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An Epicurean Bellarine Adventure

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For many, the idea of a perfect day out includes sensational local wines and indulging in local fare.  Wine Wheels is located on the Bellarine Peninsula and offers epicurean adventures to satisfy every fabulous foodie.

Your Wine Wheels adventure begins from the Port Phillip Ferries dock at Portarlington, where the Wine Wheels bus is waiting to greet you and shuttle you to your first location.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you’re keen to discover the local secrets of the Bellarine, you’ll be thrilled with the engaging commentary your bus driver shares as you meander through the landscape on route to your first destination.

Wine Wheels operates on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sundays with each day offering a unique journey visiting various destinations on the Bellarine.

At The Flying Brick Cider House, you will delight in a guided cider tasting. If your visit happens to coincide with cider production you’ll witness the workings of the cider making team crafting their boutique batches in the onsite cidery.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you prefer wine, there’s a tasting treat in store for you too! Enjoy a guided tasting through the five star stable of  Yes Said the Seal wines.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By now you will have worked up an appetite so your bus will make a short journey and you can enjoy a delicious lunch.

At Leura Park Estate you’ll be treated to a selection of stone-baked pizzas and an alfresco platter overflowing with fresh, local produce. If Jack Rabbit Vineyard is your lunch destination you’ll be invited to select from various menu items all featuring delicious local produce. Of course, at each venue, you can savour in a guided tasting of the cool Bellarine climate wines. There’s even room on the bus for you to take advantage of Cellar Door specials so you can take some wine home with you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As the day concludes, the Wine Wheels shuttle heads back for Portarlington returning you to the Port Phillip Ferries dock for your voyage back across the bay.