Geelong & The Bellarine visitors guide by Pauline Toovey

Geelong & The Bellarine Official Visitor Guide Geelong • Barwon Heads • Ocean Grove • Drysdale • Portarlington Queenscliff • Point Lonsdale • Golden Plains • Werribee

The best of coast & country in one city Geelong is Victoria’s largest regional city. Its location is simply unparalleled any where in this state or country – an hour by road from Melbourne’s CBD and on the doorstep of world-famous beaches. Holiday-makers, day trippers and other visitors simply won’t find a better region to come and spend time. Wherever you go in Geelong, the Golden Plains or on the fabulous Bellarine, you’ll be warmly welcomed. Stay, enjoy and experience Geelong and The Bellarine – you’ll soon be looking for excuses to come back time and time again.

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Geelong and Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre

Princes Highway, Little River Freecall. 1800 620 888 P. 03 5283 1735 gotvic@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

Queenscliff Visitor Information Centre

55 Hesse Street, Queenscliff P. 1300 884 843 or 03 5258 4843 info.centre@queenscliffe.vic.gov.au

The Bellarine Visitor Information Centre Freecall. 1800 755 611

Werribee Visitor Information Centre

177 Watton Street, Werribee P. 03 9742 0906 tourism@wyndham.vic.gov.au

Contents How To Get There. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Geelong. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 The Waterfront. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 The Bustling ‘Burbs’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Diversity In Culture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Parks & Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Golden Plains. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Lara & The You Yangs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Wines Of The Region. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 The Bellarine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 The Bellarine Taste Trail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Portarlington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Point Lonsdale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Queenscliff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Ocean Grove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Barwon Heads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Wallington, Drysdale & Clifton Springs. . . . . . . . . . . 28 Annual Major Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Werribee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Visitor Bushfire Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 See & Do. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Wines Of The Region. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Accommodation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Travelling On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Travelling Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Have a safe and happy journey! Your feedback on this guide is encouraged. Email info@geelongotway.com.au or call Geelong Otway Tourism Inc. on 03 5223 2588 www.visitgeelongbellarine.com.au

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Geelong is readily accessible from Melbourne by car – the Westgate and Princes Freeways bring you into the city and on to The Bellarine.

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Access is also easy from interstate – Avalon Airport is 20 minutes from Geelong, and Melbourne Airport is an hour away. You can rent a vehicle or take the shuttle bus from either airport, to bring you to central Geelong.

Travelling from the east of Melbourne, Phillip Island or Mornington Peninsula, take Australia’s favourite car and passenger ferry from Sorrento to Queenscliff. See dolphins, wildlife and spectacular coastal scenery from the lounge or external decks. The 40 minute crossing departs every hour, every day of the year between 7am – 6pm (7pm in the summer).

V-Line trains run regularly between Melbourne’s Southern Cross Station and Geelong, and bus services connect Geelong with most parts of The Bellarine.

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Geelong A regional city like no other It’s a thriving centre for a 250,000-strong population, with all the activity and excitement you would expect from a bustling city.

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Yet Geelong’s north-facing outlook across the bay a waterfront that’s a great place to be any time, iconic ocean beaches a short drive away and a pace of life that’s not so frantic – gives it a distinctive sense of serenity. Somehow you can’t help but relax. Rich pickings await visitors keen to immerse themselves in the city’s history and heritage, its cultural precincts, its high quality and wide-ranging local produce, its fine dining and its café culture, its bright, busy and extensive retail centres and many entertainment options. And, of course, it’s home to one of the AFL’s most successful clubs in recent years – the mighty Geelong Cats. Equally, it’s a perfect place to visit with no itinerary – just wander, discover and take it all as you find it. If you’re in the city for a few days or more, ensure you visit some of the must-sees, but plan to relax for some of the time as well.

Today, the addition of new bars, hotels and restaurants, a children’s playground and a range of activities on offer, create a unique, vibrant feel to this picturesque part of town. At the eastern end of Geelong’s waterfront is Eastern Park and the Geelong Botanic Gardens. There are many spots here to enjoy panoramic views of the city and bay. Get amongst the wide–open and leafy spaces, play areas and barbecue shelters. You can escape it all for an hour or more in Geelong’s Botanic Gardens too, with its impressive collection of native and exotic flora. Have a cuppa and a bite to eat in the café while you’re there. The City’s retail precinct is a block or two back from the bay, offering a vast range of major brands and a multitude of other smaller outlets. Little more than five minutes by car from the CBD, you’ll find bustling shopping precincts in Geelong West and Belmont. If you’re not in need of intensive retail therapy (or are wanting a break from it), head five or ten minutes south of the CBD and you meet the Barwon River – a great spot for activity, relaxation, or both.

Generations have enjoyed Geelong’s waterfront. The restored carousel, art deco promenade and swimming pavilion are big attractions for children and families, just as they were early last century.

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The Waterfront There’s a magnetic charm about the Geelong waterfront. Sometimes the bay is glassy, smooth and almost motionless, other times the whitecaps parade neatly across the water as you gaze over to the You Yangs. The views are compelling, and there’s always something going on – on the sea and on the shore. Take time to watch the boats, have a stroll, eat, drink, read a book or let the kids run loose.

Art With a Difference To experience something that’s distinctively Geelong, check out the Baywalk Bollard Trail. It stretches from Limeburners Point in the east to Rippleside Park, and features a hundred or more characters who have shaped Geelong’s history – from the original indigenous inhabitants to contemporary identities.

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Artist, Jan Mitchell, created a quirky and whimsical way to get to know some of the people who have moulded this city and wider region. Take a wander and meet them, or enquire at the Visitor Information Centre about guided walks. For more information see www.visitgeelongbellarine.com.au

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Activities & Events on the Water Drop a line off a pier or a fishing boat, take a ride in a seaplane, jetboat or helicopter, enjoy a dip at Eastern Beach on a sunny day – there are plenty of ways to experience the bay. The Royal Geelong Yacht Club and marina is the hub of many recreational and competitive boating activities – including the Festival of Sails event in January. It’s the largest sailing regatta in the southern hemisphere, and complemented by an annual onshore festival.

History & Culture Catch a glimpse of the city and region’s heritage with a visit to one of Geelong’s museums. The National Wool Museum celebrates the significance of the wool industry in this region, which hails back to the early 1800’s. Ten minutes drive out of town is the Maritime Museum at Osborne House in North Geelong. It was Australia’s first naval college, and served as a submarine base in 1922. If you’re into maritime memorabilia, make sure this one’s on your list.

From the waterfront to the heart of the CBD, you’ll find an impressive collection of hotels, restaurants, cafés, bars and nightclubs. Whether you’re wanting a quick bite, a coffee or something stronger to drink, a lazy lunch, or a five-star dining experience – whatever your palate and budget, you’re well catered for in this part of the city.

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The Bustling ‘Burbs’ You don’t really get the full picture of life in any city until you venture out of the CBD. Geelong is no different. If you’re into café crawling, sampling some local watering holes or visiting specialty food shops, take a short trip from the CBD to Geelong West, Newtown, Belmont and Highton.

Pakington Street If you’re of the opinion that one shopping precinct’s the same as the next, make a point of visiting cosmopolitan Pakington Street, which connects Geelong West and Newtown – it might just challenge your thinking. There’s a splendid collection of boutique shops and cafés – on weekends in particular, ‘Pako’ hums. International cuisine, cafés, bistros, bars, quirky gifts, clothes and a range of homewares with a difference – ‘Pako’ has it all. In February the annual Pako Festa, Australia’s biggest free celebration of cultural diversity, takes over the Geelong West end of the street. Mark it in the diary – it’s a day you won’t forget. For more details visit www.pakofesta.com.au

Belmont & Highton Five minutes south of the city is Belmont – an established and busy suburb offering wining, dining and retail therapy. It has a traditional High Street shopping precinct – home to coffee shops, food outlets and a great selection of specialty shops. Nearby Highton Village has a warm and unfussy feel, with its cafés and specialty food shops and you’ll find all of your day to day conveniences and more at the Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre. In Belmont and Highton there are plenty of access points to the Barwon River. Whether you’ve been in the area for days or decades, you’ll find the river a wonderful place to escape. Jog along the walking path, or paddle a canoe between the Moorabool Street and Queens Park bridges, and it hardly seems possible you’re just minutes from the CBD. If that sounds too much like hard work and you’re happy to leave more strenuous pastimes to others, visit Buckley Falls, or discover some of the many idyllic spots along the river valley to enjoy a picnic or a stroll.

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Diversity in Culture Geelong is home to one of the country’s most vibrant regional arts communities, with first-rate art galleries, a notable performing arts centre and an abundance of cultural activities on offer.

Visual Art Discover the gallery precinct on the Arts and Culture Trail – it reveals a few hidden treasures along the way. Works by Eugene von Guerard, Frederick McCubbin, Tom Roberts and Arthur Streeton, to name a few, are displayed at the Geelong Art Gallery. Entry is free. Little Malop Street, in the heart of Geelong’s arts precinct, is home to a number of smaller galleries, photography studios and jewellery boutiques. Spend a lazy hour or two just meandering through – you never know what you might find. Cosy cafés, a fascinating second hand book store, and plenty more to capture the imagination. Pick up the Geelong Arts and Culture Walking Trails booklet at the local Visitor Information Centres.

Historical Buildings If you’re a lover of heritage homes and other establishments, Geelong’s Heritage Trail will tick boxes and push buttons. It takes you on a tour of grand local residences including Customs House, The Heights in Newtown, and Barwon Grange, built in 1856 (antique lovers should not miss this one). Brochures are available at Visitor Information Centres, or visit www.nattrust.com.au

GPAC Keen to take in a show? Geelong Performing Arts Centre hosts a variety of shows and performers from all over the world, including bands, musicals, comedians, contemporary dance and theatre. Find out what’s on when you’re in town by visiting www.gpac.org.au

Indigenous Culture This region’s white history goes back 200 or so years. Its rich indigenous history goes back thousands of years. The name ‘Geelong’ derives from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region – ‘Jillong’. Be welcomed in a warm and friendly way to an Aboriginal educational centre at Narana Creations on the Surf Coast Highway. www.visitgeelongbellarine.com.au

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Parks & Gardens Nothing is more pleasurable, affordable and accessible than unwinding in the city’s tranquil green spaces – walking trails, native parklands or the impressive and historical Botanic Gardens. It’s refreshing, invigorating and good for the soul.

City Parks The Botanic Gardens in Eastern Park offer a peaceful and visually stunning blend of heritage gardens and modern water–wise landscapes. Check out the fascinating maidenhair tree, majestic Bunya and Chilean Wine Palm just for starters. Then work your way around Eastern Park. Relax and cool off in the shade, stroll, walk, jog, ride a bike, let the kids burn off some energy, enjoy a barbecue or picnic and be amazed by views across the city and bay – just don’t forget the camera!

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Kardinia Park Right on the edge of the CBD is Simmonds Stadium, the imposing home ground of the Geelong Football Club. Enquire about guided tours of this famous landmark. If you’re in town when there’s a game on – get in early, book a ticket and experience the unbridled passion of over 33,000 fans cheering on their team. For more information, visit www.geelongcats.com.au

Suburban Greenery Further out of town and into the suburbs, Queens Park, Barwon Valley Park, Balyang Sanctuary, Belmont Common and nearby Jerringot Wetland are all superb places to spend time outdoors.

Other green spaces where you might like to spend some lazy hours include Rippleside Park, with its community-built wooden playground, and, right in the heart of town, Johnstone Park, with its grand rotunda.

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Golden Plains Head northwest from Geelong and you’re in Golden Plains – home of farm fresh produce, iconic festivals, farmer’s markets and the world class wines of the Moorabool Valley.

Moorabool Valley Foodies love the high-quality food and produce from the farms and vineyards of Golden Plains and the Moorabool Valley. Bannockburn, just 18 minutes from Geelong, hosts the authentic and accredited Golden Plains Farmers’ Market on the first Saturday of every month, every season. It’s well worth getting along.

Wine Situated only 20 minutes from Geelong, Golden Plains is renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, award winning food and wine producers and welcoming rural communities.

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Download the free iPhone/iPad app for a range of self-guided tour options and stay up-to-date with events in the region. Alternatively, pick up a tourist map at a Visitor Information Centre. Taste. See. Explore. Visit Golden Plains. We’re glad we did. Go to visitgoldenplains.com.au 14

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From Bannockburn you can easily access the delightful Moorabool Valley wine region. Here, boutique wineries producing hand-crafted wines are forging an international reputation for some of the finest cool climate wines in the world.

Festivals and Art Plenty happens during the year throughout the Golden Plains – a good reason to keep coming back. It’s home to the legendary Meredith Music Festival and its offspring, Golden Plains Festival. The Bluestone Blues Festival is a classic cultural experience, and the Warrambeen Film Festival is a unique on-farm event featuring world–class short films.

