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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.
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Meeting and pickup
Walk to the start of the Portarlington Pier and meet our guide with the Cycling Vine Tours grey top.
Itinerary
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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 hours • Admission ticket included -
2
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.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Explore the gorgeous historic seaside village of Portarlington.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4
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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Cycle to Wrathall Reserve, Indented Head. View the historic Batman Memorial and relax under the cypress trees.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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