Clear skies and sunny weather are ahead of us, which means it’s summertime in Victoria! Where else to spend a good weekend away than in Mornington Peninsula, Victoria’s treasure trove of fun outdoor activities?
Affectionately known as “Ninch,” Mornington Peninsula remains a family-favourite holiday destination and the perfect summer playground outside the metropolis. With heaps of places to visit (from Mornington wineries to thermal springs and national parks!), you would wish summer went on and on and on…!
Time to sharpen up your summer bucket list with fun new things to do in Mornington Peninsula. Here are 20 to choose from, which you can all book on Klook:
- Enchanted Adventure Garden
- Beach Horse Riding in the Mornington Peninsula
- Bush Horse Riding in the Mornington Peninsula
- Mornington Peninsula Hot Springs and Bathing Boxes Day Tour from Melbourne
- Mornington Peninsula Sightseeing and Bay Cruise Day Tour
- Mornington Peninsula Hiking Adventure
- Dolphin & Seal Swim on the Mornington Peninsula
- Hike and Adventure Picnic Mornington Peninsula
- Private Group Mornington Peninsula Distillery Tour
- Mornington Peninsula Wine and Food Tour
- Private Group Mornington Peninsula Brewery Tour
- Mornington Peninsula Wine Tour with Lunch from Melbourne
- Montalto Winery Experience
- Self-Guided Food & Wine Bike Tour
- Self-Guided Arthurs Seat Mountain Biking and Beverage Tasting Experience
- Red Hill Rail Trail Adventure Picnic
- Full Day Red Hill Rail Trail Route
- Around the Bay Food and Wine Taste Trail Day Tour
- Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise Day Tour
- Dolphin, Seal Swim and Sightseeing Experience
1. Enchanted Adventure Garden
Tube sliding is very popular in Enchanted Adventure Garden.
Mornington Peninsula is blessed with tons of unique attractions within its midst, and one of them is the Enchanted Garden. Nestled in the hinterland of Arthurs Seat, this award-winning attraction stimulates your senses with its kaleidoscopic array of lovely flora, heart-pumping amusement rides, and breathtaking sceneries.
2. Beach Horse Riding in the Mornington Peninsula
Ride along the beach aboard a gentle horse.
Planning to hit the beach? Spice up your coastal adventure with one of the unique things to do in Mornington Peninsula: beach horseback riding! Saddle up and giddy through hinterland and sand dunes before reaching the awe-inspiring St Andrews Beach. Don’t worry if you have no experience; all horses are well-trained and gentle, and you’ll be riding with a local skipper!
3. Bush Horse Riding in the Mornington Peninsula
You can even explore the hinterland on horseback!
Want the same horseback experience but in a different backdrop? You can explore the coastal bushland along the scenic Gunnamatta trail aboard one of the Peninsula’s loveable horses! Set off on a peaceful horseback ride, and take this chance to brush up on your riding skills as you set hoof on one of the picturesque trails in Mornington Peninsula.
4. Mornington Peninsula Hot Springs and Bathing Boxes Day Tour from Melbourne
Experience the ice cave at Peninsula Hot Springs. Credits: @peninsulahotsprings
Soak your stress away at the renowned bathing wonderland, Mornington’s Peninsula Hot Springs. Take your pick from over 20 globally-inspired experiences and feel your tension easing away from your body. Did you know that the water here has a high mineral content because it is said to be 10,000 years old and from the Earth’s core? This tour also comes with a stop to Murrays Lookout and the colourful beach bathing boxes!
5. Mornington Peninsula Sightseeing and Bay Cruise Day Tour
The colourful bathing boxes is a must-see Ninch icon.
Enjoy most of the fun things to do in Mornington Peninsula in one package on this sightseeing and cruise tour! Spend two hours on a bay sail cruise that will take you through well-loved Ninch attractions, such as Australia’s own London Bridge, Murrays Lookout, and the iconic peninsula bathing boxes. You don’t even have to worry about lunch—a delicious hamper lunch made from regional produce awaits you on board.
6. Mornington Peninsula Hiking Adventure
Trail along Bushrangers Bay on this tour.
Experience nature the best way you can with this hiking adventure to the Bushrangers Bay track at Mornington Peninsula National Park. The hike may be a bit challenging, but let the national park’s unreal coastal scenery, gorgeous wildlife, and picturesque lighthouse reward you for your hard work. If you need more appreciation than that, let the best cafe in Mornington Peninsula, Merchant & Maker, reward you with lunch!
7. Dolphin & Seal Swim on the Mornington Peninsula
Wake up your inner mermaid or merman, and swim alongside dolphins and seals.
Mornington Peninsula is not only home to diverse land creatures such as kangaroos and wombats. It also hosts playful dolphins and seals
, thanks to neighbour Port Phillip Bay’s remarkable marine environment. To meet these wild creatures, you can hop on a three-hour sightseeing cruise off the coast of Sorrento that comes with a swimming experience with these lovely creatures.
8. Hike and Adventure Picnic Mornington Peninsula
Embark on a peaceful bushwalking trek in the Ninch.
Head on the road less travelled and visit Mornington Peninsula’s hidden gems on this hike and adventure picnic tour. Perfect for friends or families, this bushwalking trek comes with a picnic experience to some of Ninch’s lesser-known locations, so you can enjoy a peaceful lunch with your group. At the start of the day, you’ll be handed an insulated picnic backpack and a special route map to your destination. How exciting!
