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A Taste of the Region specialises in the gourmet regional food and wine of Southwest Victoria. Sourced from farmer's markets, wineries, breweries and small-scale producers between Geelong & Warnambool
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It s all go with H20 at Adventure Park this summer, home of Victorias 1st water theme park.
Get wet, when you raft the turbo rapids on the River Torrent Lazy River ride. Make a splash on super
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Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary is located at the mouth of the Barwon River at Barwon Heads, about 20 kilometres to the west of the entrance to Port Phillip Bay. The Marine Sanctuary covers 17 hectares.
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Barwon Grange is an elegant intact brick home dating from Geelong's earliest residential settlement.
It was built in 1855 and reflects the aspirations of middle class businessman Jonathan Porter O
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Visitors to Barwon Park are rewarded with a vision from the past....
Built in 1869 for Thomas & Elizabeth Austin, Barwon Park was once one of Australia's grandest mansions. Barwon Park is a majest
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Bay of Islands Coastal Park stretches from Peterborough almost to Warrnambool in a 32 kilometres long narrow strip. The park has spectacular ocean views and many other memorable features. It protects
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The historic seaside villages of the picturesque Bellarine Peninsula are a pleasant drive down the road from this small vineyard by the highway. Overlooking the vineyard and with views over Corio Bay,
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Little more than an hour's drive from Melbourne takes you to the state's richest wildflower habitat. Set in a low range of mountains dissected by rocky gullies, the unusual geology of Brisbane Ranges
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Brown Magpie Wines is located in the picturesque hinterland of the Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road, 15 minutes inland from Anglesea and Torquay, and 25 minutes south west of Geelong.
Shane and Lor
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Spectacular coastal cliffs, diverse bird life, picturesque walks and picnic areas, and the unusual Soap Mallee (Eucalyptus diversifolia) which is restricted to Cape Nelson in Victoria, are some of the
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Completed in 1848 and constructed of sandstone, it was only the second lighthouse constructed on mainland Australia.
In 1859, one of the earliest telegraph stations in Australia was added to the f
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Things to see and do
* Pleasure driving along 'The Boulevard', which follows the northern bank of the river, through forests of Brown Stringybark, Manna Gum and lush tree-fern lined gullies, is a b
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del Rios of Mt Anakie is family owned and operated and is situated at Anakie, north of Geelong. Enjoy our premium wines of sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, marsanne, pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon and shi
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Dinny Goonan Family Estate is one of a handful of families pioneering grape and wine production in the Otway hinterland.
Our wines have won numerous awards since the first commercial release in 2
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Discovery Bay Coastal Park is a majestic 50 km sweep of ocean beach, huge dunes, Aboriginal middens and coastal lakes.
Things to Do
* Attractions include freshwater lakes, massive dune systems,
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Things to see and do
Picnics
Picnic facilities are available at the Surface Point picnic area and at Enfield picnic area. Remote Long Gully, which can be reached by vehicle or on foot from Sur
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Enjoy local seafood and wine on Geelong s waterfront. Fishermen s Pier serves up only the freshest seafood with over 40 varieties of local wines. The menu changes daily according to the availability o
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Cruise in style, relax, have a drink and enjoy panoramic views of Geelong.
40 minute scenic cruises: These cruises depart Steampacket Quay on the hour from 11:00AM to 4:00PM school holidays an
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Geelong Gallery's collection of paintings, sculpture and decorative arts spans the art of Australia from the colonial period to the present day. The collection is housed in an early 20th century build
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Based at the Geelong City Waterfront on the Yarra St. Pier, our business provides a professional, safe and value-for-money helicopter service specialising in scenic flights, airport transfers, general
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Fun and hands-on farm tourism for all ages at the newly opened
Apollo Bay family farm. Experience shearing, milking and other exciting
farm activities. Make your own butter!
Experience the sights
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Jane lives and works in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads. Watercolour, acrylics on canvas and prints from her website of Geelong's waterfront, Barwon Heads, Great Ocean Road and Great Barrier Reef. Matte
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Enjoy Victoria's only jet boat - now at two amazing locations - Queenscliff Boat Harbour and Geelong Waterfront - Gateway to the Great Ocean Road.
Hop on board and hang on as we blast across the b
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Jindalee Estate is a proudly family owned and operated Australian winery. All our wines are made and bottled on our own estate.
No wonder we're seriously passionate. Our fruit-driven, fresh Austr
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"I was really impressed with the whole range when I visited, particularly the fragrant, herbal Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, textural Pinot Gris, crisp, scintillating Chardonnay, spicy juicy Indra (reserv
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Situated in the heart of the Bellarine Peninsula - nestled between Bass Strait, Port Phillip Bay and Corio Bay - Leura Park Estate produces premium cool climate wines of a distinctive and delightful F
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Lower Glenelg National Park, 27,300 hectares in area, is situated in the south-western corner of Victoria. The Glenelg River is the central feature. Along the last part of its winding 400 kilometre pa
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The sandstone reefs that are within the Marine Sanctuary are known as Little Henty Reefs and are about 80 metres offshore from the beach. Both reefs are clearly visible at low tide and at high tide th
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Mount Eccles National Park, 6120 ha in size, stands at the western edge of the volcanic plains that stretch from Melbourne to Port Fairy, extending northwards to Hamilton and Ararat. Beginning about 2
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Mount Richmond is an extinct volcano surrounded by low, flat land. The volcano is covered with a layer of sand blown inland long ago from Discovery Bay. Forest, open heath and scattered swamps cover t
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Narana Creations is an Australian Aboriginal cultural tourism and educational enterprise, committed to providing a welcome entree to todays indigenous culture. Visitors can experience exhilarating cul
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The National Wool Museum is housed in a beautifully restored 1872 bluestone wool store and is set amongst the contemporary striking design of Waterfront Geelong.
