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Dive into the sun-kissed charms of Mornington, VIC! Feel the soft sand between your toes at stunning beaches, devour fresh seafood at lively markets, and sip wine from nearby vineyards. Stroll the vibrant streets alive with art and boutique shops, while ocean views and the scent of saltwater keep your spirits soaring! Mornington is simply unforgettable!

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Landmark4.6/5

Mornington Pier

Landmark4.6/5

Mornington Park

Mornington's seaside park has swings, slides and an open field beside the beach. A separate bin collects containers for the deposit scheme.

Landmark4.5/5

Mothers Beach

Calm-water beach on the Mornington Peninsula, where families wade in the shallows. Starfish and rays move through the clear water.

Landmark4.6/5

Mornington Foreshore Reserve

Shop4/5

Mornington Village Shopping Centre

Landmark4.4/5

Mornington Racecourse

Landmark4.7/5

Mornington Yacht Club

Mornington yacht club runs sailing events in a bay sheltered by the pier and surrounding land. Its fleet ranges from dinghies to 50-foot keelboats.

Landmark5/5

Mornington Peninsula Tourism

Culture4.6/5

Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery

Culture4.4/5

Mornington Library

Community library with children's story sessions and a cafe serving coffee and cakes. A quiet booth gives you a place to read alone.

Landmark4.2/5

Civic Reserve Recreation Centre

Eat4.5/5

Tully's Corner Produce Store

Looking to taste the freshest Aussie fruits and veggies? Head over to Tully's Corner Produce Store in Mornington. This hidden gem on Moorooduc Hwy is a must-stop for travelers craving locally grown goodies. Grab a basket and stock up on the best seasonal produce in town!

Shop4.4/5

Welcome Board Store

Sporting goods store with surfboards, snowboards, skis and life jackets.

Eat$$$4.3/5

D.O.C Pizza and Deli Mornington

Italian pizza restaurant in Mornington with an Italian deli and indoor and outdoor seating.

Cafe$$$4/5

Biscottini Cafe

Cafe$$$4.4/5

Commonfolk Mornington

Coffee-roastery café in Mornington's light-industrial strip, with tastings across origins and processing methods. You can order at the counter or by QR code.

Cafe$$$4/5

Daisy on the Esplanade

Drink$$$4.7/5

The Bon Vivant's Companion

Mornington cocktail bar changes its food menu with the seasons. Bartenders will make drinks that aren't on the menu.

Eat4.8/5

Loosie's Diner and Bar

Eat$$$4.4/5

Assaggini Wine Bar & Restaurant

Mornington Italian restaurant and wine bar with modern cooking and smoky olives.

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5/5

72 h

3 Day Combo: Great Ocean Road, Penguin Parade and FREE City Tour

Join us for an exciting 3-day adventure, including a stunning Great Ocean Road tour, a memorable day at the Phillip Island Penguin Parade, and a complimentary city tour! Enjoy a personalised and informative experience with expert guides on small group tours of up to 24 guests, enhanced by a multilingual audio guide application available in 16 languages, including German, Italian, French, Russian, Spanish, and more.

$238.75

5/5

Mornington Peninsula Gourmet Full-Day Private Tour

Mornington is one of those wonderful regions you can’t make enough time for. Its proximity to Melbourne and abundant natural and culinary assets keep locals coming back week after week, year after year… and we’re all retiring down here. Spend a morning on a spectacular coastal trail or hand-feeding koalas. Chat with wine-makers about back vintage pinots before dining among the vines with a private picnic. Pop your head in at galleries, distilleries, or a local cheesemaker and drive home along the spectacular Port Phillip Coast. Tour Highlights / Inclusions: – Expert Local host – Premium private touring vehicle and in-car wi-fi – Locally bottled spring water and Victorian treats – Breathtaking coastal views – Hand-feed native wildlife – Local morning tea – Fascinating stories and unique insights – Wine tasting and cellar door experience – Standard activity and admission expenses – Cheese or pastries fresh from the maker – Optional bushwalk in a native eucalyptus forest

$800.60

5/5

8 h

Full Day Private Melbourne Tour with enchanting Koala Encounters.

