Mornington Peninsula & Around the Bay
- Melbourne
- Full-day Tours
- Tour in English
- Natural Scenery
- Melbourne
Overview
- Depart Melbourne at 7.30 am
- Note: Pickup starts 45 minutes prior to departure time
- We journey south of Melbourne, to St Kilda hugging the bay all the way to Mornington
- Our first stop is Mornington Pier where we’ll break for morning tea (own expense)
- We stop at some glorious beaches along the way to take in the amazing views and have close look at the famous bathing huts
- We then turn inland to Arthur’s Seat, here you will enjoy the magnificent views of the bay
- For the best view of the bay, take the state-of-the-art gondola at the Arthurs Seat Eagle and fly over the forest. (own cost). We will collect you at the bottom of the mountain
- Then the following options are available as add on (own cost) subject to availability and time:-
- Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Gardens
- Strawberry Farm and Cherry Farm
- Visit a local winery
- Visit Mornington Peninsula National Park
- We then travel onto Sorrento for lunch (own expense) and explore some of the local retail stores
- Then it is time to board the ferry to cross the bay to Queenscliff. (Sometimes we spot dolphins and the odd whale as well)
- Once over the bay we take a slow drive around Queenscliff
- Finally we visit the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse, which is at the entry of Port Phillip Bay
- Great view of the Heads of Port Phillip Bay can be seen along the jetty at the lighthouse
- We then take a drive through Geelong’s magnificent waterfront
- Finally we return directly back to Melbourne on the freeway, entering Melbourne via the Westgate bridge
- The complete route around the bay is 250 km
- Arrive in Melbourne at approx 6 pm
What’s included
Included
- Free pick ups from most City hotels/hostels
- Free chilled water (remember to bring your own water bottle)
- Free crossing aboard the Queenscliff ferry
- Please note that for pick-up within Melbourne city limits, due to parking difficulties in some places in the city, guests may be arranged to pick up at a meeting point close to the hotel.
Not included
- All inclusions are as indicated on the websites at time of travel. If not stated as included the item/s are at guests own cost.
Ages
Suitable for all ages. Same price for children.
All passengers, including children need to have a seat. (Baby seats available on request)
How to use
After the booking is confirmed, we will send a confirmation to your email. On the day of tour, go to the departure point and bring your confirmation to participate in the tour.
Passengers must be waiting outside the front of selected pickup location 10minutes prior to pick up time. Pick up time might vary due to traffic conditions
Good to know
Route and stops might vary due to unforeseen circumstances
We do not take responsibility for the loss or damage of any personal property
No smoking in the bus
No drinking of alcohol in the bus
Passengers are welcome to eat and drink on bus. (No Alcohol)
Remember to bring your own water bottle
Free wifi while travelling back to Melbourne (end of tour). This is subject to a signal
Disclaimer
After the product is successfully booked, we will send you a confirmation voucher. The main information about the reservation and the precautions for participation will be provided on the confirmation voucher. Please read it. If you do not have any feedback, we consider that you have read and know all the information on its confirmation.
As an intermediary agency, we are only responsible for making travel product reservations for tourists.
We recommend that tourists purchase travel insurance. Tourist product suppliers such as tourist attractions, hotels and transportation companies will be directly responsible for the quality, service and safety of travel products. We are not responsible for any safety issues with the products ordered.
In the event of an unexpected situation without insurance, we will only assist in handling it.
If the booking is forcibly cancelled due to the reasons of the travel product supplier, we will refund the full amount corresponding to the booking without additional compensation.
We will try our best to assist tourists to communicate and negotiate solutions with tourism product suppliers.
If your booking includes hotel accommodation, please note that check-in time at Australian hotels is generally 13:00-15:00. Specific check-in times vary by hotel, so please confirm your check-in time in advance. Early check-in is not recommended. If you need to check in early due to special circumstances, please note that early check-in fees may apply and must be negotiated and paid directly with the hotel.
We are not responsible for the loss, theft, or damage of personal belongings during the tour. We reserve the right to modify or cancel the tour if conditions do not permit. An alternative will be provided if possible. It is the traveler's responsibility to ensure we have accurate information: airline and airport dates and times; correct travel dates with the correct codes; the traveler's age, etc. Please notify us immediately of any changes.
We are not responsible for any loss or damage to baggage, valuables, or personal belongings carried during the tour. We are not liable for any illness, injury, or death resulting from the deterioration of any traveler's health condition. By booking this tour, the traveler agrees to the policies outlined herein and accepts that all activities involve some risk, and the traveler will not hold our company, its employees, or subcontractors liable for any injury or loss suffered by the traveler or to the traveler's property. For your safety, when participating in indoor or outdoor activities with inherent risks (such as swimming, rafting, diving, skiing, ice skating, snow play, skydiving, etc.), please ensure you fully understand the weather conditions, your personal physical condition, and relevant announcements and advice from professional organizations before proceeding.
Visitors should pay attention to their physical condition. Those with heart disease, high blood pressure, colds, fever, or who are intoxicated should exercise caution when participating in activities or follow medical advice. If you feel unwell, please stop the activity immediately and seek assistance from on-site staff.
When visiting attractions or participating in activities, please strictly adhere to the instructions provided by the venue or staff. Ensure you fully understand the associated risks (refer to venue announcements or the safety waiver required for signature for specific details), cooperate as required to implement appropriate safety precautions, and strictly refrain from engaging in any dangerous behaviors during the activity.
The wildlife sightseeing listed in the itinerary refers to wild animals. They move freely and are not under human control; seeing them is not guaranteed on every trip. No refunds or cancellations will be arranged for those who do not see wildlife.
No refunds will be issued for missed trips due to the visitor's own subjective reasons.
The tour duration is only an approximation. If the tour ends early, it may be due to weather conditions requiring an earlier conclusion.
Due to weather, traffic, and other reasons, we reserve the right to change the itinerary. The order of the itinerary may be adjusted; please refer to the actual itinerary.
No show: Ticket holders who 'no show' without prior cancellation or notification are not eligible for a refund.
Multi-day tours are all group tours for individual travelers. Driver and guide arrangements will be made according to the itinerary and travel conditions, and may change daily. Final departure and driver/guide information will be provided by the tour operator.
For products with airport transfers: Airport transfers are arranged uniformly and will not be based on different flight times. Thank you for your understanding.
Terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. By completing your booking, you agree to all the above terms and conditions.
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