Lonestar Geelong Foreshore tour, Geelong and The Bellarine, Victoria, Australia

Tours

What can't you do? That would be a shorter list. There are attractions, activities, events and features throughout the region to suit all ages and interest groups. From theme parks for children to adventure sports for adrenaline junkies. From gourmet food and wine experiences to bushwalking through campsites. From a simple dip in the ocean to a luxurious spa retreat. There really is something for everyone.

Highlights

Geelong

More Than A Tour

More than Tour offer their local knowledge will give you the very best opportunity of seeing a range of beautiful native animals in their natural environment. Shorts walks to the scenic attractions, lookouts, beaches and rain forests will be on well-defined tracks and board walks and requires a moderate level of fitness. Their guides will accompany you on all walks and your safety is their priority. Being a boutique tour company they will confirm your pick up point, departure and return times prior to departure. More Than A Tour also offers a Door to Door Service. More Than A Tour can tailor make tours to satisfy your groups desires, including: •Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island two day tours •Great Ocean Road and Grampians two day tours •Tailor made tours also available.

Geelong

Freedom Bay Cruises

Families, visitors and locals can enjoy a relaxing cruise around Corio Bay on board Freedom Bay Cruises. Freedom is a 14 and a half metre catamaran with upper and lower decks and viewing areas on the bow and stern. There are options to be outside or under cover. The one hour cruise is a great introduction to Geelong's award winning waterfront and history. During the cruise you will see yachts under sail and ship movements in the port. Dolphins and jellyfish are a highlight for everyone and the kids can have their photo taken in the captain's chair at the helm. A commentary and slide show enhances the cruise experience. Cruises depart from Steampacket Quay, near Cunningham Pier, Geelong at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Tickets can be purchased at the boat. Cruises operate on weekends from September to May and bookings are recommended on the day. A licensed bar and kiosk is open during the cruise to purchase drinks, chips and souvenirs. Access to the vessel is via a gangway and four steps and there is ample seating for up to 60 passengers. The cruise is suitable for all ages with room for prams and wheelie frames. Freedom also operates group cruise Monday to Friday offering morning and afternoon teas and lunches. Private parties can be booked for up to 60 passengers seven days a week.

Geelong

Lonestar Trike Tours

Lonestar Harley Trike Tours, based in Geelong offers adventure tours/rides on a per hour Hire Basis. Starting at $25 per 15 Minutes, offering Pension/ child discounts, customers will be accommodated in a twin seat Harley Heritage Softail Custom Trike. Helmets, Safety apparel, and Commlinks are provided, on per time based hire, to various areas within the Geelong, Great Ocean Road Region including the Twelve Apostles. With over 20 years of riding experience, and Customer service, Lonestar Trike Tours will provide a unique experience filled with some of the most spectacular scenery on the planet, coupled with the thrill of riding on the worlds most popular vehicles, the legendary Harley Davidson. Able to Seat two passengers. Larger groups can be accommodated with two weeks notice.

Apollo Bay

Longhorn YOUnique Tours

Longhorn YOUnique Tours travel to the Great Ocean Road, the Otway's Rainforest, Grampians, Phillip Island and the Yarra Valley. You will see spectacular scenery, wildlife in their natural environment, learn about the area's history and culture, enjoy homemade treats and great accommodation as Longhorn's expert guides take you on a journey of discovery. Eco Tourism and Respecting our Culture accredited Longhorn YOUnique Tours is a family owned business operated by Garry and Shirley Hamel, two Australians who know and understand the beauty of the country we live in. With a range of tours from one day to multiple day tours and private or customised tours to choose from. Longhorn YOUnique Tours believe that guests should not feel rushed so our tours are conducted in small groups travelling in luxury four wheel-drive vehicles with your comfort and needs a top priority. A maximum of six people on each tour will give you a personalised experience to remember. Contact the friendly staff at Longhorn YOUnique Tours to enquire.

Geelong

Geelong & Surfcoast Limo Bus

Geelong & Surfcoast Limo Bus aim to provide you with a luxury service at a most affordable price. It's not like the traditional limousine, however for a bus it comes very close. The 11 seater Limo Bus has couches made from real leather in Geelong colours, dual air conditioning, solid jarrah cabinets for bag storage, red carpet, bar facilities with flush mounted drink holders and ice buckets, DVD system with multiple screens and karaoke, groovy lighting and plenty of space to move. Geelong & Surfcoast Limo Bus provide a range of packaged tours and custom tours, just contact for a quote. Tours are continually been added, so keep coming back to the website to see what is new. All tours have a pick-up/drop-off drop down list, just select your area to see your price. The Quantity field is for a return trip. Check out the 'About Us' page on the website for more information.

