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2 night accommodation package with exclusive experiences
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The famous Portarlington Mussel Festival is back in 2024, and we have an exclusive experience that puts you in the heart of the action and a few extras that will take your weekend to the next level. The Grand Mussel Festival Package includes return ferry tickets from Docklands, 2 nights accommodation, a 3-course Chef’s Table dinner with matched wine, a bottle of local sparkling wine, festival tickets and a delicious cheese board to enjoy in your room.
The Portarlington Mussel Festival started as a street festival back in 2007 as a way to celebrate and promote the local mussel industry. Today it’s grown into one of the most popular community festivals in Victoria with over 30,000 visitors, live music all day long, hundreds of market stalls and a whole lotta delicious mussels. A great day out for the entire family!
Set against the backdrop of picturesque Portarlington beach, this one-day festival is the perfect reason to explore the Bellarine Peninsula this summer. And best of all, leave the car at home and catch the ferry directly between Docklands and Portarlington!
Enjoy a full day of activities including:
Escape the city via a fast ferry from Docklands and sail directly to Portarlington. From here you’ll be transferred directly to Bennetts where you will experience the best scenic views and have a long-overdue catch-up with Bennetts Tastes of the Bellarine. Bennetts offers delicious food, wine and a relaxing day out at their charming and rustic cellar door (with amazing views of the You Yangs to boot).
Cruise across Port Phillip Bay from Docklands to picturesque Portarlington. Your electric bike will be waiting for you, some quick instructions and adjustments then you’re off to ride your e-bike on the Bellarine Peninsula. Riding is a leisurely way to really see the Bellarine and e-bikes provide an automatic boost to help you to easily conquer any hills or headwinds. Ride along the waterfront to St Leonards, away from cars on the Esplanade trail.