Top Mornington Peninsula Nature and Wildlife Tours

Experience the thrill of an up-close encounter with dolphins, seals and sea birds as you glide around the Mornington Peninsula. Set sail for a 90-minute cruise, navigating the notorious ‘Rip’ of Port Phillip Bay and spotting Australasian Gannets at the Popes Eye Marine Park. Keep your camera close to hand as you pass bottlenose dolphins and Australian fur seals, and perhaps spot humpback whales or albatross along the way.

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Save yourself time and energy when visiting the enormous Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne by touring on The Explorer bus. If you’re on a quick visit en route to Phillip Island then this bus is an ideal way to navigate the 37 acre (15 hectare) Australian Garden. It departs from the Visitor Centre and includes informative live commentary by the driver.

Nepean National Park—situated at the southern tip of the Mornington Peninsula—has historic military structures and tunnels, and unmatched views of Port Phillip Bay and the South Australian coast. This self-guided tour provides bike rental and a map, letting you explore the park’s coastal trails at your own pace. Child carriers are available for an additional cost.

Don’t miss a chance to swim with some of Australia’s most beautiful sea creatures on this thrilling 3-hour cruise around the Mornington Peninsula. Glide around the shallow waters of Port Phillip Bay in search of the friendly creatures, and tuck into morning tea or lunch on-board. Then, dive in to swim and snorkel amid schools of wild bottlenose dolphins and colonies of Australian fur seals.

Get out of the city for a day and enjoy relaxing time in nature on this economical group tour to the Mornington Peninsula. After leaving Melbourne, your first stop will be the natural Peninsula Hot Springs, where you can soak away your stresses or add an optional spa treatment. Continue to Murrays Lookout to enjoy panoramic views of the mountainous landscape. End the day at the cute and totally Instagram-worthy bathing boxes on the beach to enjoy panoramic views of the mountainous landscape. End the day at the cute and totally Instagram-worthy bathing boxes on the beach.

Get out of busy Melbourne for the day and enjoy the rugged beauty of the Mornington Peninsula. Leaving the city behind, you’ll drive to must-see sights like London Bridge, the seaside town of Sorrento, and Arthurs Seat. You won’t just travel by car, though: take a harbor cruise admire the views from Murrays Lookout for different views of the peninsula. This is a fun day out that travelers with a range of interests will love, for different views of the peninsula. This is a fun day out that travelers with a range of interests will love.

Spotting whales off Phillip Island means getting out onto the open water at the right time of year, which is hard to arrange yourself. Head out on a winter cruise along the migration route past Cape Woolamai, where humpback and southern right whales pass through. Watch for whales breaching offshore, and keep an eye out for dolphins, seals, and seabirds along the way.

Head out into Port Phillip Bay for the chance to swim with seals and dolphins with this boat tour. You'll visit the manmade Chinaman's Hat, known for its population of Australian Fur Seals, where you'll get to snorkel with the friendly creatures. You'll then head out to look for dolphins; if you're lucky, you'll get the chance to swim with them.