TOURS ATTRACTIONS CLIFTON SPRINGS

Fly with Red Baron over the most spectacular harbour in the world, or experience the thrill of aerobatics! Red Baron fly from Bankstown Airport to Sydney Harbour, the Surrounding Beaches and the Blue Mountains. Head to the Flights Section to view Red Baron\'s Joy Flight options.
Whether it’s an Aerobatic or Scenic Joy Flight prepare yourself for the ride of your life. Experience an adrenaline-inducing roller coaster of thrills 2000ft in the air as you taste of the G-forces Baron Manfred Von Richthofen himself would have experienced during air combat.

Sky High Helicopters is an Australian owned business offering scenic flights to some of the most spectacular places in NSW, all with a bird's eye view.

Our Lunch flights combine scenic flights with amazing food at some of the regions finest restaurants

Sky High Helicopter flights are run in conjunction with Bankstown helicopters.

One hundred kilometres west of Sydney, NSW, Australia lies one of nature's most magnificent creations, the World Heritage area of the Blue Mountains.

Endless stretches of sandstone cliffs, dramatic waterfalls and hidden canyons, a landscape of stunning natural beauty.

It provides a fantastic environment for the thrilling adventure activities of abseiling, canyoning, rockclimbing, mountain biking and bushwalking - a lifetime's worth of adventuring is to be had in Sydney's backyard!

At Bellarine Day Spa, all our beauty treatments relax and revitalise the body and the mind using skincare products derived from the earth and the sea.

Relax in our comfortable surrounds whilst enjoying treatments which leave you energized, refreshed and invigorated.

Indulge in a cleansing facial or alleviate stress with a deep therapy massage; treat yourself to an indulgent manicure/pedicure or even detox your whole system in our Solocarbon Detox Sauna.

Whatever your preference, we have plenty of choices in ways which you can indulge and renew your body and mind. Our friendly therapists will find the best treatment to suit you and your beauty needs.

Bellarine Day Spa is located at the Portarlington Cedar Lodge. The Cedar Lodge is situated just a nine iron away from the Portarlington Golf Course and just 3 minutes from the Indented Heads boat ramp.

The magic and charm of the miniature railway has brought enjoyment and fun to a generation of families over many years since the first operated public running day in January 1999. Portarlington Bayside Miniature Railway, is Geelong’s only 7.25 and 5 inch Miniature Railway and Australia’s only railway located on a foreshore. The railway is located on eight hectares of open picturesque native parklands. Directly adjacent to the beautiful beach’s of Portarlington overlooking Port Phillip Bay. The Facility offers a vintage Railway Station and Signal Box with an undercover platform, which seats up to 70 guests. The Kiosk offers tea, coffee, cold drinks, ice creams and light refreshments, with a great selection of locally handcrafted railway souvenirs. Free undercover barbeques and picnic tables are available for use all year round. The children’s adventure playground will bring hours of fun for your family.

Ride Prices:

Singles Rides:  (child or adult)                        $4.00
4 rides:  (child or adult)                                    $14.00
Family Day Pass (2 adults/3 children):           $35.00
Single Child or Adult Day Pass:                      $15.00
Family Season Pass:                                       $95.00

Running Times:

Summer time table – 1st Sept to 30th April:
Sunday from 11am to 4pm
During School Holidays: Wednesday and Sunday 11am to 4pm
Winter Timetable: 1st May to 31st August:
First and Third Sunday of the month from 11am to 3pm
During School Holidays: Every Wednesday and the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month 11am to 3pm

Functions and Events

Looking for something unique to celebrate your next Birthday or Special Function? Contact our Party Bookings Officer to discuss your next birthday or function on 0476 124 598 or visit our website under bookings information.

White Fisheries recently opened a new purpose built seafood factory in the centre of the Bellarine at Drysdale, a 15 minute drive from Geelong. The facility caters for numerous wholesale customers and also for the discerning retail shopper. A gleaming fresh fish display greets the customer filled with freshly shucked oysters, prawns, marinara, crayfish,mussels and a vast array of fresh local fish from Port Phillip Bay just to name a few. Developing a reputation for quality fresh fish at affordable prices has been supported by a number of local fisherman over the years and continues to be the backbone of the business. The retail outlet is open to the public Monday to Friday from 9-5 and Saturdays from 9-12.

