Mornington Peninsula wine tour: Sculpture walk and lunch

Sculpture, wine and a local lunch on the Mornington Peninsula

A small group tour of the Mornington Peninsula for 4–8 guests combines a self-guided walk through large-scale sculptures at Pt Leo Estate, a barrel room wine tasting, and a two-course lunch with wine at Merrick's General Wine Store, a local favourite. The seven-hour tour includes hotel pickup from Melbourne, an air-conditioned Mercedes, a qualified guide, and views of Port Phillip Bay at Arthur's Seat on the return. Minimum age is 18. Dietary requirements and wine preferences can be noted at booking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Mornington Peninsula wine and art tour

• Drive from Melbourne to Mornington Peninsula
• Walk large scale sculpture art trail
• Barrel room wine tasting session
• Enjoy 2-course lunch with wine
• Return via Arthur's Seat for photos

The experience

The Mornington Peninsula sits an hour's drive from Melbourne City Centre, a maritime wine region where the day unfolds across three distinct stops. You start with a self-guided walk through large-scale sculptures at Pt Leo Estate, where Western Port Bay frames the artworks. The setting is what makes this different from a standard tasting room visit. The sculptures and the water are part of the experience itself.

From there, a barrel room wine tasting introduces you to the region's premium wines, hosted by a qualified local guide who walks you through what you're tasting. Lunch follows at Merrick's General Wine Store, a restaurant known locally for warmth and charm. You get two courses and a glass of wine included. The guide stays with the group throughout, so questions about the wines or the food get answered as you go.

The return to your Melbourne hotel takes in views of Port Phillip Bay at Arthur's Seat, a photo stop built into the route. The whole day runs seven hours. Groups stay between 4 and 8 guests, and you travel in an air-conditioned Mercedes. If you have dietary requirements or wine preferences, note them when you book and the operator will do their best to accommodate.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup from Melbourne and return transport in an air-conditioned Mercedes.
• a qualified local guide for the full seven hours.
• self-guided sculpture walk at Pt Leo Estate.
• barrel room wine tasting.
• two-course lunch with a glass of wine at Merrick's General Wine Store.
• bottled water and WiFi on board.

Options for this experience

2 options

Premium small group, up to 6 guestsGuide in English · 10:00Luxury option, lasting 7 hours, with Merricks General Wine Store, Mornington Peninsula and a Mercedes van; pickup is included

Small Group PremiumGuide in English · 10:00Premium wine tasting events tour, with an upgrade to a private tour for a minimum of 2 guests; lasts 7 hours, covers wine tasting and lunch in the Mornington Peninsula, travels by Mercedes van, and pickup is included

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 10:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Epicurean Tours

Is this one for you?Book the small group option if you want a pace that lets you linger at Pt Leo Estate and ask the guide about the wines without feeling rushed: groups of 4 to 8 mean the tasting and lunch stay conversational rather than crowded.

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Top questions

What exactly is the sculpture walk at Pt Leo Estate?

Pt Leo Estate hosts large-scale sculptures set against Western Port Bay. The walk is self-guided, so you move through the artworks at your own pace while the guide remains available to answer questions about the works or the estate itself.

Is the wine tasting a full education or just a few sips?

The barrel room tasting is hosted by your qualified guide and focuses on the region's premium wines. It's structured enough that you learn what you're tasting, not just a quick pour.

What does the lunch at Merrick's General Wine Store include?

Lunch is two courses with a glass of wine included. Merrick's is a local favourite restaurant, and you can note any dietary requirements or food preferences when you book so the operator can arrange them ahead of time.

How many people will be on the tour?

The group size is 4 to 8 guests, depending on bookings for your date. The tour requires a minimum of 4 guests to operate.

Does the tour include pickup from my hotel?

Yes, hotel pickup from Melbourne is included. You travel in an air-conditioned Mercedes with the guide and return to your hotel at the end of the day.