From Melbourne: Mornington Peninsula Food & Wine Taste Trail – Melbourne, Australia

EXPERIENCE:

Your adventure around Mornington Peninsula will begin at the Point Leo Estate, a visual feast for all who visit with art, rolling vineyards, and ocean views. Sample some wines at the cellar door and enjoy a stroll through the estate’s sculpture gardens.

Continue on to Rare Hare at Jackalope for more wine tasting and scenic views at one of the peninsula’s most prestigious wineries. Rare Hare is a special sort of place overlooking vine-laced hills stretching to the forest.

After whetting your appetite, it will be time to stop for a winery lunch T’Gallant, the birthplace of Australian pinot gris and pinot grigio. Enjoy lunch and wine tasting at the pizzeria nestled among the rolling hills of Main Ridge.

Venture on to St. Andrews Beach Brewery, set among the beauty of the peninsula and formerly a world-class horse training facility. Join the locals for a beer paddle tasting, and watch the brewers crafting and pouring great brews right from their stable doors.

Next, you’ll be taken Arthurs Seat where you will admire the panoramic views from Murrays Lookout across the bay to the city.

Finally, take a glimpse into local heritage-protected history and the world-renowned Mornington Peninsula beach boxes. Situated along the coast, these iconic bathing boxes are the area’s symbol of summer and a popular tourist attraction.

Enjoy the return trip back to Melbourne after a full day of eating, drinking, and exploring some of Mornington Peninsula’s best attractions.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Taste local wines at Point Leo Estate and Rare Hare at Jackalope
Savor a winery lunch with vineyard views at T’Gallant pizzeria
Join locals for a beer paddle tasting at St. Andrews Beach Brewery
Admire the panoramic clifftop coastal views from Arthurs Seat Lookout
Visit the colorful and renowned Mornington Peninsula beach boxes

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