Great Ocean Road Guides Attractions Events in Victoria

"If Chef Simon Yarham's menu were a painting, it would contain elaborate flourishes, busy curlicues,
curious daubs of texture and, above all, obsessive attention to detail. His spirited approach to food may faze the less adventurous, yet others will delight in Yarham's artistry" - The Age Good Food Guide

Join 2 Faces Restaurant in the air conditioned, relaxed 1857 Heritage dining room.

Whether you choose a la carte, group dining, a function, regional four course or the seven course degustation menu, the passion for food and service will be evident. Now in the 13th year the evocative and eclectic menus spoil you with choices of infused flavours, fresh ingredients and Simon's innovative gastronomic style.

Get ready for an adventure into culinary diversity with dishes that draw on tastes, textures and ideas from a myriad of world cuisines. Nothing plain here!

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.

a la grecque is a modern Greek Australian restaurant. Situated on the famous Great Ocean Road in Aireys Inlet, it is a comfortable 40 minutes drive from Geelong and 20 minutes from Torquay.

a la grecque has established itself as a destination for food lovers and diners from all over the world. Many tourists and overseas visitors stop and tell us stories of recommendations from fellow travellers and guide books the world over. Many proclaim the best meal they've eaten in Australia - by far.

a la grecque are proud of its reputation of having the freshest fish and seafood available. Kosta spends his mornings on the telephone or on the road chasing the best and the freshest, while Pam and Alex are hands on in the kitchen preparing the menu to accommodate and showcase the produce.

The restaurant is acclaimed for its attention to detail, friendly efficient service and most of all its welcoming and relaxed ambience.

A Maze 'n Games offers fun activities for the whole family to stimulate your relaxation. Lose yourself or the kids in one of Australia's largest timber mazes, relax and try a game of mini golf on the 18 hole mini golf course, or try and solve some of the large range of puzzles.

You can relax your mind inside the cafe with coffee and delicious, home-made cakes or light snacks.

You could also enjoy the great BBQ facilities undercover while the kids explore the playgrounds.

Enjoy browsing in the spacious shop, which has an extensive range of clever gifts for all ages; many are set up for you to try.

Enjoy an exquisite range of fine Wine grown, harvested and bottled in the Adventure Estate Vineyards.

Bottled and by the glass wines including Shiraz, Pinot Noir, Shiraz Viognier, Chardonnay, Dolce Blanc, Viognier and a variety of Premium beers.

Tastings and sales can be made at the shop located in Adventure Park.

Super charge your summer at Victoria's biggest theme park!

Awesome family fun all day long, Adventure Park Geelong is home to some of the coolest water rides in Australia.

Victoria's hottest and biggest theme park, Adventure Park, located just ten minutes from Geelong boasts 21 exciting rides and attractions, perfect for the whole family!

Just some of the ways you can make a gigantic splash and enjoy the unlimited rides all day long include:
- Raft the roaring rapids on The River Torrent Lazy River, with twisting tides and swirling gauntlets along a tropical river oasis
- Speed down head first and experience the ultimate adrenaline rush of the Six Lane Aqua Racer, a speed slide for the serious thrill-seekers which can take you up to 40km per hour
- Race down The Gold Rush Rapids in a speedy 20 seconds and take the two metre plunge
- Take a splash in the dark on the Wild West Canyon on a two-seater raft, experiencing twists and 360 degree turns!

Adventure Park is doing it for the kids, too! The Tiny Tots Splashzone keeps the young ones cool, safe and entertained, with waterfalls, mini waterslides and spray cannons throughout. While Bonito's Bay Water Play offers a state-of-the-art aquatic playground including waterfalls, water jets and more pirate-filled water fun.

On dry land, families can take a ride on the popular Go Karts and Electric Cars, try a hand at Archery, discover the new Galactic Games World, challenge family and friends to a game of Mini Golf, take a leisurely ride on the Paddle Boats and Aqua Bikes and watch the world go by on the Classic Carousel.

Bring in a picnic, hire a barbecue and relax lakeside under shaded picnic areas, marquees and pavilions, set amongst 21 hectares of landscaped parkland.

Angledean is a large mud brick studio situated in the rolling hills of beautiful Bellbrae.

This working studio has been producing high quality hand thrown stoneware pottery for over twenty years. In recent years the artisans have also been working in art glass creating beautiful pieces of contemporary fused glass and jewellery.

All the original works are for sale and have been created in the studio by the artisans. Angledean studio is located 700 meters from Anglesea road and just two kilometres north of the Great Ocean Road roundabout intersection in Bellbrae.

The Anglesea Art House is a venue for members to work. Weekly classes are held in watercolour, life drawing, oil, and acrylic medium. A pottery shed, with electric wheels, gas and electric kilns are also available.

A printing machine is also available, with a weekly printing group working with etchings, collagraphs, lino cuts and the like.

A weekly mosaic group also meets. Weekend workshops, in different mediums, are held when required.

Members also display and sell their work from the Art House. A variety of craft is also displayed and sold, including jewellery, felting, mosaics postcards, aprons, dolls clothes, bags etc.

Beach Club is a Geelong based company and is owner operated. There are 16 stores around the Victorian coast, from Warrnambool to Sorrento. The newest additions, being Mornington and Barwon Heads. Stores are also situated in Brighton and Noosa (Queensland).

Beach Club are proud to have built a customer base that enjoys quality, comfort and classic fashion. Beach Club is conscious of using natural fibres such as cotton and linens. Easy to wear and easy to care for garments.

The look is relaxed but stylish. "Café style apparel".

Beach Club is unique, as ranges are produced that are exclusive to them; and are proudly branded 'Beach Club'. These ranges vary from season to season but for winter includes cotton knitwear and a great selection of 'must have' items. Please go to the 'buy on line' selection on the website.

Beach Club also carry specially selected products from labels such as JUMP - TOMMY HILFIGER - AERO - JAG - selected stores MESOP and many more, plus a wonderful selection of scarves and jewellery.

The GIRL stores represent - ALL ABOUT EVE - JUST ADD SUGAR - BONDS and the fabulous LIVING DOLL.

Have you seen the L.Bay menswear stores in Lorne, Noosa, and Queenscliff? Selected labels are also in Mornington Classics store? Beach Club carry labels that have appeal to all age groups. TOMMY HILFIGER - MOSSIMO - INDUSTRIE - JAG - COAST - BLAZER - FRESHJIVE - HENLEY to name a few.

Anglesea Fruitz is a fruit, vegetable and gourmet food store on Victoria's Great Ocean Road. They pride themselves on stocking organic and bio-dynamic produce from the Geelong region such as Anglesea organic garlic, Geelong tomatoes, local honey and Otway preserves and jams.

Selling variety of breads including Zeally Bay Sourdough and incredibly tasty gluten free bread from The Healthy Loaf.

There is also a wide range of deli meats and cheeses including Istra Smallgoods, Warrnambool Cheese and Butter and a variety of cheeses from Meredith Dairy

The Anglesea Golf Club is situated on the Great Ocean Road and is an undulating 6,074m Par 73 layout set in natural bushland. A feature of the course is the number of elevated greens that require plenty of thought when selecting your club. There are only 42 bunkers throughout the course which have been likened to sand-belt bunkers and coupled with eucalypt tree lined fairways combine to produce a stimulating round. Also there is the ever present resident population of Eastern Grey Kangaroos which number approximately 300.

Anglesea Golf Club welcomes social golfers and social groups 7 days a week, don't have golf equipment? The Pro Shop carries hire clubs, pull buggies and motorised carts. Green fees are $45.00 non-daylight savings and $50.00 daylight savings, cheaper rates for group bookings, juniors and 9 holes.

If you're not interested in golf why not come along and have lunch or dinner in the Bistro over looking the 18th hole with ocean glimpses. The Bistro is open for lunch daily 12.00pm - 2.00pm and dinner nightly Sunday - Friday 6.00pm - 8.00pm and Saturdays 6.00pm - 9.00pm.

The kangaroos generally come down towards the Clubhouse of an evening so visitors having a drink on the balcony or dining in our bistro have the unique experience of seeing Australian Wildlife in a natural setting.

Anglesea Hotel is a modern establishment, with a TAB facility attached to a cosy public bar, enhanced by an open wood fire for winter warmth. Delicious meals can be enjoyed either at the bar, or inside or out of the large family restaurant that serves up well priced, a la carte, bistro-style meals.

Augmented by daily specials, the menu features fresh seafood laced with many Aussie favourites and is complemented by a constantly updated wine list. The homemade pasta dishes are delicious and, by popular choice, have become the restaurant's signature dish

Anglesea Hotel has a long history in hospitality, it remains the heart of the village, patronised by both locals and visitor.

