What Can I Do, Food & Wine, Queenscliff, Great Ocean Road Region, Victoria, Australia

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.

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Queenscliff

Food & Wine

With beautifully maintained historic buildings and world class dining, Queenscliff is a great spot for any dining experience - from a 5-star luxurious experience to fish and chips with the family. Cafes along Hesse St in Queenscliff are in good supply and offer a fabulous variety of gourmet treats and freshly cooked meals. Pop into one of them for a coffee as you sit back and soak up the scenery of the bustling Hesse Street. Particular dining highlights in Queenscliff are restaurants such as Athelstane House, Apostle Queenscliff, Gusto, the Queenscliff Hotel and the Vue Grand Hotel. These historic buildings, along with a number of others house world class chefs and offer customers a truly luxurious experience. Smaller restaurants along Hesse Street are also popular for dinner and ensure that all tastes - and budgets - are catered for.

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.

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.

Producers

Geelong

The Food Purveyor

The Food Purveyor brings together a collection of exquisite, regional foods made by incredible artisans and small-scale food and wine producers. Tasty basics to get you started through to luxury treats. Everything is made with quality ingredients that are brought to life by passionate people. Take a journey through the Great Ocean Road region and let The Food Purveyor bring the best food to you. Choose one of our delicious hampers and add in anything that you desire such as wine, a little extra chocolate, some more chutneys, the list is endless. The Food Purveyor hamper can be delivered to your home or holiday accommodation. A perfect start to your holiday or weekend away. All packaged in a beautiful keepsake bag which is perfect for shopping, going to the beach or taking a picnic. For more information on the types of hampers available please visit the website.

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360Q

360Q is located at the Queenscliff Harbour. This modern lime stone, glass and copper building sets the scene for this stylish and relaxed venue. The architecture is simple and clean ensuring you become a part of the working harbour. Hosting the site of the Victoria's first lighthouse to be built in 80 years, the 360Q observation deck boasts 360 degree views of Queenscliff, Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas. The tower is open daily and should not be missed when visiting. Enjoy the spectacular views of Queenscliff Harbour, Swan Bay and Port Phillip Bay whilst enjoying the finest food and service from 360Q. Whether you require an intimate private dining experience, a spectacular wedding, a corporate dinner to impress, a birthday luncheon with a difference or a venue to launch a new luxury product, 360Q can cater to your needs. A relaxed and informal all year round dining venue offering café snacks through to a full à la carte lunch and dinner experience. Seasonal menus are designed by Head Chef, Colin Swalwell featuring regional produce creatively used in contemporary style dishes. An extensive wine list has been designed with local and other regional wines. An excellent selection of wines 'by the glass' are also available.

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Lombardys on Hesse

Lombardys On Hesse is a family restaurant located on Queenscliffs' main street, a short walk down the hill from the main shopping centre or a pleasant stroll to the Queenscliff/Sorrento car ferry. Lombardys On Hesse offers a pizza/pasta menu incorporating traditional and gourmet selections together with risottos, salads and a weekly changing specials board. LoH provides several options for vegetarian and gluten free dietary requirements, so whether you dine in or take home we have something for everyone. A small but broad wine lists represents most main stream varietals from the regional Australia as well as several Local wines, complimenting the menu, offering value for money with three reds and four whites available by the glass. LoH is fully licensed with several Australian beers and a couple of imported beers and a limited range of basic spirits. Veneziano coffee roasted in Melbourne is the perfect way to finish you dining experience with maybe a biscuit/slice/cake from the display or a house -made dessert. At LoH the kids are not forgotten either!! A small playroom can keep them occupied so that Mum & Dad can relax and eat in peace. A kids menu (and dessert menu) is provided with several kids size pasta/pizza options. At LoH you can also enquire about our function room, a private area that can hold between 30 to 80 guests. A perfect placed for your next family function, birthday or get together. From finger food to a sit down or fixed price menu, we can tailor a package to suit your needs. LoH provides great family service, affordable family prices and great family hospitality on the coast allowing you to relax and enjoy your holidays or take the hassle out of your evening meals with their take home menu.

