Trade the city noise for a relaxed day tasting Bellarine’s best wines, ciders and craft beers. This private coach tour pairs seated flights, a two-course vineyard lunch and waterfront pours with coastal views and local stories.
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Morning light slides across Port Phillip Bay as a private coach pulls out of Melbourne’s CBD, ferrying a small group east toward the Bellarine Peninsula. The landscape unfurls—vine rows, low coastal scrub, and sudden bay views that dare you to look away. On this full-day tasting circuit guests settle into seated flights at Scotchmans Hill, take in panoramic lunches at Jack Rabbit Vineyard, sample crisp Flying Brick ciders, and finish with harbour-side pours in historic Queenscliff.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
9 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; requires minimal walking between cellar doors and short steps at venues
Wildlife
History
Queenscliff and the Bellarine were important 19th-century maritime hubs; the region’s coastal farms and pilot stations shaped a seafood-and-wine culture now central to local gastronomy.
Conservation
The peninsula’s coastal ecosystems are sensitive—stay on paths, support producers using sustainable practices, and avoid disturbing mussel farms or bird colonies.
Reserve your spot on the Discover Bellarine Wine, Cider and Craft Beer with Private Bus today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Book tastings in advance
Cellar doors and the Jack Rabbit restaurant can fill quickly—reserve your tasting slots and lunch when you book the tour.
Specify dietary needs early
The operator caters for gluten-free and vegan diets if notified ahead of time—add requirements at booking.
Dress in layers
Bay winds and sun mean mornings can be cool and afternoons warm; a light jacket and sun protection are sensible.
Bring ID and cash/card
Proof of age is required at some venues for alcohol service; cards are accepted but small cash can speed market-style purchases.
Comfortable walking shoes
Sturdy, comfortable shoes for short cellar-door steps and uneven outdoor terraces.
Sun protection (hat + sunscreen)
Exposed vineyard decks and coastal lunch spots offer little shade during summer.
summer
Light waterproof jacket
Thin rain or wind layers keep you comfortable during blustery coastal weather.
spring
Reusable water bottle
Staying hydrated between tastings improves comfort and palate clarity.