Packages & Experiences

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 $70! What’s more, if your group has 25 or more, the price drops to $65 per person!

Choose between the Atrium or the Dining Room > The Grand Day Out Package now has a revamped menu, offering even more flexibility than ever before. You can now choose between dining at the Atrium or the Dining Room at the Grand Hotel. The package begins with a leisurely cruise across Port Phillip Bay from Docklands aboard a modern fast ferry, arriving at the charming seaside town of Portarlington. The Grand Day Out Package not only includes your return ferry journey, but it also includes lunch and your choice of drink.

Sail across the bay via Port Phillip Ferries service and when you arrive hop on board the Wine Wheels shuttle bus to be transferred to the iconic Jack Rabbit Vineyard the ‘must do’ destination of The Bellarine. The casual and very friendly House of Jack Rabbit Cellar Door serves up terrific bistro-style fare whilst those opting for the Jack Rabbit Restaurant are in for a gastronomic contemporary dining treat. Guests can choose between one or two courses, and both experiences promise equally stunning vistas.

Visit the Mussel Capital of Australia – Portarlington is renowned for its mussel farms, offering the perfect environment for these tasty shellfish. Pier Street Cafe, located right on the waterfront, serves incredibly fresh mussels, with a range of dishes from smoked mussel chowder to Sri Lankan mussel curry. With our regular ferry service nearby, it’s easy to return for more. Enjoy the Port to Plate Mussel Experience, which includes everything – even a drink with your lunch!

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 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.

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.

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 Scotchman’s 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 Scotchman’s vintage cellar reserve.

Head to the Bellarine for this Foodies Delight > Be transported direct from the ferry with Franscene Bellarine, in a luxury Mercedes to and from Merne at Lighthouse. With panoramic views that are unsurpassed, the surrounding landscape is home to farms, dairies, orchards and vegetable growers. It is these that inspire Merne at Lighthouse. Their chef-selected menus are bursting with local produce and provide various eating options. At Merne at Lighthouse, they aim to satisfy every palate and dietary requirement.

For a truly boutique experience > Escape the city via a fast ferry from Docklands and sail directly to Portarlington. From here you’ll be transferred directly to Bennetts where you will experience the best scenic views and have a long-overdue catch-up with Bennetts Tastes of the Bellarine. Bennetts offers delicious food, wine and a relaxing day out at their charming and rustic cellar door (with amazing views of the You Yangs to boot).

Portarlington Mussel Tour Ferry Packages > An intimate boat tour that celebrates the famous Portarlington Mussels. Take the ferry direct from Docklands to Portarlington in only 70 minutes. When you arrive you’ll jump off the ferry and straight onto Valerie, a fully refurbished 40-year-old mussel vessel, that will take you out for a luxurious and unique coastal experience. When you head out of the harbour you” be sipping on a local Bellarine wine and learning about the various stages of mussel farming from our mussel farmer Lance Wiffen. Touch the mussel ropes as they’re pulled from the water and get a front row seat to the whole farming process.

Experience the ultimate mid-week escape with our all-inclusive luxury day retreat, starting with a scenic ferry transfer from Melbourne to Portarlington aboard a fast modern ferry. From there, enjoy comfortable transfers to the award-winning Lon Retreat and Spa, where relaxation awaits. Begin your rejuvenation journey by bathing in Lon’s mineral pool and hot soak, followed by your choice of massage or facial, designed to relax both body and mind. Indulge your senses further with a delicious grazing experience, featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients from Lon’s Food Forest, paired perfectly with local sparkling wine.

Cycling Vine Tours – Bikes included > For a fun adventure close to Melbourne look no further than our Portarlington Self-Guided Cycle Tour. Start the day with spectacular bay views cruising on the Docklands to Portarlington Ferry. Arrive at Portarlington Pier where you will be briefed and have your bike fitted ready for a fun cycle experience pedalling along the beautiful Bellarine Coastal Trail from Portarlington Pier to St Leonards. Enjoy refreshments along the way or collect local treats for a picnic lunch. Parks, picnic facilities and amenities are dispersed at various internals along the trail. Spend the afternoon exploring the gorgeous historic seaside village of Portarlington.

Hop It and Ferry Experience: Port Phillip Ferries works in partnership with Hop It, a hop-on hop-off bus shuttle service that operates on the Bellarine Peninsula. Unlike standard food and wine tours, you choose your own adventure based on a carefully composed bus route that traverses through The Bellarine. Simply hop on and hop off wherever your wanderlust leads you.

If you and your golf buddies are keen to explore more than one golf course on the Bellarine Peninsula then an overnight package is the go. Take the ferry over, play 2 stunning Bellarine golf courses, and have an overnight stay in Portarlington to make life easy. We’ll take care of everything.

If you and your golf buddies are keen to explore more than one golf course on the Bellarine Peninsula then an overnight package is the go. Take the ferry over, play 3 stunning Bellarine golf courses, and stay in the stunning coastal town of Portarlington to make life easy. We’ll take care of the rest.

Return and one-way packages available > Port Phillip Ferries is thrilled to partner with Geelong Gallery for the highly anticipated Archibald Prize 2025 exhibition – and we’re making your day out even better with a great value package that includes ferry travel and exhibition entry at a discounted bundle price. Getting there couldn’t be easier – or more scenic. Cruise across the bay in comfort and arrive just a short 15-minute stroll from the gallery doors. We’ve timed the ferry service to match all major session times, and there’s even a one-way option if you’d like to linger longer in Geelong and return by train.

All inclusive package with access to 3 exhibitions >Port Phillip Ferries has an exclusive package that now includes access to all 3 features at the National Wool Museum. Not only will you get entry to the Wool Museum itself, but there are 2 extra exhibition spaces inside the Museum that regularly feature new and interesting instalments. Currently showing in these spaces are: We the Makers Sustainable Fashion Prize Exhibitions and Cats & Dogs All at Sea. The package also includes return ferry tickets from Docklands and entry into all 3 exhibitions.

Edge boasts a combination of fabulous service, gorgeous décor and an innovative bar-dining experience enjoyable by all.

Enjoy 15% OFF all food and beverages. We’re a little odd. We bend the rules. We are Black Sheep. Welcome to the family.

One of Geelong’s greatest dining adventures starts here on the pier at Wah Wah Gee.

10% Off Geelong Boat House with same-day ferry ticket > Fish and Chips: Dine in or Takeaway. Sit at tables on the gangplank, go upstairs to the bridge deck, or have a picnic on the grass. Phone orders are welcome by calling ahead on 5222-3642.