Top Mornington Peninsula Nature and Wildlife

See some of Australia's most famous native animals at Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, which is conveniently located on the Mornington Peninsula near Melbourne. The sanctuary shelters kangaroos, koalas, Tasmanian devils, crocodiles, and more on the 25-acre (10-hectare) grounds. Learn more about the mammals, reptiles, birds, fish, amphibians and insects at daily keeper talks and wildlife shows.

Experience Australia’s abundant marine wildlife during a 2-hour small-group snorkeling cruise from Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula. Visit prime locations around Port Phillip Bay to see dolphins, seals, colorful fish, and other species that inhabit the Great Southern Reef. Your guide provides the necessary equipment for snorkeling, along with live commentary about the region’s ecosystem.

Experience the natural landscape of Victoria on an eco boat tour off the coast of Mornington Peninsula. In addition to navigating and providing little-known facts about the area’s diverse wildlife, your guide points out easy-to-miss animals, which may include jellyfish, seals, dolphins, or whales depending on the season. A small group size and choice of departure times makes this tour a popular choice for families.

Set sail on a winter dolphin & whale adventure venturing past the sheer cliffs of Cape Woolamai and along Phillip Island’s attractive southern coastline. Search for Humpback and Southern Right Whales on their annual migration route. Be on the lookout for dolphin pods feeding and playing, with curious seals and a variety of birdlife including the Wandering Albatross regularly sighted in the area.

You'll get to see our 20 acre organic farm, and feed all of our animals: Alpacas, sheep, ducks, chooks, cows and geese. Our sheep will come up for a pat. And you will get to hand feed them some lucerne or grass hay. Depending on the time of year, we sometimes have a baby lamb you can help feed a bottle of milk to. Our alpacas, Chance, Chase, Dino and Eureka can take a bit more time to warm up, but they'll come up for some food if the group is calm and quiet. We'll check out our ducks and chooks and we often have ducklings or chickens you can hold as well). Finally we finish up with Chestnut and Mathilda our two house cows who will lick and nose you until they get some food from your hand.

Head out into Port Phillip Bay for the chance to swim with seals and dolphins with this boat tour. You'll visit the manmade Chinaman's Hat, known for its population of Australian Fur Seals, where you'll get to snorkel with the friendly creatures. You'll then head out to look for dolphins; if you're lucky, you'll get the chance to swim with them.

A comprehensive nature tour - sun, sand, surf, wild animals, nature walks and bush. Experience each of these in this 6 hour nature extravaganza. As an all-inclusive package, no additional expenditure is necessary. However, if you would like to purchase additional food on location, then some additional funds will be required. A maximum of 4 guests can be taken making this a private tour which can be personalised and adapted to guest needs.

Nepean National Park—situated at the southern tip of the Mornington Peninsula—has historic military structures and tunnels, and unmatched views of Port Philip Bay and the South Australian coast. This tour, which provides bike rental for two people and an audio guide and map, lets you explore the park’s coastal trails at your own pace.

The Explorer is the most convenient way to navigate Cranbourne's 15 hectare Australia Garden as part of the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne. The perfect snapshot experience whether you are visiting the Gardens for a full day excursion or looking to break the journey on route to Phillip Island. Departing from the main visitor centre this informative and engaging experience explores all the major highlights of one of Victoria's best kept secrets. Discover the iconic Australian landscape on this 25-minute, open-air bus tour led by one of our expert guides.  From the Red Sand Garden, journey along the east coast of Australia around the river bend before winding back through the Peppermint Garden, taking in the wonders and beauty of the native bush.

Sample the best of Phillip Island’s nature and cuisine with a full-day tour of this favorite getaway destination just a short drive from Melbourne. Learn about Victoria’s pioneers at a heritage farm on Churchill Island, soak up coastal scenery on the George Bass trail and Nobbies lookout point, and finish the day with premium seats for the famous nightly Penguin Parade. Plus, enjoy the island’s bounty with included lunch and wine tasting.

Take a small-group hiking tour along the George Bass Coastal Walk to experience the coastal landscape from Punchbowl (San Remo) to Kilcunda. Expect to walk at a leisurely pace and benefit from insightful commentary provided by your guide about Phillip Island’s plant and animal life. The walk takes about two hours, and is followed by a late lunch before you are returned to your hotel.

Enjoy hiking the invigorating and scenic Cape Woolamai trail on Phillip Island without the risk of getting lost, on a guided tour. Spot a range of wildlife—including penguins and wallabies—that you might miss if traveling alone. If you’re making good time there will even be the chance to stop for a wine or beer tasting—a great way to relax en route.