AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES (select from) AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES (select from) STAY OVERNIGHT (select from) DAY FOUR: MORNINGTON PENINSULA GEELONG & THE BELLAR INE MORNING ACTIVITIES (select from) Rocky Creek Strawberry Farm (p64) boasts pick-your-own strawberries (Nov-Apr) and a year-round decadent Dessert Café where the house-made ice-cream is to-dine-for and strawberry themed produce thrives. Alba Thermal Springs & Spa (p57) Dine on locally sourced, seasonal produce from celebrated chef Karen Martini’s menu. Slip into the rain pool, forest pools, sunset pool or private pool, and book into the divine spa. Jetty Road Brewery (p60) Family-friendly and as famous as Dromana’s pier. View the brewery, enjoy a beer paddle (tip: try the locals’ favourite IPA) or local wine, along with great food. Kids’ play space, pool tables, pets welcome. JimmyRum Distillery & Bar (p60) Rum is the next big thing, and JimmyRum craft distillery is the place to sip and learn about this handcrafted spirit at Victoria’s dedicated first rum craft distillery. Tours, tastings and master classes. Cheers! T’Gallant Winery (p66) Rustic, relaxing piazza overlooking vineyards. A favourite spot for sharing delicious pizzas. Choose from the cellar door’s wide range including Pinot Gris and Grigio, Moscato, Prosecco, Pinot Noir and more. InterContinental Sorrento (p82) blends historic charm with modern sophistication and pure indulgence. Its four distinct dining venues offer everything from casual bistro-style fare to exquisite fine dining in a vibrant village setting. Bass & Flinders Distillery (p58) Discover the art of gin in style! Indulge in a Gin High Tea with locally inspired treats paired with handcrafted gins. Or dive into a Gin Masterclass, blending botanicals to create your own signature gin. Jackalope Hotel (p82) is an award-winning escape from reality. A high-end hotel in pristine vineyard surroundings, with every space carefully created and curated by leading designers. Immerse in art and indulgence at every turn. Lancemore Lindenderry Red Hill (p82) features 40 elegantly Hecker Guthrie designed spacious guest rooms with quality furnishings and fittings. Swoon over views, sample wines and savour farm-to-table dining. The Q Train (p72) is a lovely dégustation dining experience that travels along a heritage railway line between Drysdale and Queenscliff. Indulge in a pre-departure beverage in Club Loco – showcasing wines, beers and ciders from the region. Bellarine Taste Trail (p68) Utterly delicious! 50 glorious food and wine experiences including farmgate producers, vineyards, great eateries featuring local produce, breweries, a cidery, a distillery and provedores. Ten Minutes by Tractor (p65) Superlative wines are a true expression of their terroir. Elegant, complex, balanced with superb length. Fine dining room recognised with two Chefs’ Hats. A ‘must detour’ for lovers of fine food and wine. Green Olive at Red Hill (p60) is all about paddock-to-plate sustainable farm tours, food and wine lunch packages, picnics in the olive grove and a shop brimming with natural products – all in one incredible place. Searoad Ferries & Tarra Queenscliff (p72) Queenscliff’s newest restaurant in a spectacular building on the harbour. Come from Sorrento with Searoad Ferries, There’s also a café, lounge and retail store. Red Hill Lavender Farm (p64) Lovely café features a culinary lavender experience, the farm gate has many hand-made Red Hill Lavender products. Fields of seasonal lavender, a beautiful lake, lavender drying and oil production. 5 DAY ITINERARY – FOOD & WINE 32
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