THE TOTAL FOOD AND WINE EXPERIENCE ON THE MORNINGTON PENINSULA
Mornington Peninsula Tours
Discover what the region is famous for- wine! With more than 50 cellar doors specialising in cool climate wines, in particular Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, there is always somewhere new to visit and new wines to discover
Meet the Gourmet Producers - Private Tour
Our signature tour takes you behind the scenes with winemakers, cheese makers, distillers and more. Experience the passion of these artisan producers on this full day tour.
$260 | Duration: 10 Hours (approx.)
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Private Full Day Wine Tour
Discover what the region is famous for- wine! With more than 50 cellar doors specialising in cool climate wines, in particular Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, there is always somewhere new to visit and new wines to discover.
$165 | Duration: 8 Hours (approx.)
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Bliss- Private Peninsula Hot Springs Tour
Your day of indulgence includes chocolate tasting with artisan chocolatiers, lunch at award winning winery restaurant and bathing at the Peninsula Hot Springs, Victoria’s only naturally heated thermal hot springs. Treat yourself.
$190 | Duration: 8 Hours (approx.)
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Wine Food Farmgate - Private tour
A deliciously easy way of travelling, exploring and experiencing the food, wine and farm gates of the Mornington Peninsula. This tour incorporates visits to the best local and seasonal producers.
$165 | Duration: 8 Hours (approx.)
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Nature and Panorama- Arthurs Seat Eagle Skylift-Private tour
Wild coastline, tranquil bay beaches, breathtaking scenery and spectacular views- The Mornington Peninsula has it all. This tour will take in the stunning panoramic views from Arthurs Seat, the famous beach boxes and more.
$165 | Duration: 8 Hours (approx.)
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Wildlife and Panorama- Moonlit Sanctuary- Private tour
Wild coastline, tranquil bay beaches, breathtaking scenery and spectacular views- The Mornington Peninsula has it all. This tour will take in the stunning panoramic views from Arthurs Seat, the famous beach boxes and more.
$190 | Duration: 8 Hours (approx.)
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Exclusive Elgee Park guided Sculpture walk and vineyard tour
Join us for an exclusive opportunity to visit a unique landscape where vineyard, garden and art sit in harmony. Elgee Park is home to more than 50 large-scale outdoor works by Australian sculptors.
$210 | Duration: 8 Hours (approx.)
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Private Two Day Wine Tour
Why not make the most of your visit to the Mornington Peninsula and opt for a 2 day wine tour- do more, see more, taste more wine!
$370 | Duration: 16 Hours (approx.)
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Private Two Day Wine Tour with Accommodation
Why not make the most of your visit to the Mornington Peninsula and opt for a 2 day wine tour- do more, see more, taste more wine! Stay at the recently completed Quarters at Flinders Hotel. Includes transport from Melbourne return.
$520 | Duration: 31 Hours (approx.)
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Enjoy Autumn on an exclusive couple wine tour
Exclusive wine tour for couples. Experience the romance of the Mornington Peninsula with someone special.
$200 | Duration: 5 Hours (approx.)
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Exclusive Red Hill Peony Estate
You are invited to enter this private world; indulge in High Tea, and breathe in the Spring air scented with peonies, roses and crab-apple blossoms as you stroll through the various gardens. Meet Jill and hear of her passion for Peonies.
$120 | Duration: 2 Hours (approx.)
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Truffle + Mushroom Tours
Come and experience the thrill of finding a truffle, black gold. Truffle season starts June when the air is cold, the soil moist and the sun is warming the rich earth at Red Hill. Meet Jenny McAuley and her dog, Thomas.
Red Hill Truffle Hunt
+ cooking class with Romu Oudeyer
Sunday 1st July
Come and experience the thrill of finding a truffle, black gold. Truffle season starts June when the air is cold, the soil moist and the sun is warming the rich earth at Red Hill. Meet Jenny McAuley and her dog, Thomas.
$265 | Duration: 5 Hours (approx.)
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Red Hill Black Gold, Truffle Hunt
5 course Degustation lunch and transport
Come and experience the thrill of finding a truffle, black gold. Truffle season starts June when the air is cold, the soil moist and the sun is warming the rich earth at Red Hill. Meet Jenny McAuley and her dog, Thomas.
$300 | Duration: 8 Hours (approx.)
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Red Hill Black Gold,
Truffle Hunt and Tasting – Public
Come and experience the thrill of finding a truffle, black gold. Truffle season starts June when the air is cold, the soil moist and the sun is warming the rich earth at Red Hill. Meet Jenny McAuley and her dog, Thomas.
$125 | Duration: 2 Hours (approx.)
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Red Hill Truffle Hunt, 2 course lunch and glass wine
Come and experience the thrill of finding a truffle, black gold.
Truffle season starts June when the air is cold, the soil moist and the sun is warming the rich earth at Red Hill. Meet Jenny McAuley and her dog, Thomas.
$190 | Duration: 4 Hours (approx.)
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Red Hill Black Gold, Truffle Hunt- Private
Come and experience the thrill of finding a truffle, black gold.
Truffle season starts June when the air is cold, the soil moist and the sun is warming the rich earth at Red Hill. Meet Jenny McAuley and her dog, Thomas.
$300 | Duration: 8 Hours (approx.)
