About this tour
Spend nine hours exploring the Mornington Peninsula, an easy 90-minute drive south of Melbourne. Your private driver takes you to three hand-picked wineries for tastings, stops at Main Ridge Dairy for cheese, and includes a chairlift ride up Arthurs Seat for panoramic bay views. Along the way, sample hot chocolate at a local chocolaterie and browse artisan food producers. This is a full-day tasting tour built around quality producers and countryside scenery, not rushed sightseeing.
Highlights
- Chairlift ascent on Arthurs Seat with bay vistas
- Three winery tastings at established Peninsula producers
- Cheese tasting at Main Ridge Dairy
- Hot chocolate and chocolates at local café
- Private vehicle with knowledgeable driver throughout
- Flexible itinerary—select your preferred three stops
- Toll roads and bottled water included
What to expect
Your driver collects you early morning and heads to the Peninsula. The day unfolds as a series of intimate stops rather than a packaged tour rush. You'll ride the chairlift on Arthurs Seat—mild and scenic, not adventurous—then move between wineries at a leisurely pace, tasting wines with explanations from cellar door staff. Expect to spend 45 minutes to an hour at each winery. Mid-morning, a cheese tasting at Main Ridge Dairy and hot chocolate break at the chocolaterie provide variety. You'll finish by mid-afternoon. The route is flexible; chat with your driver about which producers interest you most, and he'll arrange visits accordingly.
Good to know
Lunch isn't provided, so bring cash or plan a stop at a local café. The tour suits all fitness levels—the chairlift is gentle, and all venues are accessible. Bring a light jacket; bay winds can bite, especially from the chairlift. Book ahead; spots fill quickly, particularly weekends.
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.