Nestled in the heart of the small farming district of Wallington, an area greatly recognised for its local produce and wines, Elk Horn 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.

Mason's Creek is a small producer of an exquisite extra virgin olive oil that we think is one of the Bellarine's best-kept secrets. Their dry-grown trees differentiate them from most other growers: the trees are not irrigated, but rely on natural rainfall. They yield less fruit, but Mason's Creek believe the compensation is a concentration of flavour and improved quality. The quality is assured because they have qualified for The Australian Olive Association's Code of Practice certification and have won medals at the National Extra Virgin Olive Oil shows. They manage their 1200 grove in the most environmentally-friendly and sustainable way they can by: - Releasing ladybirds to eat scale - Painting horticultural glue around the trunks to stop ants farming the scale - Not irrigating - relying on natural rainfall - Controlling weeds by mulching instead of poisoning - Applying biological crop nutrition - Applying untreated animal manure

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. Please contact for further details.

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.

You may have played mini golf or putt putt before but never like this, Bellarine Adventure Golf takes mini golf to another level. Set amongst beautiful gardens complete with creeks and waterfalls, the 36 ingeniously crafted holes will keep players of all ages both entertained and challenged. Multi-level greens, balls that seem to defy the laws of gravity, tricky water hazards and sticky sand traps ensure that everyone's games certainly will be an adventure in which both luck and skill play a part! There are two 18 hole courses to choose from: the Mill offers a great, fun course with plenty of shelter making it playable come rain, hail or shine while the Mountain course offers a bit more of a challenge for those wanting to really test their skills. Or play both courses, taking advantage of the generous discounts on second rounds. Bellarine Adventure Golf have a café that offers great locally roasted coffee from Geelong's own Capra Coffee and a great selection of snacks and cookies to enjoy along with it. Groups, clubs and schools love the function room and barbecue facilities plus the delicious catering that is available. Kids' birthday parties are also a specialty. Check Bellarine Adventure Golf's facebook page for regular special offers or contact them for further information.

Oakdene Vineyards Restaurant and Cellar Door is situated in the maritime region of the Bellarine Peninsula, near Geelong, approximately 90 kilometres from Melbourne. Oakdene's cool climate wines are produced in limited quantities from estate grown Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Shiraz. The wines are elegant, complex and reflect true varietal character. The award winning Oakdene Vineyards Restaurant offers a relaxed and memorable experience that you will never forget. An original 1920's homestead Oakdene has been beautifully restored and boasts an eclectic, lush art garden setting offering dining, accommodation, wine tasting and tours of the vineyard. The Cellar Door is open daily from 10am offering wine tasting and sales, complimenting lunch or dinner at Oakdene Restaurant from Wednesday to Sunday, boutique accommodation open daily, Oakdene also caters for weddings and special events. Group bookings are welcomed by appointment only. Oakdene Vineyards is a place to experience, not just a place to visit. 'Beside the road linking the northern Bellarine Peninsula with the 'sea-change' towns at the start of the Surf Coast, quirky Oakdene is full of lively, arty charm. An eclectic collection of sculpture, paintings and other pieces is woven through the restaurant and cellar door, and there's a brightness and sense of fun about the place that's very winning. It conceals some fine dining, plush Bed and breakfast accommodation to save you from driving home, and a vineyard providing well-made wines.' Ralph Kyte-Powell.

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.

Come and visit Drysdale Community Craft Shop. The Drysdale Community Craft Shop is run by the members of the co-operative team who make and sell their quality hand made items in the lovely heritage building in the main street of Drysdale. Located next to the Uniting Church, on the Bellarine Peninsular through Geelong on the Portarlington Road. The 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 the 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 there is an order service, so ask and a member may be able to make the item for you. There is also laybuy service for your convenience for Birthdays, Christmas and special occasions. Drysdale Community Craft Shop makes donations to local charities, with the principle charity being Cottage .by the Sea.

