Whiskery
Bellarine Peninsula
Set up by a local family who know their stuff, this gin distillery produces everything on-site and has a tasting room to sample the goods, accompanied by…
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Bellarine Peninsula
Melburnians have been making the drive down the Princes Hwy (Geelong Rd) to the seaside villages along the Bellarine Peninsula for more than a century. It's known for family-friendly and surf beaches, historic towns, and wonderful cool-climate wineries.
Attractions
Must-see attractions for your itinerary
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Bellarine Peninsula
Home to the last lifeboat to serve the Rip (the treacherous stretch of water linking Port Phillip Bay to Bass Strait) , this recommended museum has…
Fort Queenscliff
Bellarine Peninsula
Queencliff's fort was first used as a coastal defence in 1882 to protect Melbourne from a feared Russian invasion. It remained a base until 1946, and was…
Salt Contemporary Art
Bellarine Peninsula
Within a heritage building on the main street, this quality gallery focuses on the work of contemporary Australian artists, including pieces by Indigenous…
Marine & Freshwater Discovery Centre
Bellarine Peninsula
While this education centre is aimed at schoolchildren, it's worth popping in to have a gawk at the local species that live in the sea and lakes. Display…
Leura Park Estate
Bellarine Peninsula
Set over 60 hectares is this producer of 'maritime climate' pinot noir, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc and pinot gris. As well as tastings, you can do a 1½…
Queenscliff Historical Museum
Bellarine Peninsula
This small museum on the main strip is dedicated to the area's rich local history. Exhibits change every few months, but its catalogued historical…
Queenscliff Gallery
Bellarine Peninsula
A lovely space inside a historic stone church (c 1868), this worthwhile gallery exhibits works by contemporary Australian artists who work on paper…
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