The Anglesea Surf Centre is situated in the heart of the Surfcoast, 10 minutes from the surf capital of Torquay and twenty minutes from the popular coastal get away Lorne. Located right on the Great Ocean Road, Anglesea Surf Centre is famous for their friendly and helpful service, huge range of new and second hand surf boards, wet suits and accessories.

Very much a Traditional surf shop, as opposed to the 'boutique' style surf fashion stores. Anglesea surf centre's core business is surfboards, wetsuits and the essentials which you need to get in the water.

Founder and owner Bruce Little has been living and surfing in the area since the early sixties. Bruce continually strives to maintain the attitude that work provides the opportunity to live the lifestyle, which is the reason the staff surf and live on the coast.

The ASLSC clubhouse overlooks the main Anglesea beach and has one of the most spectacular views along the Great Ocean Road and Surf Coast.


The Club Cafe operates out of the Ray Marsh room over the summer months (End of December to Australia Day long weekend) and is normally open for breakfast, lunch and dinner from 8.00am each day serving a good selection of light meals and refreshments.


Beverages are available with dinner or for that convivial evening social gathering.


Please check the website to confirm opening times and please note that bookings are essential for dinner sessions.

Annie's Provedore & Produce Store is located in the heart of charming Barwon Heads.

The cafe is filled with the aromas of home cooked meals during the day and Napoli inspired pizzas in the evenings. The shop floor is filled with local and internationally sourced produce, farmhouse cheeses, freshly baked breads, homemade cookies, jams and chutneys, cured meat as well as local, seasonal fruit and vegetables; all the essential kitchen ingredients to help you create memorable meals for friends and family.

Situated on Mechanics Hill on the Great Ocean Road in Apollo Bay, Apollo Bay Cinema plays the latest release movies. Operating during School Holidays, this is a great way to keep the kids entertained.

All movie dates and times are published via a program on the Apollo Bay Cinema website.

The Apollo Bay Day Spa, staff and management invite you to experience its peaceful ambience and ensure your time there will be of total indulgence and bliss. Customising every treatment to every client is an integral part of Apollo Bay Day Spa's holistic approach to beauty and health.

As you enter Apollo Bay day spa you become the focus - the focus of attention, absolute care and results driven treatments empowering you to release your true beauty hidden within.

Apollo Bay Day Spa welcome you to enjoy the ultimate experience of this beautiful day spa.

Apollo Bay Fisherman's Co-op is located along Great Ocean Road past Torquay, south of Melbourne and Geelong, in the Otway wine region, in South Western Victoria.

Apollo Bay Fisherman's Co-op is the perfect one stop seafood shop and an excellent way to purchase the local seafood. The local fishing fleet of Apollo Bay ensures a fresh supply of seafood throughout the region, especially known for the excellent supply of flake and crayfish (available live from the tank or freshly cooked).

Locally caught fish includes flathead, grenadier, king george whiting, couta, sea bream and (in season) snapper. Apollo Bay Fisherman's Co-op also stocks the best available fish from wholesale markets, to supplement the excellent local catches (and inclement weather) so there is an abundance of salmon, oysters, prawns, the list goes on.

The Apollo Bay hotel is situated on the Great Ocean Road, three hours drive west of Melbourne on one of the most scenic drives in the world.

The Hotel with elevated streetscape dining offers locals and tourists a wonderful hotel experience whilst enjoying the atmosphere of a small coastal town.

Whether it's the hectic summer holiday period or the quiet winter months enjoying local musical talent beside the fire in the bar, having a few beers and playing a game of pool, all whilst enjoying the great atmosphere at the Apollo Bay Hotel. The reputation for great food and friendly service make the Apollo Bay Hotel the place to visit.

The bistro is open seven days, lunch and dinner all year round except for Christmas Day. A public bar, bottle shop and function room are available.

From farmgate to plate. Come and experience a cheese tasting adventure at Apostle Whey Cheese.

Dianne and Julian have been farming in the magnificent Heytesbury since 1981, now makers of award winning Apostle Whey Cheese's. Customers will experience an informative cheese tasting, as a licensed establishment you may select from a range of local wines and beers to enjoy while savouring a cheese platter.

There is an opportunity to view the cheese making and the cows being milked.

Please make contact in advance to check when is the best time to visit.

An original beatnik coffee hangout, which opened two weeks before the Olympic Games in 1956, has been going strong ever since.

The Arab, which is open all year round has a menu to suit all needs. The aroma of many different styles of coffee flow freely through the air. It is famous for it's fresh pasta and chicken Kiev, but you can also tuck into dishes such as the fish of the day or chicken schnitzel. The apple crumble is sensational.

Take a break at the Arab Restaurant.

Umhauer's has been a name synonymous with quality automotive service in Geelong for over 80 years. The company was founded by Reginald Umhauer in 1928, a small workshop at the corner of McKillop Street and Ormand Road. It then shifted to Sydney Parade and later moved to the Corner of Minerva Road and Autumn Street, Manifold Heights.

His son Robert followed, becoming an apprentice mechanic at the business in 1957.

The company now has a third generation of Umhauer's. Bob and Jan's daughter Leza and son Kris.

Umhauer's now owned by Kris and Leza Umhauer moved staff, stock plant and equipment into it's current location 157 Fyans Street Geelong, a new three level premises in April 2000.

From humble beginnings servicing motor vehicles, UMHAUER'S now service a wide and growing industry of Solar and Power Solutions, Touring and Camping, Towing, Van, Ute and 4WD accessories.

art@wintergarden is a working studio gallery, situated in Geelong, where you will find art works of excellence including landscapes, still life, portraiture and sculptures.

art@wintergarden hosts an exciting rotation of exhibitions, traditional and contemporary and operates an active studio space where small painting classes and workshops are regularly held.

Artist/Proprietor Jill Shalless, founder of "Dabble 'n' Daub" moved into "The Wintergarden" in late 2004.

Ashby House Interiors prides itself in selling genuine pieces and can guarantee authenticity because all of the stock is personally selected. The stock ranges in age from early 1800s to the 1940's. They are elegant but unpretentious pieces, intended to be used and enjoyed every day for years to come.

The "Life of Lidia" label is featured how and is an extensive range of vintage clothing ranging from casual to formal wear and wedding gowns and veils.

There is a large collection of artwork by local artists and some of them will do commission work as well.

For your convenience Ashby House Interiors have lay-by, delivery, and there are also gift certificates and a bridal registry service has just started.

Shopping at Ashby House Interiors is a joyous experience and a taste of the French love of beautiful things to be used and enjoyed.

Situated on the water's edge, with panoramic views of Barwon Bluff to Port Phillips Heads and beyond, At The Heads is a one of a kind venue. Located just over an hour away from Melbourne CBD. This offers a splendid dining experience, perfect for that special getaway. Imagine sipping on sparking wine with ocean views.

Austins is an outstanding vineyard and winery at Sutherlands Creek, in the heart of the Moorabool Valley, North West of Geelong.

About an hour's drive South West from Melbourne, you enter Austins 'Greenbanks' property off Steiglitz Road. Richard Austin planted 150 acres of vines with the single-minded determination to produce the best pinot noir, in the world.

Austins now has 90 acres of pinot noir at Sutherlands Creek. Austins believe this is the second largest family holding of the variety in Australia. The bonus for Richard and his family is that the soil and climate at Sutherlands Creek also does well with Riesling, Chardonnay and Shiraz. In fact, all three are prominent in their own right.

While the reviews and trophies are mounting, the best way to understand the philosophy and determination behind the Austins brand is to taste the wine.

Pinot Noir is the essence of Austins; fine fruit, first and foremost.

Bounded by the vineyard at Sutherlands Creek and based on the history of the Geelong region, that core is shaped by the site's terroir and given momentum by the perception and acumen of the Austin family.

The blend of these elements transforms premium grapes into wines of finesse.

Australian Skydive is a leading skydive operator. They operate out of both Torquay Bells Beach and Bridgewater on Loddon. Tandem skydive at Torquay over Bells beach from 10,000 feet, with a 35 second freefall and five minute canopy ride. The view will be as mind blowing as the experience.

Or tandem skydive over the spectacular Goldfields at Bridgewater on Loddon at 12,000 feet, 14,000ft or AUSTRALIAS HIGHEST SKYDIVE at 18,000ft. With a great atmosphere and exceptional customer service you will feel more than welcome at both of the drop zones.