9. Private Group Mornington Peninsula Distillery Tour
You and your private party can indulge on a feast for lunch.
The Ninch offers more than pristine coastlines and wild hinterland—enter Mornington Peninsula’s wineries, breweries, and distilleries. It’s time to get boozy on your next day trip, and this distillery tour lets you book a private car, exclusive for your party. On this tour, you’ll be visiting four fine distilleries in the region and get to indulge in a tasting of whiskey, gin, rum, and beer, guided by local expert staff.
10. Mornington Peninsula Wine and Food Tour
Learn more about your favourite wine at one of Mornington’s vineyards.
Travel your way through the Ninch one flavour at a time on this wine and food tour that will take you to some of the finest dining options in the region. If you’re travelling with fellow foodies, this tour is the quintessential thing to do in Mornington Peninsula. Who wouldn’t want to sample at Yabby Lake Winery, Crittenden Estate, Quealy Winemakers, Mornington Peninsula Chocolaterie, and Red Hill Cheese, right?
11. Private Group Mornington Peninsula Brewery Tour
Have a sip of local beers from four Ninch craft breweries!
Did you know you can also book a private car to tour around Mornington Peninsula’s breweries? On this tour, you’ll head to four different craft breweries—including St Andrews Beach, Dainton, Jetty Rd, and Mornington Peninsula Brewery—where you will experience guided craft paddle tasting at each stop. If you’re a group of no more than seven, this is perfect for you!
12. Mornington Peninsula Wine Tour with Lunch from Melbourne
At Merricks, you’re assured of quality ingredients. Credits: @merricksgeneralwinestore
More of a wine aficionado? Take a tour of the Mornington Peninsula wineries and cellar doors, and taste for yourself why Mornington wine varietals are well-loved across the region. While you’re here, grab this chance to meet friendly cellar door hosts and discover more about winemaking. To keep you energised, a delicious 2-course lunch and a glass of wine will be served at Merricks General Store's in-house cellar door.
13. Montalto Winery Experience
Get insider scoop on how Montalto wines are made. Credits: @adamleys
Keen for a visit to one of Mornington Peninsula’s famed wineries? Montalto Piazza & Cellar Door welcomes wine connoisseurs like you to learn more about how vine turns to wine. Of course, a winery tour wouldn’t be complete without a sample tasting session, and Montalto even lets you sip from its current releases and back vintages!
14. Self-Guided Food & Wine Bike Tour
Travel the Ninch by bike!
If you prefer to explore the Ninch’s rolling vineyards and boutique breweries at your own pace, a self-guided bike tour might be more your vibe. On this tour, you have the freedom to discover the local food and wine scene with your trusty bike, handy local map, and written guide to ease your worries of getting lost.
15. Self-Guided Arthurs Seat Mountain Biking and Beverage Tasting Experience
Get lost in the wilderness at Arthurs Seat State Park.
Take the biking trip up a notch by expanding your tour area to Arthurs Seat and its surroundings. After collecting your gear, you’ll be pedalling your way with the help of your digital map—which has hidden gems highlighted on it. From beachfront views to summit sights to bushland sceneries, every turn is a visual treat!
16. Red Hill Rail Trail Adventure Picnic
Savour your picnic on a scenic location in Mornington Peninsula.
In the mood for an intimate beachside picnic? This half-day Red Hill Rail Trail adventure picnic will have you pedalling through olive groves, red soils, and white sands before arriving at a postcard-perfect beach. Here, you can set up your picnic backpack and feast on a meal made from fresh local produce. This tour lasts for only four hours, giving you plenty of time to add more to your itinerary!
17. Full Day Red Hill Rail Trail Route
Beachside picnic, anyone? Make it possible at Red Hill.
While you’re here, why not commit a day of exploring Red Hill and Rail Trail? Spend more time at each of your chosen stops, from olive groves, lavender fields, and multiple vineyards, before indulging in your picnic by the beach. Make sure to check your special route map for all the best places to visit along the way!
18. Around the Bay Food and Wine Taste Trail Day Tour
Breathe in the fresh ocean breeze as you tour around Mornington and Bellarine Peninsulas.
Set off on a tour that takes you all over Mornington Peninsula’s and the nearby Bellarine Peninsula’s flavour profiles in just one day. Featuring the best food, beer, and wine locations near Melbourne, these peninsulas are the perfect trip destinations for gourmets in search of great dining experiences. The scenic views come as a bonus!
19. Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise Day Tour
Did you know that Point Lonsdale Lighthouse is possibly the last manned lighthouse in the country?
If you want to immerse more into the views Mornington Peninsula has to offer, this Around the Bay sightseeing tour takes you on a scenic journey on both Bellarine and Mornington Peninsula. Apart from that, you’ll also be discovering more about Aboriginal culture, and get up close to emus and wallabies at the Narana Cultural Centre, as well as enjoy brewed craft beer at St Andrews Brewery.
20. Dolphin, Seal Swim and Sightseeing Experience
Say hello to a fur seal colony during your cruise.
Make wonderful memories on this unique experience that lets you have close encounters with Port Phillip’s marine creatures. On this half-day snorkel tour, prepare to befriend and swim with resident dolphins and seals in their natural habitat. If you prefer to stay dry, you may opt to join the sightseeing cruise instead and witness these creatures play in the water at a safe distance.
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