Activities

Around the Bellarine Peninsula

There are oodles of activities only a stone’s throw from Bayside Retreat:
• Scenic drives through quaint seaside villages, from Portarlington to Ocean Grove.
• Beautifully maintained golf courses.
• Excellent vineyards with award winning wines. Including the exceptional Scotchman Hill, Spray Farm, Kilgour Estate and Curlewis Wineries.
• Walking and cycling tracks.
• Short walk to Edwards Point & Duck Island State Fauna Reserve – A popular bird watching area that you can explore by foot. The rare and endangered orange-bellied parrot makes its home here during the winter months.
• Beautiful Geelong with its picturesque waterfront, flourishing parks and gardens and wonderful dining experiences.
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• Heritage Queenscliff with its elegant Hotels and Churches, Historic Military Fortress, Maritime Museum, Boutique Galleries, Cafés and Specialty Shops and the famous Queenscliff Music Festival - always held on last weekend in November.
• Safe swimming beaches as well as surfing beaches.
• Calm bay waters for boating or sailing.
• Professional Diving and Game & Recreataional Fishing charters.
• Bay adventure cruises for a fascinating look at the abundant marine life. For a closer look, swim with the dolphins or snorkel with the seals.
• Pick your own fruit when in season, choose from juicy apples, strawberries or blueberries.
• Along the St Leonards forshore you'll find tennis courts, a children's playground, BBQ facilities, walking paths and breathtaking views of the bay.
• Steam train journeys on the historic Bellarine Peninsula Railway from Queenscliff to Drysdale. For a special treat, experience the famous Blues Train and some of the hottest musicians this side of the You Yangs.
• Day trip to the Mornington Peninsula via the ferry to Sorrento.
• Family fun at Amaze’N Games – one of Australia’s largest mazes located in neighbouring Wallington.
• Kid's day out at Adventure Park in Wallington – offers water slides, 18 hole mini golf, aqua bikes, canoe hire, train rides and go-karts.
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