However, if you want more than tandem skydiving, feel free to take the leap solo. Australian Skydive offer a range of solo skydive training packages at our Bridgewater drop zone. Ranging from the first stage of the course over two days, to the full 'A' licence package over nine days which allows you to skydive solo anywhere in the world.

Australian Skydive is committed to providing you with the highest quality skydiving experience that we can possibly deliver. With their products, they offer you 100% adrenaline guaranteed.

"The sky is not the limit".

Avalon Raceway first opened in the summer of 1976 which saw the dream of brothers Doug and Norm Drew come true. Both had been active drivers around the region and with the closure of Torquay Speedway saw the Drew Family build the Speedway on the land in Old Melbourne Road, Lara. Since that time the family have strived to improve the venue and along the way have created a number of Blue Ribbon Events that are nationally recognised.

The early years saw Solo and Sidecars as the major drawcard attracting world champions Ole Olsen, Barry Biggs, Ivan Mauger, along with touring English Lions teams and European champions battle with legendary Phil Crump, while the sidecar action was nothing short of incredible with an Australian Championship and numerous Victorian Titles contested with the introduction of more clay content in the early 90's saw the demise of bike racing and the emergence of Sprintcar Racing which today Avalon Raceway holds a number of events which are highly rated on the national scene.

These include the newly created Invitational Jackpot, the Presidents Cup, World Series Sprintcars and Round One of the Easter Trail. Avalon also hosts major events for its other classes as well. The K Rock Cup a major Super Sedan Show, West Coast Classic, Victoria's longest running Modified Production Feature plus major events for V8 Dirt Modifieds, Street Stocks, Speedcars and AMCA'.

Ba Ba Lu Restaurant & Bar offers all day service Breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as coffee and a delicious selection of homemade pastries and cakes.

The entire menu is available takeaway including fresh juice, coffee and smoothies. The food is all made on site and where available local and organic produced is used. Children are also catered for and gluten free and vegetarian options are available.

February sees the comeback of Sunday night Paella, this seafood dish is cooked for all to see in the dining room.

With the food there is something for the ears with live music consisting of latin, reggae and funk. There's Someone new every week. Keep an eye out for wine dinners, bands, cabaret and comedy dinners. Be sure to book. The full a la carte menu is also available.

A visit to Lorne would not be complete without a visit to Ba Ba Lu. Located at the Paris end of Lorne, just on the river, at Erskine river.

"We are a boutique winery based on the Bellarine Peninsula just outside Geelong. We have approximately 12 acres of grapes planted including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Shiraz, which suits our coastal climate. We also source Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz grapes from the Harcourt Valley near Bendigo. We look forward to welcoming you to our vineyard" Will Derham, Vigneron.

All wines are made on site in the small hands on facility. Banks Road also make wine for some of the other vineyards around area. They are very passionate about their wine and enjoy the closeness to their produce that being a small winery gives them.

From bud burst in the spring to bottling the wine, sometimes years later, they see each vintage evolve.

Their wines have received many accolades at shows and in reviews by wine writers.

Their recently completed cellar door is open from Thursday to Sunday 11.00am - 5.00pm or by appointment. As well as tasting each of the wines you can enjoy a light lunch and a glass of wine whilst enjoying the view over the vineyard to the Rip.

The Barrgowan Vineyard and Winery is owned and operated by Dick and Dib Simonsen. Vines were planted in 1994 with the objective of producing a high quality Shiraz for private consumption. This specialisation in Shiraz continues and the high quality is reflected in an impressive list of awards since 1998.

The production is very small from the 1/2 acre of vines, 50 cases in 2003 rising to an expected 200 cases in 2010 with no plans to expand further. This will ensure the continued high quality and attention to detail.

The vineyard is unusual in that five different clones of Shiraz are planted, and Barrgowan Vineyard believe that each clone adds just a little extra complexity to the finished wine.

Barrgowan Vineyard hand prune the vines, hand pick the fruit and basket press manually. Diligence, care and gentleness are applied at all stages of the wine making process; for example, most wine transfer is achieved by gravity, not pumped. By scientific measurement during the wine making process, we ensure the absolute minimum use of additives. The overall criterion is quality, not quantity!

The wine matures for 12+ months in the best, ultra fine grained French oak barrels available, and do not blend, filter or fine.

Barrgowan Vineyard do not have a distributor, all wine is sold by word of mouth, mail order or email. If you would like to be on our mailing list, or order wine.

There is a Cellar door - by appointment only. The tastings are an experience and generally include a tour of the wine making facility.

Please contact for orders of Cellar Door appointments.

Located near the mouth of Barwon River, Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary protects 17ha of predominately composed of reef.

The eastern half of the reef is basalt, formed from lava flow, and is exposed to the flow of the river. The western side is old sandstone and influenced by ocean swell. On the outer edges of the reef are the wrecks of two ships.

The variation in conditions across the reef results in the presence of a huge diversity of plants and animals.

Visitors can see anything from feather stars and barnacles to rock lobsters, rays and schools of fish. Bull Kelp, sandstone arches and sponge gardens create a fascinating and complex underwater world.

Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. For the latest information on changes to local conditions, please visit the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website.

Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors. Refer to the Bushfire Safety section on the Parks Victoria website for tips on how to stay safe.

The Queenscliff shop opened its doors in 1995 and is located in a beautifully kept, heritage listed former Wesleyan Church. Built in 1868 the high ceiling and historic atmosphere create a charming environment in which to browse the wall to wall shelves when the weather's not so good for the beach.

Barwon Grange is an elegant intact brick home dating from Geelong's earliest residential settlement.

It was built in 1855 and reflects the aspirations of middle class businessman Jonathan Porter O'Brien and his family who had emigrated from Liverpool.

The picturesque Gothic style architecture includes steep gables, unusual decorative timber bargeboards and veranda parapet.

The interior contains a fine collection of early Victorian furniture and fittings faithfully accumulated according to an inventory compiled when the house was auctioned in 1856.

The garden complements the house with a Victorian fountain. Lawns sloping down to the Barwon River are planted with species from a mid-19th century plant catalogue. Self-guided garden walks are available.

Nestled amongst the coastal dunes and metres from the spectacular 13th Beach surf coast, the highly ranked Barwon Heads links course presents an enjoyable challenge for all golfers. Widely recognised as a private club, visitors who are members of other golf clubs are invited as green fee players, and to stay in the house.

The magnificent clubhouse, recently listed by the National Trust and Heritage Victoria, is famed for its ambience and old world charm. With stunning architecture and captivating views, it is a clubhouse designed for all seasons. House guests can enjoy the open balconies in summer or the luxurious open fires during the cooler months.

Upstairs, there are 19 ensuite rooms, and a variety of packages are available incorporating your stay with golf, dining and entertainment. Other facilities include tennis courts, billiards, a driving range and professional shop.

Take some well-earned time off and be enchanted by 100 years of golfing history.

Come on in and enjoy the marvellous view of the Barwon Heads river and relax in the Barwon Heads Hotel dining area or outdoor courtyard over a freshly served meal from our kitchen.

The Barwon Heads Hotel is situated in the idyllic township of Barwon Heads, and only minutes from two of Australia's top golf courses and premier surf beaches.

This is a majestic 42 room bluestone mansion set in a sweeping rural landscape, built in 1871 for Thomas and Elizabeth Austin.

The Enclosed bluestone courtyard catering for up to 120 guests, provides a stylish and enchanting venue for wedding receptions and functions.

The elegant formal dining room with its superb polished tables and balloon-back chairs is available for smaller functions and receptions and caters for up to 30 guests.

Barwon Park also features a novel cast iron veranda, monumental entrance hall and magnificent central staircase. The mansion captures the glory of Victoria's pastoral heritage.

Visitors to Barwon Park are truly rewarded with a vision from the past.

Barwon Ridge Wines philosophy is to express the characteristics of fine Geelong wines through the growing of premium grapes and production of quality hand crafted wines.

Geoff Anson, Joan Anson, and Ken King are partners in Barwon Ridge Wines.

Geoff and Ken are the winemakers, and Geoff and Joan look after the vineyard.

The museum has an impressive collection of local and overseas shells, coral and preserved sea life specimens. It also displays old photographs of shipwrecks as well as shells. Exhibits include old bottles, shells, jewellery, novelties and souvenirs for sale.

Open daily from 9.30 - 8pm, located on Noel Street, Apollo Bay.

Come experience the newly renovated Geelong restaurant, Baveras Brasserie,where dining is only part of the experience.

Baveras Brasserie is on the eastern side of the weathered beauty that is Cunningham Pier, 250 metres out over Corio Bay.

With views extending across the bay to the city skyline and the yacht club, Baveras Brasserie is one of the finest Geelong Restaurants.

