PASSENGER FERRY VEHICLE FERRY PASSENGER FERRY Melbourne Werribee Little River Wallington Portarlington Queenscliff Pt Lonsdale Sorrento Rhyll Mornington Red Hill Main Ridge Newhaven Marysville Belgrave Kinglake Dixons Creek Yarra Glen Coldstream Healesville AVALON AIRPORT YOU YANGS MELBOURNE AIRPORT Gemrook Warburton Wandin FRENCH ISLAND Dromana Somerville Moorooduc Cowes Drysdale CAPE SCHANCK PENGUIN PARADE PHILLIP ISLAND YARRA VALLEY DANDENONG RANGES GEELONG BELLARINE PENINSULA MORNINGTON PENINSULA STAY OVERNIGHT (select from) AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES (select from) Lon Retreat & Spa (p83) is the perfect place to escape the busyness of life. Features seven luxurious suites and a mineral spa. Here you can reconnect with the beauty of slow and simple. Cloud-watch, stargaze and walk without a map. Oakdene Vineyards Guesthouse (p70) offers a beautifully restored 1920s homestead set amongst coastal farmland. Park the car, settle into a themed room then experience the superb onsite cellar door and restaurant. Terindah Estate (p72) is an idyllic boutique winery with an extensive food offering and award-winning wines. Grab your friends and gather on The Deck, the newly launched wine bar, and make an afternoon of it. Flying Brick Cider Co (p68) is an innovative space with a spectacular alfresco and lawn area and a delicious menu of local fare. Grab a tasting paddle of boutique ciders, a share plate and relax into the laid-back vibe. BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Queenscliff (p83) Right opposite the beach with luxury villas in beautiful gardens, indoor pool, day spa and gym. Follow your taste buds to Queenscliff’s quaint café strip, and the delicious Bellarine Taste Trail. Novotel Geelong (p83) boasts one of the city’s best locations, right on the waterfront, in the heart of all the action. Retreat to a beautifully appointed room with balcony and water views, and enjoy. Queenscliff Brewhouse (p71) is a brewery, distillery, whisky bar, live music venue and regional produce cellar door. Enjoy over 250 craft beers and ciders, over 420 spirits and 400 regional wines. You can even become brewer for a day! Oakdene Vineyards, Restaurant & Cellar Door (p70) is famous for its ‘Upside-Down House’ cellar door, and there’s always something new to discover in the quirky art-filled gardens. Wander in for wine tastings or a delicious lunch. DAY FIVE: GEELONG & THE BELLAR INE MORNING ACTIVITIES (select from) 360Q Restaurant (p66) is the perfect spot for an early breakfast or casual brunch with friends or an intimate dinner for two. Indulge in first class coffee, Victorian craft beers and wines from local vineyards. Leura Park Estate (p69) Boasts 40 acres under vines, all premium varietals. Savour a guided tasting, stone-based pizzas and legendary grazing platters by a roaring open fire or in the sun-drenched alfresco zone. Curlewis Golf Club (p67) is one of Australia’s Top 100 Golf Clubs – perfect for playing a round before hitting the clubhouse for lunch. And what a lunch! The hip, green and seriously delicious menu dazzles the tastebuds. 5 DAY ITINERARY – FOOD & WINE 33
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