A prime way to escape the city and explore the Mornington Peninsula
All Inclusive Adventure
No unexpected costs, your day is covered. From meals or drinks, entry and transport, to equipment, guided hikes, plus lessons in outdoor activities.
Connect With Extraordinary Nature
We spend minimal time on the road and maximum time amongst nature & wildlife adventuring the wilderness of the Mornington Peninsula.
Multi Activity Experiences
SUP, Hike, Snorkel, Bike, Taste & Chill the highlights and hidden gems. The best way to truly discover the Peninsula is to experience its variety.
Learn New Skills in Outdoor Adventures
WAM guides are qualified instructors in activities like Stand Up Paddleboarding, Snorkelling & Mountain Biking so you can learn new skills whilst also exploring nature
Adventures That Give Back
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.
5 Star Service
Eco towel service, free eco sunscreen, sustainable gift, refreshments, all from local small businesses. Personalised day with small groups of just 8 people maximum.
Our Must-Do Eco Adventures
Fully Guided Adventurous Days Out
Epic Picnics (of the Adventurous type!)
WAM Special Edition Tours
Private Group Tours & Transfers
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.
Thrill Seeking or Seeking Nature?
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100% 5 Star reviews...
“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
“We had such an amazing day on our WAM tour! Paddle boarding was a definite highlight. Great views, crystal blue water…Highly recommend this great value tour”
“The activities were great value for money and a lot of fun. I loved how we went to places that were a little different and not filled with other tour groups and people”
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A walk amongst grass trees.
All 28 species of grass trees (Xanthorrhoea) are native only to Australia and contrary to the name they are not grass nor trees, instead being distantly related to lilies.
For our First Nations people grass trees were and are a resource of great importance.
I love getting out into nature and walking among them wondering what they have witnessed with some of them estimated to live for over 600 years.
Get in touch if you want to know which of our adventures take you on walks to places like this…
Come and discover your #thrillseekingnature
Back by popular demand we are offering another one of our new Rock Pools to Rock Pools Discovery this March.
Ever wanted to learn and experience the key health benefits of hot and cold therapy as you awaken your adventure and senses in magical natural rock pools & geothermal mineral springs?
We begin the day with an invigorating wellness experience at the @peninsulahotsprings called Fire & Ice where a trained instructor takes you through a 45 minute workshop to reap the benefits of hot and cold water immersion including:
> Increased blood flow
> Encourage better sleep
> Increase energy and alertness
> Reduced inflammation
> Elevated mood
After the Fire & Ice experience your WAM host will take you out into nature on a guided adventure to some of the most majestic natural rock pools you could ever imagine where you can put into practice what you have learnt bathing and refreshing your mind and body surrounded by wild ocean vistas.
Along the way we’ll enjoy a delicious picnic lunch packed full of fantastic local produce.
The afternoon is all about relaxation as you head back to the Peninsula Hot Springs to spend as long as you like discovering the over 50 bathing experiences surrounded by native trees and the sounds of running water and birdlife.
When:
Thursday 30th March
Times:
9am - 5pm
Start/Finish:
Peninsula Hot Springs
Just 9 spots available on this WAM Special Edition, so secure your spot!
Click in bio to book.
Come and discover your #ThrillSeekingNature
‘Welcome To Our Home’ - The first words you will see when getting on the WAM vehicle for an eco adventure with us. Because we are an owner operator small business where we treat everyone like guests in our own home. Where we share stories, local products and produce, and have put our heart and soul into ensuring you have an incredible standard of service and experience whilst giving a deep level of care to the local environment and community.
Simply put we do tourism differently to the norm, and we love it when our guests comment that they can feel that.
Come and discover your #thrillseekingnature with one of the only tour operator certified B-Corps in Australia.
‘The past is history, the future is a mystery, the now is a gift, that’s why they call it the present’
Make this summer count and head on one of our epic adventures which will be one of your highlights.
We just have limited spots available on our eco adventures of the #morningtonpeninsula this February and March.
As a #bcorp you can be safe in the knowledge that booking with our small regenerative business, you are also giving back to the local environment and community.
Just 7 weeks of the WAM summer season left!
🏃🏻♀️ 🍉 🦅 🏝️ 🥾🍷 🐬 🤿 🦘🐟 🧺 ⛰️ 🛶 🌞 📷
Come and discover your #thrillseekingnature
What better way to celebrate a group day out by doing something totally different to the norm and coming on an adventure including Stand Up Paddleboarding, Bushwalking, Rock Pool Swimming, Local Produce filled lunch, Hot Springs Bathing, and Wine Tasting.
We love it when a group gets in touch wanting to celebrate a special occasion and this lovely hens party did just that! Congratulations Irene on your upcoming wedding 💒
#thrillseekingnature
#morningtonpeninsula
January 26 has many meanings and we all feel differently about this day.
Many of our First Nations communities experience January 26 as a day of mourning and survival.
As an ally, Wild Adventures Melbourne (WAM) stands in solidarity with our First Nations Peoples in acknowledging that January 26 is not a date to celebrate.
