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Whale Watch

Whale Watch

22 May 2012
Whales are often sighted along the Great Ocean Road and the upcoming Winter season is the perfect time to see these magnificent creatures of the sea.
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CATER AND CO. COMES TO BELLBRAE ESTATE WINES WITH THE LAZY LUNCH

CATER AND CO. COMES TO BELLBRAE ESTATE WINES WITH THE LAZY LUNCH

21 May 2012
The launch of the Bellbrae Estate Wines Lazy Lunch on the first weekend in June will definitely drive away any winter blues.
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Holiday fun for the family in Geelong & The Bellarine

Holiday fun for the family in Geelong & The Bellarine

19 Mar 2012
Just an hour from Melbourne, Geelong and The Bellarine Peninsula offer a host of exciting school holiday activities to keep the kids entertained and parents stress-free.
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KIPKELWON CLAIMS CONSECUTIVE CROWNS

KIPKELWON CLAIMS CONSECUTIVE CROWNS

Tuesday, 22 May, 2012
Kenyan James Kipkelwon has collected back-to-back Great Ocean Road Real Estate Marathon crowns after a convincing win in the marquee event.
Great Ocean Road Marathon

Great Ocean Road Marathon

Sunday, 20 May, 2012
FAMILIES flocked to the opening day of the 2012 Great Ocean Road Real Estate Marathon and Festival of Distance Running.
Join the latest craze with Stand-up Paddle Boarding

Join the latest craze with Stand-up Paddle Boarding

Tuesday, 1 May, 2012
The Hawaiians call it stand, paddle and surf; the locals just call it ‘SUP’. Whatever you call it, stand-up paddle boarding is the hottest new watersport around. And the great thing is, no experience is needed!
Year-round whale sightings on the Great Ocean Road

Year-round whale sightings on the Great Ocean Road

Tuesday, 1 May, 2012
Southern Right Whales are commonly sighted from Cape Otway Lightstation during the breeding season from May to October, but they're usually far out at sea.
What a place for a race - The Great Ocean Road Marathon

What a place for a race - The Great Ocean Road Marathon

Tuesday, 1 May, 2012
From 19-20 May, one of the most beautiful coastal routes in the world will play host to thousands of local and international competitors taking part in the 2012 Great Ocean Road Marathon
Pamper Mum all weekend in the glorious Geelong Otway region

Pamper Mum all weekend in the glorious Geelong Otway region

Tuesday, 24 April, 2012
This Mother’s Day treat mum to more than just a day of pampering, treat her to a whole weekend of life’s little luxuries in the Geelong Otway region.
Ocean Road Trek is not Mt Everest anymore - Moneghetti

Ocean Road Trek is not Mt Everest anymore - Moneghetti

Monday, 23 April, 2012
Four-time Olympian Steve Moneghetti, patron of the upcoming Great Ocean Road International Marathon, believes the iconic race has shed its “Mt. Everest-style mental barrier” and is now a realistic goal for most aspiring distance runners.
Exclusive Terindah Estate opens to the public at The Bellarine

Exclusive Terindah Estate opens to the public at The Bellarine

Friday, 20 April, 2012
Terindah Estate has opened to the public, and thanks to the recent appointment of Rue Cler Market’s Andrew Pye, the estate is proud to announce the addition of spectacular food to its beautiful views and delicious wines.
100KM Surf Coast Century

100KM Surf Coast Century

Friday, 20 April, 2012
Weekend of off-road running events throws spotlight on Surf Coast trails
Vintage 2012 - Geelong vignerons celebrate “A little gem”

Vintage 2012 - Geelong vignerons celebrate “A little gem”

Monday, 16 April, 2012
Geelong vignerons are celebrating the culmination of Vintage 2012 with the prediction that wines emanating from the region will extend Geelong’s reputation as one of Australia’s premiere wine producing regions.
Set Sail at Lorne with your very own model boat

Set Sail at Lorne with your very own model boat

Saturday, 14 April, 2012
Inaugural Erskine River Model Boat Regatta - Saturday 14 April
The Surf Coast comes alive with the Rip Curl Pro

The Surf Coast comes alive with the Rip Curl Pro

Tuesday, 3 April, 2012
Easter-time on the Surf Coast means one thing – the Rip Curl Pro
Baveras Brasserie - An exciting new era

Baveras Brasserie - An exciting new era

Tuesday, 3 April, 2012
An exciting new era has unfolded at Geelong’s most inviting waterfront dining destination, Baveras Brasserie.
Stunning water views wow MICE market

Stunning water views wow MICE market

Monday, 2 April, 2012
The Pier Geelong is fast establishing itself as a leading conference and events space in regional Victoria.
Davey Cathels receives wildcard spot for 2012 Rip Curl Pro

