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 Gembrook Warburton Wandin FRENCH ISLAND Dromana Somerville Moorooduc Cowes Drysdale CAPE SCHANCK PENGUIN PARADE PHILLIP ISLAND YARRA VALLEY DANDENONG RANGES GEELONG BELLARINE PENINSULA MORNINGTON PENINSULA Liberty Ballooning (p72) A new take on traditional ballooning, with ocean and coastal views as well as farmland and vineyards. Fly with CASA-certified pilots, help with setup and packdown, then gourmet breakfast awaits at a local hotel. STAY OVERNIGHT (select from) AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES (select from) Lon Retreat & Spa (p90) 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. Little Creatures Brewery (p73) Set in the historic Valley Worsted Mills with soaring ceilings and loads of character. Brunch, lunch or dinner with wood-fired pizzas and big share plates, plus guided brewery tours with local tastings. Club Chin Chin at GMHBA Stadium (p70) A lively handson cooking experience. Join Executive Chef Benjamin Cooper to learn Chin Chin’s bold flavours and kitchen tricks, then feast together in a vibrant space with perfectly paired drinks. Novotel Geelong (p91) 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. Crowne Plaza (p89) Right on Geelong’s glorious waterfront, with bay and city views from premium guestrooms. Skyline Bar is the region’s highest, with local produce, wines and craft beers. Trattoria and café, fitness centre, heated pool. DAY FIVE: GEELONG & THE BELLAR INE MORNING ACTIVITIES (select from) Jack Rabbit Vineyard (p72) is renowned for unrivalled panoramic views across the bay to Melbourne and the You Yangs. It’s also a showpiece for the gastronomic gems of the Bellarine Peninsula, flaunted in the restaurant and cellar door. Flying Brick Cider Co (p71) A fun, retro-inspired cider house and restaurant where you can discover the craft of cider-making from orchard to glass. Try the High Cheese, a unique twist on High Tea. Curlewis Golf Club Resort (p89) What more could you want? Luxe accommodation, outstanding golf course, bar and restaurant, all in a region known for its abundant farm gates, provedores, cellar doors and fine dining. Portarlington Grand Hotel (p91) Ticks every box! Boutique guestrooms, airy Atrium (Breakfast Fri–Sun), fun Front Bar, stylish Dining Room. Classic pub faves, wood-fired pizzas, local produce, Bellarine wines, beers, great cocktails. Portarlington Mussel Tours (p74) Ultimate seafood discovery on a lovingly restored vessel. Collect mussels from farms, watch cooking demos, feast on freshly foraged seafood including oysters and scallops. Beautiful views and nature. 5 DAY ITINERARY – FOOD & WINE 33
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