Out of respect we do not operate our tours on this day.
It has been such a privilege to be a part of the creation of the Business for Country program facilitated by Regeneration Projects and the Boonwurrung Land and Sea Council and through this we have commenced our own journey towards deeper cross-cultural connection and understanding.
Really special to be present when this beautiful video by @youngfolksdigital was filmed at a cultural experience at Wonga / Arthurs Seat at the beginning of 2023, to bring together a community of purpose-driven leaders and start the year with reflections and conversations on how we can operate our business with respect for Country.
We encourage you to take time on January 26, and every day, to consider the experiences of Australia’s First Nations community and start a positive conversation in your workplace.
#AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe #Business4Country
Video created by @youngfolksdigital in partnership with the Boonwurrung Land and Sea Council and @regen.projects
Here is a selection of reviews we received this month.
What a start to the year it’s been hosting amazing people from all over the world on our eco adventures of this very special place #morningtonpeninsula
Make the most out of the warmer months and adventures to be had with us. Click link in bio to book, just 8 spots per tour…
#ThrillSeekingNature
When we say rock pools, we don’t mean the ones you can just about dip your toe in.
We are talking natural rock pools the size of swimming pools which you can dive down into and explore!
Come and join this epic one-off event ‘Rock Pools & Hot Pools Discovery’ on Friday 27th January experiencing some worlds best thermal springs and natural rock pools located on such proximity!
A very special collaboration between WAM and @peninsulahotsprings and we can’t wait to welcome you on it!
Book now via link in bio…
#thrillseekingnature
#rockpools
#hotsprings
#morningtonpeninsula
Is there a better way to spend a Sunday morning during summer: SUP & Snorkel Safari exploring majestic inland and coastal waterways of the #morningtonpeninsula with breakfast included… 🙋🏾♀️ 🙋♂️🙋🏽🙋🏼♀️🙋🏻♂️
#thrillseekingnature
#standuppaddleboarding #sup #snorkeling #ecofriendlytours #visitmp #seeaustralia #comeandsaygday #visitmelbourne #regenerativetourism #ecadventures
Available on Friday 27th January? Jump in this one off event as part of WAM’s Special Edition Tours for Summer 2023.
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Discover worlds best rock pools & hot pools on the stunning #morningtonpeninsula
WAM has partnered with the @peninsulahotsprings to design this truly unique experience as you immerse in magical natural rock pools & geothermal mineral springs and awaken your adventure and senses.
After meeting outside the Peninsula Hot Springs, we spend the morning on a guided adventure to some of the most majestic natural rock pools you could ever imagine for bathing and refreshing your mind and body surrounded by wild ocean vistas. Refuel with a picnic lunch packed full of the best local produce.
The afternoon is all about relaxation as you discover the over 50 bathing experiences at the Peninsula Hot Springs surrounded by native trees and the sounds of running water and birdlife.
Click link in bio to book
#thrillseekingnature
Signing off 2022 and kicking off 2023 the only way we know how, adventuring!
Put WAM on your bucket list / resolution for 2023
#thrillseekingnature
#morningtonpeninsula
Massive news for WAM, we are now officially a certified B-Corporation!
B-Corp certification is for businesses that have met incredibly high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability with @bcorpanz
From the very origins of WAM, we have set out to deliver tourism differently, and lead by example in a progressive way that has as much of a positive impact on the environment and community as it does on our customers.
It’s a huge achievement for such a small, owner-operator business like WAM so we are really proud of becoming a B-Corp; proud to be one of the few B-Corp tour operators in Australia (alongside operators like @intrepidtravel @rawtravelhikes), proud to join some of the most inspiring brands in the world as a B Corp (including @patagoniaaus), and proud to have gone through the rigorous B-Corp verification process over many months to ensure we meet the comprehensive performance standards and hold ourselves accountable as a force for good.
We are excited to join the B-Corp community and global movement, our commitment as a regenerative tourism business is a continuous process and we can't wait to see what the future holds.
The Mornington Peninsula is such a hub of good people and businesses so awesome to be alongside other amazing B-Corps based in this region including @regen.projects @great_wrap @rawtravelhikes @willandbear @redgumbbq and our friends @zorali across the bay on the Bellarine Peninsula.
#bcorpaustralia #bcorp #regenerativetourism #businessforgood #ecoadventures #morningtonpeninsula
Yes we are an eco adventure operator offering epic outdoor activities in nature, but sometimes it’s about stillness, taking a moment to truly immerse yourself into nature.
This breathtaking hidden viewpoint is one of our favourite spots on the #morningtonpeninsula , we climb to the top and spend peaceful chunks of time here thinking and taking a moment.
In fact this location can be found on our self-guided tour: Secret Adventure Picnics on a route we call Rainforests, Roos & Mountain-Top Views’.
Check them out this summer:
https://wildadventuresmelbourne.com/adventure-picnics/
#thrillseekingnature
Looking for an adventure on the water this summer?
