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Mornington Peninsula Wine and Hot Springs Tour
Highlights
- Savour estate-grown produce and local wines during a gourmet grazing lunch at a picturesque Red Hill winery.
- Drift through over 75 thermal pools at the award-winning Mornington Peninsula Hot Springs, surrounded by serene bushland.
- Follow a short bush walk to breathtaking lookouts at Arthur's Seat, offering sweeping views of Port Phillip Bay.
- Enjoy a complimentary barista coffee at the Melbourne Arts Centre before embarking on your indulgent small-group escape.
Experience the Mornington Peninsula with the locals, as they pair cool-climate wines, sweeping coastal views, and tranquil hot springs on this indulgent small-group escape.
Your day begins at the Melbourne Arts Centre with a complimentary barista coffee, before heading south to Arthur’s Seat, where you will take a short bush walk to one of the most stunning lookouts across Port Phillip Bay and the Melbourne skyline.
Next, settle in at a beautiful Red Hill winery for a wine paddle tasting and gourmet grazing lunch, featuring estate-grown produce and local wines in a relaxed vineyard setting.
In the afternoon, unwind at the award-winning Mornington Peninsula Hot Springs with three hours to soak in over 75 thermal pools, surrounded by native bushland. Upgrades available for Spa Dreaming access or robe and towel hire.
With their Premium Travel Comfort Guarantee, this experience is ideal for wellness-seekers, couples, and friends after a stylish and restorative escape from the city.
Itinerary highlights
Arthurs Seat
Take in Iconic Views from Arthur’s Seat! Ascend to new heights with a leisurely guided walk to the summit of Arthur’s Seat, where you’ll enjoy sweeping views across the picturesque Mornington Peninsula and Port Phillip Bay.
Prefer a more relaxed ascent? Choose the optional Arthur’s Seat Eagle Gondola ride to the top — a truly magical experience with panoramic views along the way.
Green Olive Winery
Savour a Gourmet Lunch at Green Olive at Red Hill! Enjoy a relaxed, farm-to-table lunch at Green Olive at Red Hill — a stunning winery and olive farm nestled in the heart of the Mornington Peninsula. Indulge in fresh local produce, house-made delights, artisan meats, and cheeses, all served with a wine paddle featuring some of the region’s finest cool-climate wines.
This experience offers a delicious and authentic taste of Peninsula life in a peaceful, vineyard setting.
Peninsula Hot Springs
Unwind at the Mornington Peninsula Hot Springs
Relax and rejuvenate at the award-winning Mornington Peninsula Hot Springs, where you’ll spend 3 hours immersed in over 75 naturally heated thermal pools. Surrounded by tranquil bushland and designed for pure wellness, this is your chance to slow down and soak in the natural beauty of the region.
From hilltop pools to cave baths and reflexology walks, this wellness retreat is a highlight of the day and a perfect balance to your wine-filled adventure.
Tour details
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Available from 7 November 2025 to 7 November 2026
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Operation information
Local Way Tours
Local Way Tours is Melbourne’s premium small-group day tour operator, offering daily departures from Melbourne to Victoria’s must-visit regions, as well as in-region departures from Phillip Island and the Mornington Peninsula.
Guided by a touring essence of Wine, Wildlife, and Wellness, each journey combines authentic local experiences with carefully curated Taste of the Region inclusions – reflecting the belief that a region is best savoured, not just seen.
With a Travel Comfort Guarantee and a philosophy of Playful Luxury, Local Way’s hand-picked guides ensure every journey is uniquely enjoyable and memorable.
The locals invite travellers to relax, connect, and discover Victoria – the local way.
Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
- State/Territory Bus Operators Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
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Tour Guiding Association
Memberships
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Victoria Tourism Industry Council
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