Suggested Time: 24 hours
The Bellarine

If you’re heading down The Bellarine, give yourself more than just the day. Start with a cooking class, have a gin tasting at a local distillery, sip some local wines and settle into a golf stay. It’s not far from Melbourne, but it feels a world away once you’re here.

In one day, The Bellarine awaits

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What grows, you create at Harvest Experience

Harvest Experience runs hands-on cooking classes in Drysdale. You’ll pick produce from the (AMAZING) garden, cook it in their purpose-built kitchen…

Harvest Experience runs hands-on cooking classes in Drysdale.

You’ll pick produce from the (AMAZING) garden, cook it in their purpose-built kitchen studio and sit down to eat what you’ve made with local Bellarine wine.

Classes are small, so you actually get involved. Good option for a day out with friends or a private group booking.

If you’ve been looking at cooking classes in Victoria, this one’s worth booking.
- 20-38 Mayall Way Get Directions
- 0411 235 279
- Website
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Sip, savour, repeat at The Whiskery

The Whiskery is the cellar door for Bellarine Distillery, set on seven acres in the heart of the peninsula. There are award-winning gins, cocktails,…

The Whiskery is the cellar door for Bellarine Distillery, set on seven acres in the heart of the peninsula.

There are award-winning gins, cocktails, local wines and pizzas and platters. Inside by the fire or outside under the trees. Honestly, you'll come here for one drink and stay the whole afternoon.

Bookings are essential. 18+ venue (children under 12 months exception), with outdoor areas dog-friendly.
- 2102-2120 Portarlington Road Get Directions
- 0468 926 282
- Website
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Wine with a view at Terindah Estate

As you drive down McAdams Lane, you start to see why people come here. Terindah Estate sits right on the edge of the Bellarine with wide views across…

As you drive down McAdams Lane, you start to see why people come here.

Terindah Estate sits right on the edge of the Bellarine with wide views across Corio Bay and Port Phillip Bay. Book a cellar door wine tasting or stay for lunch from Thursday to Monday.

The wines have serious runs on the board, and the setting speaks for itself.

Good food. Award-winning wine. One of the best views on the Bellarine.
- 90 McAdams Lane Get Directions
- 5251 5536
- Website
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Pause and play at Curlewis

If you’re turning your Bellarine trip into a proper getaway, check out Curlewis Golf Course. Accommodation @ Curlewis sits alongside Curlewis Golf…

If you’re turning your Bellarine trip into a proper getaway, check out Curlewis Golf Course.

Accommodation @ Curlewis sits alongside Curlewis Golf Course, one of Australia’s top public access courses. Book a round, spend time at The Range, or just take in the view over the fairways.

The eco-suites are modern and set amongst native landscaping, with options for couples or groups.

Dinner is in the clubhouse at Claribeaux. French influence, local produce and a strong wine list. You can roll from the course to dinner without getting back in the car.
- 1345 Portarlington Road Get Directions
- (03) 5251 1111
- Website