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Mornington Peninsula: 4 Wineries & Lunch with Wine Tasting

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Duration7h–9h
GroupUp to 24
LanguagesEN
PickupAt your hotel

Four Wineries, One Afternoon: Why the Mornington Peninsula Matters to Wine Drinkers

You visit four working wineries with tastings at each, sit down to a two-course lunch with wine included, and hear from guides who know the region's producers and their stories. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Melbourne CBD hotels means you arrive ready to taste and leave without driving. The fixed itinerary and small-group format get you through the peninsula's best stops in a single afternoon without the logistics.

7h–9h

Step-by-step itinerary

  • Visit Red Hill Estate Wines for tastings
  • Enjoy panoramic views of Westernport Bay
  • Taste wines at T'gallant Estate cellar door
  • Have 2 course lunch with a glass of wine
  • Relax and enjoy Dromana Estate wines

The Experience

You could spend a weekend driving between vineyards on the Mornington Peninsula, or you could let someone else handle the route and the driving. This tour stops at four of the region's best wineries—Red Hill Estate, T'gallant, a boutique lunch spot, and Dromana Estate—with tastings at each one and a 2-course lunch with a glass of wine included. The difference between wandering in and being guided through is the difference between tasting wine and understanding why it tastes the way it does. Local guides know which questions to ask the cellar door staff, which wines are worth lingering over, and which views actually matter.

Red Hill Estate comes first, and the reason people mention it is Westernport Bay—the view spreads out behind the tasting room and doesn't let go. You'll taste there, then move to T'gallant, which has the kind of rustic cellar door where the people pouring know their grapes inside out. After that, lunch lands at a smaller winery with food that doesn't feel like an afterthought; a glass of wine comes with it. The final stop is Dromana Estate, where the pace slows and you're meant to sit with what you've tasted. The whole day runs on a schedule that gets you back to your Melbourne CBD hotel without rushing the last tasting or cutting lunch short.

Wineries on the Mornington Peninsula shift their lineup depending on the day and the season, so you won't necessarily see the same four every time—that's actually the point. Your guide knows which ones are worth the stop that particular week. Bring an umbrella if the forecast looks wet; the views are worth seeing in any weather, but the tasting room is where you'll spend most of your time anyway. Hotel pickup from central Melbourne means you don't navigate the peninsula roads yourself or worry about how much you're drinking.

What’s included

  • Tastings at 4 chosen wineries on the Mornington Peninsula.
  • 2-course lunch with a glass of wine at a boutique winery.
  • hotel pickup and drop-off from selected Melbourne CBD hotels.
  • local guide with knowledge of the region's producers and wines.
Good to know
Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Wine Hop And Coastal Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to taste across the Mornington Peninsula's best wineries without arranging transport, timing each stop yourself, or deciding which cellar doors are worth the detour—the guide and the fixed schedule handle all three.

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Top questions

How long is the tour?
The tour runs a full day. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so factor in travel time to and from central Melbourne on top of the time spent at wineries and lunch.
What if I don't like one of the wineries?
The four wineries can vary from day to day depending on what's open and what the guide recommends that week. You'll taste at each stop, but you're not locked into buying anything.
Is lunch included?
Yes. A 2-course lunch with a glass of wine is included at one of the wineries on the itinerary.
Do I need to know about wine to join?
No. The guides and cellar door staff explain what you're tasting. It's designed for people who want to learn as much as for regular wine drinkers.
Can I book this if I'm staying outside Melbourne CBD?
Hotel pickup is from selected Melbourne CBD hotels. Check with the operator about your specific location before booking.
What's the group size?
It's a small-group tour, which means the experience stays personal and the guide can spend time at each winery without rushing.
Is this suitable for cruise passengers?
No. The tour timing doesn't align with cruise ship schedules, so it's not designed for passengers on a port stopover.
What should I wear?
Smart casual dress code. Comfortable shoes are a good idea since you'll be walking through cellar doors and vineyard grounds.

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