Fresh Air Golden Plains is a brilliant place to enjoy the outdoors any time of year. There are National and State Parks, an abundance of native flora and fauna and trails to walk or ride. You’ll find lots to enjoy in this region – wherever you choose to go you’ll find a unique and authentic charm, which is best seen by just taking it all at your own pace. Taste, see, explore. Visit Golden Plains, you’ll be glad you did. For more information on events in the region visit www.visitgoldenplains.com.au

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Lara & The You Yangs

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Just a short distance away, Lara easily has the best view of the You Yangs. In September the fields come alive with blankets of bright yellow canola flowers – a cheery spring sight after the cold months of winter. Fun fact - the roads around Lara were used for several scenes in the Australian cult film Mad Max.

If you’re travelling down from Melbourne, you can’t go past the impressive granite peaks of the You Yangs without a closer look. Just a stone’s throw from the quaint township of Lara, the You Yangs National Park is a mecca of lovely picnic grounds, family-friendly walking tracks and wildlife. If you’re seeking adventure, there are a number of mountain-bike trails and rock-climbing opportunities, all of which have been recently upgraded. Keep an eye out for more than 200 species of birds, koalas, wallabies, brush-tail possums and echidnas.

Whether you’re a committed wine buff or just one who enjoys an occasional tipple, you’ll enjoy sampling Geelong region wines. Over recent decades they have developed a seriously good reputation for quality – locally, nationally and internationally.

Thousands of aviation fans will flock to the area and look up to the skies for the Australian International Air Show held every 2 years. The gravity-defying weekend is an unbelievable experience, with a number of modern, vintage and military aircrafts on display. Just next to Lara, Avalon Airport offers flights all year round.

The name ‘You Yangs’ comes from the Aborginal words ‘Wurdi Youang’ or ‘Ude Youang’ meaning big mountain. Trek to the top of Flinders Peak, so named for explorer Matthew Flinders who first climbed it in 1802, you’ll be rewarded with an incredible view stretching across Corio Bay. The open space in and around the foothills was of great influence to famous Australian artist Fred Williams who captured the unique ruggedness of the bushland in the area. The You Yangs are also home to a famous Geoglyph called ‘Bunji’, a depiction of a mythical creature of the Wathaurong people created by artist Andrew Rogers.

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Grape growing in this region dates back to the early days of colonisation, and towards the end of the 19th century the area was fast becoming one of this country’s leading winegrowing regions. But disease and recession in the late 1800s took its toll – the industry was devastated. But the good news is that about 50 years ago it came back to life. There are three distinct sub regions – Moorabool Valley to the north of Geelong, the Bellarine to the east of the city, and the Surf Coast. There are some fabulous wineries dotted throughout, many of which retain their small, family-owned heritage.

The Bellarine subregion is bordered by Bass Strait to the south, The Rip and Port Phillip Heads to the east, Swan Bay and Port Phillip Bay to the north, and the Barwon River to the west. Cool climate varieties, including Pinot Noir, Shiraz and Chardonnay, delight the palates of visitors and locals alike, and many also offer other local produce, not to mention galleries, restaurants and accommodation. Visit www.winegeelong.com.au or grab a wine map from the Visitor Information Centre to help you plan a tasting tour. It’s a particularly pleasurable way to see various parts of this region and stock up your cellar as you go. With tour operators offering guided tours and transport you can also choose to let someone else be the designated driver so you can relax and enjoy the day.

The Moorabool Valley subregion stretches from the market gardens of Werribee, with its rich chocolate and dark volcanic topsoils over a limestone base, to the volcanic outcrops of Anakie, the broad acre farmland overlooking the Moorabool, Barwon and Leigh Rivers, and the historical gold country of Steiglitz.

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The Bellarine Beaches, enticing coastal towns and villages, great local produce, sumptuous wineries, many ways to have fun, and a wonderful, easy pace of life, that sums up The Bellarine.

Inland is undulating fertile country, where agriculture and other industries flourish – sheep and cattle, winegrowing, alpaca and deer farming, horse breeding and training, and various crops.

Queenscliff was once a playground for Melbourne’s elite, and it’s reflected in many of the town’s splendid Victorian era buildings.

On the cuisine front, you’ll find endless possibilities in restaurants, cafés, weekend markets and other outlets – including fresh local seafood, wine, olives, berries and local cheese.

Development over the past century, including the recently expanded harbour precinct with its 42 metre observation tower, makes for a memorable spot to visit any time. Next to Queenscliff is Point Lonsdale, located on the The Rip – the entrance to Port Phillip Bay – a two kilometre stretch of water separating Point Lonsdale and Point Nepean. The decommissioned lighthouses in Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale are imposing figures on the landscape.

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To the west is Ocean Grove, the largest residential town on The Bellarine, where the main beach is known as the safest surf beach in Victoria. Nearby, the Barwon River meets the ocean and across the bridge that spans the river mouth is Barwon Heads. If you can’t get enough of the water you won’t want to leave The Bellarine. Many great spots are child-friendly, and plenty more lend themselves to activities for the more adventurous.

Active families will find more than can be covered in a single visit and that’s a great reason to keep coming back. Cycling trails, picnic and barbecue areas, playgrounds, golf courses, tennis courts, mini-golf, mazes, a steam train, water slides, wineries, adventure activities, festivals – and of course the beaches – try fitting all that into one holiday. The Bellarine is home to a multitude of artists and musicians, and there is a range of special events and festivals that celebrate local talent throughout the year. Have the diary handy when you’re here – it’s highly likely you’ll discover something you don’t want to miss. Art galleries are dotted throughout The Bellarine, and if you’re interested in local history, include a visit to both Queenscliff ’s Maritime Museum and Historical Museum on the itinerary.

With snorkelling, SCUBA diving, swimming, jet-skiing, yachting, kayaking, fishing, surfing, stand up paddle boarding and marine sanctuaries. The Bellarine has all your water activities covered.

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The Bellarine Taste Trail Local wines, boutique beers, farmgate produce, cafés, restaurants, fresh local seafood and accommodation... it sounds like an exceptional way to indulge the senses – and that describes The Bellarine Taste Trail beautifully.

Combine a Taste Trail experience with the Bellarine’s diversity of recreational and sightseeing opportunities, and you’ve got yourself a perfect weekend, or longer getaway with loads of accommodation options to suit all budgets.

When you’ve got around 60 different operators just an hour and a half from Melbourne, throwing the welcome mat out and inviting you to sample a huge range of delectable produce, it’s not going to be an invitation you decline in a hurry.

There are the iconic drawcards including the Vue Grand in Queenscliff, At the Heads Restaurant in Barwon Heads, Oakdene Vineyard and Restaurant and Elk Horn Roadhouse in Wallington. Jack Rabbit Vineyard, Terindah Estate, Drysdale Cheeses, Portarlington Mussels, Tuckerberry Hill blueberries – and plenty more that you may not have heard of but won’t forget once you’ve discovered them.

The operators love living and producing on the Bellarine, and enjoy nothing more than presenting all visitors with an opportunity to experience the best of what this region has to offer. It provides you with a wonderful opportunity to meet local producers – including wine makers, goat breeders, berry growers, beer brewers, fruit fanciers and seafood lords. If planning it all out sounds like hard work and you’d rather just go along for the ride and enjoy, then take a full or half-day tour – or have one customised for you by an expert Bellarine Taste Trail tour operator. On the other hand, if you want to plan your own itinerary and tailor it to fit your own schedule, the options are almost endless. You can download a map from the website or pick one up from a Visitor Information Centre to help you piece together a great epicurean encounter. The map includes a list of participating operators and their opening times.

All this an easy drive from Melbourne – and on the doorstep of one of the world’s most famous coastlines. Discover the Bellarine Taste Trail, spend a mini-break or a holiday in the region, it’s highly likely you’ll be planning your next visit before you start heading back home.

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As well as cafés and restaurants, there are plenty of provedores stocking local produce and supporting small producers. You’ll definitely be wanting to take some samples away with you.

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Portarlington It’s not hard to see why Portarlington is so popular in summer, but it oozes charm any time of the year. It’s one of the bigger villages on the Bellarine. The panoramic views across Corio Bay to the west and Port Phillip Bay to the north are magnificent, and on a clear day you can see Melbourne’s skyline across the water and the sparkle of city lights at night. Over the long weekend in June, Portarlington is home to the National Celtic Festival. It is Australia’s largest and most diverse celebration of Celtic music and culture. On the second Saturday in January the town celebrates the Portarlington Mussel Festival. There are plenty of fun activities and lots of iconic produce in the region.

Local Harvest, Local Eateries A number of restaurants, cafés and bakeries line the main street. Portarlington’s reputation for fine dining is well established. It’s particularly famous for locally harvested Australian Blue Mussels, but you’ll find plenty more to stimulate the taste buds and local wines feature.

Get Some Fresh Air If you love fishing or just the feel of the water beneath a deck, there is plenty of boating access to the bay in this region. The shady foreshore is a delightful place to spend time, and the town has a scenic golf course where the kids can get in on the action at Port Mini Masters clinics, which run on Sunday mornings.

Heritage Mill This is one of Portarlington’s heritage landmarks, which has been fully restored by the National Trust. Built from stone quarried on-site in 1857, today it is one of the few preserved Victorian flour mills. It’s worth a visit to catch a glimpse of 19th century life. Drop in on weekends from midday to 4pm between September and May.

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Point Lonsdale You won’t find another location on earth like Point Lonsdale. Overlooking The Rip where Port Phillip Bay meets Bass Strait, its setting is stunning. It is fascinating to watch pilot boats steer all the bay’s visiting ocean vessels as they come and go.

Discover the Beaches The front beach is tucked behind the point – the last safe bay beach on this side of Port Phillip Bay, before the heads and ocean beaches on the other side of the point. It’s a beauty – shallow rockpools that kids just love to explore, a sandy beach and gentle water – great for swimming, snorkeling or just kicking back. There’s a playground between the front beach and the main street. It’s opposite Point Lonsdale’s small shopping and café strip, so the adults can grab a coffee or cold drink while the kids burn off some steam.

Around Town The best way to get around town is on foot – everything is within easy reach. Point Lonsdale does brunch and al fresco dining as well as anywhere – there is a delightful selection of cafés and restaurants in the main shopping strip. The town has good retail services that offer just about anything you’d need to pick up while on holiday or a weekend away. For fresh fruit and vegetables drop in to Lonsdale Hydroponics on the edge of town – they do some very nice chutneys and sauces too. If you’re looking to tee off, the Lonsdale Golf Club is picturesquely located on Lake Victoria. It has 18 holes and three practice areas; the club is licensed and the locals are very welcoming.

For those who prefer ocean action, head to the surf beach.

In the warmer months the beach is the centre of activities for the kids due to the flat bay water, but when they want a break from it – or if the weather’s cool – get along to the miniature railway. It’s located in the Children’s Rotary Park and operates on the first and third Sunday of each month.

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Queenscliff Queenscliff ’s charm is unique. Historically, it’s been a 19th century holiday destination for Melbourne’s elite, a busy maritime centre and a strategic defence base. Today, visitors continue to flock there throughout the year. Hesse Street is the main strip, and there’s a variety of shops of many descriptions, including antique stores, boutiques, interior shops and unique book stores. Enjoy great dining in a selection of top restaurants and cafés and mark down the last weekend in November for a musical weekend you won’t forget – the Queenscliff Music Festival.

The Harbour Don’t leave without visiting the revamped Queenscliff Harbour. Experience the 360 degree views from the 42 metre high tower, or enjoy a meal at the 360Q Restaurant. There are cafés and specialty shops – enjoy a coffee and shop with a view! To get out and amongst it all, you can book to swim with the dolphins, organise to go scuba diving or fishing. Tour the bay and learn about its history. The Queenscliff-Sorrento vehicle and passenger ferry also berths in Queenscliff Harbour.

See www.qmf.net.au for more information.

Ride the Rail

Explore the Heritage

Take a ride from Queenscliff to Drysdale and back on the vintage steam train. Travel times vary throughout the year so check the timetable at www.bpr.org.au

Queenscliff ’s collection of stately and historical buildings is impressive. Many of them are hotels, which are wonderful places to stay, dine – or both. A must-see is the signature black lighthouse, one of just three in the world – it’s located inside Fort Queenscliff. For the history buffs the Queenscliff Historical Museum and the Maritime Museum should be inclusions on the itinerary. Walking history tours around the town operate on Saturdays at 2pm. You’ll need to book at the Visitor Information Centre, or by calling 1300 884 843.

Gourmet Goods You won’t have trouble keeping the wolf from the door in Queenscliff – fine foods and local produce are readily available around town. If you enjoy your fish and chips, ask a local or enquire at the Visitor Information Centre about where to find what is reputedly the best in the world – and if coffee and cake is your thing, you’ve come to the right place.

At night between August and May, you can jump aboard the legendary Blues Train and party your way from Queenscliff to Drysdale and back being entertained by some of the country’s best blues artists. For more information, visit www.thebluestrain.com.au

Maritime Wonders The Marine Discovery Centre is well named – there’s plenty to discover here. You’ll notice the distinctive grass covered roof as you drive into Queenscliff. Inside you can check out the aquarium and touch-tank, student laboratory and classroom, and educational gift shop. The Maritime Museum is full of information about the town’s rich maritime history, including the hazards faced by shipping over many decades. There is also a restored Watson Class lifeboat on display.

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Ocean Grove Ocean Grove has appealed to holiday–makers for a century or more, and it’s not hard to see why. The face of the town has changed dramatically over that time, but the reason people flock here hasn’t.