5 Stars on Trip Advisor! Tour includes: • Local Melbourne Tour Guide • 8 hour tour Admission to Moonlit Wildlife Sanctuary • Luxury vehicle • Complimentary bottled water • Custom and private tour for up to 7 passengers

$1,857.81

5/5

10 h

Phillip Island Penguin Parade & Wildlife Tour – Max 11

Experience Phillip Island in small-group comfort with no more than 11 guests—not 24 or 27 people on a coach. Travel in a modern Mercedes-Benz Vito or Sprinter with comfortable seating and climate control. Our exceptional guides combine wildlife knowledge, warm service and Penguin Parade advice to keep the day relaxed and organised. Provide any Melbourne CBD hotel, apartment or nominated address. We will collect you there and return you to the same place after the Penguin Parade. Guests outside the CBD receive a convenient meeting point. Visit Moonlit Sanctuary, with admission included, to see koalas, kangaroos and other Australian wildlife. Continue to The Nobbies for dramatic coastal views while looking for wild wallabies and native birdlife, then watch little penguins return ashore after sunset. Choose General Viewing or Penguins Plus when booking. Penguins Plus requires confirmation and is subject to availability. Other viewing tickets may be requested for an additional charge.

$164.41

5/5

7 h 30 mins

Melbourne Highlights and Aussie Wildlife Express Tour

Short in time, on this tour we will pick you up from your preferred location then show you the city highlights and will take you to sanctuary to see all Australian native animals. Explore the vibrant heart of Melbourne and encounter iconic landmarks on our Melbourne Highlights portion of the tour. From the bustling streets of Federation Square to the historic charm of Flinders Street Station, immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of culture and history that defines this dynamic city. Embark on an optional walking tour through Melbourne's famous laneways, where street art, boutique shops, and hidden cafes await around every corner. Next, venture into the enchanting world of Australian wildlife at the Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park. Delight in up-close encounters with native animals, including kangaroos, wallabies, and emus as you wander through natural habitats. this immersive experience promises unforgettable moments with Australia's beloved wildlife.

$366.34

5/5

7 h

Melbourne Shore Excursion, Wine Region, Wildlife, Shared Tour

A truly fabulous shared small group tour. Relaxed and informative, with a qualified, story telling local guide. Take in breathtaking sightseeing includes the Bathing Boxes at Brighton Beach, Australian Wildlife viewing, Kangaroos feeding at Moonlit Sanctuary, continues onto one of Melbourne's world class wine regions, the beautiful Mornington Peninsula. You will stop for wine tasting and lunch with a glass of wine at one of the most popular restaurants on the Mornington Peninsula, Merrick's Wine Store. On this tour, sit back and enjoy the views of Port Phillip Bay from lookouts at Arthur's Seat and experience the gorgeous scenery, and interesting commentary. Pick up will be at the designated time. 9.15am at Station Pier, Melbourne Port with a return 1 hour before cruise ship departure scheduled time. You will be returned back to the ship at agreed time. Mornington Peninsula is an hour from Station Pier Return time to be requested and the tour inclusions tailored accordingly

$271.63

5/5

8 h

Phillip Island Tour with Italian Guide

Be treated to a visit at Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park where you will have the opportunity to interact with an array of Australian native animals such as koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, dingoes, an array of colorful birds & reptiles. Visit the Nobbies - home to the largest colony of fur seals in Australia. Then it is on to the gala event! Delight in the magic of visiting the world-famous Phillip Island Penguin Parade where you will have the privilege of witnessing a true miracle - our beautiful little penguins arriving ashore to one of the largest penguin colonies in Australia. After a long swim at sea, they will be dressed up in what looks like a tuxedo - marvel at these stunning flightless birds as they waddle right past you on the way to their home. Depending on the time of year, you can tailor your tour and include free time exploring Phillip Island at your own pace. Enjoy this highly personalised tour with a small-group with Italian speaking guide for only 11 passengers.

$193.00

5/5

8 h

Luxury Private Phillip Island Penguin Plus Tour from Melbourne

Experience one of Australia’s most iconic wildlife encounters on this private Phillip Island tour from Melbourne. Travel in comfort in a luxury Mercedes vehicle with your own guide as you explore coastal scenery and native wildlife at a relaxed pace. Start with a photo stop at the colourful Brighton Beach Bathing Boxes before heading to see Australian wildlife at Moonlit Sanctuary. Continue to the dramatic coastal boardwalks at The Nobbies before the highlight of the day at the world-famous Phillip Island Penguin Parade, where little penguins return from the ocean at sunset. Why travellers choose this tour • Private experience – just your group and a dedicated guide • Luxury Mercedes vehicle for maximum comfort and space • Flexible itinerary tailored to your interests and pace • Premium Phillip Island Penguin Parade viewing • Visit Brighton Beach Bathing Boxes and The Nobbies Start time varies between 10:00 am (winter) and 1:00 pm (summer) depending on sunset.

