Top choice in Bellarine Peninsula
Directly overlooking the confluence of river and ocean, this glassed-in weatherboard cafe-bar sits on a jetty over the water. Breakfast runs the full gamut, from superfood smoothie bowls to Aussie brekkie bagels with kangaroo sausage, while mains are a mix of sharing plates and bar food. Expect the likes of Southern fried-chicken burgers, blue-swimmer-crab linguine and wagyu steaks.
It's the definitive place for a sundowner with its all-Bellarine wine list and local beer selection.
9.91 MILES
Commanding expansive ocean views, this windswept national park on the peninsula’s western tip was a seasonal base of its traditional owners, the Boon…
24.74 MILES
Scale the 136 steps to the top of the beautiful 'White Queen' lighthouse for sensational 360-degree views. Built in 1891, the 34m-high lighthouse is still…
Mornington Peninsula National Park
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Stretching from Portsea along a long sliver of coastline to Cape Schanck and then inland to the Greens Bush area, this national park showcases the…
Australian National Surfing Museum
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The perfect starting point for those embarking on a surfing safari is this superbly curated museum that pays homage to Australian surfing. Here you'll see…
11.53 MILES
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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Geelong's botanic gardens (established in 1851) are the fourth oldest in Australia and make for a peaceful stroll or picnic. Aim to get here for a…
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Geelong's sparkling revamped waterfront precinct is a great place to stroll, with plenty of restaurants set on scenic piers, plus historical landmarks, a…
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Climb aboard one of the modern Swiss-built gondolas on this iconic chairlift to enjoy an all-encompassing view stretching as far as Melbourne's city…
1. Lobster Pot Heritage Centre
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Just before the bridge, this interpretative centre has info on the Indigenous Wathaurung people and William Buckley, marine life and local history.
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Take a tour to the top of this atmospheric – and still operational – lighthouse, which dates to 1902. Tours run every 30 minutes.
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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…
4. Marine & Freshwater Discovery Centre
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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…
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Established in the late 1870s, Fort Nepean played an important role in Australia's military defence. Located at the far western tip of the national park,…
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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…
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Pop by this lovely main-street gallery to see works by established and emerging Australian artists.
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A lovely space inside a historic stone church (c 1868), this worthwhile gallery exhibits works by contemporary Australian artists who work on paper…