Things to Do in Melbourne
Make the most of your time in Melbourne with a proper Aussie day out — built for NFL 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, then settle in at a local winery for a long, relaxed lunch with great food and seriously good wine — all in the company of fellow 49ers fans.
About Us — Epicurean Food & Wine Tours
Epicurean Day Tours is Melbourne’s specialist in curated food, wine, wildlife and bucket-list experiences. We’re local to Melbourne, we’re small-group, and we’ve spent years perfecting the day trips that show off the best of Victoria — from the Mornington Peninsula to the Yarra Valley and Phillip Island. Whether you’re here for the football or the wine, we know exactly where to take you, and we handle every detail so all you have to do is enjoy it.
What’s Included
- Stop at Brighton Beach to view the iconic Bathing Boxes
- Aussie wildlife at Moonlit Sanctuary — hand-feed kangaroos and see koalas up close (Koala Encounter available as an optional add-on)
- Wine tasting and a beautiful lunch at Merrick’s General Wine Store — a local favourite on the Mornington Peninsula with views over Westernport Bay
- Return via Arthur’s Seat for breathtaking lookout views over Port Phillip Bay
- Easy city transfers and a local guide who knows the region inside out
The Day
Swap the game-day buzz for a proper Aussie escape — the perfect pre- or post-game plan 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. 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, see koalas up close, and wander through bushland filled with wallabies, reptiles and native birds. It’s relaxed, interactive, and one of the best ways to experience Australia’s unique wildlife in a natural setting. Want the full experience? Add on a personal Koala Encounter when we arrive. **Subject to availability and timing.**
From there, it’s time to settle in and enjoy what the Mornington Peninsula does best — great food and seriously good wine. At Merrick’s General Wine Store, a true local favourite with views over Westernport Bay, you’ll enjoy a long, relaxed winery lunch paired with premium tastings. Think fresh local produce, cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, and that laid-back, indoor-outdoor dining style Australians do so well.
On the way home, we wind up Arthur’s Seat for breathtaking views over Port Phillip Bay — one last look at the Peninsula before we roll back into the city.
You’ll be travelling with fellow 49ers and Rams fans, so expect a fun, easygoing day with plenty of laughs along the way. With easy city transfers and a local guide who knows the region inside out, everything runs smoothly — all you have to do is enjoy it.