A SHORT cruise to enjoy a LONG weekend on the Bellarine
With the long weekend almost here, we gave a call out to some of our friends around the Bellarine to check out who’s open and what’s happening. We wanted to make it easy for you to decide what to do this long weekend.
No, there’s no need to spend your lunch breaks googling… here’s all you need to know to make the most of this long weekend.
Bella E-Bike Hire
Sat: 9:00 – 18:00 Sun: 9:00 – 18:00 Mon: 9:00 – 18:00
With scenic coastal tracks and easy cruises, the Bellarine is a prime spot to explore on two wheels. Bella E-Bike Hire deliver and pick up all over the Bellarine including the Portarlington Pier.
Give Jeremy a call on 0439 285 825 or visit their website www.bellaebikehire.com.au
The Q Train
Sat : 6:30pm departure from Drysdale Railway Station
The Q Train is a restaurant on rails, serving 6 a course degustation of local produce as you travel through The Bellarine. Their new Autumn menu has just been released with new seasonal flavors and talk of the town is that this is a new hot spot for foodies! Bookings Required
Find out more on their website, www.theqtrain.com.au or book via 0474 968 309
Wine Wheels
Tours running Saturday Sunday and Monday
Get on board Wine Wheels for an epicurean adventure filled with wine, cider, food and fun! They will shuttle you in comfort to some of our very favourite places before returning you to the ferry for your voyage back across the bay. It’s an easy day, done well.
Find out more via www.winewheels.com.au or contact them via [email protected] or 0477 007 502.
Terindah Estate
Sat: The Shed Breakfast from 8am // The Shed Lunch from 12pm // The Shed Dinner from 6pm
Sat: The Deck Bar & Cellar door open from 10am to 4pm
Sun: The Shed Breakfast from 8am // The Shed Lunch from 12pm // Sunday Sessions featuring Mr. Meaner from 12pm
Sun: The Deck Bar & Cellar door open from 10am to 4pm
Mon: The Shed Lunch from 12pm // Live Music featuring Blue Wax from 12pm //
Mon: The Deck Bar & Cellar door open from 10am to 4pm
Find out more on their website www.terindahestate.com or via (03) 5251 5536.
Bouchon at Bellarine Estate
Sat: Lunch 12pm to 3pm // Dinner 6pm to 9pm Sun: Lunch 12pm to 3pm
Bouchon is serving Authentic provincial French food with a selection of Bellarine estate wines and some French wines such as Bordeaux or Cotes du Rhones. Beautiful outdoor seating facing the vines make it feel like heaven on earth. Some of our favourite dishes include “moules frites”, Fresh local Portarlington mussels in a mariniere sauce served with hand cut chips. Superb.
Book via: 03 5259 3310
Portarlington Golf Club
Sat: 10am to 1am Sun: 10am to 1am Mon : 10am until close
It’s an easy decision when the golf club offers complimentary bus pickup for our ferry passengers, with the bus running nightly over the long weekend. The weekend kicks off on Friday with Happy Hour from 6pm and classic meat tray raffle fun! Their bistro is open daily.
Find out more on their website www.portarlingtongolf.com.au or via 5259 2492
Scotchmans Hill
Sat: 10.30am – 4.30pm Sun: 10.30am – 4.30pm Mon: 10.30am – 4.30pm
Scotchmans Hill are releasing their newest wines over the long weekend (it’s definitely something to not miss out on) with the 2015 Shiraz and 2016 Pinot Noir will be available for tasting for the first time! There will be special offers and games on the lawn for the kids. Simple, long weekend, fun.
Call Cellar Door to book a table for lunch 03 5251 317 or visit www.scotchmans.com.au
The Little Mussel Café
Sat: 10-5 Sun: 10- 5 Mon: 10-5
The Little Mussel Cafe has an enclosed outdoor area to enjoy some of the tempting treats on the new menu – accompanied by a local beer, wine, cider or a fresh coffee. Some of our favourites on offer include the Mussel Chowder, Mussel Tasting plates, Chilli Mussels, Oyster Kilpatrick and we can’t go past the delicious Arancini balls! All products are handmade on site – and make it worth a visit this long weekend.
Contact them on 0407341256 or visit their website www.advancemussel.com.au