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Ocean Grove Main beach is two kilometres of family-friendly surf beach situated at the centre of the stretch of beach that spans from Point Lonsdale to the Barwon River mouth. Locals and holiday-makers flock to this beach thanks to the amenities, surf patrol and impeccable conditions. Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club is situated here.
The beach is seasonally patrolled with excellent ocean swimming and surfing. A popular skate spot and contains a walking track.
Other facilities include: Public toilets and showers, boat ramp and free and ample parking nearby.
Dogs are allowed on the beach but restrictions apply.
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Ocean Grove main surf beach
Surf Beach RoadOcean Grove Main beach is two kilometres of family-friendly surf beach situated at the centre of the stretch of beach that spans from Point Lonsdale to the Barwon River mouth. Locals and holiday-makers flock to this beach thanks to the amenities, surf patrol and impeccable conditions. Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club is situated here.
The beach is seasonally patrolled with excellent ocean swimming and surfing. A popular skate spot and contains a walking track.
Other facilities include: Public toilets and showers, boat ramp and free and ample parking nearby.
Dogs are allowed on the beach but restrictions apply.
Grab your surfboard and explore this 4.5 kilometre stretch of picturesque coastline west of Barwon Heads. A popular surf spot, Thirteenth Beach provides varied conditions to suit both learner and advanced surfers. The lovely wide stretch of sand spreads between looming sand dunes and crashing waves, and is also ideal for a refreshing walk, jog, sandcastle-making or ballplay with the dog. Take a short walk around the headland, don a wetsuit for some diving, and take in the expansive views.
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Thirteenth Beach
Grab your surfboard and explore this 4.5 kilometre stretch of picturesque coastline west of Barwon Heads. A popular surf spot, Thirteenth Beach provides varied conditions to suit both learner and advanced surfers. The lovely wide stretch of sand spreads between looming sand dunes and crashing waves, and is also ideal for a refreshing walk, jog, sandcastle-making or ballplay with the dog. Take a short walk around the headland, don a wetsuit for some diving, and take in the expansive views.
See & Do
Originally opened in 1879 to assist in the defence of Port Phillip Bay from a feared Russian invasion, the railway proved more useful carrying visitors to the popular resort town of Queenscliff until the line's closure almost 100 years later.
Today it's a great way for cyclists and walkers to discover the Bellarine Peninsula.
Starting at the showgrounds on the outskirts of Geelong, the gentle climb towards the half-way point of Drysdale is rewarded with fine views back over Geelong and north to Corio Bay and the You Yangs. From the restored Drysdale railway station, the trail runs alongside the historic Bellarine Peninsula Railway, with vintage trains operating regularly. It's an easy ride through areas rich in wildflowers and native bird life to Queenscliff.
Explore the historic town, take a boat trip into Port Phillip Bay or the ferry across to Portsea or Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula.
Location: Geelong to Queenscliff
Length: 32.5km
Cycle: 2.5 hours one way
Track: Good
Grade: Moderate
Start: South Geelong (near the showgrounds)
Finish: Queenscliff.
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Bellarine Rail Trail
Bellarine Rail TrailOriginally opened in 1879 to assist in the defence of Port Phillip Bay from a feared Russian invasion, the railway proved more useful carrying visitors to the popular resort town of Queenscliff until the line's closure almost 100 years later.
Today it's a great way for cyclists and walkers to discover the Bellarine Peninsula.
Starting at the showgrounds on the outskirts of Geelong, the gentle climb towards the half-way point of Drysdale is rewarded with fine views back over Geelong and north to Corio Bay and the You Yangs. From the restored Drysdale railway station, the trail runs alongside the historic Bellarine Peninsula Railway, with vintage trains operating regularly. It's an easy ride through areas rich in wildflowers and native bird life to Queenscliff.
Explore the historic town, take a boat trip into Port Phillip Bay or the ferry across to Portsea or Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula.
Location: Geelong to Queenscliff
Length: 32.5km
Cycle: 2.5 hours one way
Track: Good
Grade: Moderate
Start: South Geelong (near the showgrounds)
Finish: Queenscliff.
13th Beach Golf Links is a Nationally Ranked 45 hole golf and residential precinct located in Barwon Heads. 13th Beach Golf Links has been the host of the Vic Open since 2013, a unique event that has been sanctioned by both the European Tour and the LPGA. The property not only boasts two world-class golf courses, but it also offers a stunning clubhouse restaurant and brand new luxury accommodation. Your complete golfing destination on the Bellarine Peninsula.
