Melbourne, Geelong, and the Bellarine Peninsula have some of the most amazing bike and walking trails in the country, and we think they are worth showcasing. So we have compiled some of our favourite options below for each destination.
With the capacity to carry up to 20 bikes onboard each vessel, integrating the ferry into your walking or cycle adventure is made easy. The bike racks are free with your ferry ticket but you’ll need to book in advance to avoid disappointment. When selecting passenger type in your online booking you are also able to choose how many bikes you are traveling with. Please also allow extra boarding time to load and secure bikes.
Bike trails in a day
Portarlington to Indented Heads via The Esplanade
Geelong < > Portarlington via Bellarine Rail Trail approx 32.5km operates in both directions to connect with the ferry Wed-Sun & Pub Hol. (Prebook passenger and bike tickets and arrive 20 minutes prior to ferry departure times. Please note Portarlington Road has sealed shoulders with a speed limit of 80kph.)
Multi-day bike trails
Bellarine Rail Trail / Tour De Bellarine / Bellarine Bay Tour / Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race
Bicycle operators & facilities
Walking Trails
Portarlington Hilly & Historic Walk
Portarlington History Walk Map
Ferry, Walk and Dine Experience on the Bellarine
Bike trails in a day
Geelong < > Portarlington via Bellarine Rail Trail approx 32.5km operates in both directions to connect with the ferry Wed-Sun & Pub Hol. (Prebook passenger and bike tickets and arrive 20 minutes prior to ferry departure times. Please note Portarlington Road has sealed shoulders with a speed limit of 80kph.)
Multi-day bike trails
Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race
Bicycle operators & facilities
Good Cycles (bicycle repairs)
Walking Trails
Geelong Botanic Gardens Free Guided Walks
Bike trails in a day
Bicycle operators & facilities
Good Cycles (bicycle repairs)
Walking Trails
Melbourne – I’m free walking tours
Ferry Timetable
Please Note: Geelong Flyer has a new timetable as of 1st July 2021
TRAVEL SAFELY
We are implementing the following steps to ensure your safety during travel:
Additional Cleaning
All high-touch surfaces will be disinfected before and after each service.
Keep Your Distance
Give others space and
keep your distance where you can.
Fitted Face Mask (Recommended)
Fitted face masks are strongly recommended in line with Victorian Government’s existing indoor mask recommendations
Practice Good Hygiene
Wash your hands with soap
regularly and then dry.
Cough or sneeze into
your elbow
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Tickets must be pre-booked: either online or from the Portarlington Post Office. There will be no landside / onboard sales.
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accepting cash sales
onboard until
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