Customized private winery day tour in Mornington Peninsula at your own choices

About this tour

Build your own winery itinerary across Mornington Peninsula's vineyard belt, with a private guide steering you between cellar doors and tasting rooms. This eight-hour tour lets you call the shots—choose which estates to visit, how long to linger, which wines to focus on. You'll travel in an air-conditioned minivan with hotel or port pickup included, tasting at your pace without the rush of group tours.

Highlights

• Pick which wineries you want to visit
• Private minivan with climate control
• Local guide familiar with vineyard staff
• Set your own schedule and duration
• Hotel or port pickup and drop-off
• Bottled water supplied throughout

What to expect

You'll start by discussing your wine interests with your guide—whether you're chasing cool-climate Pinot Noir, exploring Chardonnay producers, or sampling smaller operations off the usual radar. From there, you're steering the route. Most cellar doors pour for free or charge modest tasting fees (not included). Expect to spend 30 minutes to an hour at each stop, depending on what grabs you. The guide handles navigation and knows the staff at various estates, which often smooths entry and can land you access to experimental releases or vineyard walks. Midway through, grab lunch at a winery's restaurant or take a break in one of the Peninsula's towns.

Good to know

Food and beverages aren't covered unless pre-arranged. Book ahead at popular estates during peak season. Pace your tastings—spit if you're driving multiple locations. Infant seats available on request.