About this tour
Catch the Port Phillip Ferry from Melbourne's Docklands, then board a hop-on-hop-off bus at Portarlington to explore the Bellarine Peninsula over 7–8 hours. Design your own itinerary by selecting up to four winery stops from a published timetable, sampling local wine and produce at your own pace. You'll navigate without a designated driver, keeping more cash for tastings and purchases. An audio guide and commentary enhance the experience, whilst a storage box lets you carry bottles home.
Highlights
- Ferry departure from Docklands at 10:40am, arriving Portarlington 11:50am
- Build your day around four winery stops from the timetable
- No need to arrange a driver; ferry and bus transport included
- Storage box provided for wine and local produce purchases
- Audio guide app and onboard commentary throughout
What to expect
You'll board a scheduled ferry across Port Phillip Bay, then transfer to the Hop It Bus at Portarlington. From there, you choose which four venues to visit using the published timetable—each stop runs at set times, so coordination is key. Most wineries require pre-booked and paid tastings arranged separately before your trip. Expect scenic coastal views, cellar doors with regional wines, and food stops showcasing local ingredients. The bus returns you to Portarlington for the afternoon ferry back to Melbourne.
Good to know
Book tastings directly with venues in advance; tastings aren't included. Maximum group size is six people. Not suitable for under-18s. Service animals welcome. Review the timetable carefully—you can visit only four stops maximum, so plan which venues interest you most.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.