Mornington Peninsula tour: Wildlife, wine & hot springs

Feed kangaroos at dawn, taste cool-climate wines at lunch, soak in geothermal pools by afternoon

A full-day guided tour of the Mornington Peninsula combines wildlife encounters at Moonlit Sanctuary, wine tasting and art at Point Leo Estate, and thermal bathing at Peninsula Hot Springs. You hand-feed kangaroos and meet koalas in native bushland, enjoy a scenic stop at Arthur's Seat lookout, explore a 16-acre sculpture park with over 70 large-scale artworks, and finish the day soaking in mineral-rich geothermal pools with 360° views. A live guide in multiple languages leads the route. Hotel pickup is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Wildlife, wine, and hot springs

• Visit Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Park
• Photo stop at bathing boxes
• Enjoy views from Arthur’s Seat Eagle Gondola
• Lunch and wine tasting at Point Leo Estate
• Explore Point Leo Estate sculpture park
• Relax at Peninsula Hot Springs or Alba Thermal Springs
• Choose sunset lookout or kangaroo spotting

The experience

Start at Moonlit Sanctuary, an award-winning wildlife park where you hand-feed kangaroos and wallabies as they approach, watch lorikeets and cockatoos in flight, and stand face-to-face with koalas resting in gum trees. The sanctuary sits in native bushland and doubles as a conservation project: endangered species like spotted quolls and southern bettongs live here, and the guide explains how the park protects them. Shaded trails wind through the property, and the whole stop sets a calm, close-to-nature tone for the rest of the day.

The route then climbs to Arthur's Seat, the Peninsula's highest lookout, where panoramic views stretch across Port Phillip Bay from the Melbourne skyline to the Bellarine Peninsula. On clear days you can see the You Yangs and Mount Macedon in the distance. A photo stop at the brightly painted bathing boxes, a local seaside tradition, breaks up the drive before you reach Point Leo Estate on the coast. There, a wine tasting of cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay happens at the cellar door overlooking vineyards and the sea, followed by lunch at the estate restaurant, which serves seasonal, wood-fired dishes with views toward Western Port Bay and Phillip Island. After eating, you explore the 16-acre sculpture park: over 70 large-scale works by Australian and international artists sit along winding trails through open paddocks and coastal gardens.

The afternoon centers on Peninsula Hot Springs, Victoria's geothermal retreat tucked in natural bushland. Over 70 bathing experiences span cave pools, cold plunges, and the Hilltop Pool with 360° views. You can unwind in the social Bath House or retreat to the adult-only Spa Dreaming Centre for private pools. The mineral-rich waters provide deep therapeutic benefits: a rejuvenating close to a full day of movement and discovery. The tour wraps with a choice: a serene sunset lookout or a return to the Peninsula to spot wild kangaroos at dusk.

What’s included

• Entry to Moonlit Sanctuary wildlife park.
• wine tasting at Point Leo Estate.
• access to the 16-acre sculpture park with over 70 artworks.
• entry to Peninsula Hot Springs with use of all bathing facilities.
• scenic stops at Arthur's Seat lookout and the painted bathing boxes.
• live guide and hotel pickup.

Options for this experience

3 options

Point Nepean WalkGuide in 7 languages · 09:00Rather than a moonlit outing, walk or cycle along rugged headlands to take in breathtaking views across Port Phillip Bay, with pickup included

Full-day tour of the Mornington Peninsula covering wildlife, wine and hot springsGuide in 7 languages · 09:00Includes pickup

Arthur's Seat GandolaGuide in 7 languages · 09:00Rather than a sanctuary, a modern gondola gently carries you between the base station in Dromana and the summit, with pickup included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (15 to 85 years) · Child (4 to 14 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese and Thai

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.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Culture Quest Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want four different experiences (wildlife, wine, sculpture, and thermal springs) in one day with a driver handling navigation, rather than stitching together separate bookings or driving between sites yourself.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Thai and Chinese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 14 years); Infant (under 4).

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 animals can I actually interact with at Moonlit Sanctuary?

Moonlit Sanctuary lets you hand-feed kangaroos and wallabies as they hop up to greet you, watch lorikeets and cockatoos in flight, and come face-to-face with koalas resting in the gum trees. The sanctuary is a conservation project, so you may also spot endangered species like spotted quolls or southern bettongs as you walk the shaded trails.

What's included in the wine tasting at Point Leo Estate?

Point Leo Estate offers tastings of premium cool-climate wines, including Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, at the contemporary cellar door overlooking vineyards and the sea. After tasting, you explore the 16-acre sculpture park with over 70 large-scale artworks by celebrated Australian and international artists.

How much time do I spend in the hot springs?

The tour allocates the afternoon to Peninsula Hot Springs, giving you time to experience the geothermal pools and bathing facilities. The exact duration depends on how many of the over 70 bathing experiences you choose, from cave pools and cold plunges to the Hilltop Pool with 360° views.

What's the view like from Arthur's Seat?

Arthur's Seat sits high above the Mornington Peninsula and offers sweeping panoramic views across Port Phillip Bay, stretching from the Melbourne city skyline to the Bellarine Peninsula. On a clear day, you can see the You Yangs and Mount Macedon in the distance.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the tour starting point?

Hotel pickup is included in the tour, so you don't need to arrange separate transport to the meeting point. A live guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French and several other languages leads the full route.