E-biking your way to the wineries
Our friends at Bella E-Bike Hire have put together some great ideas on what to get up to around Portarlington… by bike. And yep, they have baskets on board to fill up with all the beautiful produce (wines) you might come across in your journey 🙂 Here’s what Jeremy has to say…… Hiring an electric…
May 8, 2019
Mum’s the Word
Mother’s Day is drawing near, and we just bet you’re all working on plans to out-do yourselves for your favourite people yet again. Forget the chocolates, pajamas, socks and dressing gowns this year, friends. We’re all about experiences, adventures and quality time spent together. Whether you’re planning a special day for your mum, dad-mum, step-mum,…
April 7, 2019
Autumn Holiday Escapades in Melbourne
Sure, spring and summer often top the popularity lists – but we’re going to go out on a limb here and say… We. Love. Autumn. There’s the crisp mornings. The mild days that end with golden sunsets. Colourful autumn leaves. Easter. Chocolate. Comedy. School holidays, and of course – Melbourne city adventures with the kids….
April 3, 2019
On Yer Bike! Exploring the Bellarine with Good Cycles
Sometimes just going for a ride isn’t enough. Adding a boat and a stack of your colleagues into the equation is a good way to shift it up a gear. Our very lovely Docklands neighbours Good Cycles recently brought their bikes on board for a treadley adventure on the Bellarine. They’re not ones to brag,…
March 20, 2019
Beach Daze
Summer days are best spent at the beach in a complete and utter beach daze. How does one get into this daze your ask? Well, first take our ferry to your beach destination (Portarlington) and then follow these three simple (and extremely enjoyable) steps…
January 18, 2019
Summertime, and the Living is Easy
There’s nothing quite like an Australian summer. Long, leisurely days on the beach with the kids. Surf, salt, sand, and sunscreen. Balmy evenings spent in the backyard with your nearest and dearest, the hum of cicadas in the background. The odd feeling of not quite knowing what day it is. And best of all? Having…
December 7, 2018
Keeping With the Old and Bringing in Some New
Local winery Bennetts on Bellarine have been busy bees with a cellar door refurb this past winter and spring, bringing their dream venue to life. We’ll admit we have been keeping watch on the renovations when passing by, and have been waiting with bated breath for the big reveal. Well now we need wait no…
December 6, 2018
Oh, We Do Love to Shop Beside the Seaside
In need a good dose of retail therapy, or just plain love the thrill of the hunt? The quaint and charming seaside town of Portarlington is a treasure-trove of unique stores boasting beautiful clothing, modern gifts and home wares – all just waiting to find their new forever homes. So go on, be hero…
October 26, 2018
Meet Our Newest Crew Member, Wendell
A BIG thank you to everyone that participated in and entered our “Name our Weedy Seadragon” competition.  After a huge amount of very worthy and diverse entries (including a Weedy McWeedy Face) we’re super excited to have selected a name for our friendly mascot. Congratulations to our winner, Ocea Smith who…
October 23, 2018
Ahoy there Spring – We’ve Missed You
Can you feel it? Can you smell it in the air? That’s right, friends. Victoria is finally waking from a long and slumbering Winter. It’s time to pop on your boat shoes, seas the day and head across Port Phillip Bay to check out all the Bellarine has to offer during this magnificent season. Feature…
October 20, 2018
Name our Weedy Seadragon Mascot and WIN!
What if we told you that you could name our mascot? Our beloved Weedy Seadragon is in desperate need of a name, and we’d love for you and your little ones to lend a helping hand choosing one. If the bragging rights of naming this cute little charmer isn’t enough of an incentive, then we’ve…
September 21, 2018
Spring’s Out, School’s Out
The very wise and very rock n’ roll Henry Rollins once said “in winter, I plot and plan. In spring, I move”. He’s not half wrong. The Spring School Holidays are upon us, so it’s time to grab a pen, open up your diaries and start plotting and planning your Spring escapades. As always, Port…
September 1, 2018