GLADSTONE PARK GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Orange Route: A 7‑hour hop‑on‑hop‑off wine loop of the Mornington Peninsula from Gladstone Park
A guided hop‑on‑hop‑off service that links the Mornington Peninsula’s best wineries and producers, letting you build a bespoke tasting day without driving.
Orange Route: A 7‑hour hop‑on‑hop‑off wine loop of the Mornington Peninsula from Gladstone Park.
The Orange Route lets you explore Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula at your own pace aboard Hop It’s hourly loop: jump between acclaimed wineries, distilleries and local producers, craft a personalized itinerary with help from on‑board staff, and avoid the logistics of a designated driver while you taste and linger.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hop‑on, hop‑off and design your own day
The fundamental draw of the Orange Route is flexibility: riders choose which stops to visit and for how long, using the hourly bus loop and on‑board staff recommendations to shape a personalized day in the region.
Access to the peninsula’s renowned producers
The route links many of Mornington Peninsula’s best‑known wineries and producers, letting you sample wine, gin, beer and local produce without needing to drive between venues.
Relax: transport and guidance are provided
Hop It provides transport between stops and helpful staff to advise on where to hop next; you remain responsible for booking individual tastings at venues of your choosing.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
You depart from central Melbourne and spend a seven‑hour loop moving through the peninsula’s vines and coastal hinterland: step off at a cellar door for a tasting, reboard to browse more producers, and rely on the timetable and staff guidance to stitch a relaxed, driver‑free itinerary.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The Orange Route experience runs for 7 hours.
Departures begin at the Grand Hyatt, Melbourne (Russell Street entrance).
The verified materials do not list a specific gear or packing list; plan for a full day out and keep booking confirmations handy.
As a hop‑on‑hop‑off service you must book individual tastings yourself; a copy of the route timetable will be emailed to you and the bus loops around every hour.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Orange Route experience?
The trip duration is 7 hours.
Where do I meet the bus?
Meet at the Grand Hyatt, Melbourne (Russell Street entrance).
Are tastings included in the ticket price?
No — as a hop‑on‑hop‑off service you are responsible for booking and paying for individual tastings at venues you visit.
Can I hop on and off multiple times?
Yes — the service is hop‑on‑hop‑off and the bus loops around every hour so you can visit multiple stops at your own pace.
Is there an age requirement?
The experience is suitable for guests aged 18 years and over.