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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.

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!