No unexpected costs. From meals or drinks, entry and transport, to equipment, guided hikes, plus lessons in outdoor activities.
We spend minimal time on the road and maximum time amongst nature & wildlife adventuring.
SUP, Hike, Snorkel, Ride, Taste & Chill the highlights and hidden gems. The best way to truly discover the Peninsula is to experience its variety.
WAM guides are qualified instructors in activities like Stand Up Paddleboarding and Snorkelling so you can learn new skills whilst also exploring nature
People powered activities, sub-zero waste and supporting the local community/environment. Just by booking WAM, you are making a positive difference. Learn more here.
Eco towel service, free eco sunscreen, sustainable gift, refreshments, all from local small businesses. Personalised day with small groups of just 9 people maximum.
for an action-packed day, book a B Corp-certified eco-adventure with WAM!. Delightful ex-pat Brit Nic Cooper can take you bush-walking, paddle-boarding, whale-watching, and swimming in rock pools in a group or as a bespoke trip.
The Independent – December 2023
A prime way to escape the city and explore the Mornington Peninsula
2021 Finalist – Waste Reduction and the circular economy
Like valium in a watersport
Green Escapes: A Sustainable Travel Guide to Melbourne & Surrounds
10 Inspiring Green Trailblazers Who Are Making A Real Difference
Weekend Magazine Green Issue – April 2022
Victoria offer a myriad of sustainable travel options..including Wild Adventures Melbourne on the Mornington Peninsula
Take Off On An Epic Eco-Experience With This Sustainably Focussed Adventure Company
Embark on one of these wildlife-filled winter adventures through Mornington Peninsula
They have adventure tours to suit everyone, their body clocks and the season!
WAM has explored every secluded corner of the peninsula to find the best picnic spots
Wild Adventures Melbourne tours are the perfect eco-adventurous day trip
Every trip he delivers for WAM is not impacting the planet and ideally enhancing it!
If you’re planning to connect with nature this summer but don’t know where to go, Wild Adventures Melbourne makes the whole experience easy
We couldn’t recommend a better way of experiencing the Mornington Peninsula
A great time outdoors with likeminded people
Tourism Australia selects WAM to be a Sustainability Storyteller.
“The WAM team made me feel like i had been in the Peninsula for years whilst opening my eyes to a beautiful corner of this country.”
“A really special experience. This isn’t your average tour company, WAM are doing something different and it’s wonderful.”
“The most incredible experience and day out with WAM – really good value for money and a jam packed, exciting day. Would recommend this experience to anyone looking for something different and exciting to do near Melbourne – we got to see some of the beautiful Mornington peninsula that we otherwise wouldn’t have seen on our own.”
“Ticks all the boxes! A terrific day. Professional, perfectly paced and a great way to experience a wonderful part of Victoria”…read more
“Awesome tour of the Mornington Peninsula”…read more
“One of the best trips I ever had, beautiful places and really good activities. Coops has organised it so well, everything was on time and all ready for us. He is one of the nicest person and will surely recommend wild adventures Melbourne to everyone”
“Great day that was really well thought through and organised. It was a full day with a lot of activities but it was still relaxing and didn’t feel rushed. Would recommend if you want to see the best of what the peninsula has to offer”…read more
“WAM crafted the Mornington Peninsula itinerary to almost perfection”…read more
“An excellent tour, a great guide and a fantastic way to explore the Mornington Peninsula! I would definitely recommend WAM!”
“What an awesome day experiencing the Peninsula on the Paddle, Pinot & Pools tour. I loved that it offered the opportunity to experience a range of activities”
“Being a born and bred kiwi, it was a fantastic opportunity to explore the wilderness near Melbourne whilst meeting a great bunch of people”
“Coops (Nic) is a super easygoing person, and he knows everything about the place, so if you wanna throw yourself in the embrace of the nature and enjoy every second of the day, this trip is for you!”
“These tours are perfect for those who love adventure but care about the planet”
“Absolutely loved this tour. Got some active adventure in whilst seeing loads of wildlife close to Melbourne”…read more
2 weeks to go. Just a couple of spots left.
Do something truly incredible this Aussie winter. Here is a little highlight reel to give you a taster.