Sun, Sand and Surf Even at the busiest of times you can find an uncrowded bit of beach at Ocean Grove. It stretches for 10 kilometres from Point Lonsdale to Barwon Heads. Bring the esky, the sunscreen, some shade, buckets, spades and cricket gear, and make a day of it. It’s a beach that’ll please everyone – from beginner surfers and boogie boarders to seasoned professionals – anyone can catch a wave here. You get decent swells at times but the main beach is regarded as safe for families, and is patrolled from early summer through to Easter.

Shopping and Eating Lined by Norfolk Pines, the main street is known as The Terrace. It retains a coastal charm but offers a bustling retail precinct. There is another retail area at Market Place on Shell Road. The town dishes up a variety of possibilities when it comes to dining – from take away and al fresco to restaurants serving fine cuisine from different parts of the world. And on the subject of dining (and wining), drop in to Oakdene Vineyard and Restaurant while you’re in the area.

Natural Wonders If it’s not beach weather, or you’re looking for a different outdoor experience – explore Ocean Grove Nature Reserve off Grubb Road. It’s the Bellarine’s largest pocket of remnant vegetation, covering more than 140 hectares and home to more than 130 bird species and other fauna, including wallabies and koalas. Head out for a quiet stroll or make an afternoon of it by enjoying a barbecue or picnic while you’re there. There are other walking and cycling trails in the area too, which take in the Begola Wetlands, Kingston Park, Ocean Grove Park and Blue Waters Lake.

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Barwon Heads Somehow Barwon Heads manages to retain its seaside village charm, no matter what the time of year or how many people might have landed there for the day. It’s a vibrant town, home to an artistic community, a laid-back atmosphere, and, of course, beautiful beaches.

Surrounded by Water Barwon Heads is as pretty and picturesque as any coastal spot you’ll find. Located on the mouth of the Barwon River, where people of all ages love to paddle, play, fish and relax. At the top of town, the bluff offers magical views back to Ocean Grove and Point Lonsdale.

Passing the Time There’s plenty here to keep everyone amused – golf, fishing, swimming and eating out. People love to sip and shop in Barwon Heads. Hitchcock Avenue’s café culture rivals the quality of Melbourne’s best, but with an outlook and atmosphere you won’t find anywhere in a capital city. There are restaurants with reputations that spread well beyond our shores. When you’re in Barwon Heads allow enough time for some well-earned retail therapy – there is an eclectic mix of retail, including surf gear, boutique clothing and homewares.

The moored fishing boats and glassy waters give the scene a touch of Van Gogh – make sure you bring the camera.

And if you’re still looking for more options to pass the time – try yoga, spa therapy, scenic flights from Barwon Heads Airport, or Warbird Air Adventures.

Try your hand at Stand Up Paddle Boarding with a relaxing cruise down the river.

Cycling around this picturesque part of the coast has long been popular – even more so since the heroic effort of Cadel Evans in the 2011 Tour de France. When he’s not travelling the world on the busy pro cycling circuit, Cadel calls Barwon Heads home. The town is something of a mecca for golfers too – with magnificent and highly reputed courses. Barwon Heads Golf Club is just behind the bluff and Thirteenth Beach Golf Links is a few kilometres out of town on the Barwon Heads Road. www.visitgeelongbellarine.com.au

Wallington, Drysdale & Clifton Springs

Annual Major Events From world-class sporting events to music, food and wine, the region hosts a diverse range of festivals, markets and events.

The rural towns of the Bellarine have a distinctive and alluring charm. This part of the Bellarine offers some great options for family fun. Adventure Park is a favourite with people of all ages – it’s got more than twenty rides and fantastic waterslides – it’s one place you certainly won’t hear that cringe-inducing catchcry from the kids of “I’m bored...” Nearby there’s more fun to be had at Bellarine Adventure Golf and A Maze ‘N’ Games. Wallington is well known for its fruit, local produce and nurseries. Make a point of visiting the Elk Horn Roadhouse on Wallington Road, for delicious local produce and fresh food, or call by for a lazy brekkie or lunch.

Drysdale is one of the oldest settlements in the region. It has a thriving shopping precinct, including supermarkets and banks. Further out of town you can visit local olive groves for sampling and purchasing, and there are some great wineries within easy reach.

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JAN

Festival of Sails

Geelong

JUN

National Celtic Festival

Portarlington

Mountain to Surf

Lorne

AUG

International Lighthouse Weekend

Pier to Pub Ocean Swim

Lorne

Aireys Inlet & Cape Otway

Bells Bash Cliff Run

Jan Juc

SEP

ANGAIR Wildflower Weekend

Anglesea

Amy’s Gran Fondo

Lorne

Festival of Performing Arts

Lorne

Surf Coast Century

Anglesea

Birregurra Weekend Festival

Birregurra

Anglesea Music Festival

Anglesea

Southern Exposure Mountain Bike Festival

Surf Coast

Queenscliff Music Festival

Queenscliff

Toast to the Coast

Region wide

Winchelsea Festival

Winchelsea

Opera in the Otways

Cape Otway

The Pier Festival

Geelong

Anaconda Adventure Race

Lorne

Falls Festival

Lorne

Torquay Festival

Torquay

Great Victorian Bike Ride

Great Ocean Raod

On your way into town from Geelong, you encounter the Bellarine Rail Trail. Trains run between Drysdale and Queenscliff, with timetable details available from the Visitor Information Centre or visit www.bpr.org.au Golfers aren’t forgotten either – Clifton Springs’ 18 hole course offers stunning views across Port Phillip Bay and Curlewis golf course was recently rated in the top 50 public access golf courses in Australia.

Danger 1000 Ocean Swim Portarlington Mussel Festival FEB

Portarlington Geelong

Pako Festa

Geelong

Geelong Craft Beer Festival

MAR

Torquay

Jayco Bay Cycling Classic

Apollo Bay

Kona Odyssey Mountain Bike Marathon

Apollo Bay & Forrest

Rip Curl Pro Queenscliff Maritime Weekend Great Ocean & Otway Classic Ride Apollo Bay Music Festival

MAY

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Great Ocean Road International Marathon

Nov

Bells Beach Barwon Heads Queenscliff

Gellibrand Blues & Blueberry Festival Gellibrand APR

Oct

Geelong

Seafood Festival

Barwon Heads Festival of the Sea

Visit www.visitgreatoceanroad.org.au for more information on events.

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Dec

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RAAF Museum

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WERRIBEE You don’t have to travel far to experience some of Victoria’s best natural and historical highlights. Wyndham, just 30 minutes out of Melbourne. Werribee Park Mansion and Gardens has just about everything for the discerning traveller. The rolling green lawns and carefully manicured gardens are equally majestic for garden enthusiasts and picnic lovers alike. The State Rose Garden comes alive in late spring, filling the air with the beautiful and fragrant perfume of some 5000 roses. Crowning the estate is the famous Werribee Mansion. Built in 1867, this monumental former residence is still alive with the opulence and wealth of the Victorian era. If you are understandably famished after viewing the mansion’s 60 odd rooms, the estate also houses a restaurant.

Werribee Visitor Information Centre Wyndham Cultural Centre, 177 Watton St, Werribee Ph: 8734 6006 tourism@wyndham.vic.gov.au www.experiencewyndham.com.au

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If you thought the only place you could go on safari was in Africa, think again. The Werribee Open Range Zoo is also part of this impressive precinct and delights adults and children alike with its line-up of giraffes, lions, gorillas and a whole host of fascinating creatures free to roam in natural environments. In summer find yourself drumming to a new beat with the Zoo’s popular twilight concert series, Rhythm of Africa.

Wine time? Just next door you’ll find Shadowfax Winery. Taste test award winning wines or find yourself a seat for a delicious lunch in the scenic outdoor restaurant. Just don’t forget to grab a bottle or two from the cellar door for later enjoyment. A short drive away you’ll find Point Cook and the Point Cook Coastal Park and Marine Sanctuary. The low reefs are home to some very curious sea creatures, so make sure you pack the snorkelling gear. Featuring a pretty beachside picnic area with abundant facilities, keep an eye out for migratory birds and natural wildlife. For louder, larger, man-made birds, visit the nearby RAAF museum. The birthplace of the Royal Australian Airforce and Australian Flying Corps, see military memorabilia and restored aircraft up close and personal, or go one step higher and strap yourself in for an interactive flying display in one of the museum’s many functioning aircraft.

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Marriners Falls Cottages - Apollo Bay

Visitor Bushfire Safety The warmer months are the perfect time to discover Victoria. However, if you are travelling in a high risk bushfire area between November and April you need to follow these important tips to ensure your visit is safe and enjoyable. Victoria’s high risk bushfire areas are typically heavily forested, have thick bush or long, dry grass, or are coastal areas with lots of plant life.

Know the weather district Know which weather district you are visiting so that you can check the Fire Danger Rating for that district and if there are any fire restrictions.

Find out the Fire Danger Rating Fire Danger Ratings predict how a fire would behave if one started, including how difficult it would be to put out. A Code Red is the highest Fire Danger Rating (higher than an Extreme rating) and signals the worst conditions for a bush or grass fire.

Check the weather Monitor local weather forecasts. On hot, dry and windy days it’s better to visit safer places such as regional cities.

Be aware of grassfire These fires can start quickly and spread rapidly, crossing highways and travelling at speeds of more than 20km per hour.

Carry hard copy maps Electronic mapping devices or mobile phones may be affected by smoke. Make sure you carry hard copy local maps and listen to local radio.

Seek information from locals Your host or an accredited Visitor Information Centre may be able to suggest alternative holiday activities on high risk days and provide local bushfire information, including the local emergency broadcasters.

Find the local Community Information Guide Community Information Guides provide valuable local information that will help you to decide what to do on high risk days or if a fire starts. The guides have been prepared for a number of communities in Victoria that are at risk of fire, and include local maps and information on local risks. Your host or nearest accredited Visitor Information Centre may be able to provide a copy.

Avoid being in the bush on days of fire risk On days of Severe, Extreme or Code Red Fire Danger Ratings, it’s better to visit safer places such as regional cities. Most parks and forests will be closed on days with a Code Red Fire Danger Rating. Visit Parks Victoria website parks.vic.gov.au or call 13 19 63 to find out about park closures.

Plan carefully on Code Red Days

Check if there is a Total Fire Ban A Total Fire Ban sets legal restrictions on which activities can or cannot occur in a particular district for that day, including restrictions around barbecues and campfires.

If you’re staying in a high risk area and a Code Red is forecast, leaving early is always the safest option. Leave the night before or early on the day of a Code Red. Return only when it is clearly safe to do so.

For Current Bushfire Information & Warnings: • Call the Victorian Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667 (National Relay Service 1800 555 677) • Visit cfa.vic.gov.au • Tune into the emergency broadcasters: ABC Local Radio, commercial radio, designated community radio stations and Sky News television • Download the FireReady smartphone app • Visit an accredited visitor information centre

Code Red days are rare, but when they are forecast they are very serious.

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Geelong See & Do...

Barwon Booksellers The largest range of quality secondhand books in country Victoria, a must for booklovers and collectors. Buying and selling. Geelong – Open Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm Queenscliff – Open Weekends & Holidays 11am - 5pm Geelong, 2 James St. P. 03 5221 8388 Queenscliff, Cnr Stokes & Hesse St. P. 03 5258 4522 www.barwonbooksellers.com.au

Bay City Seaplanes Bay City Seaplanes operate from Cunningham Pier at the magnificent Geelong Waterfront. Experience the thrill of a water take-off and landing, with a variety of flights from 15 minutes to a 2 hour sojourn and the 12 Apostles.

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Central Geelong Arts & Culture Walking Trails The Central Geelong Arts and Culture Walking Trails booklet reveals Geelong’s arts and cultural highlights. Discover galleries, public art, iconic heritage buildings, museums, our inspiring 21st Century Garden and much more as you take a stroll through our fascinating and vibrant city. There are four fabulous trails to choose from including the fascinating Bollards Waterfront Trail. The booklet is available from Visitor Information Centres. It is also available for download from our website or if you would prefer, we can send you a copy in the mail.

P. 03 5272 4878

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Combat Laser Strike Looking for something fun which the whole family can enjoy? Laser Strike is a fun, adrenaline pumping outdoor activity any age can play. Open for public session every day of school holidays and every weekend throughout the year. 15 Douro St, North Geelong P. 0401 290 560 Bookings Essential

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Enterprize Ship Trust Unleash your spirit of adventure aboard an 1830’s tall ship. Sail from Geelong or Portarlington aboard this replica of Melbourne’s founding ship. One hour day or 1½ evening sails scheduled throughout the year. Book on line or call the office. Steampacket Pier For Bookings P. 03 9621 1294

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A perfectly tranquil haven in the heart of the city by the sea. Luxurious day spa treatments to gently nurture & revitalise body, mind & spirit. Exclusive use of plant-derived Aveda products for specialist hydrotherapy, massage, beauty therapies and hair care. 58 Moorabool St, Geelong VIC 3220 P. 03 5229 4266

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Geelong Gallery Paintings, sculptures & decorative arts from the colonial period to the present day, including a unique collection of images of Geelong. Open daily 10am to 5pm. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day and Good Friday. Little Malop Street, Geelong Free entry

P. 03 5229 3645

Geelong Performing Arts Centre GPAC is the region’s premier LIVE performing arts venue and offers a range of programs for everyone including the Alcoa Theatre Season, centralgeelong.com.au’s Family Magic, GPAC:ed, Musical Mornings and Shaken + Stirred. All of the biggest and best touring artists perform at the venue. To find out What’s On and to book tickets online visit www.gpac.org.au With over nine spaces, GPAC boasts two theatres, four conference and event spaces, a restaurant and cafe.