Manzanillo Grove, with over 4500 olive trees and seven different varieties, was established in 1997 in the fertile valleys of the Bellarine Peninsula Victoria near Geelong and is owned and operated by the Kint Family. The Bellarine Peninsula and their Olives in particular have a distinctive flavour that is much sought after by discerning buyers. They pride themselves in producing a fine quality Cold Pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil that is processed on the property. Manzanillo Olive Oil is not heat extracted at any stage of production and therefore is of the highest quality and has a flavour unique from their grove. Manzanillo Grove have won numerous awards which include gold for the oils and olives and grove of the year in 2011 which is the most prestigious award in the olive industry. They have a great farm shop and you can ask to see how it is all made.

Located just 300 metres from the beach, the Portarlington Mill was constructed in 1856 with rough local sandstone and Baltic Pine floors. The interior spaces are quintessential mid 19th century industrial style: large open spaces with heavy timber posts and beams enclosed by natural stone. The Mill is one of the few remaining and preserved Victorian flour mills. For any further information please contact them or view their website.

Russell and Jan McGlashan began establishment of their 10 hectare vineyard at 225 Swan Bay Road, Wallington in 1995. Four varieties are now planted including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Shiraz. The sandy loam over buck shot clay provides the perfect soil structure for production of their premium cool climate wines. Winemaker, Robin Brocket uses French Oak to mature the wines for 12 months prior to bottling. The wines are multi award winning including two Gold medals, one Silver medal and one Bronze medal at the 2010 Geelong Wine Show (most successful Bellarine exhibitor at the Show) and have received a Five Star rating in the James Halliday Australian Wine Companion. The new cellar door has now opened and offers wine tasting and sales, along with gourmet grazing platters and freshly made focaccia's available throughout the day. A maritime and automotive memorabilia display is located in the cellar door along with classic car exhibitions. Abalone sales of export quality are available at the cellar door. Call in and enjoy our friendly hospitality and have a browse while enjoying the view over the vineyard with a glass of estate grown wines

Bellarine Massage and Holistic Therapies focuses on clients who want a relaxing massage in the luxury of their own home. Having a massage really allows you to slow down and switch off, both mentally and physically, from the pressures of society. On a physical level, massage treats the whole person, releasing tension from the mind and the muscles, communicating through caring touch, imparting inner peace and tranquillity. When you are receiving a massage, you may find that you tend to drift away into your own personal paradise. Massage promotes self -awareness and treats the mind, body and spirit, enabling you to achieve a truly holistic state of homeostasis, returning balance and harmony to yourself. Visit the website or call for more information. Gift vouchers available.

Established by the Browne family in 1982, Scotchmans Hill remains a prominent family-owned wine business. Situated in the heart of the Bellarine Peninsula, the Scotchmans Hill cellar door offers friendly and informative tastings and sales. Offering the full range of estate wines for tasting, including our exclusive Single Vineyard and Cornelius wines. Enjoy the magnificent views of Swan Bay and Port Phillip Bay and with a glass of wine in our sunlit courtyard. Cafe is open on weekends. For further information please contact Scotchmans Hill.

Ponda Estate Vineyard is a small, boutique family owned vineyard situated in the Bellarine Peninsula wine region of Geelong, Victoria. The three acre block produces a stunning handcrafted, single-vineyard Pinot Noir wine. Ponda Estate is committed to using sustainable and eco-friendly viticultural practices - the low-yielding vines are hand tended, Babydoll Southdown sheep and chooks work the block to sort out weeds/bugs and provide fertilisation for the vines, and family/friends help hand pick the grapes at harvest time. Ponda Estate trust that you will enjoy a Ponda Pinot - they certainly do!

Welcome to Portarlington Golf Club, an excellent 18 hole course on Victoria's beautiful Bellarine Peninsula. Portarlington is a tree lined, challenging course with a wonderful variety of golf holes, pure putting surfaces and excellent year round conditioning. The course, teamed with the Clubhouse, which offers extensive entertainment facilities and the bistro open daily, makes Portarlington Golf Club the leading leisure venue on the Bellarine Peninsula. The Club is a 90 minute drive from Melbourne, and located only 900 metres from the waterfront at Portarlington.

We are a pick-your-own blueberry and strawberry farm, cafe and local produce market. We welcome children and their families, tourists and locals alike to enjoy the spoils that we have to offer, including a panoramic view of Port Phillip Bay. 