Point Lonsdale

Lonsdale Hydroponics

Lonsdale Hydroponics is a family owned and run local produce business built in 1998 by Andrew and Helen Pearson and is now run by their nephew Jamie Moran. Lonsdale Hydroponics offers vine ripened tomatoes, the way nature intended. In addition to the produce they grow on site, they also have a range of high-quality seasonal produce, chutneys and sauces available for sale. Lonsdale Hydroponics supply supermarkets and selected restaurants from Queenscliff to Anglesea. When you have a greenhouse as big as they do at Lonsdale Hydroponics, you can grow all sorts of beautiful varieties. They have 6,000 tomato plants including Truss, round, roma, cherry, and big red monsters as big as your fist. Along with tomatoes, Lonsdale Hydroponics grow a huge range of lettuce as well. Green oak, red oak, baby cos, red coral. The farm gate is open from Thursday to Sunday each week.

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Piknik

PIKNIK is a unique café & store in a converted roadhouse in the heart of the Bellarine Peninsula. Piknik are dedicated to providing high quality preserves made with produce picked at its seasonal best to produce genuine flavour. Piknik aims to use local produce where possible and when they are not cooking, they are hand picking many of the seasonal fruits from the garden on the Bellarine Peninsula. Drop in for beautiful Allpress Coffee, home-churned ice-cream in flavours inspired from the orchard next door and delicious creative café food, made from ingredients grown on site or sourced from the Bellarine Peninsula. Piknik is owned and run by Alison, a chef with over 25 years experience and Janine, a horticulturalist with a large, productive garden.

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Queenscliff Hotel

The Queenscliff Hotel is a heritage treasure-one of the great 19th Century seaside resort hotels. It features an outdoor dining area with sea views, an ideal place for a peaceful stay, for intimate dining or weddings, celebrations, meetings and seminars. For Traditional dining in the grand manner there is a room filled with character and charm, ideal for a romantic or celebratory dinner. Candle lit with fireplace, antique lamps and exotic screens, it is beautifully ornate and traditional. The Queenscliff Hotel is especially for those with an appreciation of local and international cuisine, fine wines, boutique beers and attentive service. Available for functions and private dinners - minimum 10 persons. Courtyard restaurant open 7 days lunch and dinner, see 'courtyard tab' for menu. Please see the website for more information.

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Ripview Bistro at Queenscliff Bowling Club

Skye and her staff eagerly await your visit to dine in the Ripview Bistro at the Queenscliff Bowling Club. The menu is fantastic, so keep an eye out for the next mouth watering offering. The Ripview Bistro caters for parties, large or small and can tailor a menu to suit every occasion. Please feel welcome to visit the Ripview Bistro and remember the members discount of 20% on Monday nights. The two course special is still running Monday to Friday for just $14 - that's right $14 for a two course lunch. It's easy to see why the Ripview Bistro has become so popular.

Boating & Sailing

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Queenscliff Harbour

Queenscliff Harbour combines the excitement of a working harbour with the glamour of a modern marina development. As well as a range of shops, cafes, eateries, attractions and water activities based in the harbour precinct, there is a fishing and boating industry based in the harbour that is fascinating to watch in action. There is an observation tower as part of the development that gives 360 degree views of Queenscliff, the Bellarine Peninsula, Port Phillip Heads and beyond.

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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

Wyndham Resort Torquay Couples Spa Indulge Package

$379 per night (Double or Twin share)

Geelong Riverview Tourist Park Summer Special

15% discount per night

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BIG 4 Beacon Resort Blues Train Package

Seahaven Village - Taste of The Bellarine $495

Barwon Heads Golf Club Winter Escape

Wyndham Resort Torquay Couples Spa Indulge Package

Geelong Riverview Tourist Park Summer Special