Vanessa’s guidebook
Food scene
Newly renovated historic pub in the center of town
Boutique bar and restaurant
25 abantu bendawo batusa
Grand Hotel
76 Newcombe StNewly renovated historic pub in the center of town
Boutique bar and restaurant
The Bellarine Smoked Fish Co
93 Murradoc RoadSmoked fish products
The Whiskery
2 Scotchmans RdGin house
The Portarlington Bakehouse
48 Newcombe StGreat food and coffee
Playground out the back
Great food
Family friendly
Playground
Free Courtesy bus
Golf course
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Portarlington Golf Club Bistro
130 Hood RdGreat food
Family friendly
Playground
Free Courtesy bus
Golf course
The Pier View Lolly Shop
92A Newcombe StreetGreat for an ice cream on a hot day
Merne at Lighthouse
650 Andersons RdFine dining restaurant
Great spot to enjoy the local delicacies, known as The Little Mussel Cafe
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Advance Mussel Supply
40 Newcombe StreetGreat spot to enjoy the local delicacies, known as The Little Mussel Cafe
Jenkins and Son
42 Geelong RdPick up your fresh fish and seafood
Tuckerberry Hill
31 Becks RdGreat place to go Berry picking
Pier Front Pizzeria
98 Newcombe StTraditional Italian pizzas
Scotchmans Hill
190 Scotchmans RdWinery and fine dining restaurant
Great cider and winery next door
Nice restaurant with a great lawn for the kids to run around
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Flying Brick Cider Co
1269 Bellarine HwyGreat cider and winery next door
Nice restaurant with a great lawn for the kids to run around
Lovely restaurant and winery
Can wander around the gardens and visit the animals
Lovely views of swan bay
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Basils Farm
43-53 Nye RdLovely restaurant and winery
Can wander around the gardens and visit the animals
Lovely views of swan bay
Bellarine Estate Winery and Restaurant
2270 Portarlington RdWinery restaurant and gin distillery
The Q Train
10 Station StFine dining on a moving train through picturesque scenery…Devine
Sightseeing
Terindah Estate
90 McAdams LnFabulous winery and fine dining restaurant
Spectacular views
Gorgeous location set amongst the vines
Cellar door, cafe and fine dining restaurant
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Jack Rabbit
85 McAdams LnGorgeous location set amongst the vines
Cellar door, cafe and fine dining restaurant
Portarlington Market
Fabulous playground overlooking the pier and ocean
Lovely to walk out on the rock wall
Watch the ferry arrive
Buy fresh mussels
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I-Portarlington Pier
2A Harding StLovely to walk out on the rock wall
Watch the ferry arrive
Buy fresh mussels
Portarlington Market
A great local market once a month on a Sunday.
Great for the kids
Only operates on a Sunday (and Wednesday during school holidays)
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Portarlington Bayside Miniature Railway
Boat RoadGreat for the kids
Only operates on a Sunday (and Wednesday during school holidays)
Point Richards Boat Ramp
Boat ramp with lots of parking and space
Great water fun park in the summer and a winter wonderland in the cold months.
I-Adventure Park Geelong, Victoria
1249 Bellarine HighwayGreat water fun park in the summer and a winter wonderland in the cold months.
Point Richards Flora and Fauna Reserve
147 Point Richards RdNice short walks on sandy tracks looking for birds and frogs
City/town information
Saint Leonards
Lovely pier, kid friendly beaches, playgrounds, pub
Queenscliff
Historic town
Home of The Q train and The Blues Train
Lovely beaches
Cafes
The Rip lookout and Lighthouse
Great for rockpools
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Point Lonsdale
Lovely beaches
Cafes
The Rip lookout and Lighthouse
Great for rockpools
Quaint little beachside town
Great cafes
Lovely beaches and walks
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Barwon Heads
Quaint little beachside town
Great cafes
Lovely beaches and walks
Neighbourhoods
Eastern Beach Reserve
Great for a walk around, swim and picnic
Lethbridge @ Hat Rock Vineyard
Cute little winery with some different wines