Experience live music, marine displays, winery cellar doors and local produce of The Bellarine at the Bellarine Beach Party, a special free event at Federation Square on Sunday 28th February. 
 
Just an hour’s drive from Melbourne, The Bellarine is a scenic bayside region nestled around Port Phillip Bay including Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove, Portarlington and the historic town of Queenscliff.

Come and discover the many attractions that make this stunning region one of Victoria’s most beloved holiday destinations.

Highlights on the day include: live music performances (11am – 4pm) by Jimi Hocking & Mojo Webb two of the artists featured on one of the most unique and popular attractions in the region - the legendary Blues Train. 

Port Phillip Bay on display - Discover why Queenscliff is one of Victorian’s most beloved bayside playgrounds. View marine creatures and environments in the special interactive exhibit from the Queenscliff Marine Discovery Centre and find out about diving, snorkelling, scenic touring, fishing, swimming with dolphins or Australian fur seals.

Savour the flavours of the Bellarine Taste Trail
The Bellarine Taste Trail is a new self guided gourmet trail comprising of 32 operators including local food producers and farm-gates, provedores, restaurants, cellar doors and accommodation. Bellarine Taste Trail experiences on offer at Federation Square include:

Eight ‘cellar doors’ – Enjoy free wine tasting of the region’s distinct cool climate wines from award winning boutique wineries. Wineries on site will include Leura Park Estate, Bellarine Estate and Oakdene Vineyards. If a wine takes your fancy you can buy a bottle to take home. With many Bellarine wineries selling only to restaurants or at the cellar door, this is a rare opportunity to taste and pick up product normally only available in region.

Beer Tasting – sample beer from the Bellarine Brewing Company, the only microbrewery on the Bellarine. Sample their Port Pilsner, the Queenscliff Ale or the Mussel Stout, their infamous, flavoursome stout brewed with Portarlington's Australian Blue Mussels.

Farmgates come to you – Sample the wares from Lighthouse Olive Grove and Mason’s Creek Olive Grove. You will also be able to taste fresh blueberries and a range of jams and other berry delights from the Tuckerberry Hill Blueberry Farm, celebrating the opening of their new café and berry shop.

Special discount vouchers available only on the day – pick up vouchers on the day for marine adventure tours, dining experiences and accommodation to save money on your next visit. All offers are available for anyone who visits on the day, including:

• Vue Grand - 20% off the final bill when you dine in the Vue Grand Dining Room,
• Queenscliff Fishing Charters and Scenic Tours - Bring a friend and receive 15% off your total booking fee.
• For The Love of Grape Winery tour - 20% off for any groups booked for 4 or more
• The Beach Party 'Hangover' Cure - 50% discounted accommodation package at Bellarine Bayside Holiday Parks (Portarlington) including 2 nights accommodation, bottle of wine on arrival, breakfast, fresh seafood package from local fisherman Jenkins & Sons and discounts with local traders.