The Beach Course (designed by Tony Cashmore), the first 18 hole course, is set along the property's two kilometres of surf beach frontage. The course was opened for play on the first December 2001. The course has already been ranked among Australia's Best 20 Golf Courses by two national golf magazines.
The Creek Course (designed by Sir Nick Faldo and Tony Cashmore), spanning 6,401 metres has 18 holes and was opened for play on 1 January 2004 to wide acclaim, steadily increasing its national ranking each year.
The newly opened Short Course is now available for visitor play. Designed by Tony Cashmore, this 9 hole, par 3 course is a great way to fit in a quick round or to fine-tune your short game skills. Family-friendly and accessible for all levels of golfer. Bookings are available online.
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13th Beach Golf Links
1732 Barwon Heads Rd13th Beach Golf Links is a Nationally Ranked 45 hole golf and residential precinct located in Barwon Heads. 13th Beach Golf Links has been the host of the Vic Open since 2013, a unique event that has been sanctioned by both the European Tour and the LPGA. The property not only boasts two world-class golf courses, but it also offers a stunning clubhouse restaurant and brand new luxury accommodation. Your complete golfing destination on the Bellarine Peninsula.
The Beach Course (designed by Tony Cashmore), the first 18 hole course, is set along the property's two kilometres of surf beach frontage. The course was opened for play on the first December 2001. The course has already been ranked among Australia's Best 20 Golf Courses by two national golf magazines.
The Creek Course (designed by Sir Nick Faldo and Tony Cashmore), spanning 6,401 metres has 18 holes and was opened for play on 1 January 2004 to wide acclaim, steadily increasing its national ranking each year.
The newly opened Short Course is now available for visitor play. Designed by Tony Cashmore, this 9 hole, par 3 course is a great way to fit in a quick round or to fine-tune your short game skills. Family-friendly and accessible for all levels of golfer. Bookings are available online.
Relax, unwind and enjoy the slower pace of Barwon Heads, a popular destination at the mouth of the Barwon River. Soak up the coastal scenery all year round and find a beach for every occasion, from renowned surf breaks to river beaches and snorkelling grounds. Wander along the white sand, while away the day in friendly cafes, and work on your swing at some of the finest golf courses in the state.
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Barwon Heads
Relax, unwind and enjoy the slower pace of Barwon Heads, a popular destination at the mouth of the Barwon River. Soak up the coastal scenery all year round and find a beach for every occasion, from renowned surf breaks to river beaches and snorkelling grounds. Wander along the white sand, while away the day in friendly cafes, and work on your swing at some of the finest golf courses in the state.
Take a break and get some sun in Ocean Grove, a popular surf town surrounded by renowned wineries, pristine beaches and golf courses. Hit the ocean waves, build a sandcastle with the kids, or use the town as a base to explore the countless natural and contemporary attractions across the region.
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Ocean Grove
Take a break and get some sun in Ocean Grove, a popular surf town surrounded by renowned wineries, pristine beaches and golf courses. Hit the ocean waves, build a sandcastle with the kids, or use the town as a base to explore the countless natural and contemporary attractions across the region.
Eat & Drink
As you drive down McAdams Lane to the entrance of Terindah Estate, you gain glimpses of the breathtaking views awaiting you.
Terindah Estate is a boutique winery situated on the Bellarine Peninsula in Victoria, Australia. Rated Australia's 2016 Dark Horse Winery of the Year by James Halliday, Terindah is the place for anyone interested
in visiting a vineyard with award-winning wines, delicious food and stunning architectural event spaces.
Terindah Estate is open Thursday - Monday, 11 - 4pm for lunch and cellar door wine tastings. We are currently running a monthly themed dinner.
The indoor and outdoor spaces on Terindah Estate provide a variety of flexible options for weddings, conferences and corporate functions. The Event Venue captures uninterrupted views across Corio Bay to Geelong and across Port Phillip Bay to Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula.
Visit one of Victoria's most exciting venues. Taste delicious wine and food, see the mussel farmers in the local waters, take a stroll through the fig trees or the vines and experience Terindah Estate.
As per its name, Terindah means 'most beautiful' in Indonesian.
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Terindah Estate
90 McAdams LnAs you drive down McAdams Lane to the entrance of Terindah Estate, you gain glimpses of the breathtaking views awaiting you.
Terindah Estate is a boutique winery situated on the Bellarine Peninsula in Victoria, Australia. Rated Australia's 2016 Dark Horse Winery of the Year by James Halliday, Terindah is the place for anyone interested
in visiting a vineyard with award-winning wines, delicious food and stunning architectural event spaces.
Terindah Estate is open Thursday - Monday, 11 - 4pm for lunch and cellar door wine tastings. We are currently running a monthly themed dinner.
