Christmas Event Ideas

Your Perfect Spring & Summer Day Out > Make the most of the warmer weather with an easy day by the bay. Your Grand Day Out begins with a relaxing ferry ride from Docklands across Port Phillip Bay to the seaside town of Portarlington, where lunch awaits at the beautiful Portarlington Grand Hotel. Your package includes return ferry travel, a two-course lunch and your choice of drink, with the option to dine in the light-filled Atrium or the elegant Dining Room. With the travel and lunch all taken care of, simply sit back, enjoy the views and spend a leisurely Spring or Summer day exploring Portarlington at your own pace.

Treat yourself to a fabulous day out on the Bellarine Peninsula. Whether it’s a social day with friends, corporate team event or end-of-year celebration, Barefoot Bowls at Portarlington Bowls Club is something a little different. Set right on the Portarlington foreshore, you can enjoy some friendly competition on the green with the sea breeze, beachfront views and Port Phillip Bay stretching out in front of you. For groups of 20 or more, the bar will also be staffed, so you can enjoy a few drinks at refreshingly reasonable Bowls Club prices while soaking up one of the best views on the Bellarine.

Club Cruises is a partnership between Port Phillip Ferries and the Portarlington Golf Club designed to give you a great day out at a reasonable price. Cruise across the bay from Melbourne in comfort and style taking in the scenic vistas. The Portarlington Golf Club will take care of the rest with courtesy bus transfers and a leisurely two-course lunch at the Portarlington Golf Club. It’s a great way for a social club to share a memorable few hours catching up  – and all for just $80! What’s more, if your group has 25 or more, the price drops to $75 per person!

Bringing together award-winning wines, delectable food and spectacular views across Port Phillip Bay is the Bellarine Peninsula’s most beautiful boutique venue – Terindah Estate. The Shed @ Terindah, with its floor-to-ceiling glass walls, ensures guests are inundated with panoramic views of the vineyard and spectacular vistas across the bay.

Enjoy a relaxing ferry ride across Port Phillip Bay to the charming seaside village of Portarlington. On arrival, you will be transferred to the departure point for The Q Train, where you’ll have time to enjoy a glass of bubbly and a photo on the red carpet. Onboard the heritage train, take your seat in one of the refurbished dining carriages and enjoy a delicious degustation lunch featuring local Bellarine produce. Then sit back and admire the gorgeous views as you ride the rails.

Once you step off the ferry, a private transfer in a luxury Mercedes Viano with Franscene Bellarine will be waiting to whisk you off to Scotchmans Hill Estate where you will enjoy a premium wine tasting and 2-course lunch with a complimentary glass of Scotchmans Hill wine. Enjoy an intimate dining experience with a curated menu of locally sourced produce. All meals are designed to match one of Scotchmans Estate wines. **Scotchmans premium tasting for sampling 6 wines including wine from Scotchmans vintage cellar reserve.