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GPAC is a well utilised facility providing a wide range of performances and events and the opportunity for participation in the performing arts.

50 Little Malop Street Geelong P. 03 5225 1200

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National Wool Museum The timeless Australian story of wool, combined with exciting contemporary exhibitions, presented in a historic bluestone woolstore and located just one block from Geelong’s beautiful waterfront. The Museum’s busy calendar of exhibitions, events and public programs offers something for everyone in the family. With four galleries, a renowned woollen apparel and giftware shop and an excellent licensed restaurant on-site, there’s always something different to explore.

An inspiring Botanic Garden

Open Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 5pm, Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 5pm. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Good Friday.

• Be inspired by a contemporary Australian Landscape • Enjoy the tranquil beauty of heritage gardens • Socialise with family and friends at the Tea House • Learn about the world of plants on our guided walks • Relax and enjoy our special events • Open daily, group tours and wedding bookings welcome

26 Moorabool St, Geelong P. 03 5272 4701

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Opened in 1853, the Old Geelong Gaol preserves in accurate detail the harsh conditions of the time. Visit the solitary confinement cells and see the original gallows. Open: 1pm-4pm Sat, Sun, school & public holidays. Closed Xmas, Boxing, New Year’s Day and Good Friday. Corner Myers & Swanston St, Geelong P. 03 5221 8292

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Leopold Sportsmans Club Quality bistro meals - lunch & dinner 7 days. TAB, Fox Sports, Sky Channel, Club Keno & more. Ample parking, EFTPOS, raffles Friday evenings. Sporting facilities available. Members’ guests & visitors always welcome. Mel Ref 232 F7. 135 Kensington Road, Leopold P. 03 5250 2250

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Clifton Springs Golf Club Situated near Drysdale on the drive from Bellarine Peninsula, Clifton Springs Golf Club features a picturesque layout with spectacular views across Corio Bay to the You Yangs. Unwind after your game at the Clubhouse. The Clubhouse is open for lunch and dinner in the Bayside Bistro 7 days a week. • 18-hole challenging layout

Settle into Portarlington and experience the National Celtic Festival!

The National Celtic Festival is Australia’s largest and most diverse celebration of Celtic culture.

Enjoy Celtic music all weekend, featuring international, national and local artists. Also on offer are a range of workshops in song, dance, language and music and much more.

Come along and be moved by one of the most intriguing civilisations on earth!

The Celtic market and cosy venues throughout the town create a wonderful atmosphere.

June 7 – 10, 2013 www.nationalcelticfestival.com Portarlington

Portarlington, Bellarine Peninsula TICKETS Online & Geelong Performing Arts Centre 03 5225 1200

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• Fully licensed Clubhouse & Bistro

Borough of Queenscliffe - Heritage Walk

• Social groups & visitors welcome • Pro shop & motorised carts • Golfing memberships available. No joining fee • Country memberships now available 92-94 Clearwater Drive, Clifton Springs P. 03 5251 3391

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The Bellarine Railway Experience the sights, sounds and smells of a by gone era, on-board a collection of heritage steam and diesel trains originating from most Australian States. Trains depart from Queenscliff or Drysdale Stations on Sundays, most public holidays, as well as Tuesday and Thursday during school holidays. Additional services are available over the summer school holidays. Our steam and diesel trains may be hired for a special occasion, and the Steam Train Driver Experience course is a perfect gift to mark any milestone. Every child’s favourite steam train, Thomas the Tank Engine makes a special appearance at the railways ‘Day out with Thomas’ events, which are held at Queenscliff.

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Stroll the beautiful heritage town of Queenscliff and enjoy afternoon tea at one of Queenscliff ’s grand old buildings to finish. Guided walks run 2.00pm every Saturday, and take approximately one and a quarter hours. Group walks available other times by appointment. Check with the Visitor Information Centre for availability and prices. A self guided booklet, Queenscliff A Living Heritage, is also available for sale from the Visitor Centre. This short self guided walk will take approximately 45 minutes and take you past a few of the towns’ historic buildings. Follow the brass discs and look for each marker stop. Bookings essential Phone 5258 4843 Queenscliff Visitor Information Centre, 55 Hesse Street, Queenscliff. www.visitgeelongbellarine.com.au

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Otway Fly Treetop Adventures

The Bellarine Railway

Located off the Great Ocean Road, the Otway Fly Treetop Walk is the highest and longest of its type in the world and now you can experience the thrilling NEW Zip Line Tour.

Enjoy a peaceful and relaxing journey on a heritage train, while travelling through the rolling hills of The Bellarine between Queenscliff and Drysdale.

10% off a Family Treetop Walk Pass (2 x Adults & 2 Kids) On presentation of voucher. Valid to 31/1/2014

One child travels half price, when an adult ticket is purchased.

8-screen Reading Cinema complex Coles & Woolworths supermarkets Fashion, fresh food & cafes Parents Room – young families will enjoy this dedicated space, with private feeding booths, enclosed play area, change tables & wash basin LIKE US ON FACEBOOK

MELB

G ROAD

1 Wharf Street East, Queenscliff P. 03 5258 3244 www.searoad.com.au travel@searoad.com.au

Easy access from Princes Hwy & minutes off the Geelong Ring Road

RIN

Not valid 22/12 - 31/1, on public holidays or with any other offer. Expires 30/11/13.

EVERYDAY FAMILY ESSENTIALS JUST MINUTES FROM YOUR DOORSTEP, WITH:

Open 7 days • 03 5244 2580 173 - 199 Pioneer Road, Waurn Ponds 3216 www.waurnpondssc.com.au

Valid for any regular Sunday service only.

360 Phillips Track, Weeaproinah P. 1800 300 477 www.otwayflytreetopadventures.com.au

Geelong & The Bellarine Official Visitor Guide

Symonds St, Queenscliff & Station St, Drysdale P. 03 5258 2069 www.bellarinerailway.com.au www.geelongbellarineovg.com

www.visitgeelongbellarine.com.au

See & Do...

Queenscliff

Queenscliff See & Do...

The Blues Train

Queenscliff Day Spa You will love being pampered at the Queenscliff day spa. We specialise in massage, facials and pedicures, offering a wide range of modalities by our highly qualified staff. The view will complete your relaxation with us. Level 1, Queenscliff Harbour P. 5258 4233 M. 0412 770 732

www.queenscliffdayspa.com.au queenscliffdayspa@live.com.au

Queenscliffe Maritime Museum Inc. Maritime History of Southern Port Phillip, lifeboat, shipwrecks and much more! Monday - Friday 10.30am-4.30pm, Saturday - Sunday 1.30pm-4.30pm.

Lighthouse tours half-hourly intervals every Sunday between 9.30am & 1.00pm. Group sizes limited to 8, children under 5 not admitted.

2 Wharf St, Queenscliff P. 03 5258 3440 Point Lonsdale Lighthouse M. 0419 513 007

info@maritimequeenscliffe.org.au www.maritimequeenscliffe.org.au

Sea All Dolphin Swims Looking for something really exciting to do this summer? Swim with dolphins & seals in Queenscliff - an amazing experience you will never forget with a friendly and experienced crew. Departing every morning and afternoon. All equipment supplied. Shop 3, Building 6, Queenscliff Harbour, Larkin Pde, Queenscliff P. 5258 3889

www.dolphinswims.com.au crew@dolphinswims.com.au

South Bay Eco Adventures Discover the wildlife that calls Port Phillip Bay home and explore areas only accessible by boat, on an up close nature based adventure highlighting the unique history, wildlife and coastal landscape of Southern Port Phillip Bay.

P. 0427 701 596

southbayecoadventures.com info@southbayecoadventures.com

Fort Queenscliff Museum - Premier Coastal Fortress Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Defence Heritage. Public tours are conducted on weekends and public holidays at 1pm and 3pm all year. In addition, during school holidays tours are conducted daily at 11am, 1pm and 3pm (Sept, Dec and Jan). Please book group tours 48 hours in advance. King Street, Queenscliff P. 03 5258 1488

www.fortqueenscliff.com.au queenscliff.museum@defence.gov.au

Queenscliffe Historical Museum Inc. Social history displays and records dating from 1838. Family history and buildings public research facility. Monthly History Talks from February to November. Open Weekdays 11am-4pm, Weekends 2-4pm. Adults $5, Seniors $4, Children Free. 49 Hesse Street, Queenscliff P. 03 5258 2511

Geelong & The Bellarine Official Visitor Guide

www.geelongbellarineovg.com

qhminf77@bigpond.net.au www.visitgeelongbellarine.com.au

See & Do... Wallington & Ocean Grove

Barwon Heads, Anakie, & Werribee See & Do...

Adventure Park

Barwon Heads Golf Club Golfers are invited to experience the history, hospitality & charming seaside location of the Barwon Heads Golf Club. Enjoy stylish refurbished accommodation & recently improved links. Also: tennis, billiards & new short-game practice facility. Golf Links Road, Barwon Heads P. 03 5255 6255

www.bhgc.com.au golf@bhgc.com.au

WSUP Stand Up Paddle Boarding Stand Up Paddle Boarding, or SUP, is one of the fastest growing watersports in the world for adults and kids. SUP lessons, tours and fitness classes are now being offered on Geelong Waterfront, Ocean Grove Main Beach and Barwon Heads. Eastern Beach, Geelong Barwon River, Barwon Heads

P. 0439 113 457 www.wsup.com.au info@wsup.com.au

Fairy Park UNLIMITED RIDES ALL DAY

Fo r Aw es o m e s u m m er F u n ! ADvENTUREpARk.coM.AU PH 03 5250 2756. oPen 20 oct – 14 APr 2013

Animated Fairy Tale scenes in Castles, Cottages and Caves. Snow White, Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Pinocchio and many more. A storybook world that’s great for youngsters aged 2 to 92. Visit Camelot, a medieval themed playground that keeps energetic kids busy for hours. Spectacular settings and well manicured gardens - discover the magic. Open Daily (subject to change)

2388 Ballan Road (C141) Anakie VIC 3221

P. 03 5284 1262 info@fairypark.com www.fairypark.com

Werribee Open Range Zoo

Bellarine Adventure Golf

Experience an African Adventure At just 45 minutes from Geelong WERRIBEE OPEN RANGE ZOO is an African Adventure a little closer to home. • Get onboard for a guided safari bus tour across the unique open range savannah and spot rhinos, giraffes and zebras! • Come face to face with a pride of lions on the African Walking Trail then discover a family of hippos in their wetland home • Visit one of the world’s largest Gorilla exhibits and see cheeky monkeys at play • Become a mini keepers, little animal lovers can have a wild time with meerkats, frogs, lizards, snakes and possums • Go behind the scenes with an African Cat Encounter, a Tall Order Giraffe Encounter, a Lion Rip Roaring Feed or an up close Rhino Encounter

Gringo’s Motorcycle Tours Enjoy the ultimate experience take a ride on the Ultraclassic Harley Davidson Motorcycle as a pillion or sidecar passenger with experienced and licensed riders. Gringos Motorcycle Tours operates in the Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula region. From the Great Ocean Road to the Grampians, you choose your destination. Duration: ½ hour to 8 hours. 27 Sunset Strip Ocean Grove

Geelong & The Bellarine Official Visitor Guide

P. 03 5256 1849 M. 0419 372 132 www.geelongbellarineovg.com

• Stay overnight amongst the animals with our Slumber Safari K Road, Werribee, Vic 3030 Just off Princes Hwy. Melway ref: 201 B1 T: 1300 966 784 Open every day of the year from 9am-5pm www.zoo.org.au

www.visitgeelongbellarine.com.au

See & Do... The Bellarine

The Bellarine Taste Trail

Wines of the region

WINES

The Bellarine Taste Trail welcomes you to come and sample our products. Why not sip our many and varied wines, taste our farmgate produce, try boutique beer, enjoy our hospitality, then stay longer to enjoy it at one of our amazing accommodation properties.

OF THE REG ION

We love living and producing on The Bellarine and we want you to experience the best it has to offer. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve come together to bring you a great choice of experiences, all within half an hour of Geelong. . Queenscliff Visitor Information Centre 55 Hesse St, Queenscliff, Victoria. Toll Free 1300 884 843

Geelong Visitor Information Centre Moorabool St, Geelong, Victoria. Toll Free 1800 755 611

For information on The Bellarine Taste Trail news, events, itineraries, packages, highlights and more visit our website:

www.thebellarinetastetrail.com.au 52

Geelong & The Bellarine Official Visitor Guide

www.geelongbellarineovg.com

www.visitgeelongbellarine.com.au

See & Do...

Wine

Wine See & Do... 15

18 Moorabool Valley 14 16

22 21

20 33 26 11

13 8

27 23 28

Surf Coast

Less than an hourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drive from Melbourne...

