NATURE & WILDLIFE ACTIVITIES
Mornington Peninsula & Bellarine Peninsula Tourism Information

...see also our Tour Operators Page and for details about dolphin swims and seal viewing on Port Phillip Bay visit the Water Activities page

Sea Kayaking Tours Australia at Sorrento Adventure, Water Activities, Diving and Surfing, Tours, Nature, Sports and Games Sorrento Southern-Beachside Mornington Peninsula Availability & Online Booking with immediate confirmation     powered by Netbookings Sea kayak Sorrento and Portsea foreshore, and beyond. A great chance of seeing dolphins and lots of bird life. Relax at a secluded lunch spot and socialise with friends.

Bayplay Adventure Tours Adventure, Horse Riding, Water Activities, Diving and Surfing, Swimming, Tours, Nature, Sports and Games, Other Sorrento Southern-Beachside Mornington Peninsula Availability & Online Booking with immediate confirmation     powered by Netbookings Bayplay activities include scuba diving, sea & surf kayaking, swimming with the dolphins & seals, horse riding, surfing, boat adventures, steam rooms, spas & baths and skydiving. Whatever your pleasure, Bayplay has something to offer.

Mushroom Tours at Moorooduc Estate Tours, Food and Wine, Nature Moorooduc Western Port Mornington Peninsula Join Cameron for an informative, gentle drive and saunter through the laneways and valleys of the Mornington Peninsula as we unearth the bounty of the fungi world.

Sea All Dolphin Swims Adventure, Water Activities, Diving and Surfing, Swimming, Tours, Nature, Sports and Games, Other Queenscliff Bellarine Peninsula Availability & Online Booking with immediate confirmation     powered by Netbookings How many places in the world can you swim with wild dolphins and seals? Not many, but Queenscliff is one of them. People travel from all over the world to experience what we have on our very doorstep.

Bayplay Adventure Tours - Portsea Adventure, Horse Riding, Water Activities, Diving and Surfing, Swimming, Tours, Nature, Sports and Games, Other Portsea Southern-Beachside Mornington Peninsula Availability & Online Booking with immediate confirmation     powered by Netbookings Bayplay activities include scuba diving, sea & surf kayaking, swimming with the dolphins & seals, horse riding, surfing, boat adventures, steam rooms, spas & baths and skydiving. Whatever your pleasure, Bayplay has something to offer.

Queenscliff Dive Centre Water Activities, Diving and Surfing, Tours, Nature, Sports and Games Queenscliff Bellarine Peninsula Victoria's Premier Dive Centre located right on the Port Phillip National Marine Park.

French Island Llama Experience Tours, Nature French Island Western Port Mornington Peninsula Enjoy beautiful coastal views while walking your llama who will carry your gourmet lunch featuring Australian olive oils and local wines, to a hillside spot overlooking Bass Strait. Groups of 2 to 6.

Cape Schanck Boardwalk Nature Cape Schanck Hinterland Mornington Peninsula Open daily.

Boneo Maze & Wetlands Nature, Gardens Fingal Hinterland Mornington Peninsula Get lost in the maze with central viewing platform then continue along the boardwalk winding through the unique 15 acres of swamp & wetlands stopping to view the native wildlife, ancient tea-tree and themed cubby house. During summer walk with the butterflies on the Buddleia walk. Garden chess, draughts and other lawn games complemented by tall shady trees - perfect for family picnics. Tearooms & Puzzle Gift Shop. Open daily from 10am - Closed Christmas Day.

Western Port Heritage Cruises Tours, Nature Hastings Western Port Mornington Peninsula For corporate, weddings or private charter, join Captain Rankin on Western Port Cruises and wine and dine in comfort and charm.

The Briars Park Historic, Nature, Gardens Mt Martha Northern Mornington Peninsula The Briars Park is the Mornington Peninsula's foremost property, a truly representative Cultural Landscape. Important to the Boonerwrung Aborigines and one of the first pastoral 'runs' on the Peninsula. Today the Park is a working farm, heritage listed side and wildlife reserve.

Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Gardens Nature, Gardens Shoreham Western Port Mornington Peninsula Australia's oldest & largest hedge maze with year round flowering lavender gardens. 25 acres of world acclaimed gardens with the world's firsst circular rose maze and home of the 'Great Ashcombe Gnome Hunt'. Licensed cafe overlooking the gardens. Open 11am-5pm Daily (except Christmas Day)

The Park at Point Nepean Tours, Historic, Nature, Other Portsea Southern-Beachside Mornington Peninsula Walk it, bike it, ride it ... part of the Mornington Peninsula National Park. Bikes for hire, historic tunnels, defence forts, barbecues, picnic spots, ocean views, flora and fauna.

