Create forever memories Love is in the air. Go Beyond Melbourne for the most romantic interlude. Be swept off your feet by spectacular scenery, incredible gardens, luxurious indulgence and shared adventures. Long beach walks, lazy winery lunches and dinners that stretch into stunning sunsets. Overnight in lakeside retreats, beachfront cabins and gracious mansion hotels. Melbourne DAY ONE: GEELONG & THE BELLAR INE National Wool Museum (p69) Magnificent 1872 bluestone woolstore in the waterfront precinct tells the stories of Australia’s wool, fibre and textiles, and early agricultural pioneers. Exhibitions, demonstrations and tours. Sea All Dolphin Swims (p70) offer adventure tours and sightseeing experiences on Port Phillip Bay. Snorkel with wild dolphins and seals – or spot them from the comfort of the boat. Ride the boom-net hammock, enjoy a duck spa! Lon Retreat & Spa (p82) is an adults exclusive retreat set on over 200 acres of rural and conservation land, hidden away on a hill by the ocean. Enjoy private beach access, nature walks, the Lon Spa Bliss! Waterfront Geelong (p71) is much more than a stunning north-facing foreshore. Stroll hand-in-hand along the promenade, ride the vintage 1890s carousel and book a table for two in the dining precinct that buzzes day and night. Tarra Queenscliff (p70) Beachside with spectacular views in a grand historic town. State-of-the-art building with restaurant and café menus that reflect the oceans, land and seasons. Thoughtful wine list features local wines. Curlewis Golf Club Resort (p82) Lux, contemporary accommodation with divine beds and views. Set amid indigenous landscaping right next to outstanding golf course. Bar, French-fusion restaurant, entertainment complex. Baywalk Bollards (p67) Come face to face with the characters which shaped Geelong’s history as you stroll along the colourful and intriguing Waterfront Bollard Trail comprising 104 intricately carved bollards. The Q Train (p71) is Australia’s premier train restaurant. Climb on board for a first-class dining in a private compartment for two – a 3-hour, 5-course dégustation menu while the train rollicks through stunning landscapes of the Bellarine. Novotel Geelong (p83) Relax with a drink on your romantic private balcony, right in the heart of Geelong’s impressive waterfront. Restaurant overlooks the bay. Fantastic restaurants, shopping, wineries and surf beaches nearby. The Bellarine Taste Trail (p68) Utterly delicious! 50 glorious food and wine experiences including farmgate producers, vineyards, great eateries featuring local produce, breweries, a cidery, a distillery and provedores. MORNING ACTIVITIES (select from) AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES (select from) STAY OVERNIGHT (select from) 5 Day Itinerary R O M A N T I C I N D U L G E N C E Jack Rabbit Vineyard (p69) is a restaurant, vineyard and cellar door boasting unrivalled panoramic views. Devour a menu that’s a gastronomic showpiece for the Bellarine Peninsula. 34
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