Experience the best of Mornington Peninsula
The Mornington Peninsula curls between Port Phillip Bay and Bass Strait south of Melbourne, with calm bay beaches, surf coast, vineyards and thermal pools.
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The Mornington Peninsula is a hook of land with a sheltered bay shore on one side and a wild ocean shore facing Bass Strait on the other. Seaside towns line the bay, among them Mornington, Sorrento and Portsea, where limestone buildings and rows of painted bathing boxes face the water. Point Nepean at the tip holds old forts and a former quarantine station within the national park.
On the ocean side the cliffs at Cape Schanck carry a lighthouse from 1859, with boardwalks leading down to rock platforms and surf beaches. Inland, the hills around Red Hill and Arthurs Seat give views across the bay, and geothermal bathing pools lie near Rye. A ferry crosses the bay entrance from Sorrento to Queenscliff, and Phillip Island lies across Western Port to the east.
Cool-climate pinot noir and chardonnay are poured at cellar doors in the hills, alongside cider, strawberries and olive oil from local farms, and the bay towns serve fish and chips on the foreshore. Melburnians fill the bay beaches in summer, while the autumn harvest and mild days are quieter and just as good.
- 1 hop-on hop-off route
- Free cancellation on 87% of experiences
- 4.7 across the top 7
Top experiences in Mornington Peninsula
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Hop-on hop-off in Mornington Peninsula
Day trips from Mornington Peninsula
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Guided tours in Mornington Peninsula
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Food and drink experiences in Mornington Peninsula
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Outdoor and adventure activities in Mornington Peninsula
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Questions about Mornington Peninsula
- What is the most popular experience in Mornington Peninsula?
- By number of traveller reviews it is "Peninsula Hot Springs Spa Experience and Express Transfer Shuttle", rated 4.8 out of 5 from 223 reviews.
- Is there a hop-on hop-off bus in Mornington Peninsula?
- Yes. We list 1 hop-on hop-off bus tour in Mornington Peninsula; the most reviewed is "From Melbourne: Hop On Hop Off Mornington Peninsula" with 42 reviews.
- How long do tours and tickets in Mornington Peninsula take?
- The typical experience in Mornington Peninsula lasts about 3 hours; the middle half run between 2 hours and 7 hours.
- Can I cancel a booking in Mornington Peninsula?
- The operator lists free cancellation on 88% of the 48 experiences we hold for Mornington Peninsula. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.
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