Mornington Peninsula Tours

Mornington Peninsula Wine Tours

Wine tours are the main reason most people book a Mornington Peninsula day tour. Cool-climate wines, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, 50-plus cellar doors across the Red Hill and Merricks areas.

Shared group wine tours typically visit three to four cellar doors with a guide who drives. Private winery tours mornington peninsula runs exactly as the name suggests: a vehicle just for your group, more flexibility on which cellar doors to visit, and a guide who can adjust the pace to suit.

If you have a specific cellar door in mind or want to avoid sharing the experience with strangers, the private option is worth the premium. If you’re happy in a small group and want to meet other travellers, the shared tour delivers the same wine experience at a lower cost.

What You’ll See and Do

1. Hot springs at Peninsula Hot Springs (book ahead, sells out in summer)
2. Red Hill wine region cellar doors
3. Coastal lookouts over Port Phillip Bay and Western Port
4. Local produce, artisan food, and farmgate shopping
5. Penguins at Sorrento (seasonal, check availability with Sightseeing Tours Australia)

Best Time to Visit the Mornington Peninsula

Autumn (March to May): wine harvest season, best for winery tours, cooler days, fewer crowds than summer.

Summer (December to February): beaches and hot springs are in high demand. Book well ahead.

Spring (September to November): wildflowers, mild weather, good for walking.

Year-round note: the peninsula is exposed and can be cool and windy at any time of year. Bring a layer regardless of the season.

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