{"id":635464,"date":"2025-09-12T10:34:45","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T00:34:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spiritoftasmania.com.au\/?post_type=guide&#038;p=635464"},"modified":"2025-09-18T08:49:46","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T22:49:46","slug":"five-great-reasons-to-visit-geelong-the-bellarine","status":"publish","type":"guide","link":"https:\/\/www.spiritoftasmania.com.au\/guide\/five-great-reasons-to-visit-geelong-the-bellarine\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Great Reasons to Visit Geelong &#038; The Bellarine"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"635464\" class=\"elementor elementor-635464\" data-elementor-post-type=\"guide\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d42533e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d42533e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc8af30 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fc8af30\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2b4d1d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c2b4d1d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Table of contents<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3282b81 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"3282b81\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#section_one\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Feast on Outstanding Regional Dining<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#section_two\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Sample World-Class Wines<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#section_three\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Dive into Beaches, Bays &amp; Water Fun<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#section_four\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Activities for Every Traveller<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#section_five\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Immerse Yourself in Culture &amp; Heritage<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#section_six\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Practical Tips to Plan Your Visit<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a3770d elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"9a3770d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-afd53a0 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget 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alt=\"mask-happy-bold\" loading=\"eager\" title=\"\"><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d0232d elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"7d0232d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\">Culture Buff<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-106\" data-post-id=\"106\"  >\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"jet-listing-items\" data-elementor-id=\"8313\" class=\"elementor elementor-8313\" data-elementor-post-type=\"jet-engine\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-916fe91 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"916fe91\" data-element_type=\"container\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spiritoftasmania.com.au\/travel-inspiration\/culture-buff\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-573e94a elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-image\" data-id=\"573e94a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-image\" ><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spiritoftasmania.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/dog-bold.svg\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image__img attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"dog-bold\" loading=\"eager\" title=\"\"><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d0232d elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"7d0232d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\">Family Explorer<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-107\" data-post-id=\"107\"  >\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"jet-listing-items\" data-elementor-id=\"8313\" class=\"elementor elementor-8313\" data-elementor-post-type=\"jet-engine\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-916fe91 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"916fe91\" data-element_type=\"container\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spiritoftasmania.com.au\/travel-inspiration\/culture-buff\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-573e94a elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-image\" data-id=\"573e94a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-image\" ><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spiritoftasmania.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/fork-knife-bold.svg\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image__img attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"fork-knife-bold\" loading=\"eager\" title=\"\"><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d0232d elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"7d0232d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\">Gourmet Adventurer<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e5770f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4e5770f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb5b18b elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-laptop elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"bb5b18b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f50891 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-laptop elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-grid\" data-id=\"7f50891\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;columns&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-grid.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing-grid jet-listing\"><div class=\"jet-listing-grid__items grid-col-desk-1 grid-col-tablet-1 grid-col-mobile-1 jet-listing-grid--8313\" data-queried-id=\"635464|WP_Post\" 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alt=\"mask-happy-bold\" loading=\"eager\" title=\"\"><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d0232d elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"7d0232d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\">Culture Buff<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-106\" data-post-id=\"106\"  >\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"jet-listing-items\" data-elementor-id=\"8313\" class=\"elementor elementor-8313\" data-elementor-post-type=\"jet-engine\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-916fe91 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"916fe91\" data-element_type=\"container\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spiritoftasmania.com.au\/travel-inspiration\/culture-buff\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-573e94a elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-image\" data-id=\"573e94a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-image\" ><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spiritoftasmania.