The Bellarine awaits

WINDING your way across the peninsula, you’ll find coastal towns with their own rhythm, personality and postcard moment. Whether you’re chasing salt air, good food or a touch of history, it’s the perfect place to slow down and explore.

TOWNS TO TAKE YOUR TIME IN

Barwon Heads

Laid-back yet full of life, Barwon Heads blends surf and serenity. Start the day with a coffee along Hitchcock Avenue, stroll the bluff for sweeping ocean views, then cool off at the family-friendly river beach. Boutique stores and beachside dining make it easy to linger.

Surrounded by gardens and vineyards, Basils Farm offers a relaxed taste of the Bellarine’s natural abundance.

Portarlington

Portarlington is home to famous mussels and sweeping bay views. Stroll the foreshore, take a tasting tour straight from the mussel boats, or pack a picnic and enjoy the gentle pace of this thriving bayside village. If you’re coming from Melbourne, make it a day trip by ferry.

Queenscliff

Steeped in history and seaside charm, Queenscliff offers a day of discovery. Climb the old observation tower, wander heritage streets lined with Victorian architecture, and explore the galleries and museums that tell the town’s maritime story. Finish with fish and chips by the harbour or a sunset drink overlooking the bay.

Ocean Grove

Ocean Grove hums with coastal energy. Learn to surf, paddle the Barwon estuary or wander between boutiques and cafes just steps from the sand. Families love its safe beaches and open spaces, while locals know every sunset here is best enjoyed with fish, chips and bare feet.

VINES WITH A VIEW

The Bellarine’s reputation for outstanding wineries is well deserved. Here, every turn leads to a view worth savouring and a cellar door pouring something special.

Quiddity Place, Mannerim

New to the Bellarine, Quiddity Place brings together a restaurant, cellar door, gallery and boutique accommodation on a picturesque coastal estate. Created by the family behind Oakdene, it has a character entirely its own, shaped by creativity, craft and a deep attention to detail.

Ket Baker’s handmade, small batch croissants and tarts have become a weekend ritual for many across the Bellarine.

Scotchmans Hill, Drysdale

One of Victoria’s leading cool-climate producers, Scotchmans Hill pairs elegant wines with sweeping views across Port Phillip Bay. Taste award-winning chardonnay and pinot noir at the cellar door, then settle in for lunch among the vines. Its blend of quality and calm makes it a true Bellarine classic.

Jack Rabbit Vineyard, Bellarine

The Range @ Curlewis offers mini golf, a driving range, golf simulators and a casual bistro with bay views.

Set high above the bay, Jack Rabbit delivers the perfect mix of scenery, style and substance. Its restaurant and casual café both showcase local produce, while the wines — crisp whites, bold reds and sparkling — reflect the region’s coastal charm.