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Gala Truffle degustation
with Romu Oudeyer at Red Hill Truffles
Dinner Saturday 23rd June, Lunch Saturday 21st July
Rug up for a late afternoon truffle hunt in the crisp winter’s air at Red Hill Truffles. Owner Jenny and her trusty truffle dog Thomas will walk you through the Mornington Peninsula’s only producing truffiere.
$275 | Duration: 5 Hours (approx.)
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Focus on Fungi
Public tour
Join us for a fun and informative winter’s day in the hinterland of Red Hill.
The day will be spent in equal parts hunting truffles with Jenny McAuley and her dog Thomas at Red Hill Truffles and learning about mushrooms with Ryan from Bentons Rise Farm.
$250 | Duration: 4 Hours (approx.)
Sat 16th June
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Maxs May Mushroom Meander
Public tour
Max’s May Mushroom Meander Join MP Experience and chef Max Paganoni, of award-winning restaurant Max’s at Red Hill Estate, as we celebrate the mysterious mushroom.
$110 | Duration: 4 Hours (approx.)
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Hazelnut Cane Teepee Workshop
Led by Dawn Allen, head floristry extraordinaire at Peninsula Wild Flower, you will create a rustic and unique teepee from on-site grown Hazelnut cane on Red Hill Truffle Farm. Set amongst the Hazelnut trees, this intimate and hands-on workshop is the perfect introduction to the age-old skill of basket weaving. Afternoon tea is included.
Date: Sunday May 5th
Time: 2pm-5pm
$150 | Duration: 3 Hours (approx.)
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Totally Truffles Package
bookings on request, throughout the season
The ultimate getaway for truffle lovers: truffle hunt, 5 course private degustation dinner, accommodation at Max’s Retreat and transport. Settle in for two nights at the gorgeous and secluded Max’s Retreat in Red Hill. Be whisked away by Mercedes to the Mornington Peninsula’s only producing truffiere and partake in a truffle hunt with owner Jenny and her truffle dog Thomas. Following the hunt you will return to your accommodation to enjoy a sumptuous 5-course truffle inspired degustation dinner cooked by your own personal chef. Breakfast provisions are included for your stay. This package is available for a minimum 3 couples, maximum 4 couples staying in queen size rooms with en-suite. 3 couples $2435 total 4 couples $3230 total BOOKINGS: 0410 596 637, tour@mpexperience.com.au
Truffle Hunt & Breakfast
Rug up for an early morning hunt through the misty truffiere with Jenny and Thomas. Following the hunt, you will have the opportunity to taste, smell and handle freshly harvested truffle before sating your appetite with a truffle infused breakfast. Think truffle butter on toast, dripping with truffle honey or truffled scrambled eggs with bacon.
Truffle and products will be available for purchase.
$125pp
Dates: Sunday 10 June | Sunday 29 July
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Transport + Transfers
We now offer chauffeured transport for those not wanting a structured tour. Just tell us where you want to go and we will get you there. We can also assist with airport transfers to the Mornington Peninsula.
Private Leisure transport
Mercedes Vito, up to 8 guests
Do you know where you want to go and simply need a means of getting there? Want to tour the wineries but don’t have a designated driver? We now offer an easy transport option at a very reasonable rate.
$300
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Corporate Tours
Customise a tour to suit you
Let us tailor a tour for your business, great for team building.
Private Leisure transport
Mercedes ML 250, up to 4 guests
Do you know where you want to go and simply need a means of getting there? Want to tour the wineries but don’t have a designated driver? We now offer an easy transport option at a very reasonable rate.
$300
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Bespoke Transport
Customise a tour to suit you
Let us tailor a tour to your particular interests or passion.
About Us
The Directors of MP Experience, brother and sister team Max and Danielle, grew up on the Mornington Peninsula. Max owns the award winning and pioneering Max’s Restaurant at Red Hill Estate and Danielle has years of experience in winery touring.
Together, they have unparalleled and extensive knowledge of the area, the culture and the people that make the Peninsula what it is today.
They want to share this knowledge with you on their private small group tours. Meet the winemakers, the growers and the artisan producers and have an experience you will be talking about for years to come.
Media
Best Trips 2015 - Eat, Drink, Play, Repeat
Though Sydney might argue the point, Melbourne has established itself as Australia’s food capital, home to innovative culinary ideas such as micro coffee roasters, nonprofit cafés, and expat pop-ups (British chef Heston Blumenthal is moving his Fat Duck from England to Melbourne for six months next year). (Slide 20)
Discover Victoria's Mornington Peninsula
THE Mornington Peninsula offers a feast of opportunities for people looking to escape. Sarah Nicholson reports on the best of the best.
Discover the joy of a truffle hunt - ABC
Are you thinking about heading out on a truffle hunt this winter? Here’s some inspiration from the ABC.
Reacquaint yourself with the Mornington Peninsula with MP Experience
We are so lucky to have the Mornington Peninsula on our doorstep but do we actually know all that it has to offer?
Road trip down Mornington Peninsula
This year I want to spend more time exploring my own backyard.
Tasty treats on offer at mushroom, truffle ‘Hunt and Gather’ event at Red Hill on Mornington Peninsula
A FUNGI frenzy will take place at Red Hill this winter as a mushroom hunt joins the search for one of the world’s most exotic foods.
Jetstar October 2017 Magazine
Land of Plenty – Pages 96-98
Victoria story in Escape
Contact Us
If you need further information please feel free to contact Danielle
Danielle Field – Tour Manager
0410 596 637
tour@mpexperience.com.au