37 25

31 30

20 minutes from Avalon Airport...

from the beaches to the hills...

The Bellarine 38 24

so much to offer

9 Opening hours subject to change, please check individual winery websites.

1 Bellbrae Estate (Longboard)

www.bellbraeestate.com.au

2 Blakes Estate

www.blakesestate.com.au

6 Otway Estate Winery & Brewery

www.otwayestate.com.au

7 St Regis Vineyard & Winery

3 Brown Magpie Wines

www.stregis.com.au

4 Dinny Goonan Wines

www.scotchmanshill.com.au

5 Gosling Creek Wines

9 The Minya Vineyard & Winery

www.brownmagpiewines.com www.dinnygoonan.com.au www.goslingcreek.com.au

8 The Hill

www.theminya.com.au

10 Waybourne Vineyard & Winery

E: waybourne@bigpond.com Open by Appointment

14 Clyde Park Vineyard & Bistro

www.clydepark.com.au

15 Del RioS of Mt Anakie Winery

www.delrios.com.au

16 Eagles Rise (Wild Wine)

11 Barwon Ridge Wines

www.wildwine.com.au

12 Moshulu

www.lethbridgewines.com

www.barwonridge.com.au www.moshulu.com.au

13 Prince Albert Vineyard

M: 0412 531 191

17 Lethbridge Wines 18 Moorabool Ridge

E: mooraboolridge.vineyard@bigpond.com

19 Shadowfax Vineyard & Winery

www.shadowfax.com.au

Geelong & The Bellarine Official Visitor Guide

www.geelongbellarineovg.com

20 Spence

www.spencewines.com.au Open by Appointment

23 Adventure Estate

www.adventurepark.com.au

24 Banks Road Vineyard

www.banksroad.com.au

25 Bellarine Estate Winery & Brewery

21 Austin Wines

www.bellarineestate.com.au

22 Provenance Wines

www.jackrabbitvineyard.com.au

www.austinwines.com.au www.provenancewines.com.au

For a taste of the region Darriwill Farm

www.darriwillfarm.com.au

26 Jack Rabbit Vineyard 27 Leura Park Estate

www.leuraparkestate.com.au

28 McGlashanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wallington Estate

www.mcglashans.com.au

29 Mermerus

www.mermerus.com.au

30 Oakdene Vineyards Restaurant & Cellar Door

www.grassypointwines.com.au

31 Ponda Estate

www.hatrockvineyard.com.au

32 Scotchmans Hill

www.marcushillvineyard.com.au

33 Terindah Estate

E: wayawu@bigpond.com

www.oakdene.com.au

www.pondaestate.com.au www.scotchmanshill.com.au www.terindahestate.com Open by Appointment

34 Barrgowan Vineyard

36 Grassy Point Wines 37 Hat Rock Vineyard

38 Marcus Hill Vineyard 39 Wayawu Estate

40 Wyuna Park Vineyard & Garden

www.wyunapark.com.au

www.barrgowanvineyard.com.au

35 Curlewis Winery

www.curlewiswinery.com.au

www.visitgeelongbellarine.com.au

See & Do...

Wine

Wine See & Do...

Leura Park Estate & Jack Rabbit Vineyard

Scotchmans Hill & The Hill Cellar Doors Scotchmans Hill is a family owned vineyard and winery based on the Bellarine Peninsula in Victoria, Australia. Established in 1982, Scotchmans Hill has become a producer of some of Australia’s most complex, elegant and consistent wines. Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Shiraz are produced on the fertile volcanic soils of Mount Bellarine.

★★ ★★ ★ Drysdale

Featuring a large range of Scotchmans Hill wines. Recently opened The Hill also offers a winery cafe in the cellar door serving food every day. The Hill is also a great venue for weddings, ceremonies amongst the vines or olive grove. Corporate or large gatherings, a highlight of The Hill will also be a series of outdoor concerts. Both cellar doors are open to the public. 10.30am - 5.00pm, 7 days a week.

Waurn Ponds

190 Scotchmans Rd, Drysdale 65 Pettavel Rd, Waurn Ponds

P. 1800 248 055 scotchmans.com.au info@scotchmans.com.au

Oakdene Vineyards Restaurant & Cellar Door

★★ ★★

cellar door : restaurant : accommodation Oakdene Cellar Door : Open 7 days 10am to 4pm Oakdene Restaurant : Lunch Wed to Sun & Dinner Wed to Sat 255 Grubb Rd, Wallington : P 5255 1255 : info@oakdene.com.au : www.oakdene.com.au

Lethbridge Wines What the critics say… “An outstanding HHHHH winery” James Halliday 2013. Nominated Australian Winemaker of The Year 2009. “Best exhibitor of show,” Geelong Wine Show, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. Come visit us and taste for yourself 7 days a week 11am-5pm ( Jan-April) and 1st & 3rd weekend’s (May-Dec). 74 Burrows Road, Lethbridge P. 03 5281 7279 M. 0429 030 699

Geelong & The Bellarine Official Visitor Guide

www.geelongbellarineovg.com

ray@lethbridgewines.com www.lethbridgewines.com www.visitgeelongbellarine.com.au

See & Do...

Wine

Clyde Park Vineyard & Bistro Enjoy outstanding Wines & Regional Food including wood fired pizzas whilst discovering the Moorabool Valley. A la carte menu inclusive of Sher Wagyu Burger with Clyde Park egg, bacon, relish, beetroot, gruyere & brioche bun, Peking Duck Pizza and Antipasto platters featuring local produce; Istra meats & Meredith cheeses. James Halliday 2013 Wine Companion HHHHH Wine tasting 7 days per week, 11am-4pm. Summer Trading hours â&#x20AC;&#x201C; November & December lunch Wednesday till Sunday. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. January open all days. Clyde Park is available for weddings, functions & events.

2490 Midland Hwy, Bannockburn P. 03 5281 7274

www.clydepark.com.au info@clydepark.com.au

Del Rios of Mt Anakie Located at the del Rios of Mt Anakie winery and cellar door where the family philosophy of great wine, food and friends comes together in a wonderful setting only 20 minutes drive from Geelong. Relax and indulge with fabulous sweeping views to the You Yangs and Geelong while enjoying our many award winning wines. Feast on delicious Spanish paella, traditional tapas, cheese platters plus great coffee and home made desserts in our CafĂŠ, which is open for lunch every weekend from 12pm to 4pm. Function bookings are welcome.

2290 Ballan Rd, Anakie P. 03 5284 1227 M. 0418 543 844

sales@delrios.com.au www.delrios.com.au

For the online version of the guide please visit

geelongbellarineovg.com

Geelong & The Bellarine Official Visitor Guide

www.geelongbellarineovg.com

Point your smart phone QR reader here to visit Official Visitor Guide website.

Dining

ts & Restauran hroughout Eateries T . The Region

Dining

Dining...

Geelong

Geelong Dining...

Black Salt Restaurant

Lipari Espresso Bar Situated in central Geelong, our restaurant specialises in home-cooked, traditional Italian food served in a warm, friendly atmosphere. Open for dinner 7 nights and 6 days for lunch. We welcome you to dine in or take-away! Fully licensed, BYO wine only. Open Monday - Saturday: 11am - 2pm, 5pm - late. Sunday: 5pm - late.

Black Salt Restaurant is located within the Chifley Hotel and Apartments complex commanding sweeping views of Corio Bay taking in the City, Cunningham Pier and beyond. All our menus focus on regional produce and offer gluten free and vegetarian options whilst our wine list features an extensive range of local wines. At Black Salt we use only superior Bruno Rossi coffee beans and stock a variety of excellent loose leaf teas. 13 The Esplanade, Geelong P. 03 5244 7790

Black Salt is open Breakfast 7 days Dinner 7 days Lunch 7 days Coffee all day, every day

Black Salt Season Life www.blacksaltgeelong.com.au info@blacksaltgeelong.com.au

The Sphinx Entertainment Centre

10 Union Street, Geelong City VIC 3220

P. 03 5222 5600 F. 03 5221 4140

Parkers Steakhouse Hidden away down Shorts Place, Parkers Steakhouse lacks the panoramic views of the bay but more than makes up for it with its warm, inviting atmosphere in a beautiful rustic bluestone building from the 1850’s. With more than ten cuts of meat to choose from, including Certified Australian Angus Beef, everybody will find something to enjoy, and if beef isn’t your thing, try some of the pork spare ribs, lamb chops, chicken breast, grilled salmon and even a vegetarian meal, all prepared in complete view from the open kitchen. Steaks are yielded from Prime Australian pasture-fed beef, cut to Parkers’ exacting specifications, then aged for 28 days to maximise tenderness and enhance flavour. Open 7 nights a week from 6pm - closed public holidays.

D Pharaohs Bistro Lunch & Dinner 7 days D Newly Renovated Sportsbar, Pubtab, Bar Meals D Cazbar Nightclub Friday & Saturdays D New Function Room catering for up to 400 guests D Motel Accommodation D Thirsty Camel Drive Thru Bottle Shop D Plus Heaps More!

2 Shorts Place, Geelong P. 03 5221 8485 Bookings Essential

BISTRO @ 310 Situated in a Bluestone Heritage Building built in 1855, a traditional Greek tavern with a host of tapas, banquets and special dishes to suit all tastes. Open 6 days a week, Tuesday to Sunday lunch and dinner in beautifully decorated dining areas. 310 Moorabool St, Geelong P. 03 5221 0000

Recent winner of Life Style Channel’s Australia’s Favourite Spanish restaurant, mentioned in the Age Good Food Guide and Golden Plate Award winner. We pride ourselves on using local produce, beer & wine. Try the twice roasted half quail with Clyde Park Rose & iconic Churros with chocolate dipping sauce.

E: info@sphinxhotel.com.au www.sphinxhotel.com.au Geelong & The Bellarine Official Visitor Guide

www.bistro310.com.au bistroat310@bigpond.com.au

Black Bull Tapas Bar & Restaurant

2 Thompson Road, Nth Geelong Ph: 03 5278 2911 Fax: 03 5272 1338

www.parkerssteakhouse.com.au

48 Moorabool St, Geelong P. 03 5229 6100 www.geelongbellarineovg.com

www.blackbulltapas.com.au blackbulltapas@optusnet.com.au www.visitgeelongbellarine.com.au

Queenscliff & Ocean Grove Dining...

Vue Grand Hotel Listed and reviewed in “The Age Good Food Guide”, the Vue Grand in Queenscliff provides a truly memorable dining experience. Enjoy the grandeur of the Grand Dining Room while you sit back and relax as you sample some of the best locally sourced produce from their seasonal menu. The wine list has a strong feature of local drops from the Bellarine Peninsula and recently expanded to include some of Victoria’s best Craft beers. The Vue Grand also features a unique roof top bar which should not be missed over the warmer months, a great place for a pre-dinner drink.

46 Hesse St, Queenscliff P. 03 5258 1544

www.vuegrand.com.au info@vuegrand.com.au

Rolling Pin Pies & Cakes Rolling Pin Pies & Cakes is nationally recognised as one of Australia’s leading pie makers having taken first prize for the title of best pies and pasties in Australia in recent years. Walk into either of our two bakeries and you’ll be greeted by the heavenly aroma of home baked goodness. Hand made with passion from the finest, freshest ingredients, we offer an exciting selection of pies baked to golden perfection, mouth watering cakes and slices, and a huge range of sandwiches, rolls, wraps and toasted Turkish breads. Did I mention great coffee? Eat in and enjoy the relaxed family atmosphere or take a short walk to the beach or a nearby park. Open 7 days.

40 Hesse St, Queenscliff 12 Park Lane, Ocean Grove P. 5258 1533 or 5256 1517

Geelong & The Bellarine Official Visitor Guide

www.rollingpin.com.au info@rollingpin.com.au

www.geelongbellarineovg.com

Accommodation

Accommod ation A Range o f Places To Stay

Accommodation... Geelong

Geelong Accommodation...

Ardara House B&B

Comfort Inn Eastern Sands

A short walk to all Geelong has to offer.

Fully refurbished rooms. Bay view and standard rooms. Only 2 minutes stroll to the Waterfront, new Westfield Shopping Centre, Wool Museum and Deakin University. Enjoy fresh seafood, steak and game meats at the brand new Fish Bowl Restaurant with spectacular waterfront views.

A large graceful house built in the 1900’s with open fires in bedrooms and guest lounge. All modern amenities together with good Irish hospitality. HHHH

HHHH AAA rated

4 Aberdeen St, Geelong P. 03 5229 6024 M. 0409 175 552

www.ardarahouse.com.au ardara@bigpond.net.au

1 Bellerine Street, Geelong P. 03 5221 5577

Four Points by Sheraton Geelong

Geelong’s best located tourist park! Conveniently located on the banks of the Barwon River, only 2km from Waterfront Geelong.

FREE CALL 1800 657 955 EMAIL info@barwoncaravanpark.com.au

Chifley Hotel & Apartments Bayview Apartment

Award winning hotel with 109 rooms offering the best of Geelong. Dine in the popular Waterfront Restaurant or enjoy a casual drink in the bar and lounge after unwinding in the indoor pool and gym. GSDM_11030

www.barwoncaravanpark.com.au

aymanor@bigpond.net.au www.fishbowlrestaurant.com.au

Stay connected with free WI-FI throughout lobby and the function rooms. For a meeting, wedding or any special event, we have a choice of 5 function rooms. Get the service and style you’re looking for, all at a great price.