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Oakdene Vineyards Restaurant and Cellar Door is situated in the maritime region of the Bellarine Peninsula, near Geelong, approximately 90 kilometres from Melbourne.

Oakdene's cool climate wines are produced in limited quantities from estate grown Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Shiraz. The wines are elegant, complex and reflect true varietal character.

The award winning Oakdene Vineyards Restaurant offers a relaxed and memorable experience that you will never forget.

An original 1920's homestead Oakdene has been beautifully restored and boasts an eclectic, lush art garden setting offering dining, accommodation, wine tasting and tours of the vineyard.

The Cellar Door is open daily from 10am offering wine tasting and sales, complimenting lunch or dinner at Oakdene Restaurant from Wednesday to Sunday, boutique accommodation open daily, Oakdene also caters for weddings and special events.

Group bookings are welcomed by appointment only. Oakdene Vineyards is a place to experience, not just a place to visit.

'Beside the road linking the northern Bellarine Peninsula with the 'sea-change' towns at the start of the Surf Coast, quirky Oakdene is full of lively, arty charm. An eclectic collection of sculpture, paintings and other pieces is woven through the restaurant and cellar door, and there's a brightness and sense of fun about the place that's very winning. It conceals some fine dining, plush Bed and breakfast accommodation to save you from driving home, and a vineyard providing well-made wines.' Ralph Kyte-Powell.

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.

The historic seaside villages of the Bellarine Peninsula made a pleasant and picturesque drive to this small vineyard.

The vineyard is nestled in a valley that is sheltered from harsh winds, yet perfectly positioned to capture the sun's rays. A modern vineyard needs to extol it's philosophies through its passion for winemaking, quality craftsmanship and welcoming ambience.

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.

Please contact one of their friendly staff for further information.

Russell and Jan McGlashan began establishment of their 10 hectare vineyard at 225 Swan Bay Road, Wallington in 1995. Four varieties are now planted including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Shiraz.

The sandy loam over buck shot clay provides the perfect soil structure for production of their premium cool climate wines.

Winemaker, Robin Brocket uses French Oak to mature the wines for 12 months prior to bottling.

The wines are multi award winning including two Gold medals, one Silver medal and one Bronze medal at the 2010 Geelong Wine Show (most successful Bellarine exhibitor at the Show) and have received a Five Star rating in the James Halliday Australian Wine Companion.

The new cellar door has now opened and offers wine tasting and sales, along with gourmet grazing platters and freshly made focaccia's available throughout the day.

A maritime and automotive memorabilia display is located in the cellar door along with classic car exhibitions.

Abalone sales of export quality are available at the cellar door.

Call in and enjoy our friendly hospitality and have a browse while enjoying the view over the vineyard with a glass of estate grown wines

The Barrgowan Vineyard and Winery is owned and operated by the Simonsen family. 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 half 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 over 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.

Jack Rabbit is situated down a meandering country lane on a majestic Bellarine peak with views of rolling paddocks and coastal cliffs.

Jack Rabbit Vineyard delivers a rich, diverse stable of award-winning, sophisticated cool climate wines including Sparkling Blanc de Blanc, Moscato, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Chardonnay, Rose, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Shiraz, Shiraz Cabernet.

Winemaker Nyall Condon's approach to winemaking is very much about minimal intervention and retaining the natural characters of each varietal - the fruit is the hero.

Contemporary a la carte restaurant cuisine comes courtesy of Jack Rabbit's Head Chef, David Hall, who has created a stunning menu to indulge even the most discerning culinary palates. Hall is committed to sourcing and showcasing local producers and ingredients to create his menu masterpieces.

The Jack Rabbit Restaurant made its debut entry into The Age Good Food Guide in 2012, repeated in 2013. The Restaurant was a finalist in the annual Golden Plate Awards and prestigious Restaurant and Catering Associations Awards of Excellence in 2011 & 2012.

The opening of the spectacular new 'House of Jack Rabbit' tasting room, cellar door and bistro-style cafe, has been a magical addition to the Jack Rabbit experience.

Jack Rabbit Vineyard is an Oasis with unrivalled views across the Bay to Geelong, the You Yangs and Melbourne. An intimate coastal ambience and last but absolutely not least, smiles.

Owners David and Lyndsay Sharp.