Some of our favourite local places
Food scene
There are many wonderful places to visit on the Bellarine Peninsula. Here are a few of our favourites.
Great for breakfast/lunch - serving delicious wholefoods & Proud Mary coffee. Excellent option for Vegan & Gluten Free dining.
40 locals recommend
Kyosk Cafe
91 The ParadeGreat for breakfast/lunch - serving delicious wholefoods & Proud Mary coffee. Excellent option for Vegan & Gluten Free dining.
Ocean View Fish & Chips Shop
33 Hodgson StThe best fish & chips on the peninsula!
Blackman's Brewery & Burger Bar
82 The TerraceGreat burgers & local brews.
Gorgeous setting - perfect on a sunny afternoon.
Beautiful views across Swan Bay.
Bookings recommended, it is always in high demand.
78 locals recommend
Basils Farm
43-53 Nye RdGorgeous setting - perfect on a sunny afternoon.
Beautiful views across Swan Bay.
Bookings recommended, it is always in high demand.
Whiskey & gin distillery, ideal for an afternoon drink. Not suitable for children.
58 locals recommend
The Whiskery
2 Scotchmans RdWhiskey & gin distillery, ideal for an afternoon drink. Not suitable for children.
Terindah Estate
90 McAdams LnSpectacular views, great food & wine with cellar door.
Scotchmans Hill
190 Scotchmans RdLovely winery - food & cellar door.
Jack Rabbit
85 McAdams LnSpectacular views - great food.
The best baked goods, extremely popular & definitely worth a visit, the pastries are to die for.
8 locals recommend
Ket Baker
377 Grubb RdThe best baked goods, extremely popular & definitely worth a visit, the pastries are to die for.
Flying Brick Cider Co
1269 Bellarine HwyGreat place for lunch or dinner.
Na zdravi
51 King StreetDelicious authentic wood oven pizza restaurant.
The Dill Seafood Restaurant
Fabulous Seafood restaurant. Excellent food & service.
Great breakfast/brunch/lunch spot or if you want some goodies to pack a picnic.
56 locals recommend
Annie's Provedore
50 Hitchcock AveGreat breakfast/brunch/lunch spot or if you want some goodies to pack a picnic.
The famous Barwon Heads Hotel. Great pub for a beer or a feed. The beer garden is the place to be on a sunny afternoon.
53 locals recommend
Barwon Heads Hotel
1 Bridge RdThe famous Barwon Heads Hotel. Great pub for a beer or a feed. The beer garden is the place to be on a sunny afternoon.
Chang Noi Thai Restaurant
64B The TerraceLocal Thai restaurant, doing dine in or take away.
Local favourite in Barwon Heads for delicious Vietnamese. Dine in or take away - recommend booking.
31 locals recommend
Hanoi Kitchen
37 Hitchcock AveLocal favourite in Barwon Heads for delicious Vietnamese. Dine in or take away - recommend booking.
Tommy Gunns Barwon Heads
Great food & highly recommended.
Che Vuoi Pizzeria Osteria
Great pizzas & pasta. Bookings recommended as it is usually busy.
South East Asian influence, designed to share, house-made cocktails & an extensive wine selection, craft beers & spirits.
Manor Suite Wine Bar
South East Asian influence, designed to share, house-made cocktails & an extensive wine selection, craft beers & spirits.
Driftwood Cafe
64D The TerraceBreakfast & lunch spot, with great food & coffee.
Things to do
The Range @ Curlewis
1201 Portarlington RdDriving range serving food & drinks.
You don't have to be into Blues Music to enjoy the Blues Train - you just need to be up for a good night out.
Enjoy live music onboard the old steam train as it makes it way to Drysdale & back.
21 locals recommend
The Blues Train
20 Symonds StYou don't have to be into Blues Music to enjoy the Blues Train - you just need to be up for a good night out.
Enjoy live music onboard the old steam train as it makes it way to Drysdale & back.
Bellarine Rail Trail, Moolap VIC 3224, Australia
A fabulous rail trail to walk or ride.
Adventure Park Geelong, Victoria
1249 Bellarine HighwaySeriously fun day out for the whole family.
Ocean Grove Beach
55 Hodgson StBeautiful Ocean Grove beach.
Grab some local produce from the Bellarine Farmers Market held on the 3rd Saturday of each month.
Bellarine Farmers' Market - growers and makers
Presidents AvenueGrab some local produce from the Bellarine Farmers Market held on the 3rd Saturday of each month.
Check out the famous Queenscliff Community Market which has been running since 1975.
On the 4th or Last Sunday of the month - September through to May - 9:00am to 2:00pm.
Queenscliffe Community Market
Check out the famous Queenscliff Community Market which has been running since 1975.
On the 4th or Last Sunday of the month - September through to May - 9:00am to 2:00pm.
Explore the Bellarine’s very own ‘taste trail’, boasting nearly 50 food and wine destinations.
The trail is littered with farmgate producers, provedores, unique wineries, beer and cider and award-winning cafes and restaurants.
Explore, taste, relax!
Bellarine Peninsula, Wallington VIC 3222, Australia
Explore the Bellarine’s very own ‘taste trail’, boasting nearly 50 food and wine destinations.
The trail is littered with farmgate producers, provedores, unique wineries, beer and cider and award-winning cafes and restaurants.
Explore, taste, relax!
City/town information
Barwon Heads
Popular seaside town, with great boutique shops, cafes etc
Historic seaside town of Queenscliff. Victorian architecture/old fishing village.
92 locals recommend
Queenscliff
Historic seaside town of Queenscliff. Victorian architecture/old fishing village.