10 – 14 Eastern Beach Road, Geelong P. 03 5223 1377

www.fourpoints.com/geelong

Geelong Bay Escapes Executive Room

Beautifully appointed fully self contained 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments and townhouses all located along Geelong’s award winning waterfront development. Our apartments and townhouses are all walking distance to CBD, cafes, restaurants, gardens and tourist attractions. Two night minimum stay.

P. Kate 0439 435 957 www.geelongbayescapes.com.au

Geelong Conference Centre

AAA 4 Stars Situated on The Esplanade overlooking Corio bay Chifley Hotel & Apartments is a gentle 15 minute walk to the Geelong CBD.

bay views with room service and 24 hour reception also available for your convenience.

Chifley Hotel & Apartments is ideally suited to business travel, weekend getaways or family holidays offering 68 rooms including fully self-contained one and two bedroom apartments. Many rooms and apartments offer sweeping

Enjoy a relaxing meal at, Black Salt our fabulous restaurant overlooking Corio Bay and the city lights of Geelong or relax by the outdoor heated pool and unwind in the sauna.

13 The Esplanade, Geelong P. 03 5244 7700

reservations.chifley@geelonghotelandapartments.com.au www.chifleyhotels.com.au/geelong

Geelong & The Bellarine Official Visitor Guide

kate@geelongbayescapes.com.au

www.geelongbellarineovg.com

Set in the picturesque Eastern Park Gardens, the Geelong Conference Centre is the perfect venue for your next retreat. Located within walking distance of Geelong’s waterfront precinct the centre offers 42 hotel rooms, 4 self contained suites, conference rooms, dining facilities, “The Secret Garden Café”, heated outdoor pool, spa, gymnasium and wireless broadband internet. We specialise in group accommodation.

Adams Crt, Eastern Park Gardens, Geelong P. 03 5226 2121

www.gcc.net.au gcc@aus.salvationarmy.org www.visitgeelongbellarine.com.au

Accommodation... Geelong & Mount Duneed

Geelong Accommodation...

Geelong Riverview Tourist Park

Parkwood Motel & Apartments

Geelong Riverview Tourist Park is located less than five minutes drive from the centre of Geelong & fifteen minutes from world class beaches. Offering a diverse range of accommodation to suit all budgets from camping and caravan sites through to our new Deluxe Spa Studios. Explore Geelong’s Waterfront, Baywalk Bollards or venture out to Cunningham Pier for family fun.

Take time to relax in our garden setting or by the pool. Recently upgraded, Parkwood Motel is set on attractive grounds in a quiet location. Relax in one of our clean, comfortable Queen or Twin Rooms. Also available are two and three bedroom fully self-contained home units with private courtyards. AAA rated an outstanding 3.5 star with free WiFi and Foxtel on large LED screen TVs, BBQ in garden. Close to Geelong Arena (1.5 kms), 20 mins Avalon, 3 mins CBD, 4 mins Eastern Beach.

Discover superb restaurants, quaint cafés & fresh local seafood. 59 Barrabool Road, Belmont VIC 3216 P. 1800 336 225

geelongriverview@aspenparks.com.au www.aspenparks.com.au

Geelong Surfcoast Highway Holiday Park • S/C holiday units

• Playground

• Deluxe Park Cabins

• Pets allowed on sites only

• Vans & Tent Sites all private ensuite

• Only minutes from Geelong and Torquay beaches and start of the Great Ocean Road.

• Pool & Spa • Camp Kitchen

Cnr Shannon Ave & Ballarat Rd, North Geelong P. 03 5278 5477

www.parkwoodmotel.com.au reservations@parkwoodmotel.com.au

Riverglen Holiday Park

Hosts: The Stanton family.

• Games Room 621 Torquay Rd, Mount Duneed (Surfcoast Highway)

P. 03 5264 1243 geelongsurfcoasthp@bigpond.com

Along the banks of the Barwon River. New cedar cottages (some with spas). Ensuite cabins. Ensuite, powered shady sites, BBQ, laundry, games room, TV room, camp kitchen and playground with Pool and jumping pillow. Beautiful park only minutes from CBD.

Mercure Hotel

Hosts - The Stanton Family

75 Barrabool Road, Belmont, Geelong VIC 3216 P. 03 5243 5505 F. 03 5243 4760 E. riverglenhp@bigpond.com www.riverglenhp.com.au

Centrally located in the heart of Geelong, we offer 138 accommodation rooms ranging from luxury suites, apartments, to bay and city view rooms.

Enjoy a meal at Zenith Restaurant, take a dip in the outdoor pool or relax in the spa after a workout in our gym.

With refurbished large rooms and bathrooms, large screen LCD TV’s, Ipod docks, wireless & high speed broadband and tea & coffee making facilities, you can be assured a very comfortable stay.

• 24hr room service is also available. • Conference facilities for up to 400 guests.

Finish your day with a drink at Zenith Bar.

Shannon Motor Inn Centrally located, minutes from the CBD and Waterfront, easily accessible off the new Ring Road. 18 ground floor units, parking at your door, two room family units, executive spa suite and two bedroom self-contained apartments available. Rates include first morning complimentary continental breakfast. Close to various eateries, Bistro, supermarket and shopping strip. AAA rated 3.5 star UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT your friendly hosts are the Redman Family.

Cnr Myers and Gheringhap Sts

P. 03 5223 6200

Geelong & The Bellarine Official Visitor Guide

www.geelongbellarineovg.com

www.mercure.com/Geelong H3033-RE01@accor.com

283 Shannon Ave, Newtown P. 03 5222 4355

www.shannonmotorinn.com.au info@shannonmotorinn.com.au www.visitgeelongbellarine.com.au

Accommodation... Geelong, Batesford, Moolap & Portarlington

Accommodation...

Vue Apartments

BIG4 Beacon Resort

GEELONG’S FINEST SERVICED APARTMENTS.

Award winning BIG4 Holiday Park is just 4km from the car ferry and walking distance to the beach. One, two and three bedroom villas and cabins as well as spacious caravan and camping sites cater to a wide range of holiday styles and requirements - a haven for kids and paradise for parents.

Vue Apartments are a taste of true Geelong lifestyle. Conveniently located within walking distance to Geelong CBD, Eastern Beach, Royal Geelong Yacht Club, the Promenade and Westfield. “BRAND NEW APARTMENTS WITH FREE WiFi AND PARKING”

Our giant jumping cushion, heated indoor pool, spa, indoor adventure playground, games room, bike hire and tennis court provides a range of leisure options, whilst our free all year round activities keep the kids busy with crafts, games and treasure hunts.

6 Bellerine Street, Geelong P. 1300 855 260

78 Bellarine Hwy, Queenscliff P. 03 5258 1133

A short drive will take you to the Bellarine Peninsula and the Great Ocean Road!

www.vueapartments.com.au info@vueapartments.com.au

www.beaconresort.com.au book@beaconresort.com.au

El Dorado Tourist Park

Queenscliff & Coastal Holiday Bookings

The Geelong Ring Road makes our park more accessible to Geelong and surrounding regions than ever before! We are a pet friendly park with designated “Pet Friendly Cabins” for those travelling with pets.

Enjoy your home away from home in beautiful Point Lonsdale & Queenscliff! With over 40 fully self-contained and immaculately presented holiday homes to choose from, you can be assured of holidaying in comfort with our great selection of properties. Hiring a holiday home for your holiday or weekend retreat is a wonderful option that not only ensures you can holiday in utmost privacy for you to unwind, but also very cost effective when catering for all families. Properties have modern amenities including, wifi, foxtel, wii games and surround sound* and many properties are pet-friendly. Linen hire, port-a-cot hire and surfboard hire available. *Amenities will vary with properties

We pride ourselves on clean and comfortable self-contained cabins and caravan sites to suit all budgets. Enjoy our BBQ areas, swimming pool and giant jumping pillow. For a great range of holiday packages view our website for specials.

360 Ballarat Rd, Batesford P. 03 5276 1386

Queenscliff

info@eldoradotp.com.au www.eldoradotp.com.au

Rear 80 Hesse Street, Queenscliff P. 03 5291 8010

www.qchb.com.au admin@qchb.com.au

Moolap Caravan Park

Queenscliffe Tourist Parks

A shady park near Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula, adjacent to the Bellarine Rail Trail.

Accommodation options for all budgets including ocean view cabins, and foreshore caravan and camping sites.

Facilities include: • Ensuite cabins • Ensuite and powered sites • Caravan storage • Kiosk, tennis court, launderette & BBQ’s

New two bedroom self contained cabins offer ocean views and a private deck where you can relax with a bottle of local wine and watch the passing parade of shipping and pilot boats. You might even see the odd passing dolphin or whale.

365 Bellarine Hwy, Moolap 3221 P. 03 5250 1381

134 Hesse Street, Queenscliffe P. 03 5258 1765

Bellarine Bayside Holiday Parks Portarlington

The Queenscliff Inn

Bellarine Bayside Holiday Parks operates bayside parks in three locations.

The Queenscliff Inn is a charming historical Guest House right in the heart of Queenscliff.

Portarlington, Indented Head & St Leonards. Each park is unique, as are the accommodation options on offer.

The ‘Inn’ is a Bed and Breakfast and home to our restaurant, The Couta Boat Café, highlighting some of the beautiful produce and quality wines that call the Bellarine home.

Choose the privacy of a self contained cabin, ensuited camping site, park the caravan right by the beach or select a site and pitch the family tent.

Everything that you need in Queenscliff is within walking distance from the Inn, including, shops, beach, the ferry terminal, harbour, day spa, water activities, Blues Train, wineries and Bellarine Taste Trail.

Boat Road (off Sproat St) P. 03 5259 2764 or 1800 222 778

59 Hesse St, Queenscliff P. 03 5258 4600

Geelong & The Bellarine Official Visitor Guide

Seasonal foreshore caravan and camping grounds available at Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale.

www.bellarinebayside.com.au info@bellarinebayside.com.au

www.geelongbellarineovg.com

www.touristparks.queenscliffe.vic.gov.au tourist.parks@queenscliffe.vic.gov.au

www.queenscliffinn.com.au enquiries@queenscliffinn.com.au www.visitgeelongbellarine.com.au

Accommodation... Point Lonsdale & Ocean Grove

Ocean Grove & Barwon Heads

Accommodation...

Lonsdale Views

Ocean Grove Holiday Park

Relax, Refresh & Reconnect

Ocean Grove Holiday Park offers a selection of accommodation, from camping to 3BR self-contained cabins. While the adults relax the children are kept busy with the great facilities the park has to offer, including a solar heated pool, gamesroom, playground, full size tennis court and indoor spa.

Awake to the sound of the ocean, watch ships enter the Heads, relax in luxury and comfort in one of three individually designed suites. In a spectacular elevated position, offering 360 degree views. Guests have exclusive use of an indoor heated pool and spa sourced from natural springs. Lonsdale Views provides couples and individuals with the perfect, luxurious beachside escape. HHHHI

Close to beach, river, shops and other local attractions, Ocean Grove Holiday Park is a great place to stay a while, anytime of the year. “Fun Holidays, Fond Memories”.

Gift Vouchers and Packages are available. 25 Gill Road, Point Lonsdale P. 03 5258 2990

90 Wallington Road, Ocean Grove P. 03 5256 2233

www.lonsdaleviews.com.au email@lonsdaleviews.com.au

www.oghp.com.au oghp@pipeline.com.au

Bells By The Beach Holiday House

Ti-Tree Village

Family owned/operated pet friendly accom, 500 metres from a pet friendly beach. Self-catering for up to 6 guests. Pet beds, blankets and home-made treat on arrival - pets can stay and sleep indoors. Large dining/living area, 100cm TV, comfy seats, easy access to lovely garden, safe for children and animals. Split system air con, gas log fire, QS and single beds with doonas, pillows and electric blankets. Linen for hire or bring your own. Gas barbecue, outdoor setting, relaxing and quiet location. Guests refreshments, pamper basket, off-street parking, local tourist information.

Ti-Tree Village, in the heart of Ocean Grove, is a perfect getaway for couples, families and small groups. 19 log cottages with all the comforts of home.

24 Roditis Drive, Ocean Grove P. 03 5251 5899 M. 0403 221 737

34 Orton Street, Ocean Grove VIC 3226 P. 03 5255 4433 F. 03 5255 5700

Open fires & spas. Walk to beach. The “Barkhut” restaurant is a unique replica of a mountain cattleman’s hut – suitable for group functions and private dinner parties. See website for further details. Voted number one in `RACV’s 101 best places to stay’ in Victoria – Peoples choice award

www.bellsbythebeach.com.au bellsbythebeach@bigpond.com

Riverview Family Caravan Park, Ocean Grove

RIVERVIEW FAMILY CARAVAN PARK

www.ti-treevillage.com.au info@ti-treevillage.com.au

Barwon Heads Caravan Park

BARWON HEADS CARAVAN PARK

The home of SeaChange

Nestled upstream on the Barwon River on the sand spit between the ocean and the estuary leading into the Connewarre wetlands.