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/dog-bold.svg\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image__img attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"dog-bold\" loading=\"eager\" title=\"\"><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d0232d elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"7d0232d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\">Family Explorer<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-107\" data-post-id=\"107\"  >\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"jet-listing-items\" data-elementor-id=\"8313\" class=\"elementor elementor-8313\" data-elementor-post-type=\"jet-engine\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-916fe91 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"916fe91\" data-element_type=\"container\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spiritoftasmania.com.au\/travel-inspiration\/culture-buff\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-573e94a elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-image\" data-id=\"573e94a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-image\" ><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spiritoftasmania.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/fork-knife-bold.svg\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image__img attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"fork-knife-bold\" loading=\"eager\" title=\"\"><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d0232d elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"7d0232d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\">Gourmet Adventurer<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c15353 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-laptop elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"5c15353\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28d8f21 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"28d8f21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Five Great Reasons to Visit Geelong &amp; The Bellarine<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f17a8f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0f17a8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Just over an hour from Melbourne, Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula are where the coast meets culture, fine food, and relaxed living.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa27771 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aa27771\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"780\">With its waterfront charm, quaint seaside towns, award-winning wineries, and welcoming community, this region makes an ideal getaway for interstate travellers. Whether you are after adventure, a beach break, or a culinary experience, here are five great reasons to plan your next escape to Geelong and the Bellarine.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-104d18f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"104d18f\" data-element_type=\"container\" id=\"section_one\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7380396 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7380396\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8fc293d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8fc293d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Feast on Outstanding Regional Dining<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f59aa61 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f59aa61\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Geelong\u2019s food scene has flourished in recent years, transforming the city into a true destination for dining.<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1519bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a1519bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"1192\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmelbourne.com\/regions\/geelong-and-the-bellarine\/destinations\/geelong\/little-malop-street\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"920\">Little Malop Street<\/strong><\/a> has become the go-to laneway precinct, brimming with innovative caf\u00e9s, modern bistros, and wine bars. Brunch lovers will appreciate its artisan sourdoughs, seasonal produce, and excellent coffee, while evenings bring a lively atmosphere with small plates and cocktails.<\/p><p data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1401\">Down by the waterfront, restaurants make the most of Corio Bay views. From fish and chips on the foreshore to modern Australian menus at established eateries, you\u2019ll find dining options to suit every mood.<\/p><p data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1769\">On the Bellarine, the focus is on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitgeelongbellarine.com.au\/makers-growers\/bellarine-taste-trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1467\">farm-fresh and ocean-fresh<\/strong><\/a>. The Bellarine Taste Trail leads you to farm gates, provedores, and weekend markets showcasing olives, cheeses, berries, and of course, Portarlington\u2019s world-famous mussels. 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elementor-element-2d0879c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2d0879c\" data-element_type=\"container\" id=\"section_two\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17f16aa e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"17f16aa\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-611a197 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"611a197\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sample World-Class Wines<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4b75d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f4b75d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Wine lovers will feel right at home on the Bellarine 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Boasting more than 40 cellar doors and is known for its cool-climate varieties, shaped by sea breezes and fertile soils.<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-afcb5ed e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"afcb5ed\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8bb1dc1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8bb1dc1\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e49d018 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-map\" data-id=\"e49d018\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-map.