Melbourne Holidays - Bellarine Peninsula
From the Mornington Peninsula
on the eastern side of Port Phillip Bay, a short trip on the
"MV Queenscliff" connects passengers with Queenscliff on the
Bellarine
Peninsula which forms the western side of the bay. The road access from
Melbourne is via
Geelong
which is the gateway to the peninsula.
 The
Bellarine Peninsula is home to several historic villages and holiday
resorts. One of the best ways to get a feel for the region is with a
driving tour. The compact size of the peninsula and the excellent
road network make it easy to get around. The Bellarine features safe
ocean and bay beaches, excellent wineries, theme parks, great dining
and shopping, art galleries and beautiful countryside.
The ferry station
at
Queenscliff overlooks the
treacherous waters of The Rip through which all shipping
must pass when entering Port Phillip Bay. The town takes pride in
its historic
fisherman cottages and restored Victorian period guest houses and hotels.
Horse
drawn coach and vintage steam train rides are a great way to see the
town. Queenscliff
provides lots of opportunities for leisurely browsing in the
numerous the arts, crafts and
speciality shops and the town's historic buildings.
Anglers will find
excellent fishing at
Indented Head, St Leonards and Potarlington
which also boasts an old steam powered mill from years gone by.
 The
commercial centre of the Bellarine Peninsula is Ocean Grove which adjoins
the pretty
Barwon Heads,
recognised by many for its role in a popular TV series, and
its renowned golf course.
Australia's largest air show
attracts huge crowds and
takes place at Avalon
Airport near Geelong. This same city also hosts
the annual National Celtic Folk Festival. October is the
time for The
Wallington Strawberry Fair.
Australia's southern surfing capital is
Torquay
located just off the southern
side of the Bellarine Peninsula. This is the home of the
Bells Beach professional surfing competition. The area offers a variety of
different type of beaches, suited for both family outings and
serious surfing.
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