With a pre-dinner drinks area and a gorgeously designed interior, complimented by an extensive wine list and a casual yet elegant menu, dining at Baveras Brasserie is an indulgence for the senses.

Their Geelong restaurant is the perfect setting for not just a family celebration, a first date, an anniversary, a proposal, a business lunch or dinner or a birthday but also a gourmet breakfast, an informal lunch or relaxing casual dinner.

The food is prepared by passionate chefs. The menu is influenced by the seasons and the produce of our surrounding area.

Baveras Brasserie is open seven days a week, for breakfast, lunch and dinner (excluding Sunday dinner)

It's time for the seaplane experience and time to see the views of Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula with Bay City Seaplanes.

See the Surf Coast and the beauty of the Great Ocean Road. Discover the awesome magnificence of the renowned 12 Apostles in the comfort of a seaplane.

This is the Geelong seaplane experience, it's an experience you can afford and one you will never forget.

This coastal park has outstanding ocean views and geological features. Sheer cliffs and rock stacks dominate the bays, and heathlands display colourful spring wildflowers. Beaches are accessible at some points.

Aboriginal Traditional Owners
Parks Victoria acknowledges the Aboriginal Traditional Owners of Victoria - including its parks and reserves. Through their cultural traditions, Aboriginal people maintain their connection to their ancestral lands and waters. Further information is available from Aboriginal Affairs Victoria AAV and Native Title Services Victoria.

Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. For the latest information on changes to local conditions, please visit the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website.

Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors. Refer to the Bushfire Safety section on the Parks Victoria website for tips on how to stay safe.

Beach House Barwon Heads has been operational for over two and a half years, in the once Barwon Heads fire station. This beautifully renovation venue is a fusion of café and restaurant styles. A relaxed café environment during the day, serving the town's best coffee, makes way for magnificent modern Australian cuisine and a thoroughly enjoyable dining experience in the evening hours.

Beachouse Gifts has a wide range of gifts and homewares to choose from, they can cater for all your home and holiday requirements and much more. No matter what your budget they will be able to find a gift to suit that special occasion.

Come in and view our range of brands from Scanpan, Chasseur, Baccarat, Alex Liddy, Avanti, Cuisinart, Papaya, Oneworld, Wild, Urban Rituelle, Abode Aroma, Burleigh Ware, Portmeirion and many more. Beachouse Gifts also have a great range of cards, bath and beach towels, candles and cushions. They offer Laybys facilities and gift register for your weddings or special occasions.

All major credit cards are accepted and we can arrange to freight or send home that special purchase, no matter where you live.

The Bell Street Gallery showcases a magnificent range of inspiring surf and landscape photography predominantly from the Great Ocean Road region of Victoria. The Gallery is an outlet for a select handful of Victorian professional photographers. Their collection of work exposes the raw and at times frightening beauty of this ancient coastline, encompassing international iconic locations such as the Twelve Apostles and Bells Beach.

Located in Torquay, home of the annual Bells Beach pro surf contest and the gateway to the Great Ocean Road, the Bell Street Photographers Gallery features canvas and paper prints for sale and provides high-end archival quality printing and framing services. Prices start at $50 and all pieces are locally manufactured.

See the Great Ocean Road through the eyes of local photographers.

Open 7 days a week.

Set on six acres with beautifully landscaped gardens, Bellarine Adventure Golf has two magnificent 18 hole courses.

They are great for any weather with both courses providing plenty of shelter from the sun or rain. Each course incorporates real sand and water hazards to keep you on your toes and those scores honest.

People of all ages can play and they have putters to suit the smallest of kids through to the biggest.

The historic seaside villages of the picturesque Bellarine Peninsula are a pleasant drive down the road from this small vineyard by the highway. Overlooking the vineyard and with views over Corio Bay, Bellarine Estate offers wine tastings from their Bellarine Estate range, as well as their Portarlington Ridge Label. In addition, beer tastings from the Bellarine Brewing Company's micro-brewed range are also available.

This is beer with attitude, perfect for the first time beer drinker and loved by the mature palate of a seasoned connoisseur.

Established: 1996

Wine Region: Geelong

Owners: Liz and Peter Kenny

Winemaker: Anthony Brain

Open: 7 days 11am - 4pm. Lunch Sat & Sun 11am - 3pm

Wines: Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Viognier, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Shiraz.

Wine Prices: $10.00-$36.00

Beers: Pale & Celtic style Ales, Lager, Bitter & Mussel Stout

Beer Prices: Bottle $5, 6pack $24.90, case $79.20

Food: Casual Cellar Door lunch menu weekends only

Functions: Up to 100 people.

Weddings: Up to 100 people.

The riding school has been run by the Lamperd family for the past 40 years. Robin Lamperd began the school in Wallington as part of Koombahla Park Equestrian Centre in 1974 up until 2010.

Robin's son, Murray Lamperd, took over the running of the riding school in 2005. Murray's vision for the riding school and equestrian team meant there was a growing need for updated facilities and a more specific training environment. Because of this, the riding school made the move to the new location at the end of Barry's Lane, just behind the old property, in November of 2010.

This move has seen new life into the school horses with better grazing and an excellent surface for riding. It has also created a more inclusive and encouraging environment for the riders entering the competition world, and enabled Murray to focus more intensively on preparing his horses and students for the competition season.

The Bellarine Railway traverses Victoria's beautiful Bellarine Peninsula near Geelong, between the historic coastal town of Queenscliff and the hinterland village of Drysdale. The railway hugs the water around scenic Swan Bay providing breathtaking views, before climbing through the rolling hills of the Bellarine Peninsula to Drysdale.

Australia's unique railway experience.

Birregurra Estate Olives began in 1999, when the perfect paddock was found on Birregurra's rich soils in Victoria's western district.

Once the land was secured, planting began and the dream became real. Four and a half thousand olive trees have since been planted. Most of them are Kalamata and they have been producing a continually increasing crop of delicious olives ever since.

The olives are pickled on the property in a purpose built kitchen. Traditional recipes are used to process all the varieties of olives including, Kalamata, Italian-style black and green, 'mini Kalamata,' and Ligurian. Delicious tapenades are also available.

Birregurra Estate Olives also produce first cold pressed, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, which has the clean, grassy aroma and flavour only this kind of oil can have. Once you have had it, you'll never go back.

Located in Birregurra, gourmet gateway to the Otways and 30 minutes from Geelong and Lorne, Farm Foods is a food lovers haven, dishing out old fashioned friendly service with the finest foodie flavours.

Discover the tastes of the Otways and drop by to stock up on: Fresh and cured free range meats including seasonal dry aged and wagyu beef. Delicious local and Western Victoran wines. Regional handmade cheeses including Timboon L'Artisan, Shaw River, Meredith Dairy

On weekends, cosy up in the farmhouse cafe with a wood fired pizza and a glass of wine - all showcasing the best produce the region has to offer.

Everyone's in search of the good life. This is where you find it!

Bistro @ 310 is Geelong's newest Mediterranean restaurant that specialises in Greek Cuisine. The restaurant offers traditional Greek cuisine in modern and sophisticated surroundings. Open Tuesday - Sunday for lunch and dinner.

Their menu has been specially designed to give you the tastes of Greece here in Geelong using the best local produce.

Situated a few hundred metres from Skilled Stadium across the road from the Palais there is ample on street parking in Maud street and on Moorabool Street.

Owners Libby and Dermott McQuillan bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to a menu that features the popular Greek tapas for both entrees and mains and specialises in Greek and Mediterranean food that can be enjoyed in a comfortable, relaxed family friendly atmosphere.

The Black Bull has quick $10 lunches available Monday to Friday and long dinners, with private dining and set menu options, every night of the week.

Daniel Brehaut and Hernando Callejas have created an exciting menu with variety, spice and flavour to suit all palates with tapas, racion, mains and desserts. The wine list has complimented this with new local, European and Spanish additions, not to forget Black Bulls famous Spanish Sangria!

Whether it is a sit down dinner or cocktail function, the Black Bull has a range of set menus to suit everyone's needs. Offering flexibility on packages, the team can organise a unique function to your requirements and ensure its success every time.

Black Salt Restaurant commands sweeping views of the magnificent Corio Bay taking in Geelong City all the way to Portarlington.

Emphasising local produce, its menu is an innovative departure from generic hotel dining, light & contemporary and a great spot to relax and enjoy the scenery.

The pyramid-like black salt that gives the restaurant its name, adds a crisp, earthy twist to any dish.The Black Salt Bar stocks an extensive range of beers, spirits, liqueurs and local wines.

