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Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise: A Day Journey in Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas
4.8
24 Ratings
Geelong
Spend the day with us as we journey around the bay throughout the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas where we will take a stroll along the coastline, pick fresh produce and enjoy the speculator views as you cross the bay.
Spend the day with us as we journey around the bay throughout the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas where we will take a stroll along the coastline, pick fresh produce and enjoy the speculator views as you cross the bay.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Geelong Waterfront - Begin the day with a refreshing walk along Geelong’s stunning waterfront. A cherished routine for locals, this walk along the esplanade allows one to enjoy the invigorating sea breeze before starting the day.
- Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre - Discover Australia’s rich and ancient culture at the Narana Aboriginal…
- Geelong Waterfront - Begin the day with a refreshing walk along Geelong’s stunning waterfront. A cherished routine for locals, this walk along the esplanade allows one to enjoy the invigorating sea breeze before starting the day.
- Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre - Discover Australia’s rich and ancient culture at the Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre. Meet the local emus and wallabies in their natural environment, surrounded by native plants and wildlife.
- Point Lonsdale Lighthouse - The next destination on the Bellarine Peninsula is a walk around the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse, offering a perfect photo opportunity that is truly Instagram-worthy, with no filter required!
- Searoad Ferries - Cross the bay on the Searoad Ferry, traveling between Queenscliff and Sorrento. Enjoy a meal on board while admiring the serene coastal views. This picturesque journey provides a peaceful way to take in the bay’s stunning scenery.
- London Bridge - Located on the pristine Portsea Beach, ‘The’ London Bridge is a remarkable natural wonder. This unique rock formation is a must-see and is not at risk of collapsing anytime soon.
- Rocky Creek Strawberry Farm - Delight in picking your own fresh strawberries at Rocky Creek Strawberry Farm (available November to April). Wander through the fields, select sweet, ripe berries, and enjoy the fresh taste of this seasonal delight. A fun and tasty experience for all ages!
- Arthurs Seat - The next stop is Arthurs Seat, where one can admire the sweeping views from Murrays Lookout across the bay to the city.
- Bathing Boxes Mornington Peninsula - This globally recognized site offers a glimpse into local heritage and protected history. Located along the coast of the Mornington Peninsula Port Phillip Bay, these iconic bathing boxes symbolize summer and are a tourist attraction in their own right.
What's Included
- Ferry Crossing on Searoad Ferries
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Strawberry picking (Nov-Apr)
- Ferry Crossing on Searoad Ferries
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Strawberry picking (Nov-Apr)
What's Not Included
- Snacks
- Gratuities
- Snacks
- Gratuities
Location
Geelong Waterfront
Eastern Beach Road
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(24 Ratings)
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Lishanx2023
Dec 19, 2024
Strongly recommend - Gina is very informative and good at photography. We absolutely had a great day. Strongly recommend this tour to everyone who’s visiting Melbourne.
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Fayg915
Mar 17, 2024
Beautiful scenery - Although a very hot Melbourne day we had a delightful trip sightseeing and visiting many great locations. Our driver Maigread was very knowledgeable and interesting. She certainly made our day so much more enjoyable with her input.
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Trip46130332593
Nov 24, 2023
Mornington Peninsula tour - Gary, our driver and guide, was excellent. Took us to key highlights on Mornington Peninsula and gave detailed information. We also went on the round ferry trip from Sorrento and visited the craft beer venue T St Andrews Beach. Highly recommend Gary and this tour.
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Robyn_b
Nov 19, 2023
Best tour company by far - 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.
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M786rcjennyk
Oct 26, 2023
Solo traveller - This tour was a relaxed fun filled day thanks to Brooke and Shane. Wonderful sights of Geelong, the bay and Mornington Peninsular with plenty of informative commentary.
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Relax301469
Aug 7, 2023
A day at the bay. - Loved visiting the bay. Margaret was very knowledgable and enthusiastic about this part of Australia. Highly recommended.
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Eiredude
May 15, 2023
See the Bay on a great day out. - This is among the best tours I have taken - anywhere. In one longish day it included numerous highlights and a wealth of good experiences. The two guides - Matt for the first half and Peter (Safari) for the second - were welcoming, funny, knowledgeable and flexible. You couldn't ask for better. It helped that we had a sunny day - not guaranteed in Melbourne - so we travelled down the west coast of the bay in brilliant sunshine to Geelong. Here - as in a number of other stops - we were given time to ramble and explore a little - and our small group split up and did so. Our ferry cruise was splendid and we got a substantial, healthy and tasty lunch - plus coffee afterwards. Some of the places we were shown are not much known by locals e.g. the millionaire's walk. The brewery gave us decent samples of 4 beers - and the evening sunshine helped. We delayed our guide - watching kangaroos in the wild - so that we only saw the bathing boxes after sunset but that was our fault.
There were no extra charges and, by Australian standards, the tour was fantastic value for money. I would recommend it highly to anyone visiting Melbourne for the first time.
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Sc547
Apr 11, 2023
Best Melbourne Tour I Have Been On - I only booked online 2 days before the tour, not a problem, booking confirmation came back almost immediately. Convenient city centre pick up, and with the tours only being small groups, the driver (Matt) knew everybody's name, which is a nice touch. There were four on my tour, 1 couple and then two of us solo travellers. Plenty of local knowledge and anecdotes shared along the way. Nice stops at Geelong and along the beaches. Ferry ride is beautiful, and good luck with eating all your lunch...there's more than enough...good job it comes in a box so you can take the extra away with you. The beer tasting is great, and if you still feel hungry there is time to buy freshly made pizza and other meals.
I really can't recommend this tour and company enough, it's great value for money, with fantastic staff. If you're travelling solo, book a tour with these guys, they'll make you feel so welcome and you'll have a great day.
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K9501zzgaild
Dec 25, 2022
360 Degree trip around the bay. - The tour was cleverly thought out and I got an excellent view of the bay. Both tour guides were excellent and very organized. I highly recommend the trip.
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Eliza
Dec 20, 2022
Enjoyable but a little bit disappointed due to picking up another group. No apologies or explanation - Overall enjoyable trip. Just missed the Arthurs Seat and Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre. We spent over an hour in Andrews beach brewery waiting for a pick up (the driver needed to pick up another group).
No Mount Martha bathing boxes
No Arthurs Seat. ????
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