Melbourne: Around the Bay Food & Wine Taste Trail
Mornington Peninsula, Melbourne
See, feel, and taste the produce from some of Melbourne’s best food, beer, and wine locations throughout the Mornington and Bellarine Peninsulas. Savor the experience that locals live day-in day-out, discovering a truly genuine local experience.
Mornington Peninsula and Bellarine Peninsula Wine and Brewery Tour
This full-day tour explores two wine regions near Melbourne, ideal for wine and craft beer enthusiasts seeking coastal views and local flavors.
Highlights
- Visit two wine regions in one day: Bellarine Peninsula and Mornington Peninsula
- Enjoy a winery lunch with vineyard views
- Experience wine and craft beer tastings at cellar doors and breweries
- Admire panoramic coastal views from Arthurs Seat Lookout
- Visit the iconic colorful bathing boxes on the Mornington Peninsula
Description
The tour begins with hotel pickup and proceeds to the Geelong Waterfront for a walk along the esplanade. Next, visit Scotchmans Hill Vineyard on the Bellarine Peninsula for a wine tasting in a French provincial barn setting with vineyard views.
Travel onward to Jack Rabbit Vineyard, where you'll have lunch at the Jack Rabbit Café, known locally for quality, fresh fare. Afterwards, enjoy a bay cruise featuring a Devonshire tea as you take in the surrounding scenery.
Next is St. Andrews Brewery, a craft brewery set in what was once a world-class horse training facility on the Mornington Peninsula. Here, taste a beer paddle and observe the brewing process up close.
The tour continues to Arthurs Seat Lookout (Murrays Lookout) for panoramic views across the bay to Melbourne city. Finally, visit the Peninsula Bathing Boxes—colorful and historic beach huts considered a local icon—before returning to your accommodation or original pickup point.
Includes
- Wine and craft beer paddle tastings
- Winery lunch
- National park fees
- Friendly, informative guide
- Round-trip transportation from selected pickup locations
Excludes
- Gratuities
- Snacks and other drinks not specified
Important Information
- Inform of any dietary requirements when booking
- Minimum age 18 with valid photo ID required to consume alcohol
- Not recommended for guests with limited mobility
- Child fares apply for ages 0-15; must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant or child booster seats available on request if booked at least 72 hours in advance; or bring your own
- Minimum of 2 people required for this tour to operate
- Tour stops may vary
Easy Cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
For the best experience, book in advance and bring comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, and a valid photo ID. Morning departures provide optimal daylight for scenic views and tastings.
