Mornington Tours Reviews

★★★★★

The hot springs express from Collins Street

Every pool tried, from the 42-degree ones to the cold plunge, plus saunas from dry to steamy and an ice cave. The water left skin feeling nourished.

Bhavnitha S. · September 2026

★★★★★

The hot springs express from Collins Street

A good day trip from the city, with a guide who knew the area, and springs that were worth the drive.

JoAnne L. · September 2026

★★★★★

The hot springs express from Collins Street

Everything ran as advertised. On a Monday at the end of winter the pools were quiet enough to try every one of them and unwind.

Rocio P. · August 2026

★★☆☆☆

The hot springs express from Collins Street

The coach came 30 minutes late, put down to a marathon in the city, and a group of 16 waited outside in a cold wind. A message in advance would have helped.

ChingPing L. · July 2026

★★★☆☆

The hot springs express from Collins Street

Lovely springs, but overcrowded and always a little loud. The sauna and cold plunge were the quiet corner, because nobody else was using them.

Katharina S. · July 2026

★★★★★

The hot springs express from Collins Street

An easy pickup point, light commentary on the drive and good music. The bathing-box stop on the way back was worth the detour.

Krystal S. · December 2025

★★★★★

The hot springs express from Collins Street

Enough time to bathe, eat and lie in the hammocks before a sleepy ride back to the city.

Susan A. · March 2025

★★★☆☆

The hot springs express from Collins Street

A storm cost an hour of the three. Everyone was called out of the pools and waited a long time in wet swimwear, though the guide and driver stayed friendly.

Iveta V. · January 2025

★☆☆☆☆

The hot springs express from Collins Street

Fell ill at the last minute and was not allowed to move the booking to another day.

Merle V. · October 2023

★★★★★

The early hot springs shuttle

A relaxed, informative guide. Three hours was plenty of time to explore, and hiring a robe and a locker made it more comfortable.

Aoife · November 2025

★★★★★

The early hot springs shuttle

A quiet day at the pools with lots of time to explore, though the trip felt dear next to what a day pass costs.

Kris · March 2026

★★★★★

The early hot springs shuttle

The guide let the group stay a little longer because of the traffic, and added a few stops on the way.

Benjamin · October 2025

★★★★★

The hot springs and bathing-boxes day

No car hire or map apps to worry about, a guide with just enough jokes, and a relaxing, invigorating day in the pools.

Laura · March 2026

★★★★★

The hot springs and bathing-boxes day

The hottest pool was 42 degrees, and on a weekday it was not crowded. Lunch at the springs, then the bathing boxes and the lookout.

Lauren · November 2025

★★★★★

The hot springs and bathing-boxes day

Only 18 degrees, but sunny and still, which made the hot pools all the better.

Carlo · May 2025

★★★★★

The hot springs day with lunch and wine

The grazing board and the mixed wine flight were excellent, and three hours in the springs was not enough: the whole day would have gone easily.

Alison · August 2026

★★★★★

The hot springs day with lunch and wine

A lookout stop, then a wine tasting at the winery, where a bottle came home too. The guide had plenty of stories along the way, and more than three hours in the springs followed.

Kristina · September 2026

★★★★★

The hot springs day with lunch and wine

The winery was good, even the non-alcoholic paddle, and the springs were the highlight.

Rohanny · August 2026

★★★★★

The hot springs day with lunch and wine

The right first day after a long flight from California. The lamb at lunch hit the spot, and the springs had every pool and temperature.

Matthew · June 2026

★★★★★

The hot springs day with lunch and wine

Go when it is cold out. A driver who knew when to talk and when to put music on, and a lunch worth ordering the lamb for.

Deborah · April 2026

★★★★★

Bath House entry, making your own way

At least four hours there, and could have stayed longer in the relaxation areas. A last-minute fire-and-ice session was worth booking.

Sarah · September 2026

★★★★★

Bath House entry, making your own way

Best at night, and not crowded. Hiring a locker, towels and robes added $50 for two on top of $160 to bathe.

Tracy · October 2025

★★★★★

Bath House entry, making your own way

Hydro spas and plunge pools in steady rain, which only added to the atmosphere, and good food and drink on site.

Andrew · April 2026

★★★★★

The paddle, hike and hot springs day

A lot done in one day without ever feeling rushed. Sea creatures seen from the paddleboard, and the hot springs at the end after all the effort.

Ginamarie C. · March 2025

★★★★★

The paddle, hike and hot springs day

A laid-back guide who left room for conversation and for quiet, and places off the beaten path.

Joyce F. · March 2025

★★★★★

The six-guest food and wine day

Back in the city by dinner. The guide chose the cellar doors and the tastings to suit the group, and the wine was very good.

Tammy R. · July 2024

★★★★★

The six-guest food and wine day

Collected just before 9:30 and back by 6. Three wineries, a good lunch, a great group, and an art stop at the end where you could buy wine.

Lucy A. · May 2025

★★★★★

The six-guest food and wine day

The wine, the views and the Tim Tams, and a lunch worth having.

Randy G. · May 2024

★★★★★

The six-guest food and wine day

One of the best wine days of many, with the lunch venue at Merricks a highlight.

Julie M. · January 2024

★★★★★

The six-guest food and wine day

Four wineries and lots of tastings, and with so few guests it felt like a private day.

Carole G. · March 2020

★★★★★

The eight-guest food and wine day

Flexible to what the group wanted: the vineyards were chosen for the guests' own tastes.

