Around the Bay: Day Trip from Melbourne with Food & Wine Tastings Tickets

Around the Bay: Day Trip from Melbourne with Food and Wine Tastings

This full-day tour takes you around Port Phillip Bay for a complete taste of Victoria's coastal culture and culinary scene. You'll explore the Geelong Waterfront, visit four cellar doors for wine tastings, enjoy a bay cruise with dolphin spotting opportunities, and ride the Arthurs Seat Gondola for panoramic views over Melbourne and the bay.

The tour combines stunning coastal scenery with local food and wine experiences. From colourful bathing boxes to craft brewery visits, you'll discover the diverse attractions that make Melbourne's bay region special. All transport, entry fees, and a regional lunch with wine are included, making this an easy way to see multiple highlights in one day.

Starting at the scenic Geelong Waterfront, you'll breathe fresh sea air while learning about local history. The tour then takes you through picturesque wine regions, stopping at celebrated cellar doors where you can taste local varietals against stunning vineyard backdrops.

What is Included

• Comfortable roundtrip transportation
• Wine tastings at four cellar doors
• Regional lunch with local wine pairing
• Tea and freshly baked scones
• Bay ferry cruise
• Craft brewery visit
• Arthurs Seat Gondola ride
• Three beach or coastal sightseeing stops
• All entry fees
• Professional guide

Good to Know

The tour lasts approximately ten hours including travel and activities. Dress comfortably and bring layers as weather around the bay can change quickly. Wine tastings are for guests aged 18 and over only, though children are welcome with supervision.

Please inform the tour provider in advance about any dietary restrictions for the included lunch. You'll need to arrive at the meeting point on time and follow guide instructions throughout the day. The tour includes visits to private property, so please respect local customs.

If you're looking for more Melbourne experiences, consider exploring the city's laneways and culture with a Melbourne street art walking tour. For wine lovers wanting to delve deeper into Victoria's wine regions, the Yarra Valley wine tour offers another excellent day trip option from Melbourne.