Mornington Peninsula Wine Tour
Rick's Wine Tours occupies a specific niche in the Peninsula wine tour market: a fully private, customisable day at a per-person price that undercuts most competitors by 20 to 40 per cent. Every booking is a private charter, the guest selects the wineries, and pickup can be arranged from the Melbourne CBD or directly from the Mornington region.
At a glance
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Book this tour →What happens on this tour
The operator collects the group from their nominated pickup point — Melbourne CBD, a Mornington Peninsula address, or another agreed location — and the itinerary runs according to the venues and activities specified at the time of booking. A typical day covers three to four cellar doors, with the private format allowing a relaxed pace at each stop without the group-size pressure of shared tours. Lunch is at a venue of the group's choosing, whether a cellar door restaurant, a local providore, or a picnic arrangement. The itinerary can incorporate non-wine stops such as a brewery, a distillery, or a coastal activity if requested in advance. The eight-hour duration runs from first pickup to last drop-off.
Who this suits
Private groups of two to twenty-four who want a self-contained day without sharing a vehicle with strangers. Value-conscious guests who want the private format without paying premium prices. Peninsula-based guests who want to eliminate the Melbourne CBD transit entirely by using the flexible pickup option.
Who should look elsewhere
Guests who want a guide with deep decades of Peninsula wine knowledge: Rick's was established in 2019 and lacks the operational depth of longer-running operators. Guests booking on short notice for a fixed peak date: the private format depends on advance communication of preferences, and same-day flexibility is more limited than the marketing implies.
Booking intelligence
Specify preferred wineries and any additional activities well before the departure date — the private itinerary depends on this input for pre-arranging each stop. Confirm whether cellar door tasting fees are included in the tour fare or payable separately at each stop, as this is not stated in the standard published fare. Free cancellation within 24 hours of departure applies; confirm this in writing at booking.
Frequently asked questions
Is every booking private?
Yes. Rick's Wine Tours operates exclusively as a private charter. You will not share the vehicle with guests from other bookings. Groups of 2–24 are accommodated; confirm your group size and vehicle type with the operator at booking.
Are cellar door tasting fees included in the price?
This is not confirmed in the published fare and should be verified directly with the operator before booking. It is a material cost difference from competitors who include tastings — confirm in writing whether tasting fees are bundled or payable separately at each stop.
How flexible is the itinerary really?
Meaningful flexibility requires advance planning, not on-the-day decision-making. Each winery stop needs to be pre-arranged against the venue's booking schedule and seasonal closures. The earlier preferences are communicated, the more the operator can lock in the preferred itinerary. Treat itinerary planning as a conversation before the day, not an option during it.
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