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-map\" 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class=\\&quot;DUwDvf lfPIob\\&quot;&gt;Scotchmans Hill Winery&lt;\\\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;state&quot;:&quot;visible&quot;},{&quot;address&quot;:&quot;255 Grubb Rd, Wallington VIC 3222&quot;,&quot;position&quot;:{&quot;lat&quot;:-38.23367780000000237805579672567546367645263671875,&quot;lng&quot;:144.53925229999998691710061393678188323974609375},&quot;desc&quot;:&quot;&lt;div class=\\&quot;bJzME tTVLSc\\&quot;&gt;&lt;p&gt;Oakdean Vineyards Cellar Door&lt;\\\/p&gt;&lt;\\\/div&gt;&quot;,&quot;state&quot;:&quot;visible&quot;},{&quot;address&quot;:&quot;1400 Portarlington Rd, Curlewis VIC 3222&quot;,&quot;position&quot;:{&quot;lat&quot;:-38.1847173000000026377165340818464756011962890625,&quot;lng&quot;:144.537715899999994917379808612167835235595703125},&quot;desc&quot;:&quot;&lt;div class=\\&quot;notranslate ESMNde HGLrXd ojE3Fb\\&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=\\&quot;q0vns\\&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=\\&quot;CA5RN\\&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span class=\\&quot;VuuXrf\\&quot;&gt;Leura Park Estate 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class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Visit Victoria<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90aecc3 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"90aecc3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-map-marker-alt\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Jack Rabbit Vineyard<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4251446 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4251446\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14db899 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"14db899\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"2163\">Some of the standout wines found here are crisp chardonnays, elegant pinot noirs, and sparkling ros\u00e9s, though you\u2019ll find everything from aromatic whites to robust shiraz.<\/p><p data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2232\">Some of the best experiences combine great wine with great views:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2720\"><li data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2373\"><p data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2373\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jackrabbitvineyard.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2260\">Jack Rabbit Vineyard<\/strong><\/a>, perched on a clifftop, offers sweeping vistas across Port Phillip Bay to the You Yangs and Melbourne skyline.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2373\"><p data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2373\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scotchmans.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2395\">Scotchmans Hill<\/strong><\/a> is one of the region\u2019s most established wineries, producing award-winning wines in a rustic farmhouse setting.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2618\"><p data-start=\"2511\" data-end=\"2618\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakdene.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"2511\" data-end=\"2532\">Oakdene Vineyards<\/strong><\/a> brings a touch of fun, with its upside-down house cellar door and eclectic gardens.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2619\" data-end=\"2720\"><p data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2720\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leuraparkestate.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2642\">Leura Park Estate<\/strong><\/a> is known for 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data-start=\"2909\" data-end=\"3247\">The coastline is one of the region\u2019s greatest drawcards. Families gravitate to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.geelongaustralia.com.au\/parks\/item\/easternbeach.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strong data-start=\"2988\" data-end=\"3005\">Eastern Beach<\/strong> in Geelong<\/a>, with its art-deco promenade, swimming enclosure, and grassy lawns perfect for picnics.<\/p><p data-start=\"2909\" data-end=\"3247\">Over on the Bellarine, the calm bay waters at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmelbourne.com\/regions\/geelong-and-the-bellarine\/destinations\/queenscliff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"3151\" data-end=\"3166\">Queenscliff<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geelongaustralia.com.au\/places\/item\/stleonards.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"3168\" data-end=\"3183\">St Leonards<\/strong><\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmelbourne.com\/regions\/geelong-and-the-bellarine\/destinations\/portarlington\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"3189\" data-end=\"3206\">Portarlington<\/strong><\/a> are great for paddling and safe swims.<\/p><p data-start=\"3249\" data-end=\"3529\">For surf, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitvictoria.com\/regions\/geelong-and-the-bellarine\/see-and-do\/nature-and-wildlife\/beaches-and-coastlines\/ocean-grove-main-beach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"3259\" data-end=\"3287\">Ocean Grove\u2019s Main Beach<\/strong><\/a> is a popular spot with lifeguards on duty in summer, while just beyond the Bellarine, legendary <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmelbourne.com\/regions\/great-ocean-road\/see-and-do\/nature-and-wildlife\/beaches-and-coastlines\/vv-bells-beach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"3384\" data-end=\"3399\">Bells Beach<\/strong><\/a> is a magnet for surfers from around the world. Even if you don\u2019t surf, it\u2019s worth visiting to watch the powerful waves roll in.<\/p><p data-start=\"3531\" data-end=\"3927\">Water adventures abound. Join a tour from Queenscliff to swim alongside dolphins and seals, snorkel shipwrecks, or take a kayak out on Swan Bay. Anglers can cast a line from jetties or join a fishing charter in search of snapper or whiting.<\/p><p data-start=\"3531\" data-end=\"3927\">Families will also love <a href=\"https:\/\/adventurepark.com.au\/water-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"3796\" data-end=\"3822\">Adventure Park Geelong<\/strong><\/a>, Victoria\u2019s largest water park, where slides, lazy rivers, and splash zones promise a full day of fun.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a2d08c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3a2d08c\" data-element_type=\"container\" id=\"section_four\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4ed4bf e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e4ed4bf\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39ffffc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"39ffffc\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa0e9c4 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fa0e9c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Activities for Every Traveller<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44e8d50 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"44e8d50\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3974\" data-end=\"4066\">Beyond the coast, Geelong and the Bellarine offer experiences for every kind of traveller.