$599.02

4.9/5

Full-Day Private Australian Wildlife Tour of Phillip Island

A full day Little Penguins Tour a fantasy escape from big city to create an unforgettable memory like no other thing. Hundreds of little penguins getting out of the water together, waddling toward their burrows while, calling each other and from time to time tumbling over is a real dream. Phillip Island Tour is a 9 hour tour, departing from your place with variable departure time depends on the season. Other great attractions of the tour are: Moonlit Sanctuary, to handfeed Kangaroos and got close to Koalas,Woolamai beach,Nobbies the dramatic coastline of Southern Ocean with Wallabies hopping around next to the ocean views. If you like to have more options, we can do this tour for you up to 11 hours and add these stops based on season and availability with extra cost: - Churchill Island (one hour) - Phillip Island Chocolaterie with Chocolate tour (45 minutes) - Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit and Karting (45 minutes) - Helicopter (15-20 mins) - Phillip Island Seal Cruise (2 hours)

$428.89

4.9/5

48 h

Melbourne Combo: Great Ocean Road Day Trip and Phillip Island Day Trip from Melbourne

Two of Victoria's biggest icons, two unhurried days — the Twelve Apostles and the penguins, done properly. Enjoy the two most popular day tours from Melbourne in a small group of up to 11 passengers and package these two day trips together to get extra value and make the most of your time in Melbourne. On one day, you will travel to the iconic Great Ocean Road where your guide will take you to the best hiding spots for koalas and kangaroos and give you time to take in the incredible scenery. On your Phillip Island day trip, the famous penguin parade will lure you to the island but the Phillip Island Tour with Oceania Tours will allow you to discover so much more, including: Moonlit Sanctuary, the Nobbies, Woolamai Surf beach (time permitting) and of course, the island’s black tie gala event: the Penguin Parade. Pick up and drop off to your Melbourne hotel is included for both days, accommodation is not included.

$338.82

4.9/5

7 h

Shore Excursion Melbourne, Sights, Kangaroos, Koalas Lunch & Wine

A truly fabulous tour, relaxed and informative, with a qualified local guide. Valued Signature Tour Partner with Australian Shore Excursions Take in breathtaking sightseeing includes the Bathing Boxes at Brighton Beach, Australian Wildlife viewing, Kangaroos feeding at Moonlit Sanctuary, continues onto one of Melbourne's world class wine regions, the beautiful Mornington Peninsula. For wine tasting and lunch at one of the most popular restaurants on the Mornington Peninsula, Merrick's General Wine Store. On this tour, sit back and enjoy the views of Port Phillip Bay from look outs at Arthur's Seat and experience the gorgeous scenery, and interesting commentary. Pick up will be at the designated time. 9.15am at Station Pier, Melbourne Port with a return 1 hour before cruise ship departure scheduled time. You will be returned back to the ship at agreed time. Mornington Peninsula is an hour from Station Pier Return time to be requested and the tour inclusions tailored accordingly

$285.93

4.9/5

6 h 30 mins

Peninsula Nature Tour

A comprehensive, all-inclusive, nature tour which will expose you to the sun, sand, wild animals, nature walks and the Australian bush. Experience each of these in this 6 hour nature extravaganza that covers six locations. The highlight of the tour is the Moonlit Sanctuary which is located on the Mornington Peninsula, about 60km from the Melbourne CBD. This location has been selected as the sanctuary of choice because of the ability for visitors to interact with Australian native animals. You will have the opportunity to pat and feed kangaroos and wallabies as well as see other native animals such as koalas, wombats, cockatoos, Aussie the Emu, and many more. An Australian style picnic dinner is included. As with all tours provided by 69 Tours, this is a private tour, which offers some room for flexibility, is never rushed, conducted in a relaxed, easy going fashion, by an experienced local guide. Experience Melbourne through the eyes of a local.

$310.95

4.9/5

8 h

Private Tour: Phillip Island, Penguin Parade and Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park from Melbourne

$1,712.70

4.9/5

4 h 30 mins

Moonlit Sanctuary and Brighton Beach Boxes Half Day Tour

Hand-feed kangaroos + iconic beach boxes in one morning. This half day morning tour is perfect to see Australia's unique wildlife in a place that gives you a more memorable experience and also a visit to Brighton Beach to see the famous beach boxes where you will have time to take photos. Continue with a drive to Moonlit Sanctuary. Spend approximately 2 hours in Moonlit Sanctuary and learn about koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, dingoes, wombats, Tasmanian devils and many more in a natural setting. We expect to arrive at around 10AM, this gives you the advantage of being early at the sanctuary and depending on weather conditions a better experience as the animals would be more active earlier before the temperature rises. Last drive to Melbourne and drop off at central meeting point in Southbank by 1.00 PM. This small-group tour is limited to 11 people, ensuring a more personalized experience.