Geelong

Geelong Getaway Tours

Geelong Getaway Tours encompasses the Great Ocean Road, Otway Fly Walk, 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge and Port Campbell. Sit back and enjoy the sights, kangaroos, koalas, feeding the king parrots and wood ducks as well as the beautiful ocean views. Stop over in Lorne for a coffee break then on to Apollo Bay or Lavers Hill for lunch. From Lavers Hill you con continue to the Otway Fly Treetop Walk or onto the 12 Apostles and Port Campbell. Special tours can be arranged if you have a group from 6 - 22 persons. Pick up can be from home or motel for airport arrivals and departures. Winery tours are another speciality for get togethers or celebrations, Geelong Getaway tours can also do party pick-up and return.

Geelong

Geelong Botanic Gardens

The Geelong Botanic Gardens are a wonderful mix of old and new featuring traditional heritage gardens as well as the contemporary and waterwise 21st Century garden. The gardens were established in 1851 and as such feature fabulous mature trees, including some rare and exotic. Within the 17 acre space there are rose gardens, shaded lawn areas perfect for picnics, a teahouse. There are also regular guided walks exploring different aspects of the gardens and special interest areas.

Geelong

Geelong Walking Tours

Start your trip to Geelong with a guided walk where you will visit the key attractions, the arts precinct and our stunning Waterfront. Get some inspiration for the remainder of your stay and even some discounts. Walks depart from the National Wool Museum, Cnr Brougham & Moorabool St. The 2 hour walk costs $12 and includes a delicious morning or afternoon tea hosted by Four Points Sheraton Geelong on the spectacular Waterfront. Bookings are essential - 03 5244 7102.

Geelong

Kardinia Park

Just South of the Geelong CBD, Kardinia Park is most famous for its AFL Champion tenants, the Geelong Cats. Simonds Stadium, the Geelong Football Club home ground, is on the Eastern side of Kardinia Park. The stadium seats 28,300 people and hosts AFL matches during winter and a range of other sporting events at other times during the year. Kardinia Park is also home to Kardinia Swimming Pool, which operates with seasonal hours between October and April. With two Olympic sized swimming pools, several childrens’ pools, two diving boards (1m and 3m) and a waterslide. Also within the bounds of the park are a childrens’ playground, fitness circuit, cricket and football ovals, netball courts and walking / running / riding tracks.

Portarlington

For the Love of Grape

For the Love of Grape Wine Tours offers a relaxing and memorable experience to the variety of wineries on offer in the Bellarine, Geelong, Echuca and Yarra Valley areas. Their tours offer the convenience of collection and drop off to all accommodation, homes, train stations and Ferry services. Tours include half day tours that start from $65 per person (inclusion of lunch is at an additional charge) to full day tours. Their suggested full day tours include pamper and wine, full wine day tours (inc lunch) and caters for corporate functions/hen's or bucks groups. All clients have the option of selecting the wineries to visit or tailoring a day tour to suit the interests of their group. They specialise tailoring each tour to suit the needs of every group and ensure the itinerary explores many of the smaller appointment only wineries as well as visiting the more the well known. All tours are inclusive of GST and tasting fees. For all enquiries and bookings please contact your local tour operator Karen Shannon.

Torquay

Great Ocean Road Surf Tours

Great Ocean Road Surf Tours is a multi-award winning company, offering eco-certified learn to surf lessons in small groups along safe, scenic Surf Coast beaches. Great Ocean Road Surf Tours offer free pick up and drop off from Melbourne any day of the week, so you can learn to surf without worrying about how you will get there. Even better, accommodation, breakfast and lunch are provided on all two to five day Great Ocean Road Surf Tours. Experience personalised surf coaching, no matter which tour. Tours include free transport pick up, progressive surf lessons four hours per day, small groups guaranteed, Subway lunch, afternoon refreshments, boards and wetsuits. Select from a range of tours: See the sights of Bells Beach and parts of the stunning Great Ocean Road including Cape Otway and the 12 Apostles. Enjoy discounted shopping at Torquay's Surf City, home of surfing giants Rip Curl and Quicksilver. Water photography of your day on a surfboard-shaped USB can be included as an optional extra. And enjoy nights accommodation in your own surf cabin with breakfast included. All the tours run daily September through to July. Please call or visit the website for more information. Visit the shop for surfboard hire, and to ride their indoor Big Wave!

Ocean Grove

Gringos Motorcycle Tours

Get on board as pillion or sidecar passenger with experienced and licensed riders, licensed through the Victoria taxi directorate. Gringos Motorcycle Tours operates in the Geelong, Bellarine peninsula region. Tours cater for hen's nights, weddings, birthdays, special occasions, promotions, company functions, festivals, school fates, photography, winery tours or just for fun! Gift certificates are available. Prices include pick up and drop off. Pillion passengers must wear long pants and closed shoes. Helmet, jacket and gloves are provided. Can take up to three people with sidecar. Other bikes are available for bookings well in advance, please phone for bookings. Suggested tours: - Geelong to Lorne return; approximately three hours, including short stopover in Lorne for the chance to look at the shops and have a coffee. - Geelong to Apollo Bay return; approximately four and a half hours. - City to coast; Geelong to Torquay, Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove approximately 100 minutes. - Bay Watch, Geelong to Queenscliff via Clifton Springs, Portarlington, Indented Heads, St Leonards and return through Leopold; approximately two hours. - Bellarine loop; a great sightseeing run through Clifton Springs, Portarlington, Indented Heads, St Leonards and Torquay; approximately three hours. - Shipwreck Coast; approximately 9 hours, light lunch supplied. - Geelong to Torquay; whole day tour, along the great Ocean Road to Apollo Bay on to the Twelve Apostles Warrnambool returning via Camperdown and Colac. For further information please feel free to contact Gringos Motorcycle Tours.