The Great Alpine & Lakes Adventure
4th - 8th September 2024
5 Days, 4 Nights exploring the Victorian Alps & Gippsland Lakes along the iconic Great Alpine Road.
Click link in bio or DM us to book or enquire
#thrillseekingadventure #greatalpineroad #winteradventure
Which type of stunning hike would you choose on the Mornington Peninsula?
After the best 4 days of winter adventure of your life, you might think the final day (day 5) will have no special moments, think again!
As we head back to Melbourne through the lush rolling hills of Gippsland, we stop in the magnificent Tarra Bulga National Park for one of the most beauitful rainforest hikes you will find anywhere.
After the walk and warming lunch we continue back to the city arriving mid-afternoon to say our goodbyes.
The Great Alpine & Lakes Adventure: 4th-8th September 2024
Take our word for it, this is an adventure you don’t want to miss and there is still time to book as we have a few spots available.
Click link in bio to find out more and book.
#thrillseekingnature #winteradventures #gippsland #rainforestwalk #everybitdifferent #seeaustralia #visitmelbourne
Calling all businesses based in Melbourne, Mornington Peninsula and beyond.
Looking for something different for your next team day out in 2024 or 2025 that isn't orientated around alcohol?
At Wild Adventures Melbourne (WAM), we love organising extraordinary and bespoke days out on the Mornington Peninsula for small and larger corporate groups which are focussed on health, wellbeing and connecting with nature for all abilities.
From activities like stand-up paddleboarding and snorkelling, to rainforest walks, to wild swims in secret natural rock pools, combined with tasting incredible local produce at viewpoint picnics, and relaxation at venues like the hot springs. Better still, our experiences are all designed to have a positive impact on the local environment and community, and groups can even contribute to this during the day.
Please DM us if you would WAM's digital brochure of adventurous experiences for private groups.
And if you do wish to have a few drinks as part of your day, we can also include a visit to awesome sustainably conscious local wineries, breweries and distilleries after the nature based activities!
Come and discover your #ThrillSeekingNature
#teamdayout #corporateevents #morningtonpeninsula #ecoadventures #outdooradventures
This could be you!
From October to April, join our summer season of epic ocean and land based day adventures on the stunning Mornington Peninsula.
Click link in bio to book. Adventures available 7 days a week.
Come and discover your #thrillseekingnature
#seeaustralia #visitmelbourne #ecotourism #morningtonpeninsula #outdooradventures #visitmp #regenerativetourism #standuppaddle
Podcasting with a view!
It was fantastic to be interviewed on the @tourismhubpodcast by the wonderful @despinakaratzias from @instituteofexcellencehq and delve into the purpose of WAM going deep into having a positive impact on all aspects of how we operate.
Search Tourism Hub Podcast to hear the full episode.
5 reasons why The Great Alpine Road is a must do winter road trip:
1) Breathtaking scenery - Snow capped mountains, beautiful valleys, lush forests, rolling vineyards, and the stunning waterways of the Gippsland Lakes.
2) Skiing & Snowboarding - perched on top of the mountain, Mt Hotham is unique in many ways; wide open spaces, exhilarating terrain and panoramic views, it's the perfect spot to ski and snowboard in Australia
3) Incredible diversity of experiences - it doesn't get more varied in terms of experiences and scenery. One day you could be skiing, snowboarding or snowshoeing in Mt Hotham and the next kayaking along the Gippsland Lakes, or bathing at the dream worthy Metung Hot Springs
4) Connecting the Australian Alps with the Gippsland Lakes - This 339-kilometre adventure along Australia's highest year-round accessible sealed road is iconic, and has very little traffic in winter so you will feel like you have it all to yourself at times.
5) Gippsland in winter is a really special time to go - amazing food, activities, wildlife, and people. Winter is a great time to visit whilst supporting communities in their low season.
Our 5 day Great Alpine & Lakes Adventure is going from the 4th to 8th September 2024 and there are just three spots remaining. Click link in bio to find out more.
#outdooradventures #ecotourism #seeaustralia #everybitdifferent #thrillseekingnature #winteradventures #skiingandsnowboarding @visitgippsland @visitmelbourne @seehighcountry
Here’s what’s in store for DAY 3 & 4 of WAM’s multi day winter road trip: The Great Alpine & Lakes Adventure
⛷️ 🏂 On day 3 we spend another day shredding the slopes of Mt Hotham…
🌅 Before departing late in the afternoon and driving down the remainder of the spectacular Great Alpine Road as the sun comes down…
🌊 which finishes at the largest inland waterways in the Southern Hemisphere, The Gippsland Lakes, where we settle into our waterfront accommodation for the night.
