49'ers MCG Melbourne Pre or Post Tour Aussie Wildlife, Lunch and Wine!

49'ers MCG Melbourne Pre or Post Tour Aussie Wildlife, Lunch and Wine!

Make the most of your time in Melbourne with a proper Aussie day out — built for 49ers fans who want to see the real thing without overthinking it.

With easy city transfers, you’ll head about an hour out to the Mornington Peninsula, where life slows down and the good stuff kicks in. Get up close with classic Aussie wildlife — hand-feed kangaroos and spot koalas — then roll into a local winery for a long, relaxed lunch with great food and seriously good wine.

You’ll be travelling with fellow 49ers fans, so it’s a fun, easygoing day with plenty of laughs along the way. Throw in coastal views, fresh sea air, and that laid-back summer vibe, and you’ve got yourself the perfect pre- or post-game plan.

• Australian Wildlife at Moonlit Sanctuary (Koala Encounter is an add on when visiting the Sanctuary)
• Stop at Brighton beach to view the Bathing Boxes
  
• Wine tasting and a beautiful lunch at Merrick's General Wine Store. A local favourite on the Mornington Peninsula with views over Westernport Bay.
  
• We head back to Port via Arthur's Seat for breathtaking views over Port Phillip Bay from lookouts.
  

Swap the game-day buzz for a proper Aussie escape — the perfect pre or post tour for 49ers fans visiting Melbourne.

Breathe in that fresh sea air as you head down to the coast, where the iconic, brightly coloured bathing boxes line the beaches of Port Phillip Bay. From Dromana through to Portsea, these classic little huts are a true slice of Melbourne summer — simple, full of character, and the kind of spot locals have been coming back to for generations. It’s an easy, feel-good start with plenty of time to take it all in and snap those must-have photos.

Next up, get your Aussie wildlife fix at Moonlit Sanctuary. Hand-feed kangaroos, get up close to koalas, and wander through bushland filled with wallabies and native birds. It’s relaxed, interactive, and one of the best ways to experience Australia’s unique wildlife in a natural setting.

From there, it’s time to settle in and enjoy what the Mornington Peninsula does best — great food and seriously good wine. Head to a local favourite for a long, relaxed winery lunch paired with premium tastings. Think fresh local produce, cool-climate wines like Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, and that laid-back, indoor-outdoor dining style Australians do so well.

City transfers. You’ll be travelling with fellow 49ers fans, so expect a fun, easygoing day with plenty of laughs along the way. With a local guide who knows the region inside out, everything runs smoothly — all you have to do is enjoy it.