The indoor and outdoor spaces on Terindah Estate provide a variety of flexible options for weddings, conferences and corporate functions. The Event Venue captures uninterrupted views across Corio Bay to Geelong and across Port Phillip Bay to Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula.
Visit one of Victoria's most exciting venues. Taste delicious wine and food, see the mussel farmers in the local waters, take a stroll through the fig trees or the vines and experience Terindah Estate.
As per its name, Terindah means 'most beautiful' in Indonesian.
Open seven days a week, the Flying Brick Cider House is a retro-inspired landmark venue. Think innovative space, a tasting paddle of ciders, amazing food without the 'fancy' plus the best Bellarine wines around and a solid selection of beer. On Friday nights enjoy live music featuring the roots of rock, soul, rhythm and blues. All of this is just
the beginning of what you will expect to find at Flying Brick Cider House.
Flying Brick Ciders are made from 100% fresh fruit, traditionally crafted and unlike the majority of mainstream ciders on the Australian market which are nothing more than synthetic carbonated water, contain no sugars, colours, flavourings or concentrates. Today, Flying Brick Cider is one of the fastest growing boutique ciders in Australia with distribution moving across Victoria, Queensland and South Australia.
Open seven days for lunch. Enjoy coffee, lunch and assorted delectables (sneakily designed to go perfectly with your favourite cider, wine, beer, fair trade coffee, loose leaf tea or soft drink).
Also open Friday and Saturday evenings for dinner from 5:30pm.
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Flying Brick Cider Co
1269 Bellarine HwyOpen seven days a week, the Flying Brick Cider House is a retro-inspired landmark venue. Think innovative space, a tasting paddle of ciders, amazing food without the 'fancy' plus the best Bellarine wines around and a solid selection of beer. On Friday nights enjoy live music featuring the roots of rock, soul, rhythm and blues. All of this is just
the beginning of what you will expect to find at Flying Brick Cider House.
Flying Brick Ciders are made from 100% fresh fruit, traditionally crafted and unlike the majority of mainstream ciders on the Australian market which are nothing more than synthetic carbonated water, contain no sugars, colours, flavourings or concentrates. Today, Flying Brick Cider is one of the fastest growing boutique ciders in Australia with distribution moving across Victoria, Queensland and South Australia.
Open seven days for lunch. Enjoy coffee, lunch and assorted delectables (sneakily designed to go perfectly with your favourite cider, wine, beer, fair trade coffee, loose leaf tea or soft drink).
Also open Friday and Saturday evenings for dinner from 5:30pm.
Unrivalled views across the bay to Geelong, the You Yangs and Melbourne. Jack Rabbit is a must visit destination on the Bellarine.
Experience the delectable food, take a guided tasting of the diverse stable of sophisticated cool climate wines. Soak up the spectacular and ever-changing views - the ultimate Bellarine experience awaits.
Jack Rabbit Vineyard delivers a rich, diverse stable of award-winning, sophisticated cool climate wines including Sparkling Blanc de Blanc, Moscato, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Chardonnay, Rose, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Shiraz and Shiraz Cabernet.
Winemaker Nyall Condon's approach to winemaking is very much about minimal intervention and retaining the natural characters of each varietal - the fruit is the hero.
Contemporary a la carte restaurant cuisine comes courtesy of Jack Rabbit's head chef, Dwayne Burke, who has created a stunning menu to indulge even the most discerning culinary palates.
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Jack Rabbit
85 McAdams LnUnrivalled views across the bay to Geelong, the You Yangs and Melbourne. Jack Rabbit is a must visit destination on the Bellarine.
Experience the delectable food, take a guided tasting of the diverse stable of sophisticated cool climate wines. Soak up the spectacular and ever-changing views - the ultimate Bellarine experience awaits.
Jack Rabbit Vineyard delivers a rich, diverse stable of award-winning, sophisticated cool climate wines including Sparkling Blanc de Blanc, Moscato, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Chardonnay, Rose, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Shiraz and Shiraz Cabernet.
Winemaker Nyall Condon's approach to winemaking is very much about minimal intervention and retaining the natural characters of each varietal - the fruit is the hero.
Contemporary a la carte restaurant cuisine comes courtesy of Jack Rabbit's head chef, Dwayne Burke, who has created a stunning menu to indulge even the most discerning culinary palates.
The Whiskery is the cellar door for Bellarine Distillery, and is set on seven acres in the heart of the Bellarine Peninsula.
The immediate surroundings of beautiful mature trees and dedicated seating and pathways welcome visitors into the rustic-chic environment.
