Port Phillip Ferries Blog

The great thing about Portarlington is that everything is close by. It’s easy to access all the essentials, and finding a place to lay your head is pretty simple to do. No there aren’t any large hotels or resorts, but that’s what sort of gives the town charm. But there are heaps of Airbnb’s, traditional…

Being a “foodie” means a true commitment to finding the newest and most exciting places to eat and drink. Foodies want something unique, something that presents a story and of most importantly places that will offer up some pretty snappy Instagram posts! Well, Melbourne might be the foodie capital, but there is a place just…

Picture yourself here. Nuff said! When you arrive in Portarlington off the ferry, there’s only one choice you need to make. Turn left or right? Walk, ride, skate, run or skip your way along the coastline filling all your senses with pleasure and joy. Here’s what you’ll see. The majestic You Yangs can be seen…

There’s something special about the wineries of the Bellarine. The Bellarine is part of the wider Geelong wine region. The region is united by boutique, family owned winegrowers producing premium quality hand crafted wines. The Bellarine has been one of Victoria’s best kept secrets. The shelter of Port Phillip Bay is perfect for producing cool…

Where better to spend 1.5 hours exploring than Geelong, a picturesque and welcoming town – with the most vibrant backdrop that is the Waterfront.  We dock at Geelong Waterfront, just near the magical Xmas tree, which leaves you with 1.5 hours to take in all the wonders of Geelong. What to do and see?  Geelong…

A lot of shopping can be achieved in 1.5 hours, especially in Geelong!  Specialty shops, department stores and independent boutiques can be found scattered around the central city area of Geelong and also within the shop-filled shopping hub Westfield Geelong. After disembarking the ferry why not take up a bit of shopping, we are sure…

It’s an easy walk from the Geelong Waterfront (where we dock) to some glorious waterfront food options along the waterfront.  Whether you’re out for an ice cream or a something finer… you will get five star views from this stunning location! A wander down to the iconic Cunningham Pier you can treat yourself to a…

Thinking of popping into town to check out Melbourne’s vibrant bar scene? We have a few suggestions of hot spots that are just a stone’s throw away from where our ferry drops you in Docklands. Watermark Restaurant & Bar If you’re looking for something a little bit fancy with plenty of variety, Watermark might be…

Looking for an excuse to rediscover your inner child? Or maybe get out of town with the kids? With so many family-friendly activities at Harbour Town in Docklands, and the ferry to carry to you there, it’s never been so easy to achieve a bit of escapism. Here are our top picks on a few…

With an abundance of activities available just meters from where you step off the ferry, we’d advise staying close by and setting up camp at any one of the below accommodation spots. No matter what you’re heading into town for, there’s somewhere suitable for every budget! Looking for luxury? If you’re looking to get a…

When the sun goes down… Docklands lights up! In fact, we’ve stolen the BEST pics from Insta that shows off the photogenic night-time landscapes of Docklands. Be warned, it’s a lust-worthy gallery that will have you organising an overnighter before we can say ‘take the trip’. Heard that saying… Red sky at night, sailor’s delight?…

Although many may think Portarlington is a place to visit only in the warmer months, you’ll be surprised to hear there are events all year round to keep the visitors and locals entertained. Major Events shine Portarlington quite clearly has two marquee events that are most well-known. Kicking off with the most popular, and for…