International Oceania Motocross Championships

Surfing is one of the area's biggest attractions If your in the area for the International Oceania Motocross Championships, why not make the most of your time by visiting some of Bellarine Peninsular's attractions.

Hit the surf at one of the famous beaches along the surf coast, take in a round of golf, satisfy your Ford fetishes at the Ford Discovery Centre or enjoy a good drop at one of the popular wineries in the area.

Geelong also has a fantastic night life for those looking to party!

Waterfront Precinct

The Baywalk Bollards
A unique public art program commissioned by the City of Greater Geelong. Over 100 bollards, created by artist Jan Mitchell, line the Waterfront in Geelong each depicting a character or event of Geelong’s history. Pick up a self-guided Bollard walking tour map from the Information Booth on the waterfront.
Antique Steam Driven Carousel
Housed in its own glass pavilion.
Open daily: 10.30am – 5.00pm
Cost: $2.50 child - $3.00 per adult
Phone: 03 5224 1547
Geelong Botanic Gardens
Showcasing the exciting new 21st century garden extension. Guided tours and speakers are available.
Phone: 03 5227 0387

Geelong precinct

Old Geelong Gaol
Up until 1991, some of Victoria’s most notorious criminals had the pleasure of doing a bit of “porridge” (time) in the Old Geelong Gaol. Built between 1849 and 1864, the gaol was first occupied in 1853. Its Gallows hanged their first killer in 1863.
Open: 11.00am – 3.00pm Thursdays, Fridays and weekends
Phone: 03 5221 8292
The National Wool Museum
Located in the heart of Geelong. Pay a visit and see the proud history of how Australia secured economic wealth and prosperity from the sheep’s back.
Open daily: 9.30am – 5pm
Cost: $5.50 adults $3.65 children under 15 yrs
Phone: 03 5227 0701
Ford Discovery Centre
Located across the road from Deakin University Waterfront Campus. The Centre provides a behind the scene experience on how cars are designed, engineered and built. The Centre also takes you on a journey through the Australian history of a remarkable global company with a long and proud heritage in this country.
Open: 10.00am – 6.00pm six days a week (closed Tuesdays)
Cost: $7.00per adult $3.00 per child
Guided tour: (15 people +) $4.00 per person
Phone: 03 5220 8700
Geelong Gallery
Paintings, sculpture and decorative arts from the colonial period to present day, including a unique collection of images of Geelong.
Open: 10.00am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday 1.00pm – 5.00pm Saturdays and Sundays
Cost: Free Entry
Phone: 03 5229 3645
National Trust Properties
The Heights heritage house& garden. 140 Aphrasia St, Newtown
Open: 11.00am – 4.30pm Wednesday and Sunday
Phone: 03 5221 3510
Barwon Grange – Fernleigh St, Newtown
Open: 11.00am – 4.30pm Wednesday & Weekends
Phone: 03 5221 3906

Golf

Play a round of golf at any one of more than twenty golf courses.

Thirteenth Beach Golf Links (Par 72)
Phone: 03 5254 2922
Elcho Park Golf Course
Elcho Rd, Lara
Phone: 03 5285 1582
Anglesea Golf Club
Golf Links Rd, Angelsea
Phone: 03 5263 1582
Barwon Heads Golf Club
Golf Links Rd, Barwon Heads
Phone: 03 5254 2302
Queenscliff Golf Club
Swan Island, Queenscliff
Phone: 03 5258 1951
Lonsdale Golf Club
69 Fellows Rd, Pt Lonsdale
Phone: 03 5258 1955
Queens Park Golf Course
Queens Park Rd, Newtown
Phone: 03 5221 3592

Natural Wonders, Walks and Drives

Walk, drive or ride around historical Queenscliff or the Great Ocean Road. Visit the Twelve Apostles and one of the many seaside villages. Take a nature walk into the Otways or You Yangs or visit one of the nature parks. Maybe even take the Bellarine Rail Trail from Queenscliff to Drysdale.

Serendip Sanctuary
100 Windermere Rd, Lara – Phone: 03 5282 1584
Jirralingah Sanctuary
Taits Rd, Barwon Heads – Phone: 03 5254 2484
Geelong & Bellarine Mopeds
Take a Moped tour of the Geelong Waterfront or Queenscliff.
Phone: 03 5258 4796
Peninsula Searoad Transport
Catch the ferry from Queenscliff to Sorrento
Phone: 03 5258 3244

Action

Blazing Saddles
Horse ride on beautiful pristine beaches- Phone: 5289 7322
Tiger Moth World
Enjoy the old time thrills of flying in a Tiger Moth over the Great Ocean Road - Phone: 03 5261 5100
Adventure Park
Featuring over 18 rides and attractions you can experience unlimited thrills - Phone: 03 5250 2756

Water

Sea All Dolphin Swims
Scuba dive or go snorkeling with the seals and dolphins at Queenscliff- Phone: 03 5258 3889
Go Ride A Wave – Learn to Surf Programs
Enjoy the surf & beaches & learn to surf at Bell’s Beach
Phone: 03 5263 2111
Game & Recreational Fishing
Try your hand at Game & Recreational Fishing
Phone: 03 5258 2802

Relax

Pamper yourself at the various day spa’s in the region.

The Spa – The Mansion Hotel
K Rd, Werribee
Phone: 03 9731 4000
Surfcoast Spa Resort
105 Great Ocean Road, Anglesea
Phone: 03 5263 3363

Winerys

Empress Vineyard
Drapers Rd, Irrewarra
Phone: 5232 1711
Bellarine Estate Winery
2270 Portarlington Rd, Bellarine
Phone: 03 5259 3310
Clyde Park Winery
2490 Midland Highway, Bannockburn
Phone: 03 5281 7274
Shadowfax Winery
K Road, Werribee
Phone: 03 9731 4420
Scotchmans Hill
2275 Portarlington Rd, Bellarine
Phone: 03 5251 3176
Pettavel Winery
65 Pettavel Rd, Warun Ponds
Phone: 03 5266 1120
Del Rios of Mt Anakie Winery
2320 Ballan Rd, Anakie
Phone: 03 5266 1120
Kilgour Estate
85 McAdams Lane, Bellarine
Phone: 03 5251 2223