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Victoria · 2 days · 1 nights · weekend
Bellarine Peninsula in 2 days
The quieter side of Port Phillip. Geelong anchors the first afternoon, then the peninsula loop takes in calm bay beaches on one side and open surf on the other.
coastweekendVictoriafamilyResearched from official sources
When to go
December to March for swimming; the bollards and cafés work all year.
The plan, day by day
Day 1
Geelong waterfront and Ocean Grove
- 09:00🚆Drive Melbourne to GeelongMelbourneAround 1h on the Princes Freeway.
- 10:15★Geelong waterfront and the Baywalk BollardsGeelong104 painted bollards along the promenade.
- 11:30★Ride the Geelong CarouselGeelongAbout A$6 per person
- 12:30🍽Lunch on Pakington StreetGeelong West
- 15:00★Ocean Grove Main BeachOcean Grove
- 18:00🏨Overnight in Ocean Grove or Barwon HeadsBarwon Heads
Day 2
Barwon Heads, Point Lonsdale and Queenscliff
- 08:30★Barwon Bluff walkBarwon Heads
- 10:30★Point Lonsdale Lighthouse and pierPoint LonsdaleWatch ships thread The Rip from the pier.
- 12:00★Queenscliff — Hesse Street and the Black LighthouseQueenscliff
- 13:00🍽Lunch in QueenscliffQueenscliff
- 14:30★Bellarine Railway heritage train (seasonal)QueenscliffRuns on selected days — check the timetable.
- 16:30🚆Drive homeMelbourne
Before you go
- Book the Queenscliff–Sorrento ferry if you plan to cross
- Swim between the flags — Ocean Grove is a surf beach
- Sunscreen and a hat for the Geelong waterfront walk
This list is created with your trip, so you can tick it off as you pack.
Where this came from
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