottled water
- Certified English-speaking Mornington tour guide
- GST
Not Included
- Any personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Mornington Peninsula Wineries, Lunch, Chocolate and Cheese
Get picked up from your city hotel or meet at Melbourne Town Hall. Take a moment to meet your friendly guide, a local expert who will give a short introduction to the tour. Get picked up from your city hotel or meet at Melbourne Town Hall. Take a moment to meet your friendly guide, a local expert who will give a short introduction to the tour. Pass through the bayside suburbs of Melbourne, heading inland for your first stop of the day. Pass through the bayside suburbs of Melbourne, heading inland for your first stop of the day. Reach your first stop, Yabby Lake Vineyard. It was established in 1998 and, with 120 acres under vine, its focus is very much on pinot noir, chardonnay, and pinot gris. Reach your first stop, Yabby Lake Vineyard. It was established in 1998 and, with 120 acres under vine, its focus is very much on pinot noir, chardonnay, and pinot gris. Take a short drive to Crittenden Estate Vineyard, one of the earlier planted vineyards on the Peninsula. It was established in 1984 by Gary Crittenden and is still run by the family. Take a short drive to Crittenden Estate Vineyard, one of the earlier planted vineyards on the Peninsula. It was established in 1984 by Gary Crittenden and is still run by the family. Enjoy the cool climate, which is suitable for high-quality chardonnay and pinot noir. Italian and Iberian Peninsula varieties are also pursued here. Enjoy the cool climate, which is suitable for high-quality chardonnay and pinot noir. Italian and Iberian Peninsula varieties are also pursued here. Skirt the Western Port Bay side of the Peninsula and arrive at Quealy Vineyard in Balnarring. Quirky and with a nod to Italian winemaking styles, it is a vineyard that leaves an impression. Skirt the Western Port Bay side of the Peninsula and arrive at Quealy Vineyard in Balnarring. Quirky and with a nod to Italian winemaking styles, it is a vineyard that leaves an impression. Proceed for lunch at the charming Merricks General Store. Dating back to the early 1920s, this is one of the region's iconic establishments. Proceed for lunch at the charming Merricks General Store. Dating back to the early 1920s, this is one of the region's iconic establishments. Enjoy a main course a la carte lunch and a glass of wine, followed by tea and coffee. Enjoy a main course a la carte lunch and a glass of wine, followed by tea and coffee. After lunch, visit Mornington Peninsula Chocolates in Flinders and Red Hill Cheese in Main Ridge. After lunch, visit Mornington Peninsula Chocolates in Flinders and Red Hill Cheese in Main Ridge. (On days when either of these properties is closed, visit Stonier or Ten Minutes by Tractor Vineyards.) Enjoy the ride back to Melbourne, savouring your precious memories, which will last for years to come. Enjoy the ride back to Melbourne, savouring your precious memories, which will last for years to come.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Shire of Mornington Peninsula, VIC, Australia · Tour start: Shire of Mornington Peninsula, VIC, Australia — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
