Peninsula Paddle Pools and Pinot Adventure
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November 2024
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What you can expect
Your awe-inspiring day begins at the iconic 19th-century McCrae Lighthouse, conveniently located in the heart of the Mornington Peninsula by the crystal-clear waters of the bay. The experience starts with a must-do activity on the Peninsula: a Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) adventure along the majestic waters of Port Phillip Bay. Keep an eye out for the local pods of dolphins while enjoying the backdrop of a stunning white sandy beach adorned with the famous colorful bathing boxes.
A certified SUP instructor will provide all necessary pointers and safety instructions before heading onto the water. The paddling session lasts around an hour to an hour and a half, offering ample time to fall in love with the world’s fastest-growing watersport while taking in breathtaking views of the coastline and Arthurs Seat (Wonga). In case of unsuitable weather or wind, an alternative inland waterway location will be selected. Following the SUP experience, there is time to relax, change, and grab a coffee before boarding the WAM van—renovated to feel like an eco-retreat—for a scenic drive to the southern coastline of the Peninsula.
The next activity is a breathtaking guided hike along nature trails, showcasing stunning views. Wildlife such as kangaroos, echidnas, and diverse birdlife is often spotted along the way. Depending on the route—rainforest or coastal—the hike covers approximately 3–5 kilometers, including a stop to unwind. If conditions allow, the hike may include wild swimming at secret magical natural rock pools, a highlight of the day. After the adventure, enjoy a delicious picnic lunch featuring fresh local produce at a spectacular beach viewpoint, complemented by native tea, coffee, and other local beverages.
The afternoon is dedicated to relaxation at the world-renowned Peninsula Hot Springs. Set amidst nature, these thermal hot springs offer over 70 global bathing experiences, including geothermal pools, an ice cave, saunas, hammocks, and more. Afterward, the journey continues to Red Hill for wine tastings at a charming, organic-focused winery.
No trip to the Mornington Peninsula is complete without visiting one of its over 200 wineries. This stop includes an opportunity to taste some of the region's finest wines while admiring vineyard views. Finally, the day concludes with a stunning scenic drive via the summit of the Mornington Peninsula, pausing at a viewpoint to reflect on an unforgettable adventure, before returning to the starting point at McCrae Lighthouse.
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What you need to know
- SUP lesson and tour
- Picnic Lunch
- Bathing at the Peninsula Hot Springs
- Guided hike
- Wine tasting
- Refreshments
- Eco-pack service
- Guide and transport
- This experience is from 8am to 5pm
- This experience takes place in multiple locations across the Mornington Peninsula.
- We meet at McCrae Lighthouse: 676 Point Nepean Rd, McCrae VIC 3938
- Hat, sunglasses, camera, enclosed shoes for hike and/or shoes that can get wet for water based activities.
- No special clothes are required, just dress appropriately for the activities and weather and bring a change of clothes for the trip home, warm clothes and rain jacket just in case.
- For SUP, we will also have dry bags that you can use to store any small personal items.
- All guests must be able to swim.
- The lunch we serve is suitable for vegetarians and we can cater for most dietary requirements.
- This adventure includes multiple activities so a moderate level of fitness is advised.
- Hiking and standup paddleboarding are done at a leisurely pace. While standup paddleboarding experience is not necessary, you do need to be able to swim for this tour.
- You must be 12 years old or over to participate in this adventure (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult). However, children under 12 can participate on a private adventure.
- If you are unsure if this adventure is suitable for you, please contact us(opens in a new tab) or check out our other adventure tours.
- This adventure operate in the warmer months of the year but occasionally there can be adverse weather conditions. If the weather is not suitable for paddling, we will adjust the itinerary with alternative activities like hiking or biking or call you the day prior to your tour to discuss other options.
- WAM is committed to providing its customers (you) with an enjoyable and safe trip. Trips can occasionally be affected by weather, and other unforeseen factors outside of our control (including adverse weather conditions, or an insufficient number of passengers for us to run the trip) may require us to alter routes, itineraries, fares, days of operation or even cancel tours. We retain the right to do any of these things without notice (however, where practical we will endeavor to provide you with notice of alterations or cancellations). We require a minimum of 4 passengers to run a trip and have a maximum of 8 passengers. If we need to cancel a trip due to there being less than 4 passengers, we will endeavor to provide you with at least 12 hours’ notice of such cancellation. In the event of unforeseen circumstances such as extreme weather, we may be unable to operate the tour on a specific day. In this case, you will be offered an alternative date. If however, you are not able to attend a trip on a different date, we will provide you with a full refund. To the extent permitted by law, no refunds will be provided due to alterations to any aspect of the trip. If you cancel a trip booking at least 7 days in advance of the trip, we will provide you with your choice of a refund of any trip fares already paid, or a credit note for a future trip. No refund will be provided for cancellations within 7 days of the trip date; however, we will allow you to transfer that trip booking into another person’s name. A $25 administrative fee will apply to all booking changes within 7 days of departure.
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
Need help?
- Email us at enquiry@experienceoz.com.au
- Help code: D2B-AB2E
- This experience is supplied by Wild Adventures Melbourne (WAM)
