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Private Wine tour to the Mornington Peninsula

Your own bus for your private group of friends, family or work colleges

Description

Why not take a wine tour and enjoy lunch at the Rare Hare. Visit the Mornington Peninsula wine region in your own private transport to the Rare Hare restaurant. This Rare Hare wine tour is designed to book the entire transport for your own party of friends and enjoy great food and wine. Our driver and guide will be your own personal chauffer; relax in our comfortable mini bus.  No need for a designated driver we’ve got you covered! This service will secure all the necessary reservations and bookings so you can concentrate on looking forward to your day. Indulge in wines that the region is know for: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and cool climate Shiraz.

Have you heard of the Jackalope? The Rare Hare restaurant forms a part of the Multi-million dollar complex. Fantastic views of rolling hills and endless rows of grape vines set the scene for lunch. Dine on a selection of  share plates at communal tables. The seasonal dishes highlight the finest produce with a tempting balance of heat, acidity, depth of flavour and texture to each plate.

Large Groups

**We can drive groups 11-16 however please email us this can not be booked online. The Rare Hare restaurant large group availability is limited we will reach out to the restaurant prior to the tour confirmation

Group reservations are for 2.5 hours and lunch time always 2:30pm for this booking .

Please note: Group sizes 11-16 people must select the $85 lunch. Please see there website link here for further information. As part of the day we secure all reservations and bookings on your behalf. If you have secured your own booking please advise us.

 

How does the day unfold?

We pick up you and your party of guests from the discussed location. Please see full list of location in FAQ’s

A typical tour usually commences at 9am from Melbourne and surrounding suburbs and 10am from a Mornington Peninsula Pick up. We depart home at 5:00pm.

Once on the Peninsula, we drive to our first winery/vineyard  for a tasting, enjoy a range of wines (usually 6 to taste).

Depending on your group size, we will make a suggestion for the next winery to visit in the area. A popular stop is Red Hill Estate, with great wine and spectacular views of the bay.

Allowing plenty of travel time, we make our way to Rare Hare Restaurant, home of the Jackalope Hotel and our lunch destination. We stop for our third and final tasting.

The main affair! Indulge in the fine food presented at the Rare Hare Wine and Food Store.

 

 

Inclusions

  • Cost of tastings fees
  • Cost of lunch & your choice
  • Private Bus or Vehicle
  • Door to Door Pick up
  • Chilled bottle of water for every guest
  • Goods & Services Tax (GST)
  • Accredited Quality Tourism Australia
  • Accredited Safe Transport Victoria
  • No hidden surchages or costs

OPTION 1

Rare Hare Restaurant
Dine on the Hare's Share a selection of seasonal dishes set to share.

OPTION 2

Add dates for exact prices

  • Select your ideal date & adjust group size

From: AUD $245

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Price Table

2 people – $446 per person
3 people – $356 per person
4 people – $311 per person
5 people – $284 per person
6 people – $266 per person
7 people – $265 per person
8 people – $254 per person
9 people – $245 per person
10 people – $238 per person
11 people – $233 per person
12 people – $238 per person
13 people – $233 per person
14 people – $229 per person
15 people – $226 per person
16 people – $222 per person
2 people – $515 per person
3 people – $402 per person
4 people – $345 per person
5 people – $312 per person
6 people – $289 per person
7 people – $285 per person
8 people – $271 per person
9 people – $260 per person
10 people – $252 per person
11 people – $245 per person
12 people – $249 per person
13 people – $244 per person
14 people – $239 per person
15 people – $235 per person
16 people – $231 per person
2 people – $592 per person*
3 people – $456 per person*
4 people – $388 per person*
5 people – $347 per person*
6 people – $320 per person*
7 people – $313 per person*
8 people – $296 per person*
9 people – $284 per person*
10 people – $274 per person*
11 people – $266 per person*
12 people – $269 per person*
13 people – $262 per person*
14 people – $256 per person*
15 people – $250 per person*
16 people – $246 per person*

*includes restaurant 10% Sunday surcharge

*Please note Sunday & Public Holiday tours attract a surcharge.

Availability

Please check box for any booking on a Sunday, you accept an additional charge from Rare Hare Restaurant ($8.50pp). This will add to the tour total cost. In addition, the restaurant will pass this cost to you on the day for any additional food and the cost of beverages.

Frequently Asked Questions

It will depend on your final numbers; it’s important to note that every cellar door imposes its own maximum group sizes. Small groups of 2-6 have their pick of wineries. A group of up to 11 guests has reduced wineries to choose from.

Wineries that accept groups of 12-24 guests are limited, so organize your group early to increase your options.

Yes. However, this will depend on the final group size. It’s worth noting that some wineries have different tasting fee structures and charge above the average cost of a standard wine tasting. This product is priced to a set cost. Additional charges may apply for specific stops.

If you would like a formal quote, please contact our office. This tour is  “ready to go”. All pricing for the day is listed in the price table per person. Select your ideal date if it is available proceed to book on our online system. 

