Portarlington & Bellarine Packages & Tours

A Grand Day Out (Departures from Docklands, Melbourne) > Cruise across the bay to visit the magnificent and historical Portarlington Grand Hotel. Standing tall on the main street since 1888, the hotel has now completed a magnificent renovation and is open for business. Only a short walk away from where the ferry docks, look up the hill towards the hotel turret which will lead you to our oasis.

Enjoy a relaxing ferry ride across Port Phillip Bay to the charming seaside village of Portarlington. On arrival, you will be transferred to the departure point for The Q Train, where 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.

Sail across the bay via Port Phillip Ferries service and when you arrive hop on board the Wine Wheels shuttle bus to be transferred to the iconic Jack Rabbit Vineyard the ‘must do’ destination of The Bellarine. The casual and very friendly House of Jack Rabbit Cellar Door serves up terrific bistro-style fare whilst those opting for the Jack Rabbit Restaurant are in for a gastronomic contemporary dining treat. Guests can choose between one or two courses, and both experiences promise equally stunning vistas.

Portarlington Mussel Tour Ferry Packages > An intimate boat tour that celebrates the famous Portarlington Mussels. Take the ferry direct from Docklands to Portarlington in only 70 minutes. When you arrive you’ll jump off the ferry and straight onto Valerie, a fully refurbished 40-year-old mussel vessel, that will take you out for a luxurious and unique coastal experience. When you head out of the harbour you” be sipping on a local Bellarine wine and learning about the various stages of mussel farming from our mussel farmer Lance Wiffen. Touch the mussel ropes as they’re pulled from the water and get a front row seat to the whole farming process.

Bringing together award-winning wines, delectable food and spectacular views across Port Phillip Bay is the Bellarine Peninsula’s most beautiful boutique venue – Terindah Estate. The Shed @ Terindah, with its floor-to-ceiling glass walls, ensures guests are inundated with panoramic views of the vineyard and spectacular vistas across the bay.

Be transported direct from the ferry with Franscene Bellarine, in a luxury Mercedes to and from Merne at Lighthouse.

Once you step off the ferry, a private transfer in a luxury Mercedes Viano with Franscene Bellarine will be waiting to whisk you off to Scotchmans Hill Estate where you will enjoy a premium wine tasting and 2-course lunch with a complimentary glass of Scotchman’s Hill wine. Enjoy an intimate dining experience with a curated menu of locally sourced produce. All meals are designed to match one of Scotchmans Estate wines. **Scotchmans premium tasting for sampling 6 wines including wine from Scotchman’s vintage cellar reserve.

Club Cruises is a partnership between Port Phillip Ferries and the Portarlington Golf Club designed to give you a great day out at a reasonable price. Cruise across the bay from Melbourne in comfort and style taking in the scenic vistas. The Portarlington Golf Club will take care of the rest with courtesy bus transfers and a leisurely two-course lunch at the Portarlington Golf Club. It’s a great way for a social club to share a memorable few hours catching up  – and all for just $65! What’s more, if your group has 25 or more, the price drops to $60 per person!

Escape the city via a fast ferry from Docklands and sail directly to Portarlington. From here you’ll be transferred directly to Bennetts where you will experience the best scenic views and have a long-overdue catch-up with Bennetts Tastes of the Bellarine. Bennetts offers delicious food, wine and a relaxing day out at their charming and rustic cellar door (with amazing views of the You Yangs to boot).

Start your day with a relaxing ferry cruise across the bay to Portarlington. Here you’ll be picked up by shuttle bus and whisked down the road to the state-of-the-art driving range facility at The Range @ Curlewis. This package is a sports lover’s adventure packed with the 3 best B’s ever – Balls, Burgers and Beverages! The Range @ Curlewis has 18 x indoor/outdoor driving bays, auto tees, and is Victoria’s 1^st Toptracer Range facility. There’s also a very cool two-tier Mini Golf course that will guarantee loads of family fun.

Hop It and Ferry Experience: Port Phillip Ferries works in partnership with Hop It, a hop-on hop-off bus shuttle service that operates on the Bellarine Peninsula. Unlike standard food and wine tours, you choose your own adventure based on a carefully composed bus route that traverses through The Bellarine. Simply hop on and hop off wherever your wanderlust leads you.

Cruise across Port Phillip Bay from Docklands to picturesque Portarlington.  Your electric bike will be waiting for you, some quick instructions and adjustments then you’re off to ride your e-bike on the Bellarine Peninsula. Riding is a leisurely way to really see the Bellarine and e-bikes provide an automatic boost to help you to easily conquer any hills or headwinds. Ride along the waterfront to St Leonards, away from cars on the Esplanade trail.

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.

Two amazing Cycling Vine Tours to choose from – Bikes included > For a fun adventure close to Melbourne look no further than our Portarlington Self-Guided Cycle Tour. A relaxed cycle experience pedalling along the stunning Bellarine Coastal Trail from Portarlington Pier to St Leonards. Enjoy refreshments along the way or collect local treats for a picnic lunch. Parks, picnic facilities and amenities are dispersed at various internals along the trail. Spend the afternoon exploring the gorgeous historic seaside village of Portarlington.

If you and your golf buddies are keen to explore more than one golf course on the Bellarine Peninsula then an overnight package is the go. Take the ferry over, play 3 stunning Bellarine golf courses, and stay in the stunning coastal town of Portarlington to make life easy. We’ll take care of the rest.