Playground, camp kitchen, kiosk, laundry, BBQs. Stroll along the Barwon River, observe the pelicans or fish in the estuary.

Over 100 powered, shady or river-edge sites plus family 1 bedroom cabins that include bunks, kitchen, bathroom and an outdoor deck.

Play a game of golf at the Ocean Grove Golf Course, bowl at the Ocean Grove Bowling Club or have a surf. All are only 2 minutes away.

Nestled quietly at the Barwon River mouth, offering sparkling family safe estuary beaches, rock pools and ocean surf beaches. Accommodation includes the waterfront Beach Houses with 2 bedrooms, kitchen, lounge room & bathroom with private verandas and the adjacent 1 bedroom Boat Houses that all offer great views across the bay to Port Phillip Heads. Our deluxe 3 bedroom and 2 bedroom fully equipped Cabins, located high in the park with great views of the ocean, complement our 2 bedroom and 1 bedroom cabins. Hundreds of powered sites available.

Barwon Heads Road, Ocean Grove P: 03 5256 1600 E: riverview@barwoncoast.com.au www.barwoncoast.com.au

Ewing Blyth Drive, Barwon Heads P: 03 5254 1115 E: bookings@barwoncoast.com.au www.barwoncoast.com.au

www.visitoceangrove.com.au

www.visitbarwonheads.com

Geelong & The Bellarine Official Visitor Guide

www.geelongbellarineovg.com

www.visitgeelongbellarine.com.au

Accommodation... Barwon Heads

Seahaven Village Relax in comfort... log fires, spas, air con, seaside decor, lovely garden setting. Park outlook and easy walks to beach, shops and cafĂŠs complete the perfect getaway. Studio, one bedroom, two bedroom, three bedroom and four bedroom available. Stunning brand new units now open. Green Star Environmentally Friendly.

HHHHI

1-7 Geelong Rd, Barwon Heads P. 03 5254 1066 M. 0417 543 336

info@seahavenvillage.com.au www.seahavenvillage.com.au

For the online version of the guide please visit

geelongbellarineovg.com

Geelong & The Bellarine Official Visitor Guide

www.geelongbellarineovg.com

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On Travelling side the Areas out route to region en stop your next

Travelling On...

Peppers The Sands Resort, Torquay Peppers The Sands Resort is a contemporary golf resort destination on Torquayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s northern headland, adjacent to Whites Beach and only minutes to the start of the iconic Great Ocean Road. Just a short drive from surfingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legendary Bells Beach, the resort takes pride of place amidst the Stuart Appleby designed championship links course, offering excellent facilities including health club, heated indoor lap pool, tennis courts, Hanners Restaurant and 112 beautifully appointed accommodation rooms including Studio Rooms, Premier and Deluxe Suites. Experience Peppers. 2 Sands Boulevard, Torquay P. 03 5264 3333

www.peppers.com.au/sands sands@peppers.com.au

Eagles Nest Fine Art Gallery The Eagles Nest Fine Art Gallery is situated on the spectacular Great Ocean Road in the township of Aireys Inlet. The charm of this town lies in its quiet bushland setting and stunning beaches. The gallery showcases an eclectic display of fine works by established and emerging artists. The collection includes paintings, sculptures, studio glass, ceramics and jewellery.

48 - 50 Great Ocean Road Aireys Inlet P. 52897366 M. 0412815584

Geelong & The Bellarine Official Visitor Guide

www.eaglesnestgallery.com.au nadia@eaglesnestgallery.com.au

www.geelongbellarineovg.com

www.visitgeelongbellarine.com.au

Travelling Options Once youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in the region, the best way to travel and get to all those must-see places (as well as discovering some of the better-kept secrets) is by car. Melbourne Melbourne

Werribee 34km - 29m

Avalon

You can use this guide to put together your own itinerary, or visit one of the local Visitor Information Centres.

Geelong

Drysdale

Portarlington

Please Note The travel distances and times in this guide are estimates, and intended to be used as a guide only.

Road conditions should be considered when planning your trip. Be conservative with your travel time, enjoy the journey and arrive safely at your destination.

Indented Head

St Leonards

Queenscliff

Point Lonsdale

Ocean Grove

Barwon Heads

Wallington

Anakie

Bannockburn

63km - 46m

76km - 55m

95km - 1h 15m

105km -1h 22m

110km - 1h 25m

107km - 1h 20m

108km - 1h 30m

105km - 1h 25m

98km - 1h 10m

97km - 1h 10m

93km - 1h 10m

74km - 55m

89km - 1h 05m

30km - 24m

44km - 35m

64km - 55m

74km - 1h 02m

80km - 1h 05m

77km - 1h

76km - 1h

72km - 1h

67km - 55m

65km - 50m

63km - 52m

42km - 35m

58km - 43m

23km - 20m

43km - 38m

53km - 46m

59km - 51m

56km - 46m

55km - 47m

52km - 45m

47km - 40m

44km - 36m

42km - 37m

21km - 20m

39km - 29m

20km - 18m

30km - 26m

36km - 30m

33km - 26m

32km - 27m

28km - 25m

24km - 20m

23km - 18m

19km - 17m

20km - 17m

23km - 19m

11km - 9m

17km - 14m

12km - 9m

20km - 16m

19km - 14m

12km - 10m

18km - 17m

10km - 9m

40km - 36m

43km - 38m

7km - 6m

12km - 10m

22km - 18m

20km - 16m

22km - 19m

28km - 25m

20km - 17m

50km - 45m

54km - 47m

6km - 5m

26km - 21m

24km - 19m

28km - 23m

34km - 29m

26km - 21m

56km - 49m

59km - 51m

20km - 16m

18km - 14m

22km - 18m

27km - 24m

23km - 17m

53km - 45m

56km - 47m

4km - 4m

12km - 10m

18km - 16m

14km - 11m

50km - 45m

53km - 47m

9km - 7m

15km - 13m

12km - 10m

48km - 43m

52km - 45m

7km - 6m

6km - 5m

44km - 38m

47km - 40m

11km - 11m

41km - 33m

45km - 35m

39km - 34m

42km - 36m

Werribee

34km - 29m

Avalon

63 km - 46m

30km - 24m

Geelong

76km - 55m

44km - 35m

23km - 20m

Drysdale

95km - 1h 15m

64km - 55m

43km - 38m

20km - 18m

Portarlington

105km -1h 22m

74km - 1h

53km - 46m

30km - 26m

11km - 9m

Indented Head

110km - 1h 25m

80km - 1h 5m

59km - 51m

36km - 30m

17km - 14m

7km - 6m

St. Leonards

107km - 1h 20m

77km - 1h

56km - 46m

33km - 26m

12km - 9m

12km - 10m

6km - 5m

Queenscliff

108km - 1h 30m

76km - 1h

55km - 47m

32km - 27m

20km - 16m

22km - 18m

26km - 21m

20km - 16m

Point Lonsdale

106km - 1h 25m

72km - 1h

52km - 45m

28km - 25m

19km - 14m

20km - 16m

24km - 19m

18km - 14m

4km - 4m

Ocean Grove

98km - 1h 15m

67km - 55m

47km - 40m

24km - 20m

12km - 10m

22km - 19m

28km - 23m

22km - 18m

12km - 10m

9km - 7m

Barwon Heads

97km - 1h 10m

65km - 50m

44km - 36m

23km - 18m

18km - 17m

28km - 25m

34km - 29m

27km - 24m

18km - 16m

15km - 13m

7km - 6m

Wallington

93km - 1h 10m

63km - 52m

42km - 37m

19km - 17m

10km - 9m

20km - 17m

26km - 21m

23km - 17m

14km - 11m

12km - 10m

6km - 5m

11km - 11m

Anakie

74km - 55m

42km - 35m

21km - 20m

20km - 17m

40km - 36m

50km - 45m

56km - 49m

53km - 45m

50km - 45m

48km - 43m

44km - 38m

41km - 33m

39km - 34m

Bannockburn

89km - 1h 5m

58km - 43m

38km - 29m

23km - 19m

43km - 38m

54km - 47m

59km - 51m

56km - 47m

53km - 47m

52km - 43m

47km - 40m

45km - 35m

42km - 36m

Geelong & The Bellarine Official Visitor Guide

www.geelongbellarineovg.com

20km - 17m 20km - 17m

www.visitgeelongbellarine.com.au

Geelong

Street Name . . . . . . Grid Ref Aberdeen St . . . . . . . . . . . . . A4 Albert St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 Andrews St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B2 Aphrasia St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A5 Austin St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C5 Autumn St . . . . . . . . . . . A3,C3 Bellerine St . . . . . . . . . . . E6,F4 Bond St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C6 Britannia St . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Brougham St . . . . . . . . . . . . E3 Carr St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E6 Catherine St . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2 Church St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B1 Collins St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B2 Cumberland St . . . . . . . . . . B5

Portarlington

Street Name . . . . . . Grid Ref Alexander Ct . . . . . . . . . . . . D6 Alison St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C6 Batman St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H4 Bermuda Dr . . . . . . . . . . . . D5 Brown St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F4 Clarke St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H2 Darryl St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C5 Denver Dr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6 Drysdale St . . . . . . . . . . . . . G3 Evandale Ave . . . . . . . . . . . . B5 Fairfax St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H4 Fenwick St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3

Queenscliff

Street Name Grid Ref Beach St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G2 Bellarine Hwy . . . . . . . . . . B5 Bethune St . . . . . . . . . . . . . D4 Bridge St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G2 Dod St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D4

Point Lonsdale

Street Name . . . . . . Grid Ref Admans St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F5 Albert St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E3 Alexander Cr . . . . . . . . . . . . D4 Anderson St . . . . . . . . . . . . . F1 Arkins St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D4 Bailey St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D4 Baillieu Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E5 Beachwood Dr . . . . . . . . . . D1 Bedggood Ave . . . . . . . . . . E2 Buckleys Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . E5 California Blvd . . . . . . . . . . D1 Cheshunt St . . . . . . . . . . . . . E4

Eastern Beach . . . . . . . . . . . E3 Elizabeth St . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 Garden St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G6 George St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A5 Gertrude St . . . . . . . . . . . . . A4 Gheringhap St . . . . . . . . . . . D5 Gleneith Ave . . . . . . . . . . . . C1 Gordon Ave . . . . . . . . . . C4,D4 Humble St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I6 John St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2 Kilgour St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D6 Laira St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4 Latrobe Tce . . . . . . . . . . . . . D5 Laurel Bank Pde . . . . . . . . . C5 Lawton Ave . . . . . . . . . . . . . B2 Madden Ave . . . . . . . . . . . . C2

Malop St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E4 McKillop St . . . . . . . . . . D5,H6 Meakin St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H6 Mercer St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3 Moorabool St . . . . . . . . . . . E5 Myers St . . . . . . . . . . . . . D5,H5 Nicholas St . . . . . . . . . . . . . A6 Noble St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A6 Normanby St . . . . . . . . . . . . G6 Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell St . . . . . . . . . . . . C2 Ormond Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . G5 Pakington St . . . . . . . . . C6,C3 Pescott St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B5 Princes Hwy . . . . . . . . . . . . D6 Raven St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B1 Retreat Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B5

Roebuck St . . . . . . . . . . . . . C5 Ryrie St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D4,G5 Shannon Ave . . . . . . . . . A2,A6 Skene St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A4 St Albans Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . G6 St James St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4 Stinton Ave . . . . . . . . . . . . . A6 Swanston St . . . . . . . . . . . . . F6 Sydney Pde . . . . . . . . . . . . . G5 Talbot St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6 The Esplanade . . . . . . . . . . D1 Waterloo St . . . . . . . . . . . . . C2 Western Beach . . . . . . . . . . D2 Yarra St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E5

Fisher St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F4 Forsythe Ct . . . . . . . . . . . . . D5 Geelong Portarlington Rd . A6 Gellibrand St . . . . . . . . . . . . G4 Harding St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E4 Hawthorn St . . . . . . . . . . . . A6 Hayman St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A5 Hereford St . . . . . . . . . . . . . A5 High St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E5 Hood Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G5 Langdon St . . . . . . . . . . . . . D4 Lincoln Dr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C4 Lock St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F5

Mueller St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A6 Newcombe St . . . . . . . . E3,G3 Nottingham St . . . . . . . . . . C4 Park St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D4 Payne St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H4 Portarlington St.Leonards Rd G5 Queenscliff Rd . . . . . . . . . . . F6 Reaby St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C6 Robin Ave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D4 Sanfernando Ave . . . . . . . . D5 Sherwood Cr . . . . . . . . . . . . C4 Simson St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I4 Simson St Sth . . . . . . . . . . . . I6

Smythe St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C5 Sproat St . . . . . . . . . . . . . D4,D6 Stevens St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D4 The Esplanade . . . . . . . . . . . I2 Tower Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6 Traum St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4 Ventura St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A5 Welfare St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4 Willis St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D4

Esplanade . . . . . . . . . . . . . D5 Flinders St . . . . . . . . . . . . . D5 Gellibrand St . . . . . . . . . . . F4 Henry St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C5 Hesse St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E5 Hobson St . . . . . . . . . . . . . E3

