High Peak Timetable

Enjoy stunning city and coastal views as you cruise along the Yarra River and across Port Phillip Bay to the charming seaside village of Portarlington. On arrival, you will be transferred (a short distance) to the departure point for The Q Train, Drysdale Railway Station (as featured on Masterchef).

When you arrive at Drysdale Station 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 Q Class carriages and enjoy a delicious degustation lunch featuring local Bellarine produce. Then sit back and admire the gorgeous views as you ride the rails. On arrival back at Drysdale Train Station, you will be transported back to Portarlington in time to catch the return ferry to Docklands.

Available: Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday

Welcome to Wine Wheels, a transport company on the Bellarine offering personalised tours, group tours, tasting tours, sporting tours, winery tours, long lunches and everything in-between.

Looking for a fun-filled day? Whether your group is in the mood for a relaxing winery tour with a delicious lunch or you’re craving some action on the golf range and mini putt, Wine Wheels has the perfect adventure lined up for you!

Take a break and treat yourself, enjoy this stunning region without the worry of planning the day yourself with exclusive tours from Port Phillip Ferries that see you shuttled in comfort to award-winning venues on the Bellarine Peninsula before returning to the ferry for a splendid voyage back across the bay.

All our vehicles and drivers are fully accredited. Let us take the wheel so you can have fun and enjoy everything the Bellarine has to offer.

Email: cheers@winewheels.com.au

Book ahead and your electric bike will be waiting for you, some quick instructions and adjustments then you’re off to ride your e-bike on the Bellarine Peninsula. Riding is a leisurely way to really see the Bellarine and e-bikes provide an automatic boost to help you to easily conquer any hills or headwinds. Ride along the waterfront to St Leonards, away from cars on the Esplanade trail.

Take quiet back roads to see scenic countryside and a 30 minute ride from Portarlington can get you to 7 boutique wineries or the award-winning distillery, The Whiskery. Nearby Drysdale gives access to the fantastic Bellarine Rail Trail.

With a complete makeover in late 2019, the new main playground has been designed to increase the range of play choices for children of all ages with a balance of traditional play equipment alongside nature-based and imaginary play opportunities. Features include a dry creek bed and water play, balancing logs, climbing ropes, swings, a trampoline and a flying fox. Close by are BBQ’s and space for picnicking. Click here for further details.

The National Wool Museum is the only comprehensive museum of wool in Australia and aligned with Geelong’s UNESCO City of Design designation. Explore the regions 60,000 years of human endeavour and industry, from Australia’s first Nations living culture and heritage to emerging and advanced industries of today.

Add to the above there are always other exhibition showing at the National Wool Museum such as the Wildlife Photography and Pako Festa Exhibitions.

The gardens are free to enjoy and only a short walk from where the ferry pulls into Geelong’s Waterfront on weekends.

Perhaps one of Geelong’s best-kept secrets, the Botanic Gardens (located in Eastern Gardens) is a colourful plant collection full of amazing scents and textures. A renowned regional garden with peaceful surroundings and perfectly groomed lawns – it’s worth the walk. Featuring a great tea house where you can have a cuppa or a meal.

Start your day by taking a relaxing cruise across the bay with Port Phillip Ferries travelling between Docklands and Geelong. On arrival to Geelong, make your way to Provenance Wines on the banks of the Barwon River, an easy 10-minute drive away (we recommend Uber). They savour our award-winning food and wine in the beautiful heritage-listed Paper Mill.

Indulge your taste buds for lunch at Wah Wah Gee on Geelong Waterfront. Wah Wah Gee boasts an extensive menu of Asian fusion dishes. Can’t decide? Well, just say FEED ME, and let the team know if you have any dietary requirements, sit back and the rest will be sorted for you. Our kitchen ninjas will serve you up a sensational range of their fav dishes, making more time for you to enjoy the conversation and the stunning view.

Geelong restaurant Edge is the most exciting place to drink and dine. Located on Geelong’s spectacular waterfront, the views are gorgeous and the food is delicious! The north-facing bar presents breathtaking views of Corio Bay. Their seasonal breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus feature a variety of large dishes to suit all appetites, as well as smaller plates for a quick bite.

Get wet… in the large open water swimming enclosure, with diving platforms, an 1920s art-deco pool with beautiful grassed surrounds. Or stay dry and enjoy the stunning walk around the enclosure (with a pre or post ice-cream) from the nearby kiosk. Click here for details.