Bellarine Food & Wine Daytrip

A world class wine region a stones throw away

One of the key ingredients in a good food & wine daycation is tasting as many wines as possible. Do you know what the greatest thing about the Bellarine Peninsula is? Some of the top wineries are located within a stones throw from each other, meaning more time tasting & less time driving.

The Northern Bellarine wine region is surrounded by amazing views of rolling hills colliding with Port Phillip Bay and Corio Bay across to the picturesque You Yangs. It produces some of the most popular and well loved wines Victoria has to offer with arguably some of the most stunning and intriguing cellar doors to experience the tastes of their land.

Below is a suggested daycation that we believe you have to do, if you want to indulge in the best food & wine the Bellarine Peninsula has to offer.

1. Sail to The Bellarine Peninsula

Jump on board the Ferry and sail to the start of your culinary daycation! Kick off by enjoying a local wine or beer while taking in colourful vistas of Port Phillip Bay.

2. Scotchmans Hill

Scotchmans Hill is located in the heart of the Bellarine Peninsula. A producer of premium cool maritime climate wines, Scotchmans Hill has been a leading local winery for over thirty years and is rated among James Halliday’s Top 100 Wineries.

3. Bellarine Distillery

The Whiskery is the cellar door for Bellarine Distillery. It is the original farm shed that has been fully renovated. Gins are on offer for consumption and sale, while food options are simple pizzas and cheese & produce platters.

4. Jack Rabbit Vineyard

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.

5. Terindah Estate

Terindah is the ideal destination for anyone interested in visiting a vineyard with award-winning wines, delicious food and stunning architectural event spaces. They offer cellar door wine tastings daily as well as lunch in The Shed Thursday through to Sunday.

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