Every facet of Black Sheep Restaurant from its mouth watering menu to the stunning ambience and stylish rustic décor has been created with warmth and quality in mind. Great service and delicious food is very much part of the attraction of the Black Sheep Restaurant along with the open kitchen allowing you to enjoy the artistry and allure of seeing our chefs preparing all your dishes.

Whether it be for breakfast, an express or long lunch, dinner with a loved one or friends, Black Sheep Restaurant is the perfect choice. Also very popular for coffee and delightful cakes and slices.

Blackgate Lodge Alpaca Stud is located near Torquay at the start of the Great Ocean Road.

Drop in for a visit and learn all about Alpacas. The herd lives in the luxury of a 14 hectare clearing inside 28 hectares of virgin remnant bushland, consisting of manna gums, prickly acacia, native orchids and grass trees. Living free in their native environment, there are occasional koalas, parrots, finches, cockatoos, kookaburras, and many more animals to see.

Entry is free and hand spun fleece is available to purchase.

Are you interested in running a couple of alpacas? For anybody looking to escape to the country on a few acres, Blackgate Lodge Alpaca Stud can provide alpacas as pets. They are relatively easy to maintain only requiring shearing once a year.

Welcome to Blackwood Gully, the ultimate Otways stop for bird-watching, a rainforest walk, fresh coffee, and delicious food prepared by the chef for mouth-watering breakfasts, lunches, morning and afternoon teas.

The architect-designed two storey pole-house, with its vine-covered deck, is the perfect vantage point for views of the Otways while recharging your batteries for the stunning walks and waterfalls along the Great Ocean Road.

Blackwood Gully is fully licensed and famous for alfresco dining, family-friendly service and delicious food. Blackwood Gully have their own patch of cool-temperate rainforest, complete with blackwoods, tree ferns, and a footbridge over a little creek which flows in the winter.

Blakes Estate is located in Deans Marsh, nestled in the foothills of the Otway Ranges in western Victoria. The winery is situated only 16 km from the coast near the town of Lorne and the Great Ocean Road. The close proximity to the coast ensures a warm summer and a long, dry autumn with temperatures modified by the maritime influence. This climate, together with the light, sandy, Tertiary aged Otway soils are perfect for growing Pinot Noir vines in which the vineyard specialises.

Specialising in "Burgundy style" Pinot Noir and a "Champagne style" sparkling wine from their very own Pinot grapes. Also making a small volume of Rosé to compliment the other wines.

Attention to detail and their small acreage of four acres enable Blakes Estate Winery to make a first class Pinot Noir, rich in fruit flavours with a satisfying middle palate and a long finish. The wines are matured in fine French oak barriques for up to 12 months and kept in the bottle for a further year prior to release.

The vines are hand pruned, the grapes hand picked and the wine is hand made in the authentic French "Burgundian style", the area of origin of the pinot grape. The wine is not filtered, instead relying on racking between barrels for clarification, and using a minimum of preservative to ensure the full pinot characteristics come through in the finished wine.

The Deans Marsh and Pennyroyal areas on the northern flanks of the Otway Ranges are noted for their strawberry and raspberry farms, which date back to the 1930's. Berries were sent daily by steam train to the Melbourne markets. Not surprisingly, there is a strong hint of raspberry with a touch of plum in our wine.

Bolzano opened in 2009 by Hamish Hames to introduce a gutsy and distinctive brand of Italian cuisine to the Bellarine Peninsula. Bolzano's cuisine is based on authentic Italian enhanced by using the best and freshest local ingredients, surprising elements, and wherever possible our own organic and heirloom produce grown locally.

The full menu changes weekly and includes hand-rolled pasta and home-made desserts, delicious chargrilled prime cuts, chops and seafood. Take-away offerings are numerous with thin based, artisan pizzas and our extensive pasta menu. Please ask staff if you have any special dietary or other requirements.

The wine list is to the point, the point being no wasted space in our cellar, and an emphasis on quality and craftsmanship. It is extremely well balanced, full of great boutique, imported and small release offerings.

The dining area seats up to 60. The dining area is designed to be comfortable, warm and romantic with views of the ocean. In addition there is a relaxed lounge and bar area where you can enjoy a drink or a meal plus outdoor seating along a long timber bench for warmer days with an outlook to the water.

Bolzano Restaurant and Lounge is located at the west end of Ocean Grove's main street (The Terrace). and overlooks the street and river from the front balcony, and from Barwon Head's Bluff and out to sea from the dining room. Reservations are highly recommended.

Boom Gallery is a vibrant and active contemporary art gallery. It represents a cross section of work from emerging and established artists, with a strong regional bias.

Boom Gallery exhibits most media, including painting, sculpture, printmaking, drawing, photography, design and small objects. Boom Gallery gives artists a platform to exhibit and sell their work and provide information to the customers about art investment.

Little more than an hour's drive from Melbourne takes you to the state's richest wildflower habitat. Set in a low range of mountains dissected by rocky gullies, the unusual geology of Brisbane Ranges National Park has preserved plants that have long since vanished from the region, together with a correspondingly diverse bird population and the greatest density of koalas in Victoria.

Things to Do
- The 3 kilometre Anakie Gorge Walk leads through the gorge between the picnic areas at Anakie Gorge and Stony Creek. Nelsons Track climbs to the ridge top to Nelsons Lookout with views over the gorge and Lower Stony Creek Reservoir. This is a high standard walking track which uses small foot bridges to traverse several creek crossings

- Panoramic views over much of the Stony Creek catchment can be had from the Outlook. An easy 2.5 kilometre return track, the Kurung Walk, climbs steadily from Stony Creek Picnic Area north to join Switch Road from where there are good views over the You Yangs and Anakie Gorge

- The Burchell Trail is a three day walk through the park. Notes and a map for this walk can be obtained from the park office. Please note, from the 1 January 2009 a fee will be payable for overnight camping on the Burchell Trail.

For the latest information on track closures and park access, please see the Parks Victoria website. Be bushfire smart. Follow the Parks Victoria checklist before travelling.

'The Brown Magpie cellar door is backed by a row of cypress trees populated, appropriately enough, by an extended family of industrious magpies who stalk around the vineyard with a proprietorial air. This is a tranquil spot in the Surf Coast hinterland with a plot of vineyard that looks towards Mount Moriac's gentle slopes. It's well worth a detour when you're in the region for its award-winning Shiraz and Pinot Noir.' Ralph Kyte-Powell

Brown Magpie Wines is located in the picturesque hinterland of the Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road, 15 minutes Anglesea and Torquay, and 25 minutes south west of Geelong.

Shane and Loretta Breheny selected the property specifically for the purpose. Planted in 2000 and 2001 the vineyard consists of nine hectares of north facing gentle slope. Dense, well established cypress trees along the borders shelter the vineyard from strong winds and moderates temperature.

All wines are handcrafted on site from estate grown, hand picked fruit, and are a true reflection of the vineyard. The vineyard is ideally located for producing premium quality shiraz, pinot noir, gris and grigio, wine.

The quality of the wines has been acknowledged since the first vintage in 2003, with multiple gold medals and trophies being awarded.

Recent awards include:
- Gold Medal and Trophy - Shiraz 2006
- Geelong Wine Show October 2007
- Silver Medal - Pinot Noir 2008
- International Wine Show 2010
- Bronze - Pinot Gris 2010
- Geelong Wine Show2010
- Silver - Blanc de Noir 2008
- Concours de Vins 2010
- Bronze - Pinot Grigio 2010
- Pinot Noir 2010
- Pinot Noir 2009
- International Cool Climate Wine Show 2011

The Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road hinterland is a treat for all wine and food lovers, abounding with great restaurants, produce and wineries.

As self confessed 'foodies', Cafe 153 pride themselves on the use of local produce, and only use seafood from Australian waters. The head chef Jules is excited to deliver a cross section of flavours with his food which is both honest and from the heart!

The aim is to provide you with good service in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere and great food that is both visually exciting with balanced flavours and tastes.

Be decadent, enjoy!

Old shed full of junk? Come and see how the owners, Jacqui and Sean Doyle, reinvented theirs with Café La Hoot!

The cafe is a little known secret on the Surf Coast set on a picturesque garden setting serving fabulous organic fair-trade coffee, local produce serving homemade light lunches, snacks and sweet treats.

Café La Hoot is the quirkiest little cafe in Winchelsea on the banks of the beautiful Barwon River. It is the perfect stopover on the way back from the beach to the city.

Hoot Hoot, the Café is open from 9am 'til dusk.

Camilo Olive Grove is located near Teesdale between the grassy woodland of the Inverleigh Flora and Fauna Reserve and the Leigh River, among rolling hills in South West Victoria.