<\/p><ul data-start=\"4068\" data-end=\"4877\"><li data-start=\"4068\" data-end=\"4229\"><p data-start=\"4070\" data-end=\"4229\">Cyclists and walkers can follow the 35-kilometre <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geelongaustralia.com.au\/parks\/paths\/article\/item\/8cc9e1ca0578791.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bellarine Rail Trail<\/a>,<\/strong> winding through farmland, vineyards, and wetlands between Geelong and Queenscliff.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4230\" data-end=\"4429\"><p data-start=\"4232\" data-end=\"4429\">Hikers can explore the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parks.vic.gov.au\/places-to-see\/parks\/you-yangs-regional-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">You Yangs Regional Park<\/a>,<\/strong> a granite ridge offering panoramic views and trails for all abilities. In spring, nearby Brisbane Ranges National Park bursts with wildflowers.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4566\" data-end=\"4735\"><p data-start=\"4568\" data-end=\"4735\">Cultural explorers can now visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/wathaurongcc.org.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Wathaurong Booln Booln Cultural Centre<\/strong><\/a> in Geelong, with gardens, native wildlife, local art, and a caf\u00e9 serving bush-inspired flavours.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4736\" data-end=\"4877\"><p data-start=\"4738\" data-end=\"4877\">Golfers are spoilt with courses like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barwonheads.golf\/cms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Barwon Heads<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/13thbeachgolf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">13th Beach<\/a><\/strong>, consistently ranked among the country\u2019s best public access courses.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"4879\" 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data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Immerse Yourself in Culture &amp; Heritage<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fcb54c6 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fcb54c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"5039\" data-end=\"5120\">Geelong and the Bellarine are as rich in culture as they are in natural beauty.<\/p><p data-start=\"5039\" data-end=\"5120\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"5122\" data-end=\"5510\">Start with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geelongaustralia.com.au\/bollards\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"5137\" data-end=\"5157\">Baywalk Bollards<\/strong><\/a> along Geelong\u2019s foreshore, more than 100 brightly painted wooden figures that bring the city\u2019s history to life in a quirky, open-air 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The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geelonggallery.org.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"5304\" data-end=\"5323\">Geelong Gallery<\/strong><\/a>, founded in 1896, houses an impressive collection of Australian works, while the newly redeveloped Geelong Arts Centre stages theatre, dance, and live music in state-of-the-art venues.<\/p><p data-start=\"5122\" data-end=\"5510\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"5512\" data-end=\"5880\">History buffs can explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geelongaustralia.com.au\/nwm\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"5542\" data-end=\"5566\">National Wool Museum<\/strong><\/a>, a reminder of Geelong\u2019s role as Australia\u2019s wool capital, or step inside the bluestone walls of the old Geelong Gaol. On the Bellarine, Queenscliff is a time capsule of Victorian architecture. Its grand hotels, lighthouses, and Fort Queenscliff reflect its 19th-century role as a defence post guarding the bay.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a82ef7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9a82ef7\" data-element_type=\"container\" id=\"section_six\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-612cd67 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"612cd67\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c326b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4c326b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Practical Tips to Plan Your Visit<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3476713 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3476713\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0451835 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0451835\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91a7594 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"91a7594\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Getting to Geelong<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e701f0e elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e701f0e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"6154\" data-end=\"6432\">Geelong is around an hour\u2019s drive or train ride from Melbourne. Avalon Airport offers direct interstate flights, and for travellers from Tasmania, the <em data-start=\"6324\" data-end=\"6344\">Spirit of Tasmania<\/em> now docks at Geelong, making it easier than ever to bring your car across the strait.<\/p><p data-start=\"6154\" data-end=\"6432\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"6434\" data-end=\"6594\"><strong data-start=\"6434\" data-end=\"6453\">Getting around:<\/strong> A car is the best way to explore both the city and the peninsula, though cycling trails and ferries also provide memorable ways to travel.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a5d8cd elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1a5d8cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spiritoftasmania.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/geelong-1-1024x576.webp\" 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data-end=\"6721\">Autumn (Mar\u2013May):<\/strong> A great time for wine touring and cooler outdoor adventures.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"6785\" data-end=\"6886\"><p data-start=\"6787\" data-end=\"6886\"><strong data-start=\"6787\" data-end=\"6808\">Winter (Jun\u2013Aug):<\/strong> Quiet, cosy, and ideal for gallery visits, cellar doors, and coastal walks.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"6887\" data-end=\"6986\"><p data-start=\"6889\" data-end=\"6986\"><strong data-start=\"6889\" data-end=\"6910\">Spring (Sep\u2013Nov):<\/strong> Wildflowers bloom, events pick up, and the weather is mild for exploring.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ecf76c3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ecf76c3\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3d4371 elementor-widget 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Its location makes it easy to reach, yet once you\u2019re here, the relaxed pace makes it feel like a true escape. 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