The 9 Tours in Mornington Peninsula That Earn Their Price

1.Peninsula Hot Springs: Entry Ticket with Bath House

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 225 reviews · 5 hours · from $56Our pick

Spend up to five hours at Peninsula Hot Springs, about 90 minutes from Melbourne, with entry to more than 50 pools, bath areas, saunas, and wellness experiences. The family-friendly Bath House includes geothermal mineral waters and a Turkish Hammam. Bring swimwear, a water bottle, and waterproof shoes. Towels, robes, lockers, and swimwear cost extra.

“It was absolutely amazing. The temperature of the water was perfect! This is not just an experience this is a journey. From head to toe, i feel rejuvenated ♥️”

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2.Full-Day Penguins and Wildlife Nature Experience from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 150 reviews · from $114Top rated

Spend a full day beyond Melbourne with a small group of up to 21 people. Feed kangaroos and wallabies at Moonlit Sanctuary, visit Phillip Island’s beaches and Nobbies Centre, then watch little penguins return from the sea. Guides such as Brooke, Ryan, Stuart, Alan and Margaret are praised for their local insight. General Penguin Parade admission is included.

“The tour was great from start to end. Very organised and definitely worth it. Our tour guide Margaret was amazing sharing details about Melbourne and each place we visited that gave us sufficient background to understand What we were visiting. Super chatty and friendly. I could tell she loves her job! Thanks Margaret! :) Laura and Silvio.”

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3.The Explorer – Cranbourne Gardens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · from $10Best value

Take a 25-minute open-air minibus ride through Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne’s 15-hectare Australian Garden. Your driver-guide covers plant life, garden design, cultural meaning, and local history, with views of Red Sand Garden, Ian Potter Lake, Howson Hill, the Arid Garden, and Dry River Bed. Hop-off stops add flexibility.

“Great way to get overview and history of the extensive gardens, via both travel and simple commentary”

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4.Peninsula Hot Springs Spa Experience and Express Transfer Shuttle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · from $129

Leave Melbourne at 8:20 am for Peninsula Hot Springs, where you get Bath House access to more than 50 thermal experiences. The express shuttle returns around 3:00 pm, with stops at Arthurs Seat and the colourful beach boxes near Safety Beach. Guides such as Cory and Jodie add friendly commentary, though towels, lockers, food, and spa treatments cost extra.

“Such a easy way to get down to the peninsula - great amount of time at the hot springs enough time to relax and have lunch”

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5.Arthurs Seat Eagle: Scenic Gondola Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 44 reviews · 30 min · from $21

Take the Arthurs Seat Eagle gondola above Arthurs Seat State Park, less than an hour from Melbourne. You can ride one way or return, with each flight taking about 15 minutes. At the 314-metre summit, you can visit the Eagle Café, browse local gifts, and walk through nearby Seawinds Gardens.

“The ride was ecstatic Other activities on the top of the hill, could have communicated, or we just missed it We had a great time there too”

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6.Mornington Peninsula: Hot Springs and Body Clay Ritual

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · 4 hours · from $63

Spend four hours at Peninsula Hot Springs, 90 minutes from Melbourne, with unlimited Bath House access and a 45-minute body clay ritual. A wellness host leads you through Australian clays, water, and essential oils at Clay Ridge. Bring swimwear, a reusable bottle, and waterproof shoes. Towels, robes, lockers, and swimwear cost extra.

“Lovely day Not to crowded the Turkish Bathe was a highlight.”

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7.Sorrento,Mornington Peninsula: Wildlife & Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 35 reviews · 1h 30m · from $53

Meet your English-speaking guide at Sorrento Pier for a 90-minute cruise along southern Port Phillip Bay. You’ll see Australian Fur Seals, seabirds, Portsea’s coloured boat sheds, cliff-top homes, and possibly bottlenose dolphins. The purpose-built boat has open decks, a covered lounge, bathrooms, refreshments, and plenty of room to move around.

“Excellent trip, very nice boat, friendly knowledgable staff. Tea coffee and snacks available on board. We got to see loads of dolphins, fur seals and nesting sea birds - thank you!”

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8.Sorrento: Seal and Sea Dragons 2-Hour Snorkel Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 31 reviews · 2 hours · from $92

Join an English-speaking guide from Moonraker Dolphin Swims for a two-hour cruise from Sorrento Pier. You will snorkel with Australian fur seals, search kelp beds for weedy seadragons, and use a full wetsuit and premium snorkel gear. Lunch, hot drinks, chilled water, onboard bathrooms, and changing facilities are included.

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9.Fingal: Peninsula Hot Springs Entry with Lunch Credit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 4 hours · from $77

Spend time at Peninsula Hot Springs in Fingal, about 90 minutes from Melbourne, with access to more than 50 Bath House pools and wellness areas. Your $77 ticket includes admission and a $30 credit for lunch or drinks at the Bath House Cafe or Amphitheatre Cafe. Bring swimwear and a towel, or hire what you need separately.

“The staff were very helpful and accommodating. The process was very easy and straightforward. The views were incredible. A very relaxing experience worth venturing out for”

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