Founded by Joan and Peter McGovern in 2002, Camilo was the result of an extensive search for a location that would provide a great climate, position and soil for growing premium quality olives, and a property that would give them much pleasure.

The Leigh River winds its way through a valley at the edge of the property providing a home to beautiful and very old river gums and blackwood trees as well as an abundance of Australian wildlife including kangaroos, koalas, platypus, wedge-tailed eagles, parrots and possums.

Camilo's olives are planted on flat plains between the reserve and the river valley. Extensive wildlife corridors, planted on Camilo at the same time as the olive grove, provide shelter and are home to local native animals and a safe bridge for wildlife travelling between the reserve and the river.

The cool climate environment of the region means Camilo olives enjoy maximum sunshine and a prolonged ripening period, producing premium extra virgin olive oils.

The picnic areas at Cape Nelson State Park set in quiet bush surroundings are an ideal location for a pleasant meal with family and friends.

A range of linked tracks offer the opportunity to walk as little or as much as desired, allowing you to explore the spectacular coastal cliffs, diverse bird life and picturesque surrounds of the park.

Aboriginal Traditional Owners
Parks Victoria acknowledges the Aboriginal Traditional Owners of Victoria - including its parks and reserves. Through their cultural traditions, Aboriginal people maintain their connection to their ancestral lands and waters. Further information is available from Aboriginal Affairs Victoria AAV and Native Title Services Victoria.

Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. For the latest information on changes to local conditions, please visit the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website.

Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors. Refer to the Bushfire Safety section on the Parks Victoria website for tips on how to stay safe.

Climb to the top of mainland Australia's oldest lighthouse, Cape Otway Lightstation, 90 metres above the wild Southern Ocean, and see why many tragic shipwrecks occurred on this isolated and rugged coastline.

Immerse yourself in history with one of Australia's most important and recognisable lighthouses at your doorstep. Spectacular scenery, lighthouse tours, wildlife (koalas, wallabies and whales), rainforests, waterfalls and awesome sunsets will be highlights of your stay.

Cape Otway is an excellent location to base yourself, being central to Great Ocean Road and Great Otway National Park activities and walks.

Groups of up to 16 people can be accommodated in the heritage Head Lighthouse Keeper's cottage with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, open fires and fully self contained kitchen and laundry facilities. Two night minimum stays. The cottage is a wonderful retreat for families, walking groups or as a unique venue for get-togethers with friends.

The Manager's House is a fully self-contained, newly renovated property providing all the comforts of home, comfortably accommodating up to 15 guests. A great location for a house party, or place to relax after walking in the Otways, the Manager's House is filled with natural light.

Both properties have bed and breakfast options for smaller groups or couples.

The Lightstation also has a delightful café on site which is open daily. Relax over a great coffee and homemade scones, soaking up the views. The café is located in the original Assistant Lighthouse Keeper's cottage, right in front of the lighthouse.

Discover the coast on a 4WD Lightkeeper's Shipwreck Discovery Tour, which runs daily and with special offers for accommodation guests. Walk in the footsteps of lightkeepers and pioneers along the Great Ocean Walk with experienced and knowledgeable local guides.

Opera in the Otways - Saturday November 17, 2012 - see website for details.

George, a master craftsman from Austria, instilled solid values in his sons. If it's not the absolute best you can do, then it's not good enough! Over the years, the values of craftsmanship, attention to detail and quality customer service has seen Carl Karacsay Furniture flourish in Colac and district.

Drop in to the showroom in Colac and see a great range of my furniture in stock. If what you are after is not in stock place your order and Carl Karacsay Furniture will make it for you. While you're here you can have a look around the workshop.

If you're after something unique - your own design - something you've seen - Carl Karacsay Furniture can make it.

Cheese World promotes the local dairy industry through offering tastings and sales of award winning cheddar cheeses produced across the road at the Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory.

The aim of the business is to promote local gourmet products to the visitors who stop here on their way along the Great Ocean Road. Educational information on the local dairy industry both past and present is offered through a modern cheese making video filmed in the factory and a walk back in time through the local history museum. The museum houses artefacts, photos and personal items belonging to early local dairy farming families. The factory was first established on this site in 1888 and has continued to grow to become a major contributor to the local economy. The Cheese Museum shows the history of the company and the local dairy industry.

Enjoy lunch or a snack in the licensed cafe. Cheese platters and ploughman's lunches are a speciality.

In the 2010 Dairy Industry Australia Association Dairy Product Competitions, the factory collected three major national awards. The coveted Chair Hansen cup and trophy which recognises the highest scoring cheddar cheese and the Tetra Pak Perpetual trophy for the highest aggregate score for cheddar cheese.

Pepper and garlic was named the best flavoured cheese in Victoria, the cheddar won the Kraft Perpetual shield and trophy and the Cheese Museum won the J Sharkey Memorial Trophy for the best vintage cheddar. The Sungold fresh milk was acknowledged as the best in Victoria by taking out the DIAA Victoria Milk award.

Warrnambool vintage cheddar won Australia's best vintage cheese award in the 2011 DIAA Grand Dairy Awards.

Commendation award 2010 ABC Radio National Regional Museum Awards.

Free hourly cheese tastings.

City Quarter is a place like no other. Two hundred and fifty metres out over Corio Bay, this boutique bar patiently sits and awaits your custom.

Your journey starts at the beginning of Cunningham Pier... meander out to your destination, listen to the water lapping the pylons, enjoy the sea breeze as you ascend to City Quarter via a grand staircase onto a hand crafted deck... now, make sure you now turn around and admire the views of the Geelong city skyline.

City Quarter also offers stunning views Western and Eastern Beach. Loft ceilings, sophisticated textiles, low lighting, three decks, comfortable lounges and tables, a double sided fireplace, cocktails made with passion and gourmet pizza and worldly inspired tapas. City Quarter look forward to welcoming you.

Clifton Springs Golf Club is a Mike Clayton designed 18 hole course. The course has superb Legend turf fairways and is located about an hours drive from the Westgate Bridge near the town of Drysdale where full facilities are available.

The club is the best located course on the Bellarine Peninsula and with superb views of Corio Bay across to Avalon Airport. The sight of the many ships sailing past as you play the course is a sight that will be remembered forever.

Being central to Port Phillip Heads and Geelong in the middle of the Bellarine Wine District with easy access to both surf and bay beaches it is perfect for a day or weekend visit.

The course has an excellent dining area that has views to dream about and would make any occasion a memorable one.

The Club's Open Week is held in November each year. Entry forms can be obtained by contacting the club or via our website.

Geelong Cats and Club Cats know how to put on a great performance - on and off the field. For food, functions and fun you can't go past Club Cats. Club Cats will take care of everything, so you can relax with friends and enjoy our surroundings at Kardinia Park.

Club Cats also provide function facilities for all occasions. Whether it be a corporate function, birthday party, wedding or just a social get together, you can't go past Club Cats.

Clyde Park is a cellar door and bistro set on the beautiful Moorabool Valley just off the Midland Highway half an hour north of Geelong, 35 minutes from of Ballarat. The speciality is the wines, in particular, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. The food, lovingly cooked by the chef and owner Sue include a wonderful array of wood fired pizza, anti Pasto tasting plates, salt and pepper calamari. Clyde Park offers a cellar door and offer weekend specials. A James Halliday 2012 ***** (5 star red) winery.

Uniquely based in the heart of industrial Breakwater, Coffee Cartel is dedicated to providing Australians with the most rare and coolest specialty grade coffees and teas available on the planet!

Coffee Cartel roast all coffees on site, guaranteeing the freshest mix of single origins and house blends are ready to please your palette. With our adjoining teahouse serving over 150 specialty teas, Cartel is the place to visit for all your hot beverage needs.

At Cartel, they also pride themselves on the education that goes with the coffee. When you understand the processes, the passion and the flavours that go into making just one cup of caffeine goodness, you can only appreciate it even more than you already did. The funky staff is here to answer any questions you might have.

Whether you are looking for beans to take home, a cup on the go, or one of the best coffee experience of your life, Coffee Cartel should be at the top of your to visit list!

The Colac RSL is a warm family friendly club. They pride themselves on its military history and are more than happy to welcome new members to the club.

The Colac RSL is a great place to dine, or if you prefer, to just sit and relax at the bar and have a friendly chat to the staff and patrons. Regular entertainment is also available.

Colac RSL have function rooms for hire. Please contact the Club to enquire.

The Colac Turf Club has had a long and proud tradition of turf racing, education and training of horses that spans more than 145 years.