Yes! We will collect you from your private address, office or convenient meeting point. All Melbourne Hotels included. This is a door to door private wine tour. If you would like to be returned to a different address please advise our booking office.

We pick up from Melbourne and surrounding suburbs and from down the Peninsula. Extra fees may apply if you are outside our usual pickup zone. 

Our Private Mornington Peninsula Winery Tour, is great for groups, small or big, that don’t want to share the day with strangers on a public tour.

Be aware that Public Wine Tours sell by the seat and usually have a set itinerary. 

Yes, of course! We can price a non-drinker to join the tour and include lunch for that guest and exclude all the tasting fees. For bookings online, book the tour based on the drinkers and add a note to the final order stating that you also have a non-drinker.  We will send you the cost for this after the booking is processed. Please feel free to email us prior to booking.

No. Our booking price includes taxes and tasting fees, lunch, transfers, fuel, freeway tolls, the lot! Any additional beverages at lunch are at your own expense. We suggest one person settle the bill and split with the group on a latter date. 

Yes! The Classic Wine Tour has a lunch option at the Pig & Whistle Tavern, which is on 30 acres with English style gardens but just happens to also be on a Vineyard. 

Please consider one of our upgraded day tours for different winery lunch options. Our Enhanced Wine Explorer or the Premium Ultimate Winery experience. 

Sure! The buses have the latest Bluetooth connections for easy connectivity. Our drivers are happy for someone to take control of the playlist.

Not a problem! Please let us know. Most restaurants can cater to special requirements. We kindly ask for these requirements as soon as possible so we can give the restaurants plenty of advanced notice.

Approaching The Day Of Your Tour

Our office will be available via call/text/email . If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Final balances and last minute adjustments will be required no later than 48 hours prior to tour commencement. 

Particulars

Things to know

  • Start Time: 9:45am Melbourne
  • Start Time: 10:30am Mornington Peninsula
  • Return to Pick up: 4:00 PM
  • No smoking
  • No Drinking on the bus
  • Committed to Sustainability tourism
  • Australian Quality Tourism Accredited
  • Accredited bus operator Victoria

Proceeding  with a booking

  • Type or select the number of guests in your private group and choose your ideal date. Please choose from tour options and add-ons. Proceed to check and provide your pick up details and select option for payment. 
  •  We will contact your chosen lunch venue availability to update you as soon as possible.
  • Our booking office will send you an itinerary and tax invoice. We will then email and secure all the cellar bookings.
  • Collect any special dietary requirements from the group, and provide us with the pick-up/drop-off address for the day.
  • We will contact you the week of the tour date with any final adjustments. On occasion, someone can’t make it on the day. That’s fine, we just need to know 48 hours prior.
  • The day of the tour, the driver will arrive 15 minutes early, giving the group time to settle on the bus ready to go.

Recent Reviews

 
 
 
  Excellent  
    
 Based on 118 reviews 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 Richard Lowther 
 
 
 Richard Lowther 
 
24 March 2024
 
 
  
Adam was incredibly responsive in all communications while we planned our private wine tasting in the Yarra Valley.  The day was planned perfectly with a fantastic Premium Single Block tasting and lunch at Oakridge, followed by two other great wineries.  Adam was extremely knowledgeable and kept us on schedule and entertained throughout the day.
We would highly recommend Adam for private couples or larger group tours.
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Alli Coe 
 
 
 Alli Coe 
 
16 March 2024
 
 
  
Adam has been absolutely incredible on my 21st birthday wine tour! We were well looked after and had a blast. I highly recommend this experience!!
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Domenic Romeo 
 
 
 Domenic Romeo 
 
16 March 2024
 
 
  
Top bloke, respectful, helpful and good company all day
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Rach Yeung 
 
 
 Rach Yeung 
 
15 March 2024
 
 
  
I booked a Mornington Peninsula wine tour with Adam for my friend's birthday and we had the best time! Adam was so friendly, knowledgeable and brought such a happy energy to our day - we loved hearing all his stories.

We didn't want to join a big tour group so very grateful that we found Adam and had this personal and cosy wine tour experience.
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Truc 
 
 
 Truc 
 
9 March 2024
 
 
  
Adam was very nice, friendly and welcoming. Great driver and very fun!
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Simon Thomas 
 
 
 Simon Thomas 
 
9 March 2024
 
 
  
Adam is the best driver, tour guide, photographer and DJ!!! Thank you so much Adam for helping to making our hens day out so special. You're fantastic! When you book your day out ask for Adam, you won't regret it.
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Zoe T 
 
 
 Zoe T 
 
2 March 2024
 
 
  
Adam is the best! So much knowledge and such great energy.
  
 
  
 
 
 
 James Crean 
 
 
 James Crean 
 
2 March 2024
 
 
  
Great tour, good selection of wineries and great tour guide Scott

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