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 the wilderness.
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, Snorkelling & Mountain Biking 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 8 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
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
WAM’s lunch experience on our full day adventure hits different.
Delicious local produce, ocean views, and surfers providing the lunchtime entertainment, from the back of our specially converted van.
#localproduce #morningtonpeninsula #everybitdifferent #seeaustralia #visitmelbourne #drivevictoria
Did you know WAM offer an EPIC multi-day adventure trip in winter along the Great Alpine Road?
5 days / 4 nights
Plenty of amazing active adventure, great food, and relaxing with the most incredible inclusions:
Take a road trip with us along The Great Alpine Road
Ski, snowboard, snowshoe and apres in Mt Hotham and Dinner Plain for 2 nights staying at a cosy ski chalet with an open fire.
Kayak, chill, and relax in the hot springs at the Gippsland Lakes for 2 nights staying in a stunning waterfront accommodation.
Be guided on snow, nature trails, and wildlife spotting.
Taste delicious food and meet a fantastic small group of likeminded people.
Bookings are open and we just require a $350 deposit to secure your spot.
24th – 28th July 2024 – SOLD OUT
14th – 18th August 2024 -LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE
4th – 8th September 2024
A couple of times a year we host a fantastic group of ecotourism & hospitality students.
Today we provided a Stand Up Paddleboarding experience, beach clean-up, plus lunch at our friends @redgumbbq (also a Certified B-Corp) to share our purpose driven business practices.
It’s really important for us to support and hopefully inspire the next generation of tourism professionals who are vital in driving the industry forward in a progressive way to become a force for good and have a positive environmental and social impact.
Thanks to @williamanglissinstitute for joining a WAM adventure, excited to see your students kicking purpose driven tourism goals in the future!
We always say to our guests before arriving at this location, that you feel like you are in multiple countries at the same time. You get vibes of Ireland 🇮🇪, Scotland 🏴, Mexico 🇲🇽, Iceland 🇮🇸, Hawaii 🇺🇸and of course Australia 🇦🇺.
From walking through native bushland to rolling hills to dramatic coastal rock formations to waterfalls to turquoise rock pools.
It’s one of the very special lesser known natural wonderlands we often explore on our adventures of the #morningtonpeninsula
Our full day adventure including Paddleboarding, hiking, rock pool swims, picnic lunch, hot springs, and wine tasting runs until the mid-late April so there is still time this season to experience it.
Click link in bio to book…
#everybitdifferent #seeaustralia #drivevictoria #visitmp #visitmelbourne #ecotourism
WAM's Great Alpine & Lakes Adventure returns this July, August & September!
This phenomenal 5 days, 4 nights of pure winter adventure takes you along the magnificent Great Alpine Road connecting and enjoying the best of the Australian Alps with the Gippsland Lakes.
Return transport from Melbourne or Mornington Peninsula:
❄️ 2 nights ski chalet accommodation in Australia's highest alpine village
🌿 2 nights waterside accommdoation at the Gippsland Lakes
❄️ Skiing and Snowboarding Mount Hotham
🌿 Kayaking experience on the Gippsland Lakes
❄️ Snowshoeing experience to Alpine Eco Village for dinner
🌿 Bathe at the Metung Hot Springs overlooking the lakes
🌿 Enjoy a guided walk in Tarra Bulga National Park
This is trip that gets us excited for winter so get in quick as spaces are limited...
TRIP 1: Wed 24th – Sun 28th July 2024 – SOLD OUT
TRIP 2: Wed 14th – Sun 18th August 2024 - SELLING FAST
TRIP 3: Wed 4th – Sun 8th September 2024
Email hello@wildadventuresmelbourne.com to reserve your spot, just a $350 deposit required.
Whatever the temperature, WAM has the perfect adventure for you.
When it’s really warm like it is this weekend, our full day adventure will:
🐠 Spend more time cooling off on and in the ocean,
🌳 Take you on shady rainforest hikes with a micro climate that feels cooler than everywhere else,
🌊 Enjoy at picnic at a breezy ocean viewpoint,
♨️discovering the cold water wellness experiences at the @peninsulahotsprings (the hot pools also feel amazing on a warm day after you have been on an active adventure of SUPing and hiking)
🍷 Tasting wine at a cellar door in the comfort of aircon.
Our guests this weekend, rather than feeling drained from the heat, they all felt totally rejuvenated even after a full day of adventure!
#thrillseekingnature
A few years ago I was watching a film/documentary called '2040' which explores what the future could look like by the year 2040 if we simply embraced the best solutions already available to us to improve our planet and shifted them rapidly into the mainstream.
One of the points raised in the film that really struck a cord was that more girls completing education is crucial for fighting climate change.
It made me wonder if there was a program here in Australia that WAM could donate to which supported Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls and young women through education.
This led to connecting with the @starsfoundationaustralia who run programs to improve health, education and employment outcomes for First Nations girls and young women across Australia.
Coincidentally it turned out that the executive director of the Stars Foundation had spoken at the premier of the 2040 film about the power of women completing education as part of the solution to climate change.
