About this tour
A 10-hour private tour of the Mornington Peninsula departing from Melbourne, with your own guide and vehicle. Visit the iconic Brighton Bathing Boxes, explore Mornington Township at leisure, ride the Arthurs Seat Eagle gondola for sweeping coastal vistas, and call in at Cape Schanck Lighthouse. Stop for lunch at Point Leo Estate vineyard (own cost). Hotel pickup and drop-off included anywhere in central Melbourne or within 3km of the CBD.
Highlights
- Brighton Bathing Boxes – famous colourful beach huts
- Arthurs Seat Eagle gondola with panoramic peninsula views
- Cape Schanck Lighthouse and rugged coastal cliffs
- Mornington Township wandering at your own pace
- Point Leo Estate winery for lunch and browsing
- Private vehicle and guide throughout the day
What to expect
Your driver collects you from your Melbourne accommodation and heads south towards the peninsula. The first stop is the Brighton Bathing Boxes, where you'll photograph or sketch the row of heritage timber boxes. From there, you'll meander through Mornington village before ascending Arthurs Seat via cable car – the views stretch across Port Phillip Bay and the peninsula's wine country. You'll visit Cape Schanck's dramatic lighthouse perched on rocky headland. Lunch happens at Point Leo Estate, where you can order food and browse their vineyard. The pace is entirely yours; your guide follows your interests and energy levels.
Good to know
Lunch at Point Leo is at your own cost; book ahead during peak season. The gondola ride is one-way only. Bring comfortable walking shoes and a camera. The tour suits all fitness levels, though pregnant travellers should skip it. Prams and infant seats are available.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.