Bellarine Peninsula hop-on hop-off wine tour from Portarlington

You pick which wineries to visit and when, using a live timetable on the day.

A hop-on hop-off bus tour of the Bellarine Peninsula starting with a ferry from Docklands to Portarlington, then a bus service that lets you choose which of the wineries and producers to visit and for how long. The tour runs 7 to 8 hours and includes up to four stops at venues offering wine, gin, whiskey or cider tastings. Lunch is available at most stops. An audio guide app, bottled water and a storage box for purchases are included. Minimum age is 18. Groups are limited to six passengers.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Bellarine Peninsula with tastings

• Join Port Phillip Ferry at Docklands
• Arrive at Portarlington
• Hop on Hop It Bus
• Visit selected stops for wine tastings
• Enjoy gin, whiskey, and cocktail tastings
• Have lunch at available venues
• Hop on and off bus at chosen stops
• Return via ferry and bus

The experience

The day starts with a ferry crossing from Docklands in Melbourne to Portarlington, where you board the Hop It Bus. From there, the route is yours to shape: you get a timetable showing when the bus arrives and departs from each venue, and you decide which stops suit your day. Most wineries and producers along the route offer tastings and lunch, though some require advance booking and payment directly with the venue. The audio guide app runs through the stops you choose, and a storage box on the bus holds any bottles or produce you buy along the way.

Because you're not locked into a fixed itinerary, you can spend an hour at one winery and twenty minutes at another, or skip a stop entirely if the timing doesn't work. The bus returns to Portarlington at the end of the day, and the ferry takes you back to Docklands. No designated driver means everyone can taste freely, and you keep the money you'd normally spend on a tour guide.

The Bellarine Peninsula stops include Bennetts on Bellarine and other producers offering wine, gin, whiskey, cocktails, cider and beer tastings. Lunch options are available at most venues. Plan your stops in advance using the timetable so you can book any tastings that require pre-payment with the individual venues.

What’s included

• Ferry and bus transportation from Docklands to Portarlington and back.
• up to four stops at Bellarine Peninsula wineries and producers.
• audio guide app.
• bottled water.
• storage box for purchases.
• live guide commentary in English.

Before you book

Days and timesSaturdayDeparts at 10:30

Book up to9h before

AgesAdult (18 to 75 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 13 · max 5 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Hop It

Is this one for you?The tour departs from Docklands via ferry, so it suits anyone staying in Melbourne without a car or rental. The hop-on hop-off format means you set the pace at each winery instead of following a fixed schedule, and you keep the money you'd spend on a dedicated driver.

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Top questions

Can I visit all the wineries on the Bellarine Peninsula in one day?

You can visit a maximum of four venues from the timetable provided. The 7 to 8 hour day gives you time to hop on and off at the stops that interest you most, but you'll need to choose which four to prioritize when you plan your route.

Do I need to book tastings in advance at each winery?

Some venues have implemented pre-booked and paid tastings, so you'll need to organize your visits with each winery directly to secure a spot and arrange payment. Check the timetable and contact the venues you want to visit before your tour day.

What happens if I miss a bus departure at one of the stops?

The Hop It Bus runs on a set timetable at each venue. If you miss a departure, you'll need to wait for the next scheduled bus to that stop. Plan your time at each winery so you can catch the bus you want.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Lunch is not included, but most venues along the route offer lunch options you can purchase. Wine, gin, whiskey, cider and beer tastings are also available at the stops, though some require advance booking and payment with the individual venues.

What's included in the tour besides transportation?

The tour includes transportation via ferry and bus, an audio guide app, bottled water, and a storage box to hold any bottles or produce you purchase. You'll also have a live English-speaking guide commentary throughout the day.