Geelong and its surrounding regions in Victoria provide a diverse range of food and drink tours for visitors. The area offers wine tastings, visits to cider houses, and breweries, catering to a variety of tastes. Some of the top experiences include Epic Taste Experiences, which offers personalized single-day trips showcasing the region's best produce, wineries, and breweries. Wilsons Wine Tours, with over 25 years of experience, provides private and customized wine tours to local wineries like Bellarine Estate Winery and Jack Rabbit Vineyard, among others.
For those looking to explore beyond Melbourne, the Go Beyond Melbourne food and wine touring route takes visitors through the picturesque landscapes of the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges. Stops include Geelong wineries such as Oakdene, Leura Park Estate, and Terindah Estate, as well as Flying Brick Cider House and Little Creatures Brewery. Additionally, Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, charming coastal towns on the Bellarine Peninsula, offer a mix of retail and hospitality experiences. Visitors can enjoy excellent brunches, coffee, wine, and shopping opportunities along Hitchcock Avenue and The Terrace. The area also boasts top public access golf courses at Barwon Heads Golf Club and Thirteenth Beach Golf Links.