Davey Cathels receives wildcard spot for 2012 Rip Curl Pro

Monday, 2 April, 2012
North Narrabeen surfer Davey Cathels has received the first wildcard entry into the 2012 Rip Curl Pro presented by Ford. The 21-year-old natural footer will be competing in his first-ever ASP World Tour event.
THE 2012 RIP CURL PRO presented by Ford – THE 51ST GATHERING OF THE TRIBE

THE 2012 RIP CURL PRO presented by Ford – THE 51ST GATHERING OF THE TRIBE

Thursday, 29 March, 2012
The Rip Curl Pro - the world's longest running and most prestigious professional surfing contest - will this year be celebrating its 51st anniversary at Bells Beach in Australia's surfing home of Torquay from April 3 to 14.
2XU Great Ocean & Otway Classic Ride 2012

2XU Great Ocean & Otway Classic Ride 2012

Saturday, 24 March, 2012
One of Australia's Premier Recreational Rides
Geelong Highland Gathering

Geelong Highland Gathering

Sunday, 18 March, 2012
The Geelong Highland Gathering has grown into the biggest and most diverse celebration of Scottish culture in Victoria
A fishing frenzy with family fish & feed at Lorne!

A fishing frenzy with family fish & feed at Lorne!

Saturday, 17 March, 2012
As part of this year’s 20th anniversary Melbourne Food & Wine Festival, seafood lovers and angling families can head to Lorne on Saturday 17 March to try their hand at the firstFamily Fish & Feed event – a fishing competition and celebration of seafood for all!
All Eyes On Bells

All Eyes On Bells

Wednesday, 14 March, 2012
The 2012 ASP World Tour swung into action on Australia's Gold Coast in early March, with both the world's best male and female surfers all looking refreshed, recharged and ready to rock their way around the globe in hunt of event wins and that elusive ASP World Title.
Turning 51 & Here They Come

Turning 51 & Here They Come

Wednesday, 14 March, 2012
The world's longest running and most prestigious professional surfing contest will celebrate its 51st anniversary at Bells Beach this Easter.
Sports Alive!

Sports Alive!

Monday, 12 March, 2012
The latest exhibition to open at the National Wool Museum in Geelong is Sports Alive!, an interactive 'try your hand' exhibition for children and families from Science Alive! in New Zealand.
Geelong Food & Wine Show

Geelong Food & Wine Show

Saturday, 10 March, 2012
Local talent to star at inaugural Geelong Food & Wine Show
2012 Victorian Lifesaving Championships

2012 Victorian Lifesaving Championships

Saturday, 10 March, 2012
The Victorian Senior Lifesaving Championships will be held at Anglesea Surf Life Saving Club 10-11th March
Walk with dinosaurs in The Otways

Walk with dinosaurs in The Otways

Tuesday, 6 March, 2012
It’s hard to believe that dinosaurs once roamed The Otways, but it’s true - as the amazing Wildlife of Gondwana exhibition at Apollo Bay reveals.
2012 Victorian Lifesaving Championship

2012 Victorian Lifesaving Championship

Saturday, 3 March, 2012
Over the next two weekends, Lorne will be the home of the Victorian Junior and Senior Lifesaving Championships.
Geelong-Otway golf courses score hold-in-one

Geelong-Otway golf courses score hold-in-one

Monday, 27 February, 2012
Four Geelong-region golf courses have been ranked in the Top 100 courses in Australia, according to a prestigious annual listing.
Pako Festa turns 30!

Pako Festa turns 30!

Saturday, 25 February, 2012
Pako Festa, now in its thirtieth year, is Geelong’s much loved, award-winning, free, annual community arts festival - the biggest of its kind in Australia.
Apollo Bay Seafood Festival

Apollo Bay Seafood Festival

Saturday, 11 February, 2012
Apollo Bay foreshore will be buzzing with excitment this Saturday 11th February with the Apollo Bay Seafood Festival taking place.
Much Ado About Nothing - Leura Park Estate

Much Ado About Nothing - Leura Park Estate

Friday, 10 February, 2012
Leura Park Vineyard transforms itself into the magical world of Shakespeare, with Essential Theatre's production of Much Ado About Nothing in February 2012.
Geelong Multi Sport Festival

Geelong Multi Sport Festival

Friday, 10 February, 2012
Whether you are a professional athlete looking to score points in an event, a novice wanting to have some fun or you are simply looking for a great day out, this event has something for everyone.
Davis Cup 2012

Davis Cup 2012

Friday, 10 February, 2012
To celebrate the Davis Cup coming to Geelong this weekend we've got some fantastic offers to help you enjoy your time in the region.
The Pier hosts tennis greats

The Pier hosts tennis greats

Wednesday, 8 February, 2012
Last night, The Pier Events Centre played host to the great names of Australian tennis.
Oz Fest - Celebrate Australia Day Weekend on The Pier

Oz Fest - Celebrate Australia Day Weekend on The Pier

Thursday, 26 January, 2012
OZ FEST – Celebrate Australia Day weekend on The Pier
Festival of Sails

