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Christmas Event Ideas

Start your Christmas event on the ferry

🎄 8 Christmas Party Ideas 🥳

As the festive season approaches, it’s time to start planning your Christmas events. With so many great group experiences on the Bellarine Peninsula, starting your day on a modern fast ferry is all part of the adventure.
 
Whether you’re interested in winery tours at one of the Bellarine’s many vineyards or a leisurely long lunch at the Portarlington Grand Hotel, our packages have everything covered. From transportation to experience bookings, we make accommodating large groups easy.

We’ve curated 8 unique ideas for your Christmas party this year that we’re sure you and your group will love. Scroll below to have a look at the options and either book directly or fill out the form and we’ll help make the arrangements for you.

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Portarlington Grand Hotel

The Grand Hotel has multiple dining areas serving a range of delicious pub style food with an open air beer garden if you just want a relaxing drink.

Only a short walk from the ferry terminal in Portarlington you can choose from the relaxed Atrium area which is an open-air beer garden-style space, or the Bisto and Frount Bar areas which are equally as impressive. There’s something for everyone when you visit this recently renovated hotel, however, one thing remains consistent, and that’s the fresh local produce and the welcoming relaxed atmosphere.

Wine Wheels Group Adventures

Welcome to Wine Wheels, a transport company on the Bellarine offering personalised tours, group tours, tasting tours, sporting tours, winery tours, long lunches and everything in-between.

Looking for a fun-filled day? Whether your group is in the mood for a relaxing winery tour with a delicious lunch or you’re craving some action on the golf range and mini putt, Wine Wheels has the perfect adventure lined up for you!

Take a break and treat yourself, enjoy this stunning region without the worry of planning the day yourself with exclusive tours from Port Phillip Ferries that see you shuttled in comfort to award-winning venues on the Bellarine Peninsula before returning to the ferry for a splendid voyage back across the bay.

All our vehicles and drivers are fully accredited. Let us take the wheel so you can have fun and enjoy everything the Bellarine has to offer.

Email: cheers@winewheels.com.au

  • 0477 007 502

Bennetts Christmas Party Packages

After a hectic year, it’s time to celebrate and Bennets on Bellarine has a range of food and drink packages that will make your Christmas party one to remember!

Start your day with a fun trip across the bay on the ferry to Portarlington. You’ll then be whisked away to Bennets on Bellarine for an amazing day on the Peninsula eating and drinking the local delights. There are three main options available:

  1. Grazing Package
  2. Feasting Package
  3. Cocktail Package

If you’re coming from Melbourne on the ferry or are local to the Bellarine, we can arrange transportation for you and your entire team!

Andy's Trails Melbourne to Bellarine Group Wine Tours

Andy’s Trails Wine Tours are designed for groups and parties, and provide the ultimate Bellarine Peninsula experience. Start by taking the scenic trip from Melbourne to the Bellarine with Port Phillip Ferries. When you arrive at the seaside town of Portarlington your local guide and driver will meet you for the start of your adventurer. Sample a variety of local wines with a hosted tasting session 3 of the Bellarine’s top vineyards. Relax and enjoy the tour, with the whole experience taken care of with one of our knowledgeable local hosts and drivers.

Terindah Estate Christmas Packages

When you’re looking for that special experience to treat your “crew”, Terindah Estate delivers. Unique spaces, breathtaking views and premium food and wine. The perfect setting.

Celebrate in style on a 100-acre property & vineyard. From large corporate groups, to small and intimate get together, our team will help bespoke an event that will be sure to please all your guests.

Choose from our architecturally designed Events space or our rustic Shed Restaurant, to our restored W Class Tram & deck, perched with outstanding views to complement any occasion.

The team at Terindah look forward to hearing from you soon.

Portarlington Mussel Tours

Sip, Taste and explore, while cruising in style on Port Philip Bay. All on your stunningly refurbished privately chartered vessel.

A local feast of seafood, wines and produce, a delicious way to celebrate with your group. With a maximum of 12 people, it’s a unique and exclusive way to spend time together, while appreciating the finer things in life.

Touch the mussel ropes as they’re pulled from the water and get a front row seat to the farming process, cooking demonstration and a delicious seafood lunch. Watch Lance shuck his locally grown Angasi oysters, before tasting them 3 ways.

Located just next door, as you jump off the ferry from Melbourne.

Q-Train and Ferry Experience

Enjoy stunning city and coastal views as you cruise along the Yarra River and across Port Phillip Bay to the charming seaside village of Portarlington. On arrival, you will be transferred (a short distance) to the departure point for The Q Train, Drysdale Railway Station (as featured on Masterchef).

When you arrive at Drysdale Station you’ll have time to enjoy a glass of bubbly and a photo on the red carpet. Onboard the heritage train, take your seat in one of the refurbished Q Class carriages and enjoy a delicious degustation lunch featuring local Bellarine produce. Then sit back and admire the gorgeous views as you ride the rails. On arrival back at Drysdale Train Station, you will be transported back to Portarlington in time to catch the return ferry to Docklands.

Available: Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday

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Choose a window seat or sun yourself on an outdoor deck. We guarantee you a seat on every journey, with tables and drop down trays if you so require.

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We cruise direct to Victoria Harbour, Docklands. Directly across from Marvel Stadium (formerly Etihad) and seconds away from the free CBD tram network.

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Caffeine to start your day? You go it! Our on-board café offers barista made coffee and snacks.

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