Portarlington | Bellarine Coastal Trail | Self-Guided Bike Tour

5.0 (2 reviews) Melbourne, Australia
Duration7h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

For a fun adventure close to Melbourne look no further than our Portarlington Self-Guided Bike Tour. Start the day with spectacular bay views cruising on the Docklands to Portarlington Ferry. Enjoy your cycle experience pedalling along the beautiful Bellarine Coastal Trail from Portarlington Pier to St Leonards. The trail is an easy gradient on well-maintained gravel surfaces, bitumen, and bridges. The views across Port Phillip Bay are spectacular including the You Yangs and the Melbourne City Skyline.

Enjoy refreshments along the way or collect local treats for a picnic lunch. Parks, picnic facilities, and amenities are dispersed at various intervals along the trail. Spend the afternoon exploring the gorgeous historic seaside village of Portarlington.

Included: Docklands to Portarlington return ferry ticket, bike, helmet, water bottle, pack rack bag, maps & written guide, first aid kit, telephone assistance throughout the day if required.

What's included

  • Port Phillip Ferries return ticket from Docklands to Portarlington
  • Use of bicycle

What to expect

  1. 2h · Admission ticket included
    Start the day cruising on the Docklands to Portarlington Ferry with spectacular views of Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne. Return by ferry in the afternoon.
  2. Portarlington Pier
    20m
    Walk along the historic Portarlington Pier, originally built in 1859. See the fleet of fishing vessels, mainly mussel boats, based at the Pier. Check out the Aboriginal art celebrating a sense of Wadawurrung Country along the new covered walkway to the ferry terminal.
  3. Portarlington
    1h
    Explore the gorgeous historic seaside village of Portarlington.
  4. Portarlington Beach
    15m
    Follow the coastline as you cycle past the golden beaches of Portarlington and Indented Head. Easy access from the trail to the safe and sheltered beach with soft, clean sand and gentle lapping waves. Stop to relax and breathe in some ocean air.
  5. 30m · Admission ticket included
    Cycle to Wrathall Reserve, Indented Head. View the historic Batman Memorial and relax under the cypress trees.
  6. St Leonards
    1h
    Cycle to historic St Leonards past gorgeous beaches, the St Leonards Pier, the Sirens Boathouse, and the Kiosk.
    Explore the village and stop at a homewares store and one of the several eateries where you can enjoy a coffee, snack, or lunch, or sip on a wine or beer in the ocean-facing beer garden of the iconic St Leonards’ Hotel.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Walk to the start of the Portarlington Pier and meet our guide with the Cycling Vine Tours grey top.

End point

Walk to the start of the Portarlington Pier and meet our guide with the Cycling Vine Tours grey top.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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