Hygeia Dr . . . . . . . . . . . . . G3 King St . . . . . . . . . . . . . B5,D4 Learmonth St . . . . . . . . . . E5 Mercer St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E4 Raglan St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D5 Stevens St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D5

Stokes St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E4 Swanston St . . . . . . . . . . . . C5 Symonds St . . . . . . . . . . . . F3 Wharf St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F3

Deakin St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E4 Egerton St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3 Elizabeth St . . . . . . . . . . . . . F3 Emily St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C1 Fellows Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3 Gill Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B3 Girvan Gv . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D2 Glaneuse Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . E5 Golightly St . . . . . . . . . . . . . D4 Grant St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E2 Hillcrest Dr . . . . . . . . . . . . . D1 Hollywood Blvd . . . . . . . . . D2 Jennifer Cr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E1

Jordan Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E1 Killearn Ave . . . . . . . . . . . . . E3 Kirk Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3 Laker Dr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D5 Lawrence St . . . . . . . . . . . . . F1 Lockington Cr . . . . . . . . . . . C4 Lockwood St . . . . . . . . . . . . D2 Lonsdale St . . . . . . . . . . . . . F5 Maffra Ct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C4 Mahala St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D2 McNaught St . . . . . . . . . . . . D2 Nicholas Ct . . . . . . . . . . . . . F3 Norman Cr . . . . . . . . . . . . . C2

Ocean Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D5 Pentland Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3 Pt Lonsdale Rd . . . . . . . . . . F3 Santamonica Blvd . . . . . . . D1 Thomson St . . . . . . . . . . . . . F2 Victor St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D5 Warwick Hill Dr . . . . . . . . . D3 Werry Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E2 Williams Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . E2 Winterley Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . E5

Geelong & The Bellarine Official Visitor Guide

www.geelongbellarineovg.com

Ocean Grove

Street Name . . . . . . Grid Ref Acacia Ct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F1 Asbury St East . . . . . . . . . . . E3 Asbury St West . . . . . . . . . . C3 Baker St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C5 Barramundi Cr . . . . . . . . . . H2 Barwon HeadsOcean Grove Rd . . . . . . . . . B6 Beaver St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4 Bell St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B3 Blackwell St . . . . . . . . . . . . . B3 Blackwood Pl . . . . . . . . . . . E1 Blue Waters Dve . . . . . . . . . B2 Bramwell St . . . . . . . . . . . . . G2 Callistemon Ct . . . . . . . . . . G2 Crane Ct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E2 Cuthbertson Dve . . . . . . . . C2 Dare St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C5,F4 Draper St . . . . . . . . . . . . D3,F3 Driftwood St . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Dubourg Ct . . . . . . . . . . . . . G1 Eggleston St . . . . . . . . . . . F2,F3 Elva Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C1

Barwon Heads

Street Name . . . . . . Grid Ref 13th Beach Rd . . . . . . . . . . A6 Barwon Heads Rd . . . . . . . A1 Bell St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E5 Bluff Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E6 Bostock Ave . . . . . . . . . . . . . D5 Bridge Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D4 Campbell St . . . . . . . . . . . . . D4 Carr St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E1

Emperor Dr . . . . . . . . . . . . . H4 Epworth St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3 Field St North . . . . . . . . . . . D3 Field St South . . . . . . . . . . . D5 Finch Cl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D2 Fraser Cr . . . . . . . . . . . . . C2,D2 Guthridge St . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 Halibut Ave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I2 Heath Cl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F1 Highview Ct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3 Hilda Ave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C1 Hodgson St . . . . . . . . . . . . . E4 Hurst St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4 Jabiru Cl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F2 John Dory Dr . . . . . . . . . . . . I2 Kalinga Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C3 Kestrel Pl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D1 Kurrajong Ct . . . . . . . . . . . . F2 Lake Ave . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2,B2 Lelean St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C4 Lorikeet Cl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F2 Lowe St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G1 Lyrebird St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E1

Madeley St . . . . . . . . . . . . . D2 Mann St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C3 Marlin Dr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I2 Mermaid Ave . . . . . . . . . . . B2 Newcomb St . . . . . . . . . . . . C3 Ocean Throughway . . . . . . H5 Orton St . . . . . . . . . . . . . C5,F5 Osborne St . . . . . . . . . . . . . C5 Parker St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4 Pearl St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D1 Peers Cr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4 Platypus Ct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E2 Powell St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F3 Powell St East . . . . . . . . . . . G3 Powell St West . . . . . . . . . . D3 Presidents Ave . . . . . . . . . E5,E2 Raven Cl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D2 Riviera Cr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B2 Roditis Dr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I4 Rosella Ct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D1 Roslyn Ct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C1 Sandpiper Ct . . . . . . . . . . . . D2 Seagull Gr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C1

Shell Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H1 Sheoak Ct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F1 Sunset Pl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B3 Surf Beach Rd . . . . . . . . . . . C6 Surfers Ave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B1 Teatree Cl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F1 Thacker St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 The Avenue . . . . . . . . . . D4,G3 The Parade . . . . . . . . . . . D4,G4 The Terrace . . . . . . . . . . D4,G4 Trevally Dr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H4 Tuckfield St . . . . . . . . . . G5,H3 Valda Cr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C2 Wallington Rd . . . . . . . . . . . A2 Watkin St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G2 Wedge St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G3 Whitton St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4 Wilkinson Ct . . . . . . . . . . . . G2 Wiltons Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2 Wyatt St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E2

Clifford Pde . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3 Cottesloe Dr . . . . . . . . . . . . C1 Ewing Blyth Dr . . . . . . . . . . E5 Flinders Pde . . . . . . . . . . . . . E4 Geelong Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . D1 George St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D4 Golf Links Rd . . . . . . . . . C5,C3 Grove Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3 Henley St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D4

Hitchcock Ave . . . . . . . . . E3,E5 Hogan St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C3 Hopgood Pl . . . . . . . . . . . . . C3 Jasper Ave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D2 Margate St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E3 Noble St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D2 Ozone Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3 Punt Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D2 Reid St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D4

Seabank Dr . . . . . . . . . . . . . C2 Seaview Ave . . . . . . . . . . . . . E2 Sheepwash Rd . . . . . . . . . . C1 Stephens Pde . . . . . . . . . . . B5 Thompson Dr . . . . . . . . . . . C3 Thorn St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D2 Von Nida Ave . . . . . . . . . . . C3

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Lake Connewarre State Game Reserve

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Lake Connewarre

SCOTCHMA NS

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PRINCESS

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V/Line Stops Bus Stop

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Fyansford

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C136

C137

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Stonehaven

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Rip View Lookout RD

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Portarlington Pier

Bellarine Bayside Holiday Parks

BOAT

Portarlington

Portarlington Sailing Club

LOW S

FEL

LOC KIN

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Point Lonsdale

SIMSON

500m

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Portarlington A

Shortlands Bluff

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ADE

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ONTH

Victoria Park

FLIND

Car & Passenger Ferry Terminal

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Foreshore Reserve

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BELLARINE

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HENRY

HWY

B110

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Eastern To The Bellarine Cemetery

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BETH

NORM

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MC KIL

MEAKIN

KING

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Geelong East

Marine Discovery Centre

To The Bellarine

HUMBL

Town Hall

LEARM

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SWAN STON

ST SWAN STON

Maritime Museum

Princess Park

STOKE S

CSIRO AAHL

MYERS

ST YARRA

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Geelong East Golf Club

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ST GHAP GHERIN

Primary School

C123

Geelong Richmond South Oval

2 Queenscliff Harbour

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RYRIE

SY D

BELLER

AVE

Simonds Stadium

Queenscliff (Tourist Railway)

Park

To Great Ocean Road

Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park

B110

A10 Kardinia

HOBS

Botanical Gardens

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MOORA BOOL

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Eastern Beach Reserve BELLER INE

HWY

TCE)

Johnstone Park MALOP

MYERS

PRINCES

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PAKINGTON ST

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ST JAMES ST

PESCOTT

CUMBERLAND ST TALBOT

ANDREWS

ELIZABETH ST

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GEORGE

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SHANNON

LAUREL BANK

AVE

NICHOLAS

STINTON

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Newtown

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BROUGH

ROEBUCK

RETREAT

Rabbit Island

AVE

B140

BRIDGE

NOBLE

GORDON

NDS

APHRASIA

West Park

AC H

Geelong Rly Stn

AUTUMN

500m

Limeburners Point

Geelong

ABERDEEN

Cunningham Pier

SKENE

Geelong West

GERTRUDE

N Scale

C136

O’CONNELL

BEACH

AVE

A 1

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LAWTON

AUTUMN

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CORIO BAY

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A10

Griffins Gully Jetty

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AVE

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JOHN

GLENLEITH

COLLINS

Drumcondra

SHANNON

BRITTANNIA

RAVEN

CHURCH

PAKINGTON

AVE

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Geelong West Oval

A300

THE ESPLANADE

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Ocean Grove B

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TERRACE

ORTON

BAKER FIELD

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Geelong Botanic Gardens . . . . . . . 37

Queenscliff Day Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Barwon Heads Caravan Park . . . . 71

Geelong Conference Centre . . . . 65

Queenscliff Tourist Parks . . . . . . . . 69

Barwon Heads Golf Club . . . . . . . 51

Geelong Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Barwon River Tourist Park . . . . . . . 64

Geelong Independent . . . . . . . . . . 88

Queenscliffe Historical Museum Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Bay City Seaplanes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Geelong Major Events . . . . . . . . . . 38

Bellarine Adventure Golf . . . . . . . . 50

Geelong Riverview Tourist Park . . 66

Bellarine Bayside Holiday Parks Portarlington . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Geelong Surfcoast Highway Holiday Park . . . . . . . . . . 66

Bellarine Taste Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Golden Plains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Bells By The Beach Holiday House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

GPAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

BIG4 Beacon Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Gringos Motorcycle Tours . . . . . . 50

Bistro @ 310 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

To Ocean Grove

Le Parisien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Black Bull Tapas Bar & Restaurant . 61

Leopold Sportsmans Club . . . . . . 40

Black Salt Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Lethbridge Wines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Borough of Queenscliffe - Heritage Walk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Leura Park Estate & Jack Rabbit Vineyard . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Central Geelong Arts & Culture Walking Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Lipari Espresso Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

VA LLY TRE

AVE

Begola Wetlands

Ocean Grove Bass

Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club

Barwon Booksellers . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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HWAY

OCEAN

THROUG

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Queenscliff & Coastal Holiday Bookings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

H BEAC

SURF

To Barwon Heads

Geelong Bay Escapes . . . . . . . . . . . 65

ORTON

W AR

DARE

Four Points By Sheraton Geelong . 65

Ardara House B&B . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

OSBORNE

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DARE

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Adventure Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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EMPEROR

AC TERR ST

ST LELEAN

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PARA

THE

PARADE

POWELL

Strait

500m

Scale

Barwon Heads

ST RD

OZONE

STEPHENS

PDE

Thirteenth Beach

er N OC EA

Chifley Hotel & Apartments . . . . . 64

BARW

PD FLI NDERS

500m

Clyde Park Vineyard & Bistro . . . . 58

Barwon Heads

BLYTH

BELL

Barwon Heads Golf Course

BLU FF

Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary

Barwon Heads Park RD

The Bluff (Mt Colite)

Barwon Head

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Clifton Springs Golf Club . . . . . . . 40 Combat Laser Strike . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

BEACH

Scale

Central Geelong Marketing . . . . . 37

BOSTOCK AV

Raafs Beach

HENLEY

GEORGE

GOLF

13TH

Riv

HITCHCOCK

REID

PDE

BRIDGE

CAMPBELL

LINKS

Barwon Heads Golf Course

Lake Connewarre State Game Reserve

C129

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Shell Road Aquatic Bellarine Reserve & Sports Secondary

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Lonsdale Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Mercure Hotel, Geelong . . . . . . . . 66 Moolap Caravan Park . . . . . . . . . . 68 National Celtic Festival . . . . . . . . . 41 National Trust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 National Wool Museum . . . . . . . . 36

Del Rios of Mt Anakie . . . . . . . . . . 58

Oakdene Vineyards Restaurant & Cellar Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Eagles Nest Fine Art Gallery . . . . . 74

Ocean Grove Holiday Park . . . . . . 71

El Dorado Tourist Park . . . . . . . . . . 68

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EMC Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Our Geelong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Enterprize Ship Trust . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Parkers Steakhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Eulung Day Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Parkwood Motel & Apartments . . 67

Fairy Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Peppers The Sands Resort, Torquay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

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Queenscliffe Maritime Museum Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Riverglen Holiday Park . . . . . . . . . 67 Riverview Family Caravan Park, Ocean Grove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Rolling Pin Pies & Cakes . . . . . . . . 62 Scotchmans Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Sea All Dolphin Swims . . . . . . . . . 49 Seahaven Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Searoad Ferries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Shannon Motor Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 South Bay Eco Tours . . . . . . . . . . . 49 The Bellarine Railway . . . . . . . . . . .40 The Blues Train . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 The Queenscliff Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 The Sphinx Entertainment Centre . . . . . . . . . . 60 Ti-Tree Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 V/Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Vue Apartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Vue Grand Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre . . 47 Werribee Open Range Zoo . . . . . 51 Wine Geelong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 WSUP - Stand Up Paddle Boarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Wyndham City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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