Tour ID: 10064099

Around the Bay Food and Wine Tour packs a lot of fun into one day. You get to taste wine, beers & food at various locations on the Mornington and Bellarine Peninsulas.  The day starts with a walk along the waterfront at Geelong before travelling through spectacular scenery. The tour also includes a ferry crossing (lunch onboard) and a gondola ride which is a lot of fun. Book this great day tour and all you have to do is sit back & enjoy a great day out! 

  • Stop at Geelong 
  • Wine tasting at Scotchmans Hill Vineyard & Terindah Estate
  • Afternoon tea & bay cruise
  • Visit St Andrews Brewery for a tasting paddle
  • Ride in Arthurs Seat Gondola
  • Take Instagram quality photos of Peninsula Bathing Boxes (so colourful & cute)
  • Spectacular scenery throughout the day

The finest fare from around the Bay.

See, feel and taste the produce from some of Melbourne’s best food, beer and wine locations scattered throughout the Mornington and Bellarine Peninsulas. Savour the experience that locals live day-in day-out and discover a truly genuine local experience full of flavour, beauty and excitement. You’ll find this tour is a day packed with exquisite wine tasting, scrumptious meals, craft beer tasting and picturesque sceneries with an abundance of photo opportunities.

Geelong Waterfront Geelong’s spectacular waterfront is the perfect place to start the day. Take the opportunity to breathe in the fresh sea air as we walk along the esplanade before getting the day underway.

Scotchmans Hill Vineyard Set on the picturesque Bellarine Peninsula with magnificent views, our first stop includes a wine tasting at this old French provincial barnhouse situated amongst the vineyards of an estate.

Jack Rabbit Vineyard Renowned for its breathtaking views, the house of Jack Rabbit Café will give us an opportunity to break for lunch and taste some of the Bellarine Peninsula’s epic eateries in a local that the locals never want to leave!

Afternoon Tea & Bay Sail As we sail upon the bay, enjoy a Devonshire tea as we observe the beauty of the bay. Watch out for dolphins!

St. Andrews Brewery This craft brewery set amongst the beauty of the Mornington Peninsulas was once a world-class horse training facility. Here we’ll join the locals for a beer paddle tasting and the opportunity to watch the brewers crafting and pouring great brews right from their stable doors

Arthurs Seat Gondola A state-of-the-art gondola set well over the state forest at the highest point of the beautiful Mornington Peninsula. Be surrounded by breathtaking view from the bay to the city and have the opportunity to spot wildlife as we soar high above the trees.

Peninsula Bathing Boxes These iconic bathing boxes are the area’s symbol of summer and are a tourist attraction to themselves. Locals frequent the renowned beaches where these bathing boxes that are set upon the colourful back drop of the crystal blue ocean and a coastline to die for.

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Tour Details

  • Included in price:

    - National Park fees
    - Wine & beer paddle tastings
    - Winery lunch
    - Ferry crossing
    - Afternoon tea on board ferry
    - Ride on Arthurs Seat Eagle
    - Roundtrip transport to and from selected pickup location’s
    - Friendly and knowledgeable local guide

  • Available for purchase/hire:

  • Duration:

    10 hours

  • Departure:

    8:30 AM Mon, Wed, Fri

  • Return:

    18:30

  • Departure points:

    Melbourne

  • Pickup/departure instructions:

    - 7.55am Travelodge Hotel Southbank - 9 Riverside Quay, Southbank
    - 8.05am Regent Theatre - 191 Collins St, Melbourne
    - 8.15am Her majesty’s Theatre - 219 Exhibition St, Melbourne
    - 8.30am Mail Exchange Hotel Southern Cross – 688 Bourke Street. (Please wait at the bus stop)
    * Guests must be waiting at pickup point at least 15 minutes prior to scheduled pickup.

  • What to bring:

    Sunscreen, Water Bottle, Hat & Sunglasses, Warm clothes, Camera & Comfortable walking shoes.

  • Fitness level required:

    Low

  • Child policies:

    We are more than happy to accommodate children, however, some restrictions may apply. For all tour types children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. We offer children’s rates for 0 – 15 years, and they are entitled to travel at the child rate (some restrictions apply).

    Booster seats can be provided, however these must be pre-booked at least 72 hours prior to the tour departure date. No prams are permitted inside the vehicle as we don’t have storage space.

  • Additional Information:

    To ensure we can cater for dietary needs on the day of the tour, please provide us with any dietary requirements when booking or 48 hour prior to the tour departure.

  • Destinations:

    Melbourne, Mornington Peninsula, Sorrento, Port Philip Bay, Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula

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