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Geelong Highland Gathering

21 March 2010 Experience all things Scottish and Celtic at this years Geelong Highland Gathering, celebrating its 53rd anniversary at its new home - the Fyansford Common.   more »

Temporary Changes to Queenscliff-Sorrento Ferry Timetable

The MV Sorrento is going into dry dock between Monday 3 May and Tuesday 18 May. This will affect the timetable for the ferry service.  more »

Bellarine not just a Tourist Hotspot

The Bellarine Peninsula, near Geelong, is not just popular with the tourists, latest real estate figures show.  more »

Torquay On The Map In the Sporting Hall Of Fame

Torquay, one of the most popular tourist spots along the Great Ocean Road, has been put on the map once again as Rip Curl founder and surfing legend Doug Warbrick enters the surfing Hall of Fame.   more »

Melbourne Food & Wine Festival

Regional Itineraries & One Day Cooking classes   more »

Early Bird Caravans Catch a Great Rate on the Queenscliff-Sorrento Ferry

The Queenscliff-Sorrecnto ferry service offers a discount rate to all caravans and camper trailers on the 7am and 8am services from both sides of the bay.  more »

You're invited to the Bellarine Beach Party - this Sunday at Federation Square!

You're invited to the Bellarine Beach Party! From 10am Sunday 28th February head down to the Atrium at Federation Square to check out the Bellarine Beach Party featuring free live music performances presented by The Blues Train, free wine tastings from 7 cellar doors and food tastings from local farmgates, interactive marine displays and heaps more. PRESENT THE ATTACHED VOUCHER TO REDEEM SPECIAL FOOD & WINE OFFERS!  more »

The Otways Enjoys Improved Angler Access

The Otways region has always been a popular attraction for anglers thanks to its beautiful beaches. Known primarily for salmon, snapper, whiting and trevally, many anglers have trekked from far and wide to enjoy the challenge offered by this Great Ocean Road region.  more »

World's Longest Lunch - Geelong Botanic Gardens

Friday 12th March 2010  more »

52 - a print exchange portfolio – at Geelong Gallery

A portfolio of prints by fifty-two contemporary Victorian artists curated by printmaker Rona Green.   more »

Annual Bridal Expo - Four Points by Sheraton Geelong

Sunday 16th May 2010  more »

Geelong Visitors and Residents All Look Forward to the All Ford Day

Geelong will host the 19th Annual All Ford Day with the largest display of Ford vehicles in Victoria, featuring 1200+ models at a value of over $50 million.  more »

Palais - The Romance of the Dance

Did you meet the love of your life on the dance floor? Were you a regular at the Palais during the palmy days of the 1930s, or when British supergroup The Shadows performed in the 1960s?  more »

A is for Animals

Animals have worked alongside Australians in war for over one hundred years. Visit A is for Animals and discover stories of horses, donkeys, camels, dogs and other creatures used by the military forces from the Boer War to the present day.  more »

Vue Grand Chef takes home Copper Skillet Award

The iconic Vue Grand Hotel in Queenscliff is celebrating a recent win at the International Association of Conference Centers (IACC), fifth annual International Copper Skillet Competition.   more »

Pako Festa 2010

Come an join the fun at Pako Festa – the annual day long street party for the whole family on Pakington “Pako” Street. Its also the largest free celebration of cultural diversity in Australia!  more »

Spoil Your Valentine in Geelong

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in style with one of the many romantic fine dining experiences in Geelong.   more »

Bellarine Beach Party at Federation Square

Bellarine Beach Party - Federation Square Sunday 28th February 2010 (10am – 5pm). The Atrium at Federation Square will be turned into a Bellarine Beach Party with live music, marine displays, winery cellar doors and local produce of the Bellarine Taste Trail. This special event is free to attend!!  more »

The Bellarine is heading to Fed Square!

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.   more »

Set to Make an Impact at the 2010 Melbourne Food & Wine Festival

Local restaurants and producers on The Bellarine are coming together to host a series of events in conjunction with much anticipated 2010 Melbourne Food and Wine Festival.  more »

Twilight Cinemas at Spray Farm!

To celebrate the re-opening of Spray Farm, Scotchman's Hill are proud to announce that they will be hosting several outdoor cinema nights over summer 2009/2010.   more »

Sunday Summer Jazz at Oakdene Winery

Visit Oakdene Winery in Wallington this summer and enjoy Sunday summer Jazz in the garden featuring Hot Club Swing!  more »

Geelong Night Market

The Geelong Night Market located in Johnstone Park features stalls boasting everything from local wineries and artisans to live entertainment and activities and food showcasing both regional delights and cuisines from around the world.  more »

Audi Victoria Week

The Geelong Waterfront is alive with this annual sailing regatta from 23 - 26 January 2010.  more »

Major Sculpture Exhibition at Leura Park Estate

Leura Park Estate vineyard's cow paddock has been transformed into a meandering trail of massive steel sculptures created by one of Australia's foremost artists, Jim Howson, for the month of January 2010.   more »