Torquay

Southern Exposure - Surf, Mountain Bike, Kayak

'You will be standing in no time.' Southern Exposure guarantee you are surfing with the best surf school in Australia. Look for the red rash vests on the beaches in Torquay, Anglesea and Lorne. Southern Exposure surf at the safest beaches, with the best surf instructors, giving you value for money. Southern Exposure is the first eco-adventure company to offer Learn to Surf, Mountain Biking and Sea Kayaking on the Great Ocean Road. Small groups with a ratio of two instructors to eight students, gives you maximum advantage. Pick-ups are available from accommodation. Southern Exposure Mt Bike Festival (Surf Coast) 2012 - Registration is now open check the website for further details.

Near Anglesea

Spring Creek Horse Riding

Nestled in the beautiful Spring Creek Valley, experience spectacular riding through the unique bushlands of the Great Otway National Park with Spring Creek Horse Riding. Trail rides to suit beginners and experienced riders. Spring Creek Horse Riding is only ten minutes drive from Torquay and Anglesea. Offering one to two hour rides. Full day rides are also available. Booking is essential to avoid disappointment. Please visit the website for details.

Portarlington

Bellarine Taste Trail

The Bellarine Taste Trail is a collection of gourmet delights and foodie experiences all within 20 minutes of each other. The trail twists a scenic path around The Bellarine, taking visitors to vineyards that are receiving some of Australia’s highest accolades for their wine and farms that have changed the local restaurant scene with their amazing produce. There are breweries using innovative techniques for original flavours and bakeries known for amazing wood-fired bread and multi-award winning pies. Several tour companies run charter operations across the Bellarine, so you can truly indulge in all the Bellarine Taste Trail has to offer and let someone else worry about transport and navigation. The Bellarine is bounded by Port Phillip Bay to the North and Bass Strait to the South – as such, the seafood on offer is amazing. Portarlington’s mussels are well known locally and feature in a different dish at virtually every restaurant in the region. Places to eat range from those with stunning water views, or nestled in rolling farmland hills to exquisite and grand historic hotel dining rooms. They all offer their unique take on local fare. For more casual meals, pick up a bounty of local produce from one of the provedores and food stores around the Bellarine and make it yourself – either at home or at your holiday accommodation.

Queenscliff

Fort Queenscliff Museum

With over 150 years of Australia's heritage on display, Fort Queenscliff is one of Victoria's most important historic sites and one of the largest and best preserved Forts in the Country. Enjoy the rare opportunity to tour a 19th century Coastal Artillery Fort which is an operating Australian Army base. Amongst the fascinating artefacts and historical objects is the opportunity to try on uniforms from different moments in time.

Packages & Offers

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Whitecrest Winter Indulgence Package

A special romantic experience.

Golf Getaway on the Bellarine

$225 per person twin share.

Otway Fly - Friday Fly Day

Friday Fly Day - activate your winter!

Chris's Beacon Point Restaurant & Villas Winter Warmer Getaway Package

Package for two from $350.00.

Stay & Save at Cumberland Lorne Resort

From $411 for a three night stay.

BIG 4 Beacon Resort Blues Train Package

A unique musical experience! Toe tapping entertainment, a cool drink and a good laugh. Rock your stay in Queenscliff with Blues Train tickets and award winning accommodation at BIG4 Beacon Resort.

Seahaven Village - Taste of The Bellarine $495

Relax at stunning Barwon Heads Friday and Saturday night in a cosy 4.5 star one bedroom spa suite.

Barwon Heads Golf Club Winter Escape

$240 per couple per night

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More Than A Tour

Freedom Bay Cruises

Lonestar Trike Tours

Longhorn YOUnique Tours

Geelong & Surfcoast Limo Bus

Geelong Getaway Tours

Geelong Botanic Gardens

Geelong Walking Tours

Kardinia Park

For the Love of Grape

Great Ocean Road Surf Tours

Gringos Motorcycle Tours

Southern Exposure - Surf, Mountain Bike, Kayak

Spring Creek Horse Riding

Bellarine Taste Trail

Fort Queenscliff Museum

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Packages & Offers

See, Do, Stay & Save

Whitecrest Winter Indulgence Package

Golf Getaway on the Bellarine

Otway Fly - Friday Fly Day

Chris's Beacon Point Restaurant & Villas Winter Warmer Getaway Package

Stay & Save at Cumberland Lorne Resort

BIG 4 Beacon Resort Blues Train Package

Seahaven Village - Taste of The Bellarine $495

Barwon Heads Golf Club Winter Escape