About this tour
A 7-hour wildlife and wine tour on the Mornington Peninsula combining hands-on encounters at Moonlit Sanctuary with lunch and wine tasting at a local winery. You'll hand-feed kangaroos, spot koalas, explore Brighton's famous bathing boxes, then settle into a leisurely meal overlooking Westernport Bay. Suited to anyone after a relaxed day mixing nature with regional food and drink, this tour includes transport and admission to the wildlife park.
Highlights
- Hand-feed kangaroos and spot koalas at Moonlit Sanctuary
- Lunch with wine glass included at Merricks General Wine Store
- Visit Brighton beach and its iconic colourful bathing boxes
- Scenic views across Westernport Bay from the winery
- City transfers included in the full-day itinerary
- Suitable for all fitness levels with accessible public transport nearby
- Small-group outing with shared transport throughout
What to expect
Your day starts with city pickup and transport to Moonlit Sanctuary on the Mornington Peninsula. You'll spend the morning walking the grounds, hand-feeding kangaroos and observing koalas in a semi-natural setting. After wildlife time, you'll head to Brighton beach to walk past the distinctive colourful bathing boxes — a classic Melbourne photo stop. The group then travels to Merricks General Wine Store for the centrepiece: a leisurely lunch featuring local produce paired with a glass of wine, with views across to Westernport Bay. The day wraps with return city transport, finishing around mid-afternoon.
What travellers say
- Direct wildlife contact — kangaroo hand-feeding is hands-on, not remote viewing
- Lunch and wine included, cutting out mid-tour meal planning stress
- Covers iconic Melbourne sights (bathing boxes) alongside nature
- Relaxed pacing suits mixed fitness levels and ages
- Full-day structure with transport removes driving or navigation worry
- Outdoor wildlife park exposure to weather and sun throughout morning
- Wine allocation is single glass; limited for wine-focused visitors
- Bathing boxes stop appears brief, not a deep cultural experience
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This suits anyone wanting a relaxed blend of wildlife contact and regional food without heavy physical demands — all fitness levels welcome. The wildlife park is outdoors and weather-exposed; bring sun protection and plan for warm conditions. Bathing box stop is a quick photo pause, not a lengthy beach swim. Admission to Moonlit Sanctuary and one wine glass at lunch are included; any additional drinks or meals are your own cost. Group size isn't specified, but expect a coach or minibus arrangement. Peak season (school holidays, weekends) may draw larger groups. Service animals are permitted. Public transport options exist nearby if you prefer independent travel.
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