Activities

Drysdale is a charming rural village central to the attractions of The Bellarine with its historic steam train, a great market and local wineries there is plenty to see and do.

If you enjoy visiting cellar doors, check out local olive oil producers at Manzanillo Grove and Lighthouse Olive Oil.

Catch the steam train

The Bellarine Railway traverses Victoria's beautiful Bellarine Peninsula near Geelong, between the from the historic coastal town of Queenscliff and the hinterland village of Drysdale. The railway hugs the water around scenic Swan Bay providing breathtaking views, before climbing through the rolling hills of the Bellarine Peninsula to Drysdale.

Enjoy the new Bike Hire and Park & Ride experience
Leave the car at Drysdale, travel by train to Queenscliff. Spend a pleasant afternoon exploring this historic seaside town, enjoying fine food, or simply picnicing at the beach; then return by train in the late afternoon.

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Don't miss the market

Don't miss the market

The Drysdale Country Market is a must. It is held on the 3rd Sunday in the Month from October to May.
It is picturesquely located amongst the trees and slopes of the Drysdale Reserve near the football ground with buskers/music, children's playground, handcrafted/home-made items, delectable treats and creative crafts. The turn off is just before the township with lots of signs usually out on the day to help direct you.

Visit the wineries

Visit the wineries

The Bellarine’s reputation as a fine-wine producer grows with every vintage. From humble beginnings, the vineyards and wineries have blossomed overlooking Port Phillip Bay. The wineries are open for cellar-door sales. Some have restaurants or barbecue and picnic facilities. Nearby wineries include:-

Baie Wines, Curlewis
Barrgowan Vineyard, Curlewis
Bellarine Estate, Bellarine
Curlewis Winery, Curlewis
Hat Rock Vineyard, Bellarine
Kilgour Estate Winery, Drysdale
Leura Park Estate, Curlewis
Mermerus Vineyard, Drysdale
Nalbra Estate Wines, Drysdale
Scotchmans Hill, Drysdale
Spray Farm, Bellarine
Terindah Estate, Bellarine