🛶 🐨 Day 4 we enjoy all the Gippsland Lakes have to offer starting with a morning kayaking adventure (keep an eye out for dolphins) and then a visit and short hike on an island full of koalas (sightings guaranteed!)….
🧖🏽♀️ Then in the afternoon we head to relax at the dreamworthy thermal hot springs with epic views of the Gippsland Lakes.
🦞 our final night dinner is spent at a fantastic local restaurant
✨ close in the night with some of the best stargazing you can imagine
That’s day 3 & 4 of this incredible 5 day winter adventure in the Victorian Alps and Gippsland Lakes.
Click link in bio to find out more…
Just 3 spots left!
Wednesday 4th to Sunday 8th September 2024
#seeaustralia #australianwinter #greatalpineroad #thrillseekingnature #everybitdifferent #gippslandlakes #positiveimpacttourism #visitmelbourne
As this year’s @NAIDOCWeek draws to a close, we wanted to share this video of a corroboree dance performed by First Nations Students in Mildura, Victoria.
The students are supported by the @starsfoundationaustralia which mentors and empowers First Nations young women across Australia improving health and education.
We’re really proud that for the past two years WAM supports the Stars Foundation by funding the private sector component of a student in Victoria partaking in the program for one year.
It’s really cool to see the outcomes of these First Nations young women realising their potential, completing education, and moving into full time work or further study. We’ll be sharing some of these stories in the near future.
National NAIDOC week is held in the first week of July each year to celebrate and recognise the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and is an opportunity for all Australians to learn more.
Through the WAM 4 Project, WAM is committed to supporting The Stars Foundation, as well as other First Nations causes as part of our 2030 goals and beyond.
The 3 best things to do on the Mornington Peninsula in winter?
HOT SPRINGS
HIKES &
HUMPBACKS
We have an adventure for that!
Want an active, relaxing and delicious adventure this winter connecting with nature?
Our Hot Springs, Hikes & Humpbacks full day adventure includes a stunning guided coastal hike with lots of wildlife to spot on land and whale watching opportunities (we provide marine binoculars). A delicious viewpoint lunch of local produce from the back of the WAM van, and then an afternoon spent relaxing at some of the best thermal hot springs in the world @peninsulahotsprings
Running on Saturdays & Sundays until October. Click link in bio to book.
#winteradventure #morningtonpeninsula #ecotourism #whalewatching #hotsprings #visitmp #everybitdifferent #seeaustralia #positiveimpacttourism
Here is a taster of DAY 2 of our epic multi day winter road trip: The Great Alpine & Lakes Adventure
🏔️ Today is all about the slopes of Mt Hotham!
⛷️ 🏂 we spend a full day on the mountain with your lift pass included or a group ski/snowboard lesson if you are just starting out
🍜 Lunch is on the mountain in one of its picturesque food shacks and restaurants
🍻 After a day on the slopes try the local beer or mulled wine at the many apres ski bars in Dinner Plain.
🔥 Dinner is a home cooked meal back at our ski chalet in front of the open fire.
♟️ spend the evening playing board games, movies, or checking out more apres bars
That’s just day 2 of this incredible 5 day winter adventure in the Victorian Alps and Gippsland Lakes.
Click link in bio to find out more…
Limited spots available for this August and September.
#seeaustralia #australianwinter #greatalpineroad #thrillseekingnature #everybitdifferent #positiveimpacttourism #visitmelbourne
Today is International Day For Biological Diversity.
The future of tourism relies on nature flourishing, so it would be shortsighted of Wild Adventures Melbourne (WAM) to operate in a way that delivers extraordinary experiences in Australia’s spectacular and iconic nature, yet did nothing to support and protect ecosystems and biodiversity.
As a tourism operator, we’re acutely aware that WAM needs to be part of the solution, rather than part of the problem. That has been in our DNA since the very beginning.
This is why we created the WAM 4 Project.
The WAM 4 Project is dedicated to supporting the long-term conservation and protection of nature, wildlife and culture on the Mornington Peninsula and surrounds so that it can thrive and be enjoyed for generations to come.
