Geelong and The Bellarine was included in Visit Victoria’s latest EDM to consumers with a special callout for Portarlington Grand Hotel and spring activities in the region. The newsletter is sent to thousands of potential travellers across the state and interstate.
Concrete Playground: A weekender’s guide to Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale
We recently worked with Concrete Playground on a guide showcasing the many incredible things to see and do in Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale – with more than a dozen businesses featured.
Secret Melbourne: 6 stunning summer getaways in Victoria
Secret Melbourne has published an article on the best summer getaways in the state, and The Bellarine has made it onto the list!
Sitchu: dining spots with The Summer I Turned Pretty vibes
Whether you’re Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah, Sitchu has created a round up of the best dining spots in Melbourne and its surrounds that feel like you’re sitting in a scene straight out of The Summer I Turned Pretty and our friends at TARRA, At The Heads, and Dunes made it on the list!
Concrete Playground: The best luxe accommodation in Victoria
Lon Retreat and spa has made it onto Concrete Playground’s digital feature on the rounding out ten of the most luxe places to stay in the state.
Secret Melbourne: 6 under-the-radar coastal towns in Victoria
With warmer days upon us, Secret Melbourne has published a list of 6 under-the-radar towns to visit before they get too popular and Portarlington has made the list!
Australian Traveller: Where to stay in Geelong
Travel writer Kristie Lau-Adams said in a recent Australian Traveller feature that ‘Geelong has morphed into one of my favourite weekend escapes,’ sharing with readers an itinerary of things to do, see and experience.
Australian Traveller: This luxe trawler tour is redefining Victoria’s seafood experience
Australian Traveller steps aboard Portarlington Mussel Tours’ ‘beautifully refurbished trawler’ as part of the Best of Regional Vic campaign, sharing with readers the secret behind the state’s best mussels.
Traveller: Best spots for a short break
Geelong and The Bellarine has been featured in a Traveller article about how to spend a long weekend. The itinerary includes a stay at Mount Duneed Estate, an exploration of Geelong Art Gallery, Fyansford Village, and a gin masterclass at Ceres Distilling Co.
Holidays for Couples: 28 Unique Aussie Experiences
Arriving at number 9 on the list of 28 unique Aussie experiences published by Holidays with Couples is the Blues Train!
“When you board the Blues Train running weekly you’ll be transported back in time to when the old blues masters jammed on the Mississippi freight trains,” the article reads.
Explore: Why this region is Victoria’s hottest new food and wine spot
Making a trek to the Bellarine Peninsula is ‘irrestible’ writes Akash Arora in an article for Explore Magazine last month.
Australian Traveller: Iconic Aussie dairy brand opens first-ever cheese cafe
Meredith Dairy’s new farm store and cafe made headline news in Australian Traveller’s widely-read EDM last month, thanks to a clever pitch by our marketing team.