Nestled at the foot of the Otway Ranges, the Colac Turf Club is one of the renowned country racecourses in the Great ocean Road region.

The Colac Gold Cup has become a much sought after trophy among top trainers within Victoria for many years and the record books show why. The past five Country Racehorses of the year have either won the Colac Gold Cup or been trained at Colac.

The club's four big race days in October, December, February and March draw many visitors to the region to enjoy grassroots community racing in a relaxed rural setting. While in the area, many visitors also take time out to enjoy the breathtaking coastline of the Great Ocean Road between Lorne and Apollo Bay. Colac is the major inland town servicing the tourist region.

Laser Strike is a safe and exciting outdoor laser skirmish, laser tag based in The Basin, Gembrook, Geelong, Warrnambool, Mansfield-Benalla, Phillip Island, Mt Buller and Mobile!

The laser skirmish guns shoot harmless beams of infra-red light, they work both indoors and outdoors, make lots of noise and have sensors on the target lighting up to show a 'hit'. Each hit reduces available health points, until the player gets "killed or retired" from the game.

There are several different weapons on offer including short-range sub-machine guns through to long-range telescopic sniper rifles, each with its own tactics and uses.

Many different tactical missions and scenarios are battled out and are to be won or lost. Teams must work together on their planning and strategy to achieve their aims and objectives. Games and sessions available both during the day and at night.

Laser Strike and it's combat simulation is just like paintball but without the pain or the bruises and is great for birthday parties, sports teams, corporate team building events, school and university groups, social clubs and groups, hens and bucks parties and individuals

Laser Strike is also 100% fully mobile. Yes, Combat Laser Strike can come to you!

Best of all ----ANY AGE CAN PLAY!

Courthouse ARTS offers a variety of uses from performances, to exhibitions, conferences, meetings, rehearsals, lectures and functions. Together with creating a destination in Geelong where you can experience the latest music, theatre, dance and art.

Courthouse ARTS is also a non for profit organisation driven and directed by young people and aimed at young people to escape the everyday, be inspired and have fun.

Courthouse ARTS ia a springboard for artistic pathways and industry skills, your connection to some of the best young arts professionals in Australia.

Visit the website for more information.

Things to see and do
- Pleasure driving along 'The Boulevard', which follows the northern bank of the river, through forests of Brown Stringybark, Manna Gum and lush tree-fern lined gullies, is a beautiful way to discover the Park.
- Camping at Hiscocks Crossing and picnicking along 'The Boulevard' is popular
- Fishing is challenging, with species such as Redfin and Rainbow Trout to be caught. Freshwater crayfish are also found in the river
- Bushwalking through the Park is relaxing and enjoyable. There are numerous bird species to view and vegetation types to discover. A return 2.5 km nature trail from the Hiscocks Crossing camping area takes you along the river's edge through lush vegetation and then higher up into wet and dry sclerophyll forests
- Nature study in the variety of habitats makes the area valuable for students and photography enthusiasts alike. A quiet observer can discover a range of animals and botanists can enjoy the floristic diversity of the region.

Looking after the park
- All native animals and plants are protected
- Fires may be lit only in fireplaces provided
- Firearms are not permitted in the park
- Vehicles must stay on formed roads
- Removal of wood or plants from the park is prohibited
- Leave the park as you find it

Precautions:
- keep to the tracks provided as there are areas of poor drainage that require stabilisation
- wear appropriate clothing to guard against the leeches that inhabit damp areas
- be cautious when entering as the descent from the Greenwald end of the park is steep

For the latest information on track closures and park access, please see the Parks Victoria website. Be bushfire smart. Follow the Parks Victoria checklist before travelling.

Presiding over gently undulating grazing lands in the southwest of corner Victoria - close to the South Australian border - Crawford River has paved the way for a wine growing industry in what is traditionally a grazing region.



The winery atop the hill and the vineyard hugging the slope, nestled in the midst of the large sheep and cattle station that John Thomson's great-grandfather settled in 1884. John and his wife Catherine planted the first vines in 1975 and during the next few years, John completed his Wine Science and Viticulture studies at Wagga. Two of their daughters are now an integral part of the team; Belinda as a winemaker and viniculturist and Fiona in Sales and Marketing.


Lying at the alluvial edge of a volcanic lava flow, the 11.5 hectare vineyard has its roots in an unusally complex, mineral-rich soil base. Gravelly, friable, basalt loam overlays permeable clay which lies above limestone created by an ancient, risen seabed. At Latitude 38^0S, 110 metres above sea level and approximately 50 kilometres inland from the sea, the vineyard enjoys some moderating maritime influences.


The combination of these factors produces a long and even growing season helping to produce grapes with intense fruit flavours and high natural acidity. All the pruning, picking and meticulous canopy management are done entirely by hand and environmentally sustainable viniculture is carefully practised. Their wines are crafted entirely from fruit grown at the vineyard, vinified and bottled on site. Patience and time are of the essence in the winery. They believe in minimal interference and movement during vinification, preferring the fruit to naturally express its very individual terroir. It is their belief that this approach influences the pure, elegant quality of their end product.


Wines made are Riesling, Rosé, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Merlot, Semillon Sauvignon Blanc & NEKTAR.

Cuda Bar provides great food and great entertainment


Situated in the middle of Mountjoy Parade in picturesque Lorne, Cuda Bar offers great views of Louttit Bay from both the extensive balcony and indoors. Whether drinking or dining, Cuda Bar promotes a casual atmosphere accompanied by live music and DJ's and coupled with a diverse food, wine and cocktail menu it leaves you spoilt for choice.

Drink or dine, inside or out, enjoy an afternoon or evening at Cuda Bar!

Situated on a sandy base with a minimum of trees and naturally undulating couch fairways this Vern Morcom designed links type course has maintained its position as one of the best on the Bellarine Peninsula and has been further enhanced by a recent Michael Clayton Master Plan. With challenging bunkers and firm and fast greens, it is the wind however that often determines the level of playing difficulty.

The course measures 6150 metres from the championship marks and is a challenging par-72. A challenge for players of all standards and a true test of golfing ability. Green fee players welcome.

6100 metre Par 72 course Large contoured greens Naturally undulating couch fairways Well Bunkered, links style layout On the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula, Victoria One hour from Melbourne 10 minutes from Geelong

Curlewis Winery offers cellar door sales and tastings by appointment only. Contact to make an appointment.

Curlewis winery is situated on the Bellarine Peninsula, near Geelong, one hours drive south-west of Melbourne, Australia.

Winemaker Rainer Breit and his partner Wendy Oliver produce highly-concentrated, complex, food-friendly wines, using traditional French wine-making principles combined with "new world" techniques.

Darriwill Farm specialises in unique and exclusive gourmet food, giftware and boutique wines.

The world's finest produce and wines are sourced direct from the farm gate, making Darriwill Farm a favourite destination for lovers of the best things life in the country offers.

Darriwill Farm & Cafe Highton is a regular meeting place for people to catch up, enjoy a coffee and take in our latest range of freshly sourced goodies.

Upon visiting our stores you will not only receive friendly service, but ideas, handy tips and solutions from our passionate and knowledgeable people.

Darriwill Farm specialises in unique and exclusive gourmet food, giftware and boutique wines.

The world's finest produce and wines are sourced direct from the farm gate, making Darriwill Farm a favourite destination for lovers of the best things life in the country offers.

The retail stores are regular meeting place for people to catch up, enjoy a coffee and take in the latest range of freshly sourced goodies.

Upon visiting their stores you will not only receive friendly service, but ideas, handy tips and solutions from passionate and knowledgeable people.

Experience the Del Rios winery which is located on the western slopes of Mt Anakie, an ancient volcano just west of Port Phillip Bay. This unique site produces chardonnay, marsanne, sauvignon blanc, shiraz, merlot, cabernet sauvignon and pinot noir. The vines are tended by hand, the fruit is hand harvested and the wines are handcrafted.

Del Rios cool climate wines are made in small quantities, from premium estate grown fruit, produced in low yields using meticulous vine management in the vineyards. The wines are elegant, complex and reflect the true varietal character of the Anakie region.
Visit the del Rios cellar door and Cafe@Anakie Ridge which is open every weekend for lunch from 12pm to 4 pm.
Situated near the picturesque Brisbane ranges and with fabulous sweeping views to the You Yangs and Geelong, this is the ideal location for a nice lunch, catch up with friends and family and also enjoy tastings of the many award winning wines. The menu will include delicious spanish paella and tapas.

When in Lorne, look up Deluxe for top name brands in apparel on the Great Ocean Road.

