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Save Up To
20% Off Family Passes
Code: 20FamilyWinter
A$ 30
Save up to $30 with 20% off Family Passes
Saturday 5 July and Sunday 20 July 2025
Using Code: 20FamilyWinter
Ferry adventures for the whole family over the holidays.
How about an adventure across the bay on a fast ferry to either Geelong, Portarlington or Docklands? With so many great family activities available in these destinations (see below), it’s a day that will entertain both kids and adults and one that you’ll all want to do more than once. PLUS, with 20% off Family Passes^ over the Winter school holidays, it’s time to rally the troops and head across the bay on a family adventure.
To receive this offer choose your date of travel and select a Family Pass in the booking. Then type in 20FamilyWinter into the promo code field under each of the four names in the Family pass booking in the system.
Kids Eat Free at the Portarlington Grand Hotel*
These school holidays, kids aged 4–16 eat free at the Portarlington Grand Hotel – so jump on the ferry and make it a day of adventure, great food, and unbeatable family value! Click below to see what’s on and start planning your winter escape – ferry style.
Family School Holiday Ideas Portarlington
Cycling adventures in a day on the Bellarine Peninsula.
The ferry has 20 complimentary secure bike racks on the rear of the vessel which allows you to make your own tracks and create your own adventure. We have put together a range of trails available on the other side of the bay that would be a perfect day out for the whole family. Click here to find out more >>
Portarlington Miniature Railway Winter holidays
This passenger-carrying miniature railway situated within the grounds of the Portarlington Bayside Family Park is only a short walk from where the ferry pulls in. During the Winter School Holidays, they will be operating on Wednesday 3 & 10 July from 11.00 am to 3.00 pm. Click here to find out more >>
Portarlington Treat Shack
The Treat Shack, located on the main street of Portarlington, is your one-stop treat shop specialising in Lollies, Ice Cream, Milkshakes, Chocolates, Slush Puppies, and ice-cold drinks. Spend $5 min and receive a free bag of Treat Shack Favourites showing your same-day ferry ticket.
Portarlington’s Art Trail
Interested in public art then enjoy Portarlington’s growing body of sculptures and murals. Each piece is within easy walking distance of the Newcombe Street shopping precinct. A walking map and informative listing is available from the Portarlington Community Information Booth. Click here to download map >>
What’s on in Melbourne & Docklands
Entertain the whole family over the school holidays with Melbourne-based kid-friendly events and activities. There are plenty of free, low-cost and virtual events and family attractions to choose from.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​. Click here for some ideas and offers >>
What’s on in Geelong
The winter school holiday activities in Geelong are a child’s dream and include a museum designed purely for kids and a waterfront precinct that families will love. As locals, we embrace our region that has so many things to do in school holidays in Geelong. We really are spoilt for choice. Click here for School holiday activities >>
^ The 20% Family Pass Special is only available for travel between Sat 5 July and Sun 20 July 2025 and is not available in conjunction with any special events or cruises such as the Singalong Cruise or Special Event Cruises outside our regular ferry services. To qualify for a Family Pass children must be aged between 4 and 16 years of age at the time of purchase and could be checked upon boarding. Pre-booked tickets are essential and cannot be purchased at the ferry on the day.
* Kids Eat Free at the Portarlington Grand Hotel > Kids must be aged between 4 and 16 years and accompanied by and adult who has also ordered a main meal at the same time. This offer is valid for one free item per child which must be chosen from the Kids Menu at the Portarlington Grand Hotel. This offer is not valid on public holidays.