Portarlington & Bellarine Packages & Tours

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!

NOW AVAILABLE ON WEEKENDS >> Visit the Mussel Capital of Australia very day of the week except Tuesdays. 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!

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.

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.

Jack Rabbit Winery Long Leisurely Lunch > Sail across the bay via Port Phillip Ferries and settle in for a long, leisurely lunch overlooking the bay. When you arrive you’ll be welcomed and transported by Franscene Bellarine to the iconic Jack Rabbit Vineyard, a must-do destination on the Bellarine. Choose your dining style: enjoy relaxed bistro favourites at the House of Jack Rabbit Cellar Door, or indulge in a contemporary culinary experience at the Jack Rabbit Restaurant. Both options offer one or two courses, each paired with breathtaking coastal views. Round out your visit with a wine tasting at the cellar door for the ultimate Bellarine indulgence.

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.

Kids Go Free* > Holidaying in Portarlington or Geelong this summer and looking for something different to entertain the family? Step aboard our state-of-the-art 35-metre catamaran and take in the region’s stunning coastline from a new perspective. From Portarlington, enjoy a 90-minute scenic cruise with two departures most weekends at 2.00 pm and 5.30 pm, perfect for an afternoon on the bay or a golden-hour sail before dinner. Or, if you’re in Geelong, jump on a 60-minute scenic cruise from the Waterfront and enjoy the city’s sights from the water. Whichever you choose, there’s time to relax and enjoy a few sneaky beverages from our licensed café along the way.

Saturday 10 January 2026 > The Portarlington Mussel Festival returns for another big day of live music, market stalls, family fun, and of course loads of fresh local mussels. Set along the scenic foreshore, it’s the perfect Bellarine summer day out. To make travel easier, we’re running two morning ferries from Docklands at 10.00 am and 10.40 am, plus return services from Portarlington at 4.30 pm and 5.00 pm. Enjoy the festival at your own pace and be back in Melbourne by early evening. Leave the car behind and cruise to one of Victoria’s favourite summer festivals. Click to find out more.

Special New Year’s Eve Cruise at 8.30 pm from Portarlington > Ring in the New Year in style with our special 8.30 pm New Year’s Eve Cruise from Portarlington. This one-off sailing is perfectly timed for the early fireworks display on the Portarlington waterfront. Step aboard, relax with a drink in hand, and enjoy front-row views as we float just off the coastline, the best seat in the house when the fireworks light up the bay around 9.30 pm. Please note: as this is a special event service, Kids Go Free tickets do not apply. However, we’ve created special family bundle discounts for a range of groups sizes.

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.

Discover the Bellarine Peninsula’s award-winning wineries on this unforgettable day trip from Melbourne – complete with a scenic ferry ride across Port Phillip Bay. Your adventure begins at Melbourne’s Docklands, where you’ll board the Port Phillip Ferry for a relaxing cruise to the charming seaside town of Portarlington. Upon arrival, your friendly local guide will be waiting to whisk you away on a curated tour of the region’s finest wineries. Sit back and savor hosted wine tastings at three premium Bellarine vineyards, each showcasing the exceptional quality that’s made this Victoria’s fastest-growing wine region. With all transport and tastings included, you can simply relax and enjoy every sip.

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).

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.

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.

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.