Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise
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Geelong, Australia
- 10 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore the Bellarine and Mornington peninsulas on a full-day tour from Melbourne that includes a boat cruise and gondola ride. Take in highlights including the Geelong Waterfront, Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre, and the Bathing Boxes and have time to admire the views from Murrays Lookout and stop at a beachside brewery. Your tour includes a picnic lunch, bay cruise and round-trip transportation from Melbourne and stop at a beachside brewery. Your tour includes a picnic lunch, bay cruise and round-trip transportation from Melbourne.
- Full-day tour of the Bellarine and Mornington peninsulas, from Melbourne
- See more of Melbourne's surroundings with this comprehensive tour
- Travel by bus and ferry
- Includes lunch, and pickup and drop-off from central Melbourne
What's Included
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Ferry Crossing on Searoad Ferries
- Strawberry picking (Nov-Apr)
- Snacks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
We offer 4 pickup locations from Melbourne CDB which are listed above as well as upon checkout. Your pickup will be between 7:55 - 8:30 depending on which pickup you selected. Your exact meeting time will be provided after a booking is placed. Your tour returns to Melbourne between 18:00 - 18:30.
Operating hours.8:30 am
Itinerary
1
Geelong Waterfront
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Point Lonsdale Lighthouse
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Searoad Ferries - Queenscliff
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5
London Bridge
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Rocky Creek Strawberry Farm
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
7
Arthurs Seat
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Bathing Boxes Mornington Peninsula
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 21 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 25 reviews
Jennifer_C, Oct 2025
Overall experience was great.
Matt was an excellent tour guide. He was a great commentator and very informative. He gives occassional jokes as well.
Food from Tarra was quite perfect as well. The presentation taste and texture hit the spot.
Loved the ferry ride from sorrento and the chocolate testing for gourmet chocolates at mornington chocolate factory.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you, Jennifer! We are so pleased you enjoyed your *Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise* with Explore Australia Tours. It is great to hear Matt made the day so engaging and that you loved the lunch at TARRA, the ferry crossing from Sorrento, and the chocolate tasting — such a perfect combination of coastal views and local flavours!
Robyn_B, Nov 2023
Our trip was wonderful. Maigread our guide took us to the Mornington Peninsula sightseeing and bay cruise. I couldn’t have asked for a better tour guide, Maigread was very informative, helpful and truly a beautiful person. She gave us a wonderful trip and We had a great time. The cruise on the ferry was Fantastic with a beautiful lunch on board. I will definitely be using Explore Australia again. Highly recommended.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
We're thrilled you had a wonderful time on the Mornington Peninsula tour with Maigread! Thank you for your kind words and recommendation. We can't wait to welcome you back for another fantastic adventure with Explore Australia!
Susan_M, Oct 2022
What a great day! Ken or driver was so lovely and thoughtful. Very knowledgeable and nothing too much trouble. All stops were beautiful and interesting. Our lunch on board the ferry was substantial and very nice. The beer tasting was good. Great trip.
Response from Host, Oct 2022
Thank you for your wonderful review of our Explore Australia Tours, Susan! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed yourself and that our guide, Ken, was able to show you some of the best highlights of the area. Thank you for choosing us and we hope to have the opportunity to show you more of our beautiful country in the future.
ggbiggin, Apr 2022
Stopped at several locations and had a packed lunch on the cruise boat,favourite stop was St Andrew's Brewery.
Response from Host, May 2022
Glad to hear you had a lovely day and yes the lunch on the ferry is abundant and what a great way to end the day with beer paddle tasting at St Andrew's Brewery. Thanks for your review and hope you enjoy the rest of your trip.
Regards,
Polly
Mina_E, Apr 2022
Cruising and nice views were beautiful but the only thing which bothers me is the title of activity in the internet. It says: "one day cruise" and it is not
Response from Host, May 2022
Hello Mina,
Thanks for your review and feedback of our Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise and am sorry to hear the tour wasn't exactly what you thought! Our tour includes the ferry which crosses the Bay from Queenscliff to Sorrento and provide a picnic hamper lunch. We will review the tour product content to ensure it is clear to guests that the day involves transport via bus with a 1-hour cruise across the bay.
Enjoy the rest of your stay and hope to see you again!
Regards, Polly
Kay_B, Mar 2022
Plenty of sightseeing and photo stops, lovely lunch provided, Matt our guide was very friendly and helpful.
Response from Host, Mar 2022
Thanks for your review Kay! The around the bay highlights some of the best spots in the regions, glad you had a wonderful day!
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