Mornington Peninsula Day Tour: Private group, your itinerary

See the peninsula's coastline, villages and viewpoints at your own pace

A private day tour of Mornington Peninsula for groups of 2 to 6 people with a personal guide, hotel pickup and a flexible itinerary you shape as you go. Start in the historic township of Mornington, climb to Arthurs Seat for views across Port Phillip Bay, walk the cliff tops between Sorrento and Portsea, photograph the bathing boxes, and explore Cape Schanck lighthouse, with time to linger at wineries, beaches or cafes that appeal to your group. The tour runs 10.5 hours and includes private transport, bottled water and an air-conditioned vehicle.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Mornington Peninsula highlights

• Tour Mornington Peninsula by private car
• Visit Mornington township and fishing harbour
• Walk vibrant Main Street and have coffee
• Drive to Arthurs Seat for panoramic views
• Stop in Sorrento for lunch and sightseeing
• View Portsea back beach from cliff tops
• Walk cliff top trail between Sorrento and Portsea
• Photograph Mornington Peninsula bathing boxes
• Walk Cape Schanck cliff top track
• Optional visit to Mornington Peninsula winery

The experience

How do you fit the Mornington Peninsula into one day without feeling rushed? You book a private tour built around what your group actually wants to see. The guide meets you at your hotel and drives your group of 2 to 6 in a private car, which means no waiting for other travelers and no fixed schedule dictating when you move on. If you want to spend an extra hour at a winery, walk a second beach, or skip a stop altogether, you say so and the day adjusts.

The route starts in Mornington, the historical fishing township where you walk Main Street and the pier, then heads inland through vineyard country to Arthurs Seat: the peninsula's highest point, where the view spans across Port Phillip Bay to Melbourne. Sorrento comes next, Victoria's first European settlement, with homesteads, historical buildings and cafes where you'll have lunch at a restaurant of your choice. From there you drive to Portsea to see the dramatic back beach from the cliff tops, then walk the 1.5-kilometer cliff-top track between Sorrento and Portsea, passing summer mansions and private jetties with views across the bay. The afternoon light is best for photographing the famous bathing boxes: the colorful beach huts backed by red cliffs and yellow sand. A short coastal walk at Cape Schanck takes you to the lighthouse at the peninsula's southern point. If your group wants to finish with a winery visit, the guide can arrange a stop at one of the award-winning local producers.

Your guide speaks English and travels with bottled water and hand sanitizer. The vehicle is air-conditioned, and the tour includes hotel pickup. Children from age 6 are welcome. The operator notes that times are flexible for cruise ship clients, so if you're arriving by ship, confirm your port and return time when you book.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• personal guide speaking English.
• hotel pickup.
• bottled water.
• hand sanitizer.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday and WednesdayDeparts at 08:30

AgesAdult (14 to 85 years) · Child (6 to 13 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Victoria Explore Discover

Is this one for you?A private tour suits groups of 2 to 6 who want to control the pace and the stops: linger at a beach, skip a winery, or spend extra time at a viewpoint without holding up other travelers or waiting for a fixed schedule to move on.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 13 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the highest point on the Mornington Peninsula and what can you see from there?

Arthurs Seat is the peninsula's highest point, and from the top the views span across Port Phillip Bay all the way to Melbourne on a clear day.

Is lunch included in the tour, and where do you eat?

Lunch is not included in the tour price, but you'll stop in Sorrento, a picturesque town with many cafes and restaurants where your group chooses where to eat.

How long is the cliff-top walk between Sorrento and Portsea?

The walk is 1.5 kilometers return and follows an undulating cliff-top track between summer mansions and private jetties, with views across Port Phillip Bay. The operator recommends having at least a moderate level of physical fitness for the day.

Can you add a winery visit to the tour?

Yes, an optional visit to one of the award-winning Mornington Peninsula wineries can wrap up your day. Let your guide know when you book or during the tour if you'd like to include one.

How far is the Mornington Peninsula from Melbourne, and what time does the tour start?

The peninsula is just over an hour from Melbourne. Your guide picks you up at your hotel, and times are flexible, so you confirm the start time that works for your group when you book.