Deluxe has a range of high quality, luxury fashion items. Brands like: Marcs Sydney, Alannah Hill, Bettina Liano, Morrissey & Third Millennium, makes Deluxe the place to shop in our resort township of Lorne.

Dinny Goonan Wines is one of a handful of families pioneering grape and wine production in the Otway hinterland.

Their wines have won numerous awards since the first commercial release in 2001.

The vineyard and cellar door are conveniently situated on the inland road to Lorne, between Winchelsea and Deans Marsh. This location provides a great springboard to explore the Otways and surrounding attractions, and they are happy to share some local knowledge of other places to see and visit.

Visitors are welcome to taste their wines and relax in the peaceful vineyard setting. You can find out more about the wines by talking to Dinny the winemaker, or stroll around the vineyard and winery.

Vineyard platters are available on weekends between November and April and every day during January, so it is a great chance to take some time out to enjoy the wines, surrounded by the vines that produced them. The platters have a regional focus providing the opportunity to match local wines with regional produce. The only distractions will come from the Crimson Rosellas and Blue Winged Grass Parrots that have made the vineyard their home.

They also offer a great coffee and a selection of local foodstuffs and oils.

And then of course, there are their award winning wines.

As a family run enterprise, everything is very much "hands on". The vines are hand pruned; they pick the grapes by hand and use traditional vinification and elevage techniques within the modern winery.

They specialize in the production of cool climate Shiraz and Riesling.

They also produce limited quantities of Cabernets (a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Malbec), a Semillon/Sauvignon and a Sparkling wine (a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay) which are available exclusively to their cellar door customers.

This remote coastal park protects 55km of ocean beach. Inland, the park encompasses high coastal cliffs, huge rolling sand dunes and freshwater lakes and swamps. Coastal vegetation and wildlife thrive.

Enjoy remote camping, walks and canoeing.

Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. For the latest information on changes to local conditions, please visit the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website.

Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors. Refer to the Bushfire Safety section on the Parks Victoria website for tips on how to stay safe.

Introducing Drysdale Cheeses, the first commercial goat cheese manufacturer on the Bellarine Peninsula. Registered in December 2005, Drysdale Cheeses concentrates on a range of hand made cheeses, manufactured from the high quality milk from its herd of Saanen goats.

The goats live on the Scotchmans Road property in Bellarine, where they are milked daily. Drysdale Cheeses are a registered dairy herd and all of the animals are pure bred. Their diet comprises of pasture, tree cuttings, hay and a goat "muesli", a home recipe. They also love their daily offerings of fruit and vegetable scraps from the fruit shop in Drysdale -especially watermelon!! Extra essential minerals and vitamins are administered via seaweed meal and salt licks.

Although Drysdale Cheeses is not certified organic, they follow permaculture farming principles and adopt ethical animal treatment. They do not milk animals that are heavily pregnant and newborn kids will stay with their mums for those first few days of all-important colostrum (first milk). Each doe only kids once every two years, allowing for their optimal health.

The milk is then transported back to the cheese making room at Drysdale. The basic method for making cheese requires pasteurisation in this country, although a small group of speciality cheesemakers are working to allow raw milk cheese to be made legal in Australia soon. After pasteurisation, cheesemaking cultures are added to the milk for flavour ripening and then an enzyme (rennet) is added to coagulate the milk, thus producing curds and whey. These cheese making procedures use only vegetarian rennet. Different varieties of cheese will then require different temperatures and different treatments. The cheeses are made in small batches and require careful aging and draining, and so may be unavailable from time to time.

Drysdale Cheeses are only available locally, from selected restaurants and providers.

Come and visit our craft shop, run by the members of our co-operative team who make and sell their quality hand made items in our lovely heritage building in the main street of Drysdale, next to the Uniting Church, on the Bellarine Peninsular through Geelong on the Portarlington Road.

Our members make a range of goods including jewellery, children's clothes, baby wear, quilts, toys, dolls, wooden toys, hats, embroidered gifts, paintings, hand painted items, dried flower arrangements, tea cosies, pot holders, cushions, smocked frocks, scarves, bridal items, cards, gift knick-knacks, bags, Australian souvenirs, pottery, dolls clothes and more.

Is there a new baby in the family, then see our range of beautiful baby clothes, knitted jackets, bootees, bonnet/hats, quilts, blankets, cuddle rugs, toys and the list goes on!

If you cannot find what you want we have an order service, so ask and we will find a member who may be able to make the item for you.

We also have a layby service for your convenience for Birthdays, Christmas and special occasions.

We also make donations to local charities, our main charity being Cottage by the Sea.

At the Melbourne end of Mountjoy Parade is the fabulous women's clothing shop, Duetto.

A favourite among locals and holiday makers alike, Duetto stocks labels such as Philosophy Australia and Andiamo with sizing small to XXXL. The latest fashion and upmarket casual clothing to suit a broad range of range of ages, tastes and sizes.

Duetto is definitely worth a stop.

Things to Do

On calm day, a snorkel around the rocks can be very rewarding. The Marine Sanctuary is also popular for recreational diving with a diverse range of fish species present.

Heritage

The area of the Marine Sanctuary is inter-related with Painkalac Creek, which is a highly significant cultural place for Aboriginal people. Eastwards of Painkalac Creek is soft sand, which Aboriginal groups believe indicate an extremely high possibility of burial sites.

Precautions

For your own safety, only undertake activities appropriate to your skills and abilities. Take all necessary precautions, be aware of changing conditions, and watch for potential hazards, such as rips. A number of Victorian marine animals are potentially harmful if not treated with respect and care, so ensure that you familiarise yourself with these species. Sunburn and hypothermia are also potentially harmful but easily avoided.

SCUBA diving is a potentially high-risk activity and should only be undertaken by appropriately qualified people that have completed recognised training and certification. Victoria's cool water environments can be extremely challenging to those used to diving in warmer waters so ensure that local knowledge is sought before undertaking a dive in a new location. Dive charter operators can provide some of the best advice on diving in Victoria.

For the latest information on track closures and park access, please see the Parks Victoria website. Be bushfire smart. Follow the Parks Victoria checklist before travelling.

Situated in the picturesque township of Aireys Inlet, the charm of this town lies in its quiet bushland setting and spectacular beaches along the Great Ocean Road, the gateway to the iconic Twelve Apostles.

Aireys Inlet is also the home of the Split Point Lighthouse and the quiet relaxing nature of the setting is a wonderful source of inspiration for many artists and writers.

Eagles Nest Fine Art Gallery prides itself on showcasing the works of established and emerging artists from the Geelong/Otway region, many of whom live in the local area.

Welcome to Eagles Rise vineyard and Wild Wine.

From its spectacular site perched above the Moorabool River valley near Bannockburn, Geelong, Eagles Rise Wine makes a range of commercial and wild ferment wines on site.

They also stock a large selection of locally made chocolates, some even prepared to match the subtle flavours found in wine. Plus locally roasted 'fair trade' coffee. All available from the beautifully restored Sunday schoolhouse.

Based on Geelong's spectacular waterfront, Edge Geelong is the place to be!

This gorgeous north facing bar gives patrons a world-class view of the beautiful Corio Bay.

With a delicious new breakfast menu, best served with daily papers and quality coffee, an outstanding lunch and dinner menu with daily specials, not to mention the terrific grazing plates with fresh produce and good quality fare, Edge Geelong is a great place to dine day or night.

During the day the gentle tunes will set the scene for a relaxed time spent with family and friends. There is live music on Thursday, Friday and Sunday afternoons and upbeat music on a Friday and Saturday nights. Edge Geelong hosts some of the best DJs in Geelong on a Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Nestled in the heart of the small farming district of Wallington, an area greatly recognised for its local produce and wines, Elkhorn Roadhouse embraces all that is on offer in the region and incorporates this into their menu.

The food is seriously good. Their freshly baked treats are made daily, along with an extensive breakfast menu and an a la carte lunch, which changes with the seasons. Its guests will experience something with a difference at the Roadhouse in a rural setting its decor and ambience creates the real essence of country dining and the service will have you coming back time and time again.

The Elk Horn Road House was a tin shed in the middle of a horse paddock when friends Terri Bitton and Julie Taylor took on the lease. They had just returned from a trip to the US, where they had been inspired by the roadhouses they had visited in the Nevada desert.

Empire Grill is a unique experience, critically acclaimed for exceptional, food, wine and service in comfortable surroundings. Weddings, conferences, intimate dinners or birthday parties. Empire Grill can cater to large or small groups. Set menu's to suit any occasion, extensive wine and beverage list to match. Perfect place for a lovely dining experience any night of the week.

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