Port Phillip Ferries Blog

Although Melbourne food prices are notoriously expensive, you don’t always need to break the bank to treat yourself to a lunch or dinner break. You just need to know where to look. And there’s no better place than Melbourne’s Docklands to pop in for a meal that’ll leave you all smiles without stretching your budget….

There are so many global tastes to be sampled, scoffed and savoured at the Docklands.  From a sizzling serve of Japanese Teppanyaki to a slice of traditional wood-fired Italian pizza to a bowl of fresh and fabulous Vietnamese Pho to a plateful of succulent Greek lamb to a mouthful of sweet and sensational Thai ice-cream…

Have you heard? Port Phillip Ferries are docking into the heart of Geelong! As of Monday 2nd December 2019, Port Phillip Ferries will be cruising daily between Geelong and the Docklands. Taking in the sights and sounds of G-Town is about to be made even easier. Simply disembark the ferry, shake off those sea legs and walk…

Just when you think there’s nothing left to do in Melbourne and every adventure consists of calling a cab, jumping on a train, tram and a bus, dodging crowds or looking for parking…. well, jump on the ferry and head down to Docklands to experience The District for a laid-back weekend that will keep you…

The New Seachange The concept of a Seachange has always been to throw in your job and move to the coast.  But what if you loved your job? Can you still work in the city and live on the coast? We were living in Hoppers Crossing, which is one of the fastest-growing areas in Australia….

Cover image photo credit @d0nnspics (via Insta).   The sun is shining, the colours are popping and the weather is warming  – it’s Springtime in Portarlington and the proof is in the pictures!  Check out these vibrant snaps and get some Insta inspo for the next time you are in the picture-perfect location of Portarlington….

Seniors Cruise Half Price Monday 7 – Friday 11 October The 2019 Victorian Seniors Festival takes place across Victoria throughout October. The Festival is all about getting out there and having fun – so to celebrate we are offering half-price travel on concession tickets for seniors between Monday 7 October and Friday 11 October….

From footy fever to circus extravaganzas to fun fares; Melbourne is in full bloom these Spring school holidays.  Sail on through these holidays and secure a seat on Port Phillip Ferries which will dock you and the kids right into the heart of these holiday happenings.   Photo credit @wonderland_spiegeltent (via Insta). Wonderland Spiegeltent Festival…

We hope you’ve been practicing your best Dad Jokes because Father’s Day is nearly here! Whether you’re planning a special day for your dad, mum-dad, step-dad, foster-dad, grandpa, pa, uncle or brother – there’s no better way to celebrate than with shared experiences, escapades and good-quality-fun-times together. Read on for our round-up of ‘not to…

Shut down your computers, put away those calculators and lodge those documents – it’s time to start planning your end of year celebrations (and boy, do we love a good celebration). If you’re on the hunt for the perfect way to enjoy the festive season with your team, look no further. We’ve joined forces with…

Yes, friends. Summer is officially over and the AFL Season hath returneth. Team scarves, beanies and Guernsey’s are being pulled out from the back of cupboards. Melbournites are out in force exclaiming things like “Footy Season. Geez! That came around quick”. And of course, days out to watch a game or two in the big…

Oh, there’s nothing like tuning in to one of our favourite tv shows – MasterChef – and spotting our good friends from Q Train on there.  Yes, you read correctly, The Bellarine’s very own QTrain was on Masterchef Australia tonight. Did you see it? An exciting Masterchef challenge that showcased the Q Train and Queenscliff…