WAM strives to protect, restore and enhance biodiversity in multiple ways including supporting restoration of reefs and kelp forests, planting native trees and other plants, saving energy, cleaning up eliminating and reducing waste, ethical supply chains and more.
Click link in bio to find out more about the WAM 4 Project and our other positive impact tourism practices.
#biodiversity #internationaldayforbiologicaldiversity #positiveimpacttourism #ecotourism #protectourplanet
Let’s talk about Day 1 of The Great Alpine & Lakes Adventure:
🌅 Early morning departure from Melbourne in the WAM van
☕️ We drive up into the breathtaking Australian Alps (with a coffee stop along the way) and start making our way along the iconic Great Alpine Road.
🥧 Lunch and coffee stop exploring the awesome alpine town of Bright
🏔️ Arrive in Mt Hotham & Dinner Plain to pick up any ski or snowboard hire gear and check into our snow chalet.
❄️ Early evening we head on a guided snowshoe adventure to an eco village with Jean Francois at @alpine_nature_experience
🫕 We settle in for a guided fondue cooking class in a cosy tipi
🔥 The day ends back at our chalet with our feet up by the open fireplace
That’s just day 1 of this incredible 5 day winter adventure in the Victorian Alps and Gippsland Lakes.
Click link in bio to find out more…
Limited spots available for this August and September.
📷 Photo credit people sitting by fire pit outside tipi: @katiepurling
#seeaustralia #australianwinter #greatalpineroad #thrillseekingnature #everybitdifferent #positiveimpacttourism
The Mornington Peninsula is such a beautiful place to visit at all times of year.
After guiding a private adventure tour yesterday the stunning sunset ocean vibes had me pulling over the WAM van to capture this flyover adding to the serenity.
As winter approaches, there are plenty of adventures to be had including our Hot Springs Hikes & Humpbacks adventure.
Click link in bio to find out more or reach out for details.
#morningtonpeninsula #pinkocean #everybitdifferent #seeaustralia #visitmp
WAM’s Great Alpine & Lakes Adventure
5 days, 4 night extraordinary winter adventure tour along The Great Alpine Road in Victoria:
14th - 18th August 2024
4th - 8th August 2024
And for a limited time only, we have a very special bring a mate and save offer. Bring multiple mates and save more!
Book between now and 13th May 2024 and:
Save $100 each when booking for 2 people.
Save $150 each when booking for 3 or more people
If you are a solo traveller, fear not, score $50 off and get ready to meet a bunch of new mates.
Offer ends Monday 13th May 2024.
To take up this offer email us at hello@wildadventuresmelbourne.com and quote code: BRINGAMATE
Here is what’s in store for you on The Great Alpine & Lakes Adventure:
🏔️ 5 day / 4 night winter trip along The Great Alpine Road
🚐 Return transport from Melbourne
🔥 Stay in cosy alpine ski chalets, then chilled lakeside accom.
🏂 Enjoy skiing & snowboarding at Mt Hotham (beginners welcome!)
🫕 Snowshoe to a eco village for a fondue dinner
♨️ Bathe in the Metung Hot Springs by the lakes
🛶 Kayak the Gippsland Lakes to an island of koalas
🐨 Hike ancient rainforests
⭐️ Free stuff including a beanie from our mates at Will & Bear
And much much more!
Just 9 spaces on each trip.
Click link in bio to learn more about the trip.
For a limited time only, we have a very special offer for WAM’s Great Alpine & Lakes Adventure this August & September.
Here’s the deal, bring a mate and save. Bring multiple mates and save more!
Book between now and 13th May 2024 and:
Save $100 each when booking for 2 people.
Save $150 each when booking for 3 or more people
If you are a solo traveller, fear not, score $50 off and get ready to meet a bunch of new mates.
Here is what’s in store for you on The Great Alpine & Lakes Adventure:
5 day / 4 night winter trip along The Great Alpine Road
Return transport from Melbourne
Stay in cosy alpine ski chalets, then chilled lakeside accom.
Enjoy skiing & snowboarding at Mt Hotham (beginners welcome!)
Snowshoe to a eco village for a fondue dinner
Bathe in the Metung Hot Springs by the lakes
Kayak the Gippsland Lakes to an island of koalas
Hike ancient rainforests
And much much more!