To cut a long story short, fast forward a few years and WAM is committed to supporting the Stars Foundation, and i'm proud to say in 2022-23 we funded one school year of education for a Stars Foundation female student based here in Victoria.
Bringing things full circle, last week I was fortunate enough to meet Damon Gameau the director of 2040, and was able to thank him for the inspiration through his film making.
WAM is committed to supporting the Stars Foundation for years to come as part of our WAM 4 Project and 2030 goals which you can learn more about on our website.
We’re extremely proud to announce that Wild Adventures Melbourne (WAM) has been chosen as a finalist in the 35th National Banksia Sustainability Awards, regarded as the most prestigious sustainability Awards in Australia and longest-running Sustainability Awards in the world.
WAM is a finalist in the Sustainable tourism award category which recognises outstanding businesses in the tourism industry that prioritise environmental conservation and have demonstrated a commitment to minimising their ecological footprint, promoting responsible travel and visitor education, supporting local communities, and preserving natural and cultural heritage.
As a micro-tourism owner-operator business, WAM doesn't enter many awards due to limited resources. So being recognised as a finalist in these national awards makes it even more special and gives us confidence our unique progressive approach to positive impact tourism has the potential to help transform the industry into a force for good.
@banksiafdn @australia @officialmorningtonpeninsula @visitmelbourne
Small group adventures (max group size = 9 pax) with a local spending minimum time on the road and maximum time adventuring, tasting and chilling in nature.
#everybitdifferent
#thrillseekingnature #regenerativetourism #smallgroupadventures #australia #morningtonpeninsula
Here is the WAM Adventure Menu for March 2024.
The perfect time of year to venture on an outdoor adventure:
STEP 1: Take a screenshot of this.
STEP 2: Share with your friends/family
STEP 3: Choose a WAM experience
STEP 4: Book it in!
STEP 5: Get ready for the Mornington Peninsula's greatest day adventures!
#morningtonpeninsula #ecoadventures #outdooradventures #ecotourism
Snorkelling with rays in Nairm (Port Phillip Bay).
WAM’s SUP & Snorkel Safari heads out on paddleboards to beautiful locations before jumping in to explore underwater landscapes full of marine life.
This half day adventure also includes a delicious lakeside breakfast and a SUP lesson and tour of an inland waterway with wildlife including wallabies, eagles, and turtles.
Our SUP & Snorkel Safari half day adventure runs until April. Click link in bio to book.
#thrillseekingnature #morningtonpeninsula #snorkelling #standuppaddleboarding #everybitdifferent #seeaustralia #visitmelbourne #visitmp #drivevictoria #ecotourism
It’s hard to explain how exhilarated you feel after this but take it from us, you’ll be buzzing!
Imagine being taken through the benefits of hot & cold water therapy in a guided workshop followed by visiting magical rock pools the size of swimming pools to try it out in nature!
WAM has partnered with @peninsulahotsprings to offer our special adventure this summer: Hot Pools to Rock Pools Discovery.
🔥🧊 Fire & Ice wellness experience learning the benefits and techniques of hot & cold water therapy
🐠 Short guided hike to magnificent hidden rock pools to swim in and practice
🧺 Delicious viewpoint lunch full of delicious local produce
♨️ An afternoon bathing at the Peninsula Hot Springs
🚐 Guide and transport (start/finish Mornington Peninsula or Frankston Station)
Our last public tour for this summer is on Friday 16th February and we still have a few spots left so get in quick.
This experience is also available as a private tour on a selected dates.
#morningtonpeninsula #coldwatertherapy #rockpools #wellnesstourism #visitmelbourne #everybitdifferent #seeaustralia #visitmp #ecotourism
Come and feel like a local, with a laid back vibe discovering the lesser known extraordinary sides of the Mornington Peninsula.
#thrillseekingnature
#morningtonpeninsula #regenerativetourism #ecoadventures #ecotours
Here is the WAM Adventure Menu for February 2024.
5 steps to making the last month of summer really count:
STEP 1: Take a screenshot of this.
STEP 2: Share with your friends/family
STEP 3: Choose a WAM experience
STEP 4: Book it in!
STEP 5: Have the most incredible day on the Mornington Peninsula full of outdoor adventure, local produce, relaxation, and a shit load of fun!
#morningtonpeninsula #ecoadventures #outdooradventures #summeradventures #ecotourism
If you can choose any month to go on an outdoor adventure on the Mornington Peninsula, pick February! Literally the perfect month to visit, let WAM show you every bit of what makes the Peninsula different in a way hardly anyone gets to experience.
#everybitdifferent
#thrillseekingnature #seeaustralia #morningtonpeninsula #visitmelbourne #drivevictoria
Have you been on a hike-in, hike-out picnic adventure?
The 26th January is a day of mourning and survival for our First Nations Communities, a date that’s a painful reminder of the profound loss of sovereignty over land, family, and cultural rights for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
As an ally non-Indigenous business, we choose to respectfully and continuously listen, learn and reflect from our First Nations People and stand in solidarity acknowledging that January 26th is not a date to celebrate.
Every day we are thankful and pay our respects to the Bunurong / Boon Wurrung People of the Kulin Nation on lands and waters where we operate.
Always was. Always will be.
#changethedate