Jose L. · January 2025

★★★★★

The wine day with lunch at Merricks

The sights, the wine tastings and a lunch at the general store in Merricks.

Lina S. · December 2023

★★★★★

The food and wine taste trail

An informative, funny guide, and wineries that were just right. A winery lunch, a sculpture garden and a chocolate tasting on the way.

Minerva · May 2026

★★★★★

The food and wine taste trail

A comfortable pace and generous wineries. Do not dawdle over the tastings if you want time in the sculpture garden.

Elizabeth · June 2025

★★★★☆

The food and wine taste trail

The sculpture-park winery and the lunch were the best of the day, one vineyard disappointed, and a recorded commentary would help.

Amy · April 2024

★★★★★

The hop-on hop-off winery bus

About six aboard on a Sunday, each with their own plan for the wineries, and still time to be sociable. Not a big bus tour.

Heather S. · May 2026

★★★★★

The hop-on hop-off winery bus

A friendly driver, and a little crowded on Easter Sunday.

Anshul S. · April 2026

★★★★★

The hop-on hop-off winery bus

The schedule came in advance, with one slot left open for the driver's own recommendation, which turned out right.

Ashley M. · March 2025

★★★★★

The southern-coast day from Melbourne

Three sisters on a day out. The favourite part was the park at the tip, with its views and the story of the country's early defences; the ridge lookout came close.

Margaret · August 2026

★★★★★

The southern-coast day from Melbourne

A good mix of nature and history, and several walks through the day.

Chris · April 2026

★★★★★

The southern-coast day from Melbourne

Just the day out of the city that was wanted, with the option to be active.

Catherine · March 2026

★★★★★

The southern-coast day from Melbourne

A relaxed pace, good company and long views.

Stefan · February 2026

★★★★★

The coastal discovery day

Places only locals know and a clean bus. Bring thongs.

Ruvindi S. · February 2026

★★★★★

The coastal discovery day

No guide walks with you: the driver drops you at the main places. That suited a solo traveller who wanted walks and views alone.

Siouxie B. · December 2025

★★★★★

The coastal discovery day

The guide walked the group to the lookout points for the best views over both the bay and Bass Strait.

Jean L. · May 2025

★★★★★

The sightseeing day from Melbourne

A knowledgeable, enthusiastic and attentive guide made the day.

Clare · July 2026

★★★★★

The sightseeing day from Melbourne

The guide changed the route for the weather and made the day better for it.

Latoya · November 2025

★★★★★

The sightseeing day from Melbourne

A packed day and a good lunch.

Cathy · April 2021

★★★★★

The private day

A full tour of the peninsula with a friendly, informative guide. The pace meant a lot was seen without ever feeling rushed.

Mark H. · June 2026

★★★★★

The private day

Small towns, beaches on both the bay and the ocean side, and a little-known walk past cliff-top homes above the beaches.

Kathleen H. · February 2026

★★★★★

The private day

The day ended at a sculpture park, with a nap on the drive back to the city.

Chassty M. · September 2026

★★★★★

The private day

A parents' first trip to Australia, with the route shaped around what they liked.

Sayali C. · April 2023

★★★★★

The private day

A customised day: breakfast in town, lookouts and beaches, two wine tastings and a short walk.

Gianelle E. · December 2024

★★★★☆

The self-guided bike at the tip

A good workout with some tough hills. Directions to the shop were thin, but the bikes were good and the briefing was friendly.

Don J. · February 2025

★★★★☆

The self-guided bike at the tip

A beautiful corner of the world, and for anyone active, a self-guided ride is the way to see it.

Ross D. · April 2022

★★★★★

The self-guided bike at the tip

No pressure to keep up with anyone: you choose how far to ride and where to stop.

mjevanath · April 2023

★★★★★

The 90-minute wildlife cruise from Sorrento

Seals at Popes Eye, sea birds on the way, and dolphins following the boat back to Sorrento. Wildlife cannot be planned, and this time it turned up.

Pip M. · January 2026

★★★★★

The 90-minute wildlife cruise from Sorrento

Children of 5 and 8 loved it. Head for the front deck to get the most out of the trip.

Mihirr K. · January 2025

★★★☆☆

The 90-minute wildlife cruise from Sorrento

No dolphins on the day, though the seals and gannets were there. The speaker did not work well, so the guide was hard to hear.

Lisa E. · January 2025

★★★☆☆

The 90-minute wildlife cruise from Sorrento

Too dear for what it was: about $300 for a family of four for 90 minutes, and no dolphins.

Laura P. · February 2025

★★★★★

The sea-caves speed boat from San Remo

For thrill seekers: zipping around the ocean past caves, cliffs and wildlife.

Caitlyn D. · June 2026

★★★★★

The winter whale cruise from San Remo

Choppy open water that felt like a roller coaster, and the text-message warning about seasickness was worth heeding. Dolphins swam beside the boat.

Lisa A. · July 2025

★★★★★

The Cape Woolamai cruise from San Remo

Seals and dolphins with three children aboard, and complimentary cake with tea or coffee.

Nicole T. · September 2026

★★★★☆

The Cape Woolamai cruise from San Remo

A smooth, short run along the coast and a different view of the area, with no marine life that day.

Carla R. · May 2026

★☆☆☆☆

The Cape Woolamai cruise from San Remo

Much quicker than promised: the sights on the way out only, then straight back as fast as the boat would go.

Andrew M. · February 2017