Award-winning wine region

The best of the best ...

Wine on the Bellarine has a long and interesting history. Today the region has a large number of wineries, many boutique and family-owned, creating a large range of wines. Being set on Mt Bellarine,...

The lighthouses

Fascinating maritime landmarks and shipping history

There are three significant historical lighthouses on the Bellarine Peninsula, which have long been guiding ships through what some sailors claim to be the most dangerous passage of water in the...

Award-winning restaurants

Our restaurants are grabbing foodie judge's attention

With such fantastic, passionate chefs in our Taste Trail restaurants creating delicious dishes with the Bellarine's great range of fresh seafood and local produce, its no wonder they keep attracting...

Fresh and local seafood

There's seafood all around us!

Catch and cook your own or sit back and be waited on? Eating out of paper and tossing chips to the seagulls or white tablecloths and attentive service? From flake 'n' chips to bouillabase, whatever...

World-class golf courses

More chance for a hole in one!

We have three world-class golf courses within minutes of Barwon Heads - the sensational 'Golf Village by the Sea' - and several other underrated courses on the Bellarine.

The legendary Blues Train

A Bellarine entertainment experience

For something decidedly different and entirely enjoyable, Queenscliff's legendary Blues Train is one of Victoria's most spectacular dining and entertainment experiences.

Proximity to Melbourne

A short journey from your place to ours with rewards aplenty

The Bellarine Peninsula is so accessible from Melbourne, you'll be checked in and relaxing with a glass of local wine before you know it!

Village markets

Browse the fresh local produce and handmade goodies

Every weekend you'll find at least one great local market on the Bellarine Peninsula with an emphasis on handmade goods and fresh local produce.

Diving and marine adventures

Swim with seals or drop a line

With shipwrecks aplenty, great dropoffs and fantastic marine life, the diving on the Bellarine is great. Closer to shore, you can explore the rockpools, snorkel, paddle and surf. Or charter a boat...

Festivals

Food, wine, music and fun at festivals on the Bellarine

On the Bellarine you'll find many festivals celebrating great food in general or specific foods (Portarlington mussels, Ocean Grove apples, Wallington strawberries) and also music. A great excuse...