The Museum is Australia's only c
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The award wining Oakdene Vineyards Restaurant offers a relaxed and memorable experience that you will never forget.
An original 1920's homestead Oakdene has been beautifully restored and boasts a
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If you have an obsession with fine wine, refreshing ales, food and art, all in a relaxed atmosphere, then look no further than Otway Estate. Situated in the beautiful Otway Hinterland, Otway Estate pr
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Fancy a walk at bird's eye level? The Otway Fly Treetop Walk and Cafe in Victoria's magnificent Otways will provide visitors with this unique opportunity.
The Fly itself is the longest and tallest
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"Although its name immortalises Geelong's first vigneron, the Swiss-born David Pettavel who arrived in these parts in 1842, this grand new enterprise is as modern as tomorrow. A broad driveway leads t
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Famous for the Twelve Apostles and historic shipwrecks, Port Campbell National Park contains the most significant areas of vegetation and fauna native to south-western Victoria. The diverse range of c
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Experienced Staff, perfect location and exceptional facilities ensure your time at the Port Fairy Day Spa will be of total indulgence and bliss.
Our 5 star day spa features an indoor heated saltwa
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The Portarlington Mill is one of the few remaining and preserved Victorian flourmills. An imposing four-storey sandstone structure built in 1857, it has had many roles as the needs of the Bellarine Pe
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Step inside the rib cage of our Sperm Whale skeleton. Unfold the history of Victoria's birthplace through Portland's images of the past. Explore treasures from the shipwreck trail. Discovery your link
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Motor car and motor museum contains 30 motor cars and many engines to view. There is a sectioned grey Holden motor attached to an electric motor and pushbutton. A sectioned "Wankel" Rotary motor is al
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Bay Fishing Trips
Length - 4-8 hours
Targeting a quality catch or trips run all year round, 7 days a week.
* All Gear supplied - rods, tackle and bait plus a deckhand and skipper to gui
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The Queenscliffe Maritime Museum was built in 1986 to display Queenscliff's last Lifeboat. Since then, the Museum has expanded to cover the maritime history of Queenscliff and Southern Port Phillip.
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"Scotchmans Hill is the benchmark winery of the Bellarine and its wines rarely disappoint. The Pinot Noir is always full of ripe fruit and the Sauvignon Blanc is always delicious. At the cellar door y
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The popular and award winning Sea All Dolphin Swims of Queenscliff, Victoria, is family owned business which offers a truly unique nautical experience in Port Phillip Bay.
With a clever blend of f
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Seals by Sea Tours at Cape Bridgewater, 20 kilometres west of Portland, is a world class tour. It is an exciting boat charter which takes up to 11 passengers to the largest mainland seal colony in Aus
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Specially designed bird hides enable you to see some of the 150 species of birds which breed at or visit Serendip Sanctuary. The 250 hectare sanctuary, an excellent example of the open grassy woodland
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Steiglitz, situated between Geelong and Ballarat, is almost a ghost town today, but in the 1860's and 1890's it was a busy goldmining township with hotels, shops, churches and a population of over 1,0
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To the south of Port Campbell, offshore in 20 metres of water, the limestone seafloor breaks up into a series of amazing canyons, arches and tunnels that are locally known as 'The Arches'. This area i
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Join us for a breathtaking flight over the most beautiful scenery in Australia. Perhaps a journey over the 12 Apostles, a flight to the Bay of Islands via London Bridge, or take in the beauty of the e
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The house and old world garden at The Heights dates back to the 1850s. The house was erected in 1855 and is remarkable for being the largest (14 rooms) German, prefabricated house in Victoria.
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Things to Do
There are five self-guided walks at Tower Hill, each with a different theme.
* Peak Climb (orientation and geology - 30 mins, steep)
* Lava Tongue Boardwalk (wetlands - 30 mins,
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Located seven kilometres east of Port Campbell, the Twelve Apostles Marine National Park is Victoria's second largest Marine National Park and covers 7,500 hectares along approximately 17 kilometres o
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Some of the best coastal views in Australia can be had at the Wye Beach Hotel, a welcoming Aussie pub on the Great Ocean Road where meeting the locals is easy.
Situated between the bustling seasid
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The Great Ocean Walk is a 91-kilometre trail that winds its way along Victoria's spectacular south-west coast. Join the track at one of the many access points, and set out on a short, day or overnight
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Located on the Great Ocean Road 167 kilometres from Melbourne, Kennett River is a great place to see kangaroos, king parrots or to catch sight of a koala in the forest behind the town or at nearby Gre
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Some of Australia's best rainforest scenery can be found in the Otway Ranges, located behind Lorne and Apollo Bay along the Great Ocean Road. Walk among enormous trees and giant tree ferns at Maits Re
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Tower Hill State Game Reserve sits inside an extinct volcano and is a haven for wildlife and water birds. There are over 200 kangaroos and koalas in this tiny crater-bound eco system, many living arou
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