Wine Tours Mornington Peninsula

Cellar Doors Without the Driving

Weigh up your options for wine tours, then enquire – free.

Category: Wine ToursLocation: Mornington PeninsulaListings: 3

Compare Mornington Peninsula Wine Tours

For the Love of Grape - party hire on the Mornington Peninsula

For the Love of Grape (Mornington Peninsula)5.0 (58)

From $750

Private winery tours around the Mornington Peninsula with a driver who stays sober, door-to-door pick-up and cellar doors chosen for your group.

EV Tours & Charter - party bus hire on the Mornington Peninsula

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EV Tours & Charter (Mornington Peninsula)4.9 (43)

Father-and-daughter operators John and Elyce run a Seaford fleet of air-conditioned vans, minibuses and full-size coaches.

Daytripper Tours - party bus hire on the Mornington Peninsula

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Daytripper Tours (Mornington Peninsula)4.4 (15)

Big groups can charter a full-size coach and driver for Christmas functions, sporting trips or a day of wine tasting.

Choosing a Winery Tour for Your Group

The Peninsula's wine country sits up in the hills around Red Hill, Main Ridge and Merricks, with cool-climate pinot noir and chardonnay poured at dozens of cellar doors. The roads up there are narrow and twisting, so a driver lets everyone taste without anyone having to stay sober.

Only three tour operators are listed so far, and two of them also run party buses, which helps when a birthday or hens group wants a livelier vehicle. Expect the choice to grow; for now it's worth contacting all of them.

What to sort out before you book:

Private or shared – a private tour lets you pick the wineries and the pace, while a shared seat suits a couple or a small group
Inclusions differ: some tours bundle tasting fees and lunch, others just provide the driver and vehicle
Ask how many cellar doors the day covers and whether a brewery, distillery or cheese stop can be added
Check the pick-up zone – many groups stay in Mornington, Dromana or Rye, and some come down from Melbourne
Tell the operator about dietary needs early if a winery lunch is part of the plan

Weekends from late spring through to Easter are when cellar doors are busiest, and some need group bookings in advance. A few quick enquiries will show you what each tour includes; prices come straight from the operator and Party Hero adds no booking fee.

Start mid-morning so there's room for a long lunch without rushing the afternoon tastings
For a hens day or birthday, pair the tour with an engagement party or dinner booking and ask for the final drop at the venue
For workmates, a tour makes an easy team building outing – ask whether the operator can invoice the company
Keen on more than wine? The gin, beer and wine experiences list covers tastings you can book as a stop

Questions Worth Asking the Operator

Which wineries do you usually visit, and do they take groups of our size?
Is there water and somewhere cool to keep purchases on board on a hot day?
What happens if a stop runs late – is extra time charged by the hour?
Can you collect from several holiday houses or hotels, or should everyone meet at one point?

Common Questions About Winery Tours

Where do Mornington Peninsula wine tours usually go?

Most head into the hinterland around Red Hill, Main Ridge and Merricks, where the cellar doors are clustered. A private tour can also take in bay-side or Western Port stops if you ask.

Should we book a shared or a private tour?

A shared tour sells single seats on a set route and suits couples or a few friends. For a group of eight or more, a private charter usually makes more sense because you set the stops and timing.

Do tours include tastings and lunch?

Some do and some don't. Check whether the price covers cellar-door tasting fees and a meal, or only the vehicle and driver.

Can we be picked up from where we're staying?

Pick-ups from Peninsula accommodation are common. Tell the operator your address when you enquire, as some cover only part of the Peninsula or charge extra for longer runs.

Can a tour start in Melbourne?

Some operators will collect from Melbourne, which adds travel time to the day. Ask for both options if your group is split between the city and the Peninsula.

How many people can join one tour?

It depends on the vehicle, from a small van for a handful of people to a bus for a larger party. With only a few operators listed so far, check the passenger limit on each listing.

What's the best time of year for a wine tour?

Spring and autumn are comfortable for walking between cellar doors, and vintage runs in late summer into autumn. Summer weekends are lively but busy, so book ahead.