Things to do in Bellarine Peninsula

If you’re looking for the perfect blend of chilled surf vibes and contemporary living, the Bellarine Peninsula is perfect for you.

Home to pristine beaches, charming seaside towns, heritage architecture and trendy dining spots, the Bellarine Peninsula is the ultimate weekend away just outside of town!

There are plenty of awesome things to see and do on the Bellarine Peninsula, so let’s find out what are the things that people love about this beautifully tranquil part of Victoria.

Stay in Barwon Heads

Barwon Heads is the ideal launching spot for your Bellarine break, with stunning beaches, delicious eateries and family adventures all calling this quaint seaside town home.

Spend a few hours lazing around the sprawling 13th Beach, even grabbing a surfboard to test your mettle on the world famous waves. Head on over to the Jirrahlinga Koala & Wildlife Sanctuary, where you can meet some of Australia’s most adorable animals including the eponymous koala!

Really want to ramp up your Bellarine Peninsula getaway? Why not hop aboard a flight only to skydive out of it a few minutes later? After all, it’s a pretty good way to see the area…

Swim with seals

The Bellarine Peninsula is an oceanic wonderland, teeming with marine life like the fur seal and bottlenose dolphin. Luckily, you have the chance to dip below the waters and take a swim with some of these incredible underwater creatures! Tours depart from the charming village of Queenscliff and take you out to the Port Phillip Bay Marine Sanctuary, when you can learn to snorkel in reefs that are full of vibrant fish.

Once you are happy with your snorkelling abilities you will then get to head out and swim amongst pods of uber cute fur seals! And, if you’re lucky, you may even swim alongside the ocean’s most intelligent species – the bottlenose dolphin!

Head out to the Great Ocean Road

One of the things that make the Bellarine Peninsula so special is its close proximity to the Great Ocean Road, truly one of Australia’s tourism gems. The Great Ocean Road is an enormous stretch of stunning coastline, with sandy beaches, lush rainforests and rolling hillsides all playing host to a wealth of awesome activities like surfing, treetop adventures and wildlife spotting – the perfect day trip from the Bellarine Peninsula!

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