$82.20

4.9/5

8 h

Small-Group Phillip Island Afternoon Day Trip from Melbourne

Watch the Little Penguins waddle home at dusk. No big bus, just a small group and a great guide. Be treated to a visit at Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park where you will have the opportunity to interact with an array of Australian native animals such as koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, dingoes, an array of colourful birds & reptiles. Visit the Nobbies - home to the largest colony of fur seals in Australia. Then it is on to the gala event! Delight in the magic of visiting the world-famous Phillip Island Penguin Parade where you will have the privilege of witnessing a true miracle - our beautiful little penguins arriving ashore to one of the largest penguin colonies in Australia. After a long swim at sea, they will be dressed up in what looks like a tuxedo - marvel at these stunning flightless birds as they waddle right past you on the way to their home. Enjoy this highly personalised tour with a small-group limited to only 11 passengers.

$175.85

4.9/5

12 h

Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day Tour from Melbourne

Enjoy a personalised and informative experience with expert guides on small group tours of up to 24 guests, enhanced by a multilingual audio guide application available in 16 languages, including German, Italian, French, Russian, Spanish, and more.

$125.09

4.8/5

12 h

Phillip Island Penguin Parade & Wildlife Tour from Melbourne

Discover one of Australia’s most iconic wildlife experiences on a full-day journey from Melbourne to Phillip Island with Explore Australia Tours. Travel in comfort on our small group tour aboard our purple bus, guided by a passionate local expert. Visit Moonlit Sanctuary to see koalas, kangaroos and more in a natural bushland setting. Take in coastal views at Cape Woolamai (summer only) and enjoy a relaxed stop in Cowes. Stroll the Nobbies Boardwalk for sweeping ocean views and wildlife spotting before the highlight of the day. At sunset, watch hundreds of little penguins waddle ashore at the world-famous Penguin Parade. With all entry tickets included, multilingual audio via our free app, and an eco-accredited focus, this is a seamless and unforgettable way to experience Victoria’s wildlife and coastal beauty. This is a truly unique opportunity to get up close and personal with nature and wildlife!

$120.80

4.8/5

Phillip Island Penguins & Wildlife Day Tour from Melbourne

Here’s the very best of Victoria’s wildlife experiences. The Penguin Parade is an absolute ‘must’ on every visitor’s itinerary, but this tour gives you so much more. First stop is Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, where you can get up close to wallabies on the wallaby walk (you may see little joeys peeking out of their mothers’ pouches). Enjoy a ranger providing unique insights and information during the daily koala presentation. Then we travel on to the spectacular Cape Woolamai Surf Beach. Located on the southern coast of Phillip Island, this beach is exposed to the ocean swells and the surf here is truly impressive. It's also not uncommon to see dolphins or seals swimming in the waters just off the beach. We also visit the Nobbies and Australia’s largest Fur Seal colony at Seal Rocks. Finally, the ultimate attraction: hundreds of Little Penguins emerging from the ocean and waddling across the beach to their sand dune burrows.

$110.80

4.8/5

Phillip Island Penguins and Moonlit Sanctuary Private Day Tour

What sets the Phillip Island Penguin Parade Tour apart is the intimate and personalized experience of a small-group journey. Forget the crowds and rigid schedules of large Coaches. We prioritize your comfort and preferences, allowing for: Flexible Itinerary: Enjoy a relaxed pace with extra time at the stops you love most, including Brighton Beach Boxes, Moonlit Sanctuary, Cape Woolamai, Cowes, and The Nobbies. Direct Pick-up: Convenient door-to-door service from your Melbourne accommodation. Exclusive Moments: Travel in a smaller vehicle for a more personal connection with your guide, fewer crowds, and better photo opportunities. Stress-Free Experience: Moonlit Sanctuary and Penguin Parade tickets are included, so you can simply relax and enjoy the day without worrying about extra costs or pre-booking. Book with us for a truly memorable and personal encounter with Australia’s wildlife, beaches, and the unforgettable Penguin Parade at sunset.

$321.67

4.7/5

9 h

Phillip Island Medium Size Group Tour

Our tours are fun and educational. The places we visit have a focus on conservation of Australia’s wildlife. Our Medium size groups of up to 24 passengers give our passengers the opportunity to experience the best of a day out to Moonlit Sanctuary and Phillip Island at an affordable price. PDF translations are available for download in English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish.