Come for a glass of pinot gris while looking out at open-air sculptures in a pastoral setting, shared with a smart bistro doing grazing plates (dishes $12 to $29) and modern European mains.
Banks Road
Bellarine Peninsula
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Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
7.37 MILES
Commanding expansive ocean views, this windswept national park on the peninsula’s western tip was a seasonal base of its traditional owners, the Boon…
29.91 MILES
Scale the 136 steps to the top of the beautiful 'White Queen' lighthouse for sensational 360-degree views. Built in 1891, the 34m-high lighthouse is still…
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Mornington Peninsula National Park
24.33 MILES
Stretching from Portsea along a long sliver of coastline to Cape Schanck and then inland to the Greens Bush area, this national park showcases the…
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29.55 MILES
One of the largest vineyards on the peninsula, Pt. Leo Estate has a magnificent setting overlooking Western Port Bay. Its winery complex is state of the…
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Australian National Surfing Museum
15.17 MILES
The perfect starting point for those embarking on a surfing safari is this superbly curated museum that pays homage to Australian surfing. Here you'll see…
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Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery
26.12 MILES
One of Victoria's most impressive regional galleries, the MPRG has a permanent collection focusing on the cultural heritage of Mornington Peninsula as…
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6.92 MILES
Set up by a local family who know their stuff, this gin distillery produces everything on-site and has a tasting room to sample the goods, accompanied by…
12.17 MILES
Geelong's botanic gardens (established in 1851) are the fourth oldest in Australia and make for a peaceful stroll or picnic. Aim to get here for a…
Nearby Bellarine Peninsula attractions
4.11 MILES
Set over 60 hectares is this producer of 'maritime climate' pinot noir, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc and pinot gris. As well as tastings, you can do a 1½…
2. Marine & Freshwater Discovery Centre
4.19 MILES
While this education centre is aimed at schoolchildren, it's worth popping in to have a gawk at the local species that live in the sea and lakes. Display…
4.33 MILES
Take a tour to the top of this atmospheric – and still operational – lighthouse, which dates to 1902. Tours run every 30 minutes.
5.23 MILES
Pop by this lovely main-street gallery to see works by established and emerging Australian artists.
5. Lobster Pot Heritage Centre
5.24 MILES
Just before the bridge, this interpretative centre has info on the Indigenous Wathaurung people and William Buckley, marine life and local history.
5.25 MILES
A lovely space inside a historic stone church (c 1868), this worthwhile gallery exhibits works by contemporary Australian artists who work on paper…
5.25 MILES
Within a heritage building on the main street, this quality gallery focuses on the work of contemporary Australian artists, including pieces by Indigenous…
8. Queenscliff Historical Museum
5.26 MILES
This small museum on the main strip is dedicated to the area's rich local history. Exhibits change every few months, but its catalogued historical…