Discover Portarlington
Take a wander to Portarlington
You can almost watch the world go by from the beautiful bayside of Portarlington. Nestled away on the Bellarine, surrounded by award-winning wineries, Portarlington is best known for its fresh mussels, beautiful vistas and stunning coastline. This coastal village has the most delightful atmosphere that will have you falling in love with everything it offers.
Secrets Only A Local Would Know
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Summertime, and the Living is Easy
There’s nothing quite like an Australian summer. Long, leisurely days on the beach with the kids. Surf, salt, sand, and sunscreen. Balmy evenings spent in the backyard with your nearest and dearest, the hum of cicadas in the background. The odd feeling of not quite...
Keeping With the Old and Bringing in Some New
Local winery Bennetts on Bellarine have been busy bees with a cellar door refurb this past winter and spring, bringing their dream venue to life. We’ll admit we have been keeping watch on the renovations when passing by, and have been waiting with bated breath for the...
On Yer Bike! Exploring the Bellarine with Good Cycles
Sometimes just going for a ride isn’t enough. Adding a boat and a stack of your colleagues into the equation is a good way to shift it up a gear. Our very lovely Docklands neighbours Good Cycles recently brought their bikes on board for a treadley adventure on the...
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Bellarine Packages
Treat yourself to one of our expertly curated packages. Cruise in absolute style from Docklands to Portarlington and discover the best local spots to wine, dine, and relax by the sea. All that’s left to do is round up your nearest and dearest adventurers and hop on board.
Approx 7.5 hrs, $100 pp
Sports Lovers Adventure Tour
A Wine Wheels package for golf fanatics. Adventure across the bay on the Bellarine Express and experience an action-packed day at the region's most dynamic attraction, The Range @ Curlewis.
Includes:
- Return ferry trip
- Wine Wheels transfers
- A day at The Range @ Curlewis
- Glass of wine, beer or soft drink
- Driving range session with 50 balls
- A round of Mini Golf
- Half hour in the XGolf Simulator
- Return transfer to the ferry
Approx 7.5 hrs. , $149 - $159 pp
Andy’s Bellarine Trail
Join Andy’s Trails in a showcase touring the region. Leave the car keys at home and taste the finest wine, locally produced gin, fresh cider and award-winning lunches the Bellarine has to offer.
Includes:
- Return ferry trip
- Transport between venues
- Gin tasting at The Whiskery
- Lunch at Flying Brick Cider House
- Cider tasting, Flying Brick Cider House
- Wine tasting at Basil’s Farm
- Return transfer to the ferry
Approx 7.5 hrs, $99 - $129 pp
Terindah Estate Day Tour
Experience the best of the bountiful Bellarine. Enjoy a cruise from Melbourne and head to Terindah Estate for an amazing wine tasting experience and a beautiful French inspired lunch at Terindah Estate.
Includes:
- Return ferry trip
- Inclusive transport between venues
- Wine tasting at Terindah Estate
- French inspired Lunch at Terindah
- Wine tasting at mystery winery
- Return transfer to the ferry
Approx 7.5 hrs, $169 pp
Sail, Rail and Dine with the Q Train
Every Thursday with the Q Train. A superbly unique experience that will see you cruising across the bay, transferring to Drysdale Station and boarding the remarkable Q Train to wine and dine. An experience not to miss.
Includes:
- Return ferry trip
- Transfer to the Q Train
- The unique Q Train Experience
- Six-course degustation lunch
- Spectacular dining vistas
- Return transfer to the ferry
Approx 7.5 hrs, $80 - $110 pp
Jack Rabbit Long Leisurely Lunch
Spoil yourself rotten with this Wine Wheels package. Sail across the bay and enjoy a wine tasting and a long, leisurely luncheon at iconic Jack Rabbit Vineyard - the ‘must do’ destination of The Bellarine.
Includes:
- Return ferry trip
- Wine Wheels transfers
- A day at Jack Rabbit
- Wine tasting at Jack Rabbit
- One or two-course lunch
- Optional upgrades
- Return transfer to the ferry
Approx 7.5 hrs, $85 - $95 pp
Ferry, Fort and Food in Queenscliff
Indulge in a scenic trip, a historical tour and a scrumptious lunch. A tantalising trifecta for those seeking to be dazzled by Queenscliff’s old-world charm. A fantastic day out for groups, Probus and Lifestyle clubs.
Includes:
- Return ferry trip
- Fergo’s Bongo Tours transfers
- Inclusive transport between venues
- Tour of Queenscliff Fort
- One-course lunch at 360Q
- Glass of wine, beer or soft drink
- Return transfer to the ferry
Approx 5 hrs, $49 pp
Club Cruise
Escape the hustle and the bustle of Melbourne with the Club Cruise package. Enjoy a scenic trip across the bay, a leisurely two-course lunch and complimentary drink at the Portarlington Golf Club, along with courtesy bus transfers.
Includes:
- Return ferry trip
- Golf Club courtesy bus transfer
- Portarlington Golf Club
- Two-course lunch
- Glass of wine, beer or soft drink
- Return transfer to the ferry