Join WAM’s incredible morning eco tour:
Wild Peninsula SUP & Snorkel Safari
Going every Sunday over just the summer months we paddle a stunning inland waterway, before tucking into a sumptuous lakeside breakfast, and then heading to a dazzling ocean cove for SUP and snorkelling 🤿
Includes:
✅ SUP lesson and tour
✅ Guide and transport
✅ Guided snorkelling experience
✅ Breakfast
✅ All equipment
Just 8 spots per tour so get in quick! Click link in bio to book.
#thrillseekingnature
Photo from the awesome @shesups_ group we hosted a few weeks back
The beautiful hill that overlooks us as we paddle is named Arthurs Seat, but we prefer to call it by its Indigenous name ‘Wonga’ as it has been known for thousands of years by the Boon Wurrung people.
Wonga is such a special place, the highest point of the #morningtonpeninsula , technically a mountain as it’s over 300 metres high, we spend so much time exploring the abundance of nature trails, wildlife, and panoramic viewpoints on offer. This is where we call home and we love nothing more than sharing this special place with our guests in a way that respects and protects it.
If you are planning to join an eco adventure with us this summer, as we stand up paddleboard the majestic waters from a white sandy beach adorned with colourful bathing boxes, take a moment to look up at Wonga and marvel in her beauty.
#thrillseekingnature
Let’s face it, they are not going to remember the socks 🧦 you give them for Christmas 🎄, so instead gift an incredible eco adventure into nature 🍃 that will create lifelong memories with a WAM Gift Card.
Better still, our gift cards are valid for 3 years and can be redeemed against any of our guides and self-guided adventures.
Head to link in bio to purchase a gift gift card.
We can personalise each gift card so once you purchase, send the recipients name to hello@wildadventuresmelbourne.com and we’ll send you a pdf gift card with their name on.
A portion from every sale also goes to the WAM 4 Project to support koala 🐨 conservation @mp_koalas on the #morningtonpeninsula and reef restoration 🐬 in Port Phillip Bay @nature_aus
With over 200 vineyards, and 50 cellar doors, a visit to the #MorningtonPeninsula wouldn’t be complete without a visit to a beautiful winery. Our full day eco adventure ‘Peninsula Paddle Pinot & Pools’, takes you to our favourite which is just the 👌🏼 vibe:, named after a surf break, chilled, welcoming, stunning and delicious 🍷
We love everything about this place from the ocean inspired artwork, sustainable practices, to the laid back and fun atmosphere, and can’t wait to show all our WAM guests over the summer.
Come and discover your #ThrillSeekingNature
#seeaustralia #visitmp #stayclosegofurther #visitmelbourne #comeandsaygday
We have a new and improved coastal bushwalking experience this summer on the @officialmorningtonpeninsula ; one you won’t of heard of, one where you probably won’t see another soul on the nature trails, one where when the tides are right you’ll be able to bathe in an infinity natural rock pool all to yourself, one where you’ll probably be making the first footprints on the day on a secluded beach only accessible by foot.
WAM is about taking your off the beaten track, to hidden gems that only locals know which feel like you are going back in time.
Add that to the other iconic moments we include one our day tours like #standuppaddleboarding , tasting incredible local produce, bathing at the @peninsulahotsprings, and you have yourself the perfect day out you’ll never forget.
Come and discover your #thrillseekingnature
Just 8 people per tour: wildadventuresmelbourne.com
#ecoadventures
#regenerativetourism
#toursthatgiveback
#hikingadventures
#supadventures
#seeaustralia
@visitmelbourne
#comeandsaygday
The Mornington Peninsula’s Greatest Adventure is back between now and April.
Join WAM for a full day of spectacular outdoor adventure, indulgence and relaxation showing you the best and hidden gems of the Peninsula.
Paddleboard along crystal clear waters, hike through bushland spotting wildlife, taste delicious local produce, relax at the worlds best thermal hot springs, sip pinot at an amazing winery, and take in breathtaking views throughout. Did we mention each tour is designed to have a positive difference on the local environment and community.
Our Peninsula Paddle Pinot & Pools Adventure goes every Saturday and there are just 8 spots per tour, or get a group of mates or work team together and we can take you on a private tour on a day of your choice.
Come and discover your #ThrillSeekingNature
#morningtonpeninsula
#ecoadventure
#standuppaddleboarding
#hiking
#hotsprings
#winetasting
#comeandsaygday
#seeaustralia
#visitmelbourne
#regenerativetourism
Around 60 million years ago, the Mornington Peninsula was a hive of volcanic activity, and there are parts where you can clearly see where the lava once flowed as you walk in the shadows of giant basalt cliffs. The Mornington Peninsula National Park has so many hidden gems to be uncovered on a coastline of over 190kms, we take you from white sandy beaches, to lush coastal bushland filled with wildlife, to paradise natural rock pools. Join our small group eco adventure day tours and we’ll show you…
#comeandsaygday
#morningtonpeninsula
#boonwurrungcountry
#seeaustralia
#thrillseekingnature