Get your tastebuds ready for a mouth-watering Texan barbeque right in the heart of the Bellarine Peninsula. Set in a historic and world-class estate, you'll be treated to a meal far from the traditional but sure to satisfy all your cravings. Be transported to the deep south of the U.S. as you sink your teeth into some flavorful and seriously succulent house-made and house-cured meats, served with seasonal local produce for the sides,
Enjoy a glass of wine that is estate-grown and produced, you can choose from either a Bellarine Estate label or a Portarlington Ridge label both exclusive to Bellarine Estate.
Cycling Vine Tours Greater Geelong & The Bellarine Guided Day Bike Tour offers a relaxed cycle experience taking you on a fantastic journey past some of the most beautiful coastal scenery you could ever hope to pedal.
Enjoy a leisurely morning cycle tour through the heart of the Bellarine Peninsula, passing farms, vineyards and local produce stores. The cycle is easy and enjoyable riding along the historic Bellarine Rail Trail. Stop for morning tea at a local winery or cafe.
After the cycle experience a local winery lunch followed by wine tasting at up to two local vineyards.
Relax, enjoy the cycle and our expert guide will take you on a fantastic tour of The Bellarine.
Tour can be tailored to your ability and preferences.
Please wear comfortable clothing and closed toe footwear for cycling up to 25kms.
Ballooning near Geelong, Victoria’s second - largest city, offers a spectacular mix of coastal and rural scenery. From the air, passengers enjoy views of rolling green hills, farmland, the winding Barwon River, and the sweeping coastline of Port Phillip Bay. On clear mornings, sights may extend to the You Yangs and out toward the ocean.
Flights launch from various locations depending on wind conditions, including Geelong itself, Murgheboluc, Bannockburn, and across the Bellarine Peninsula. Each launch site provides a unique and memorable perspective of the region.
Balloon flights operate year - round, weather permitting, with peak availability from November to March. It is an exceptional way to experience one of Victoria’s most diverse landscapes.
Geelong is just over an hour’s drive from Melbourne, making it ideal for a day trip or a relaxing overnight stay in the Geelong and Bellarine region.
For a fun adventure close to Melbourne look no further than our Greater Geelong & The Bellarine Self-Guided Food & Wine Bike Tour. A relaxed experience through this renowned food & wine region cycling on safe paths & the Bellarine Rail Trail.
Start your bike adventure in the heart of The Bellarine. Pedal past vineyards & local market gardens with the sounds & sights of native fauna & flora complemented by beautiful coastal scenery.
Enjoy a well-earned lunch & wine tasting at a local cellar door or one of the many eateries in Queenscliff township. Alternatively, collect local treats for a picnic lunch. Spend the afternoon exploring Queenscliff, a gorgeous seaside village.
You have the freedom to explore & wander off the beaten track at your own pace. Maps & written guide are provided to suggested routes that travel past local produce stores & vineyards.
Tour can be personalised to ability & preferences.
Please wear comfortable clothing and closed toe footwear for cycling up to 25kms.
Leap into the sky on your Great Ocean Road tandem skydiving adventure and surf the air currents above the surfing mecca of Bells Beach, marvelling at lush coastal bush and farmland as you freefall from up to 15,000 feet above the Victorian coastline!
Wake up and watch the sun, light up Port Phillip Bay as you experience the serenity of drifting over Victoria’s second largest City and gateway to the Great Ocean Road.
Drift over the Bellarine Peninsula in a hot air balloon with Geelong Ballooning, established 1998, pioneers of hot air ballooning over this magnificent region.
Catch views of the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula coastline, majestic Melbourne skyline and sensational Southern Ocean – a photographer's aerial paradise all year round.
Complete your morning with a gourmet breakfast along the promenade at the Novotel Waterfront Restaurant & Bar – relax & celebrate with a glass of sparkling wine. The perfect way to finish your Geelong Ballooning hot air balloon flight.
With hundreds of attractions for the whole family, hot air ballooning in Geelong is the perfect start to your Geelong adventure.
Spend the day with us as we journey around the bay throughout the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas where we will take a stroll along the coastline, pick fresh produce and enjoy the speculator views as you cross the bay.
Explore the best of the Bellarine Peninsula. Breathtaking views, incredible wine and delicious produce will make your day on the Bellarine unforgettable.
We are a hop on hop off service. Once you book, please select the stops you wish to visit from the timetable according to the times the bus stops at each venue. Some venues have implemented pre-booked and paid tastings. To make sure you have the best experience, you will need to organise your day in advance and book your visit with each venue.
Departure:
10:40am - Join the Port Phillip Ferry from their Docklands terminal
11:50am - Arrive at Portarlington and hop on the Hop It Bus to explore the Bellarine
Pick up and return via ferry & bus
Plan your day using the Hop It Timetable
Hop on hop off at any stop along the way
No designated driver needed
Excellent wine, outstanding food, amazing scenery
More money in your pocket to spend on the Bellarine Peninsula
Group Bookings: We strictly do not accept any groups larger than 6.
Reliable & Affordable private transfers. Our prestige Mercedes Vans are clean and comfortable providing the luxury for your hour long airport transfer from Avalon to Melbourne CBD.
• Suitable 7-9 Passengers + luggage
• Vehicles are prepared for your arrival
• Bottled water provided
• Free Cancellation up to 24 hours in advance
• Instant Booking Confirmation
• Baby Seat/Booster Seat hire available
