Not Sure What You Should Do in Australia? Why Not Use Melbourne Minibus Hire with a Driver to Tour Mornington Peninsula?
Mornington Peninsula is just an hour’s drive from the city of Melbourne. Known for its beaches, outdoor activities and inland wineries, this region is a popular tourist destination. Located southeast of Melbourne and surrounding Port Phillip, it is a scenic and breath-taking getaway from the usual hubbub of city life.
It is also home to several national parks with trials for hiking, house-riding and a wide array of activities to take part in. For the less adventurous, there are numerous farms that produce fruit, cheese, honey and olives to explore, and not to mention the world-class wineries for tongues which can appreciate the Australian wine. With that much to experience, book minibus hire with a driver in Melbourne and get your trip planned!
Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
Explore 10 hectares of Melbourne’s award winning Wildlife Park while you meet a variety of animals native to Australia. Come face to face with the rare endangered species, feed kangaroos and wallabies, pet koalas in the day and when night falls go on a guided lantern-lit tour to see the many nocturnal animals such as the feather-tail gliders, night jars, quolls, owls, possums and even the ferocious Tasmanian Devils. This sanctuary is a must-go for animal lovers and a great place to take your kids. You can even let your kids get up close and personal with the ‘Be a Keeper’ programme that they have at the conservation park.
Port Phillip
If you are looking for a different experience, hop on board the Searoad Ferry and take a trip across Port Phillip. Sample a regional tasting platter of the finest artisan products whilst relaxing on the top deck. Feast your eyes on the amazing coastal scenery and look out for the occasional pods of dolphins which skim through the waters, all these while sipping on their local wine with the “Flavours on the Bay” offer. For only 2 hours, this change of pace from an entire day of bus ride might be what is just required for those who have been seriously exploring Mornington Peninsula.
Enchanted Adventure Garden
For both the adrenaline-junkies and the big families, the Enchanted Adventure Garden is a fun-filled activity centre for all ages. They are most famous for their tree surfing, prod through over 50 aerial obstacles, bridges and even 5 zip-lines up to 10 metres high! Challenge yourself with the Tarzan Swing which involves a leap of faith followed by a giant swing, as the name suggests, into a cargo net.
If these high elements are not enough for you, tackle the climbing walls which have up to 4 levels of difficulties that may even be daunting for the seasoned climbers. Moms and dads need not worry as there is a nipper’s course for kids below 135cm that do not lose out in the number of activities available. With adjusted high element challenges, kids can test their strength, coordination and balance in the course. This attraction definitely provides a change of pace to what Mornington Peninsula usually offers!
Rye Beach and Cape Shanck
After spending a fair bit in the previous activities, take a stroll down Rye Beach and enjoy the long stretch of white and soft sand. Swim in the crystal clear waters and enjoy the refreshments close to the beaches. At the southernmost part of Mornington Peninsula is Cape Shanck. After a short walk down the boardwalk, you will come to a beautiful little lighthouse where you can take amazing pictures of the cape or even just to embrace the scenery. Prepare a sweater as it might get a little chilly with the strong winds at the lighthouse.
Red Hill
To enjoy the fresh produce of Mornington Peninsula, visit the Red Hill Community Market to truly expand your taste buds. There’s a wide variety of not only food but also arts, crafts, jewellery, plants, clothing and much more. Have fun tasting the local produce but also absorb the culture and converse with the friendly shop owners.
After half a day at the markets, hop down to the Monalto Vineyard and Olive Grove for some wine tasting and a good meal. For those who are willing to spend a little more, there are guided tours available to view the entire property, including the working vineyards and olive groves. There is also a wine-making tour and even a golf package in this huge estate. The restaurant operating in the estate is known as the Piazza which has a very nice ambience to have a meal at.
After tasting both olive and wine here, take a short trip down to Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm at Main Ridge to have some fresh strawberries. A true hands-on experience as you get to pluck your own strawberries as you walk through the farm. For the lazier crowd, there are many berry products at their cafe to buy, and you can even indulge in local wine tasting at the cafe.
To help you explore Mornington Peninsula on group travel, make a booking for our Melbourne minibus hire with driver service today. Our drivers are very experience with the Mornington Peninsula region so you and your travelling companions can expect nothing but the best day trips here!