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Films aplenty on the Bellarine

Films aplenty on the Bellarine

26 May 2012
Recent release fine art films shown in cosy venues punctuated by fine food and wine and beachside walks are about to generate an exciting new winter event on the Bellarine Peninsula.
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Outdoor adventures in the Otways

Outdoor adventures in the Otways

15 May 2012
Set in 52 acres of bushland in the foothills of the Otway Ranges, Planet Mud Outdoor Adventures offers a range of exciting high-adrenalin activities that are suitable for all ages
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Memories will be made as Celtic Festival marks 10 year milestone

Memories will be made as Celtic Festival marks 10 year milestone

8 May 2012
More music; more must-see acts; and more magical memories will made as the National Celtic Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary at Portarlington the coming long weekend, June 8-11.
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Temporary change to Searoad Ferries service

Temporary change to Searoad Ferries service

Tuesday, 15 May, 2012
Temporary Change to Service
Celtic Festival hits a high note for 10th birthday celebrations

Celtic Festival hits a high note for 10th birthday celebrations

Tuesday, 1 May, 2012
Portarlington will be serenaded by an inspiring array of world-class talent when the 10th National Celtic Festival hits town next month.
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!
Back to back Entertainment Book award for Leura Park Estate

Back to back Entertainment Book award for Leura Park Estate

Thursday, 26 April, 2012
Bellarine winery Leura Park Estate has had a second consecutive win in the annual Geelong, Surf Coast and Ballarat Entertainment Book Awards - Contemporary Dining section
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.
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.
WINTER FUN AT THIRTEENTH BEACH

WINTER FUN AT THIRTEENTH BEACH

Friday, 20 April, 2012
Winter’s the time for sitting around a cosy log fire accompanied by jazz and shiraz.
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.
Birregurra Open Studio Weekend - Easter 2012

Birregurra Open Studio Weekend - Easter 2012

Saturday, 7 April, 2012
A group of creative Birregurra locals are throwing open their workspaces over Easter for locals and visitors to see what they’re making, and how they make it.
Kids Busking for Kids

Kids Busking for Kids

Friday, 6 April, 2012
Last year they raised in excess of $36,000 for the Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal.
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.
Kids Travel Free* - online only offer

Kids Travel Free* - online only offer

Tuesday, 27 March, 2012
Book now for school holidays. Travel between 31 March and 15 April, 2012 and the kids can travel with you in the car for FREE!!
Celtic Divas top the bill for festival’s 10th birthday bash

Celtic Divas top the bill for festival’s 10th birthday bash

Thursday, 22 March, 2012
An outstanding array of world-class Celtic talent will perform at the Victorian bayside town of Portarlington this winter long weekend, June 8-12, for a very special 10th anniversary National Celtic Festival.
Take a romantic Easter break on the Bellarine

Take a romantic Easter break on the Bellarine

Monday, 19 March, 2012
The Easter long weekend is the perfect time to recharge your batteries and the Bellarine Peninsula is the place to do it
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
Aireys Inlet Open Mic Music Festival

Aireys Inlet Open Mic Music Festival

Friday, 16 March, 2012
The 5th annual Aireys Inlet Open Mic Music Festival will run from Friday 16th to Sunday 18th March 2012
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.
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
See Port Phillip Bay from a whole new perspective

See Port Phillip Bay from a whole new perspective

Tuesday, 6 March, 2012
Immerse yourself in the fascinating stories, wildlife and vistas of Port Phillip Bay with new tour operator South Bay Eco Cruises.
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.
Wallington Strawberry Fair

Wallington Strawberry Fair

Sunday, 4 March, 2012
The Wallington Strawberry Fair will be held on Sunday 4 March
The Gellibrand River Blues & Blueberry Festival

The Gellibrand River Blues & Blueberry Festival

Saturday, 3 March, 2012
The Gellibrand River Blues & Blueberry Festival will be held Saturday 3rd March featuring Blues in the Park.
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.
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.
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.
Further Upgrades to Ferry Services

Further Upgrades to Ferry Services

Friday, 10 February, 2012
MV Queenscliff Lift Installation and Peninsula Princess returning to service
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.
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.
Searoad Ferries: a brand new era

Searoad Ferries: a brand new era

Monday, 19 December, 2011
The much-loved MV Queenscliff, the pride of the Queenscliff to Sorrento ferry fleet, has undergone a multi million-dollar facelift, and will be unlike any other ferry in Australia, creating a new, world-class tourism entity.
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.