There are currently five award-winning Gins available. A broad selection of delicious cocktails ensure all palates are catered for and local wines, beers and ciders are included to offer a sample of the wonderous Bellarine producers.
For the Whisky buffs, there is a large selection of whisk(e)ys from all over the globe, including (when available) the latest single malt release from Bellarine Distillery.
Food options include a range of simple pizzas and cheese and local produce platters. Gluten free and vegans are catered for as well.
A range of seating options are available including indoors by the fireside or outdoors on the open decks and garden seating under the beautiful tress surrounding The Whiskery.
There is a firepit which provides a gathering place for patrons listening to the music provided by local musicians every Sunday.
The Whiskery offers an adult consumer experience as as such is an 18 years and over only venue ( children 12 months and under are the exception), dogs on leash are welcome in the outdoor areas.
Bookings are essential.
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The Whiskery
2 Scotchmans RdThe Whiskery is the cellar door for Bellarine Distillery, and is set on seven acres in the heart of the Bellarine Peninsula.
The immediate surroundings of beautiful mature trees and dedicated seating and pathways welcome visitors into the rustic-chic environment.
There are currently five award-winning Gins available. A broad selection of delicious cocktails ensure all palates are catered for and local wines, beers and ciders are included to offer a sample of the wonderous Bellarine producers.
For the Whisky buffs, there is a large selection of whisk(e)ys from all over the globe, including (when available) the latest single malt release from Bellarine Distillery.
Food options include a range of simple pizzas and cheese and local produce platters. Gluten free and vegans are catered for as well.
A range of seating options are available including indoors by the fireside or outdoors on the open decks and garden seating under the beautiful tress surrounding The Whiskery.
There is a firepit which provides a gathering place for patrons listening to the music provided by local musicians every Sunday.
The Whiskery offers an adult consumer experience as as such is an 18 years and over only venue ( children 12 months and under are the exception), dogs on leash are welcome in the outdoor areas.
Bookings are essential.
Little Creatures Brewing was born out of the love of great beer shared by a few good mates. In particular, it was a hop driven pale ale they tasted in the north west of the United States that really captured their hearts and gave rise to this little brewery that began on the water's edge in Fremantle.
Throughout the years, Little Creatures Brewing have created a little family of beers that they brew today with the same enthusiasm and drive as the day they began. And while Little Creatures Brewing continue to grow and stretch their horizons, they are still excited by and are motivated to make better beer with greater consistency each day.
After many years it made sense to set up a home away from home on the East Coast. It needed to be the right kind of place though, with a community they could get amongst and a building that needed a bit of love. The Valley Worsted Mills in Geelong, Victoria were bang on and the time is now right.
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Little Creatures Brewing P/L
221 Swanston StLittle Creatures Brewing was born out of the love of great beer shared by a few good mates. In particular, it was a hop driven pale ale they tasted in the north west of the United States that really captured their hearts and gave rise to this little brewery that began on the water's edge in Fremantle.
Throughout the years, Little Creatures Brewing have created a little family of beers that they brew today with the same enthusiasm and drive as the day they began. And while Little Creatures Brewing continue to grow and stretch their horizons, they are still excited by and are motivated to make better beer with greater consistency each day.
After many years it made sense to set up a home away from home on the East Coast. It needed to be the right kind of place though, with a community they could get amongst and a building that needed a bit of love. The Valley Worsted Mills in Geelong, Victoria were bang on and the time is now right.
We Italians like to say that a gesture is worth 1000 words. When our hands aren’t in use, creating or experimenting with canvas and brushes, marble and chisel, pan and pot, we mould air with our fingers.
CHE VUOI which translates to ‘what do you want’ is often an involuntary gesture, something we can’t help doing…
Like sharing our love for Nonna’s rustic family dishes, fresh homemade pastas, artisan wood fire pizzas and great wines in a simple and relaxed atmosphere. We would be humbled to see you come as a guest and leave as a friend.
Ciao & Buon Appetito…
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Che Vuoi Pizzeria Osteria
47 Hitchcock AvenueWe Italians like to say that a gesture is worth 1000 words. When our hands aren’t in use, creating or experimenting with canvas and brushes, marble and chisel, pan and pot, we mould air with our fingers.
CHE VUOI which translates to ‘what do you want’ is often an involuntary gesture, something we can’t help doing…
Like sharing our love for Nonna’s rustic family dishes, fresh homemade pastas, artisan wood fire pizzas and great wines in a simple and relaxed atmosphere. We would be humbled to see you come as a guest and leave as a friend.
Ciao & Buon Appetito…