Escape the city Melbourne Tours, Food and Wine, Nature, Transport, Health and Beauty Cape Schank Mornington Peninsula The Peninsula highlights weekend is a relaxed all inclusive two days of exploring some of the well known and not so well known gems of the Mornington Peninsula. Accomodation is at the Cape Schank resort.

Ace Hi Ranch and Wildlife Park Horse Riding, Nature Cape Schanck Hinterland Mornington Peninsula Scenic trail rides, forest and ocean beach horse rides.

Coolart Wetlands & Homestead Historic, Nature, Gardens Somers Western Port Mornington Peninsula Magnificent late Victorian mansion situated on the shores of Westernport. In the superb grounds are ever-changing wetlands that you can view from the observatory, and a lagoon where thousands of Australian white ibis nest every year. 10am-5pm daily except Christmas Day, New Years Day & Good Friday - Entry fee applies.

Mornington Peninsula Walking Tours Tours, Nature Blairgowrie Mornington Peninsula Exhilarating and informative guided walking tours of 1 to 5 days duration through the beautiful Mornington Peninsula.

Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park Nature Pearcedale Western Port Mornington Peninsula By day meet & feed friendly kangaroos, have your photo taken with a koala and enjoy interactive animal encounters. Dingoes, colourful birds, snakes & lizards. Bushfoods garden, wetlands & more...and by night enjoy lantern lit fully escorted tours and get close to endangered bettongs, gliders, quolls, kangaroos, koalas & owns. Open daily 11am-5pm (except Christmas Day). Tours most nights - bookings required.

French Island Tours with Lois Airs Tours, Nature French Island Western Port Mornington Peninsula Tours are available for individuals, groups, clubs or schools. You can tailor your tour to suit you or your group's time and budget.

Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne Nature, Gardens Cranbourne Northern Mornington Peninsula The Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne is the ancestral home of the Mayone-Bulluk clan of the Boonerwurung people. The award winning 'Australian Garden' is where visitors can immerse themselves in Australian flora, landscapes, art and architecture. This amazing new garden features a gallery of exhibition gardens, sculpture and displays - all highlighting the beauty and diversity of our Australian landscape and featuring approximately 100,000 plants, including 1,000 trees, in 15 different landscape displays and exhibition gardens. Visitors can learn about how to use Australian plants at home, by talking to one of our Volunteer Master Gardeners, or by joining a tour with one of our knowledgeable guides. At the Boonerwurrung Café visitors can enjoy delicious snacks and meals, while taking in the views of the Australian Garden. Open 9am–5pm daily except Christmas Day and days of Total Fire Ban* (The bushland at Cranbourne is closed on days of total fire ban and on days of extreme fire danger, however the Australian Garden remains open on these days.)

Polperro Dolphin Swims Tours, Nature, Sports and Games Sorrento Southern-Beachside Mornington Peninsula Environmental tourism operation offering the opportunity to observe and swim with wild bottlenose dolphins in Port Phillip Bay. Departs from Sorrento pier.

Rain Hayne & Shine Farmyard Nature Balnarring Northern Mornington Peninsula Tourist Farm designed with children in mind but great for all animal lovers

Arthurs Seat Maze Nature, Gardens Arthurs Seat Hinterland Mornington Peninsula Home to magical mazes & gardens, giant topiary creations and over 100 pieces of sculpture.

McLeod Eco Farm Nature French Island Western Port Mornington Peninsula 270 ha organic farm set amongst an 11,000 ha national park. Secluded beach, pristine lake, 9-hole golf course, historical old prison, walking & cycling tracks, wild koalas and farm animals.

French Island Eco Tours Tours, Nature French Island Western Port Mornington Peninsula Quality, nature based tours to Victoria's French Island for individuals, schools and clubs.

Talca Alpacas Nature Moorooduc Northern Mornington Peninsula Alpaca breeding in all colours with imported and our own bred fine and super fine stud males.

Rain Hayne & Shine Farmyard Nature Balnarring Mornington Peninsula Enjoy 'hands' on experiences with a large variety of friendly farm animals to feed and cuddle. Hay rides, BBQ, tea, coffee and pony rides. Bring a picnic for a day suitable for all ages.

Moonraker Dolphin Swims Water Activities, Diving and Surfing, Tours, Nature, Sports and Games Sorrento Southern-Beachside Mornington Peninsula Operates out of Sorrento 112km south of Melbourne, in the sheltered shallows of Port Phillip Bay.

Wildlife Coast Cruises Water Activities, Diving and Surfing, Tours, Nature, Sports and Games Cowes Nearby Region - Phillip Island Seal Cruise and French Island cruise/tour packages. We are available for a variety of private charter cruises.

Stokesay Mohair Farm Produce - Farm Gate, Nature Pearcedale Western Port Mornington Peninsula Established in 1995, home to one of Australia’s largest herds of rare coloured mohair goats as well as over a hundred traditional white angoras.