To take up this offer email us at hello@wildadventuresmelbourne.com and quote code: BRINGAMATE
Offer ends Monday 13th May 2024.
Click link in bio to learn more about the trip.
Photo by @astronomattty
#winterroadtrip #greatalpineroad #victorianalps #gippslandlakes
Today is Earth Day 2024 🌍🌿
Today, we reaffirm our commitment to protecting the environment and ensuring a healthier future for all life on Earth. At Wild Adventures Melbourne (WAM), we take direct action to support the places, wildlife, and communities where we operate with a long-term vision for future generations. It goes way beyond simple statements and promises.
During a recent eco adventure hosting a private group from @shesups_ , dolphins joined us as we were Stand-Up Paddleboarding the beautiful Mornington Peninsula coastline.
Just a few minutes before the dolphins joined us, we were picking up plastic bottles and cans from a nearby beach. WAM carries portable bins on our outdoor activities with an aim to leave every place we visit cleaner than we found it.
Any bottles and cans we find from beaches, oceans and foreshores, we take to the local container deposit scheme and use the funds generated to donate to the @dolphinresearch .
We are also supporting a shellfish reef restoration project near where we saw the dolphins with @nature_aus . This project is regenerating entire ecosystems and ultimately can help provide a healthier environment for the dolphins of Nerm (Port Phillip Bay).
So when a dolphin pops up to say hello as we SUP, and we encounter these incredible creatures up close, we want to be able to look those dolphins in the eye, safe in the knowledge WAM is taking action in multiple ways to help protect them and their environment (and yet still strive to do more).
At WAM, having a positive environmental and social impact is embedded in every decision and action we make, not just today, but every day. #EarthDay2024 #sustainability #regenerativetourism #environmentalimpact #wildlifeconservation #protectouroceans @earthdaynetwork #morningtonpeninsula
Looking to do something this Aussie winter that’s adventurous, relaxing and bloody incredible scenery throughout?
Below is a Google review left by one of guests who joined WAM’s Great Alpine & Lakes Adventure last year, click link in bio to find out more about the trip and to book.
“We just got back from the Great Alpine & Lakes Adventure and it was amazing! Nic has a real passion for hosting people and went above and beyond to make sure we had a good time. We spent 2 nights at a cosy cabin in Dinner Plain near Mt Hotham where we got to enjoy our first Australian skiing experience which greatly exceeded expectations. Plus an unforgettable fondue dinner at a hidden little lodge hosted by a lovely Frenchman. We then continued the drive south and spent 2 nights at a lakeside house overlooking the Gippsland Lakes where Nic took us kayaking on the lake before spending our final evening at the luxurious and picturesque Metung Hot Springs where we got to bathe in numerous naturally heated tubs and pools. The 4 night adventure was the perfect combination of adventure and relaxation, I highly recommend giving it a go when winter comes back around!”
Take it from us (and our guests), wildlife encounters are even more special and memorable when you are venturing out on an active adventure.
On this SUP adventure a few weeks ago we met this snoozing Australian Fur Seal, had dolphins come and say hi, and saw loads of rays.
WAM offers minimal impact human powered activities like stand up paddleboarding, bushwalking, snorkelling, wildlife watching.
No engines, no motors, just our small groups of 9 people max having awesome and non-intrusive interactions with iconic native animals.
🦭 🦘 🐬 🐨 🦅 🐋 🦔 🦜 🐢
#morningtonpeninsula #wildlife #marinelife #seeaustralia #visitmelbourne #everybitdifferent #drivevictoria #ecotourism #australianfurseals #positiveimpacttourism #standuppaddleboarding
There are a lot of layers to WAM on our mission to be a business that’s a force for good.
On the surface we are delivering the most extraordinary multi-activity adventure tours on the Mornington Peninsula and beyond so you are guaranteed to have the most incredible day with us.
But underneath we are also progressively tackling taking action on issues in a way that isn’t detrimental to our customer experience, in fact it often enhances it.
Here is WAM’s multi-faceted approach to tackling waste.
Are you more likely to book an experience with a business taking environmental and social action and trying to make a positive difference?
#everybitdifferent
#thrillseekingnature
#morningtonpeninsula
#tacklingwaste #positiveimpacttourism #regenerativetourism
