Around the Bay Food and Wine Taste Trail
Description
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.
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Itinerary
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.
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.
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!
As we sail upon the bay, enjoy a Devonshire tea as we observe the beauty of the bay. Watch out for dolphins!
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
Next stop, Arthurs Seat where you will admire the panoramic views from Murrays Lookout across the bay to the city.
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.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer 4 pickup locations from Melbourne CDB which are listed above as well as upon checkout. Your pickup will be between 7:55 - 8:30 depending on which pickup you selected. Your exact meeting time will be provided after a booking is placed. Your tour returns to Melbourne between 18:00 - 18:30.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(28)
Well organized tour. Pick up and drop off excellent. The only negative was it was too rushed at the wine tastings and even the hosts were annoyed about that situation. Lunch was excellent, the brewery was outstanding and an excellent experience and set up. Definitely a five star experience but just a little fine tuning and it will be number 1. Thanks guys.
Thank you for your lovely review 😊 We are so glad you enjoyed the day and found everything well organised — and great to hear lunch and the brewery were highlights! How amazing are the ocean views from Jack Rabbit Vineyard. 🍷 We really appreciate your feedback around the timing and will take this on board as we continue to fine tune the experience. Thanks again for travelling with us, and we hope to see you again soon
Great day with 2 tastings at Winneries, amazing lunch location, ferry ride and ending at The Stables Brewery with a final drive to the Mornington peninsula lookout. Gary was fantastic, very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Highly recommended to cover off both sides of Port Phillip Bay. Excellent Day 👍👍
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Dave. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the Peninsula’s in a Day tour, from the winery tastings and amazing lunch spot to the ferry ride and final stop at St Andrews Beach Brewery. It’s fantastic that Gary made the day even more special with his enthusiasm and knowledge. We’re delighted the tour gave you such a great overview of both sides of Port Phillip Bay. Thank you for recommending Explore Australia Tours, and we hope to welcome you back for another fantastic day out soon!
What a fabulous day. Coffee, wine tastings, a delicious lunch followed by a ferry ride and then beer tastings. A small group tour with a great driver, Gary. It was a great way to finish off our trip to Melbourne.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed such a memorable day filled with great food, wine, and experiences. It is lovely that Gary made the day even more enjoyable for your group. What a perfect way to wrap up your time in Melbourne.
An excellent winery and brewery tour, with sightseeing and ferry ride. Would highly recommend this tour for any wine connoisseur.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed the Around the Bay Food and Wine Taste Trail. It is a great mix of delicious local wine and beer, scenic coastal views, and a relaxing ferry ride—perfect for any food and wine lover! We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on another tour soon.
Brilliant quide All winery places visited excellent Couldn't fault it, scenery superb Lovely lunch. Would recommend to anyone.
Thank you for your fantastic review! We are thrilled to hear you had such a brilliant time on the Around the Bay Food and Wine Taste Trail. It sounds like everything came together perfectly – from the excellent wineries and superb scenery to the lovely lunch. We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the experience and appreciate your recommendation. Thanks again for sharing your feedback, and we hope to welcome you back for another great tour soon!
Gary was an amazing guide... and a pretty awesome personal photographer too! We thoroughly enjoyed the wine tastings and lunch was delicious! Even with the overcast weather it was still a beautiful day. I've been on many wine tours and this was one of the best!
That sounds like a fantastic experience! We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the wine tastings, lunch, and the beautiful scenery despite the overcast weather. Gary will be delighted to know that he helped make your day even more memorable—especially with his photography skills! Thank you for your kind words and for recommending the tour. We hope to see you again for another great adventure!
Three family members participated. The wine tasting at Scotchmans Hill and lunch at Jack Rabbit Wine Yard were so wonderful and unforgettable memories. I was a little nervous when the participants split up and the bus and guide changed when I got on the ferry, but the amazing scenery and craft beer helped to quench it. For us, though, it would be better if we had more time to sample and buy wine, even if we didn’t have to stop by a little.
Thank you for sharing your feedback on the tour. We are delighted to hear that you had a fantastic and unforgettable experience at Scotchmans Hill for the wine tasting and at Jack Rabbit Wine Yard for lunch. We understand your concerns about the change in guide and transport, but we are glad the stunning scenery and craft beer helped make up for it. We appreciate your suggestion regarding more time for wine tasting and purchasing. Your input is valuable, and we will certainly take it into consideration for future tours to enhance the experience. Thank you again for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back for another memorable day!
Would happily follow Matt wherever he was leading, however wacky or dangerous. No danger here though, with excellent choice of venues and photo stops, other than over-indulging and laughing and learning too much. Highly recommended.
Thank you for your fantastic review! We are so glad to hear that you had such a great time on the Around the Bay Food and Wine Taste Trail. Matt will be thrilled to know that you enjoyed his guidance so much, and we are pleased that you had fun while indulging, laughing, and learning along the way. It is wonderful to hear that the choice of venues and photo stops added to your experience. Thank you for the recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure soon!
Good trip & excellent Guide cum Driver , Very Polite & smile & Supportive, Thank you Explore India , I am visitor from India ,
Thank you so much for your kind review! We are delighted to hear that you had an exciting and fabulous time on the Around the Bay Food and Wine Taste Trail. It is wonderful to know that you enjoyed the food, wine, tea, pastries, and beer along the way. We are also thrilled that our guide and driver made your experience even better with their politeness, smile, and support. Thank you for choosing Explore Australia, and we hope to welcome you again on another memorable tour during your future visits. Safe travels!
Brilliant day from pickup to drop off. Margaret was a fantastic tour guide and made us all feel very comfortable and relaxed. Vineyards and brewery were outstanding. Our lunch was very nice. Mornington peninsula is beautiful. Great value for money. Thanks.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a brilliant day from start to finish. Margaret’s efforts in making everyone feel comfortable and relaxed are much appreciated. We’re glad you enjoyed the outstanding vineyards and brewery, as well as the lovely lunch. It’s fantastic to know you found the Mornington Peninsula beautiful and felt it was great value for money. Thanks for sharing your experience!