Festival of Sails

Thursday, 26 January, 2012
First held in 1844, the Festival of Sails is Victoria's oldest ongoing sporting event, and the largest annual keel boat regatta in the Southern Hemisphere.
Geelong Night Market

Geelong Night Market

Friday, 20 January, 2012
Returning for its fourth year to Johnstone Park, the Geelong Night Market is a great night out, set among the palms and lit by lanterns celebrating Geelong’s rich culture.
Otway Dinosaurs

Otway Dinosaurs

Monday, 16 January, 2012
Otway Dinosaurs, owned by local couple Greg Denney and Deb Moore, will host the Monash University Wildlife of Gondwana Exhibition until April.
Iconic You Yangs Exhibition

Iconic You Yangs Exhibition

Monday, 9 January, 2012
art@wintergarden is launching a new exhibition titled ‘Iconic You Yangs’.
The Golf Course Guide

The Golf Course Guide

Thursday, 5 January, 2012
It’s long been known by the locals that golfing is one of the Geelong Otway region’s leisure sport highlights, and the latest edition of Ausgolf’s ‘The Golf Course Guide’ has hand-picked five of the region’s public access courses in its selection of Australia’s best, featuring two new additions to this guide, now in its 18th edition.
Adventure Park

Adventure Park

Friday, 23 December, 2011
It's all go with H20 at Adventure Park this summer, home of Victoria's first water theme park.
Great Ocean Walk

Great Ocean Walk

Thursday, 22 December, 2011
As the weather is warming up and Summer is finally upon us, why not get your walking boots on and get back to nature. Summer is great time to tackle the famous Great Ocean Walk on Victoria's spectacular west coast.
Wyndham Resort Torquay

Wyndham Resort Torquay

Tuesday, 20 December, 2011
The beachfront property located at 100 The Esplande, Torquay – 90 minutes from Melbourne, Victoria and 40 minutes from AvalonAirport that formerly carried the CrownePlaza flag, is now operating as Wyndham Resort Torquay.
Oakdene's cellar door now open

Oakdene's cellar door now open

Monday, 19 December, 2011
Oakdene proudly announces the launch of its new cellar door. Following an extensive design and build process, the new building - known as 'the upside-down house' - is a unique tasting room experience for visitors to the Bellarine Peninsula.
A first for The Bellarine - Flying Brick Cider Co lands in town

A first for The Bellarine - Flying Brick Cider Co lands in town

Monday, 19 December, 2011
Brewed onsite at local winery, Leura Park Estate, the Flying Brick range comprises three ciders– Original, Draught and Pear.
The best deal to Victoria's biggest theme park!

The best deal to Victoria's biggest theme park!

Sunday, 18 December, 2011
Adventure Park Geelong is home to Victoria’s Biggest Theme Park. Ride some of the World’s Hottest Water Rides available never before seen in Victoria!
 

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Winter Warmer Getaway

A winter escape to Apollo Bay with overnight accommodation for two, three course dinner and continental breakfast

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.

Romantic getaway at Whitecrest Resort from $620

Romantic Getaway package including 2 nights, sparkline wine, fine handmade chocolates and flowers.

Seaside Family Escape $275.00 per night

Includes self-contained two bedroom Apartment, kids eat free at Latitude-38 restaurant, 20% discount off day spa.

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.

Winter Warmer Getaway

From $320 per couple* per night

Take a winter escape to Apollo Bay at Chris's Beacon Point Restaurant and Villas. This deal includes:

  • Overnight accommodation for two at Chris’s Beacon Point
  • Three course dinner for two served in Chris's Restaurant (excluding drinks)
  • Continental breakfast

Valid From 15th May 2012 to 31st August 2012.

To Book:

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Phone: 03 5237 6411

* Prices vary for this special depending on room type and availability is limited.
 

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. Enjoy fabulous bonuses including:

  • A $70 dinner voucher
  • Welcome pack including wine, chocolates and a breakfast basket
Stay between Sunday and Thursday nights and receive THREE nights accommodation for the same price.

T: 03 5254 1066
 

Romantic getaway at Whitecrest Resort from $620

Romantic Getaway package includes:

  • Chilled bottle of sparkline wine
  • Fine handmade chocolates and flowers
  • Dine at La Bima and receive a complimentary cocktail and premium seating
$620 for two nights mid week.
$680 for two nights weekends.

T: 03 5237 0228.
 

Seaside Family Escape $275.00 per night

$275 per night

Package Includes:

  • Overnight in a fully self contained Two Bedroom Apartment (sleeps 4);
  • "Kids Eat Free" in Latitude-38 restaurant;
  • 20% discount off Day Spa;
  • A Winnie the Wallaby Kids Activity Pack;
  • Valet Parking;

Valid to 7 October 2012. 1 x kids meal per paying adult.
Ph: 03 5261 1500 or www.wyndhamtorquay.com.au

 

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.

Phone: 1800 351 152 or visit BIG4 Beacon Resort Website for more information.