Mornington Peninsula Day Trip From Melbourne: Hot Springs Beaches Wineries

Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The Mornington Peninsula is Melbourne’s other wine region, the spa-and-hot-springs capital of Victoria, and the city’s nearest serious beach belt - all an hour south of the CBD on the Mornington Peninsula Freeway. This is the day-trip plan with the three things that make it a legitimate one-day destination: hot springs, wineries, and surf beaches.

Getting There and Back

Mornington Peninsula Freeway and EastLink: 60-75 minutes to most peninsula towns from the CBD. Toll roads cost about $9 each way (set up an eTag or pay online to avoid penalty). Public transport is poor - train to Frankston, then bus or taxi. Self-drive is the realistic option. The peninsula runs 50km tip-to-tail (Mt Eliza to Sorrento) so once you’re there, plan for 30-minute drives between stops.

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Mornington Peninsula Day Trip From Melbourne: Hot Springs Beaches Wineries

Getting There and Back