GLADSTONE PARK GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Orange Route — Mornington Peninsula: A hop-on, wine‑on loop from Gladstone Park
A 5-hour hop-on–hop-off bus through Mornington Peninsula’s top wineries and producers with in‑region pick-up and return; this guide explains how the loop works and what to expect.
Orange Route — Mornington Peninsula: A hop-on, wine‑on loop from Gladstone Park.
The Orange Route threads through the vineyards, distilleries and coastal hinterland of Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, letting you compose your own day among renowned wineries and local producers while the hop‑on‑hop‑off bus handles the transit between stops.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Make the day yours
This service gives you complete freedom to plan your own itinerary along the Mornington Peninsula: hop on and off at the venues that most appeal to you and set your own pace for tastings and meals.
Relax — no designated driver
Sit back on the looped bus and enjoy the region without worrying about transport or who will drive; the hop‑on‑hop‑off model removes the logistics between venues.
A curated list of Peninsula stalwarts
Stops include many of the region’s best‑known wineries and producers, letting you choose from cellar doors, cideries, distilleries and local food spots to build a day of tastings and local fare.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Board at any listed venue stop on the timetable and move through the Orange Route loop in hourly rotations, stepping off at vineyards, breweries and farms to taste local wine, gin, beer and produce. The tempo is self‑determined: linger where you like, then rejoin the next bus stop on the timetable to continue.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this day suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The Orange Route experience runs as a 5‑hour service; buses loop around the route approximately every hour.
Join the bus at any venue stop listed on the timetable — a copy of the timetable will be sent to you via email.
As a hop‑on‑hop‑off service you are responsible for booking individual tastings with venues; the operator provides a venue guide and staff recommendations to help plan stops.
Bring valid photo ID if you intend to consume alcohol; the operator will send practical details (timetable and venue guide) by email ahead of your trip.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Orange Route experience?
The service is a 5‑hour experience.
Where do I meet the bus?
Join the bus at any of the venue stops listed on the timetable; a copy of the timetable will be emailed to you.
Do I need to book tastings in advance?
You are responsible for booking your tastings directly with venues; the operator and venue guide can provide recommendations.
Who can take this tour?
This service is for adults aged 18 years and over.
How often does the bus stop at each venue?
The bus loops around the Orange Route approximately every hour; refer to the timetable for exact arrival and departure times.