Top 10 Things to do in City of Greater Geelong, Victoria

Situated on coastal farmland in Wallington, east of Geelong and just over an hour from Melbourne on the Bellarine Peninsula, is Oakdene’s boutique vineyard, cellar door, restaurant, café and gardens. With award winning premium cool climate wines, a highly acclaimed restaurant and café serving exquisitely prepared food and three themed accommodation rooms, the unique property is an experience you shouldn't miss. Oakdene’s hand-crafted wines are elegant, reflecting varietal character and complexity. Dedication to excellence in the vineyard and winery produce great results with wines being awarded medals and trophies in major wine shows and a consistent 5-star rating in the Halliday Wine Companion over many years. The cellar door is manned by a small team of locals who have developed an intimate understanding of the region and a deep knowledge of the wines. The team are keen to talk you through the range of award-winning wines with the cellar door open 10am -7pm every day.

Here the story of wool is brought to life - told by those who lived it and through the sights and the sounds of heritage machines weaving carpets and knitting socks. Here the smell of lanolin fills the air, fresh fleece beckons your touch and the authentic surrounds of the shearing shed immerse you in the Australian wool story. The National Wool Museum experience is more than just wool. Here history, science, fashion, handcraft and art come together. Here temporary exhibitions and programs combine learning, exploration and entertainment. Here you can find the finest woollens, learn a traditional craft, explore our region's heritage and maybe even come fate-to-face with creatures from our past. Today the National Wool Museum is one of Australia's cultural treasures - as a cultural heritage destination for visitors and community.

Located in the heart of the Bellarine Peninsula, Scotchmans Hill has been producing premium cool maritime climate wines since 1982 & is rated among James Halliday’s Top 100 Australian Wineries. Make your way up the winding driveway through the vines to the newly renovated cellar door on the 120-hectare estate. Take part in a tasting, buy wine by the glass or bottle and soak in the atmosphere. Whether novice or connoisseur, our knowledgeable, passionate & friendly staff take visitors on a journey of fun and informative tastings leaving guests with a deeper understanding and appreciation of wine for years to come. Enjoy a glass of wine, a platter or light lunch at our Cellar Door which boasts beautiful decor, a fantastic alfresco area for the warmer months and a cosy fireplace for the colder months. The vineyard is just over an hours drive from the Melbourne CBD, and 20 minutes from Geelong. Catch the ferry from Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula or from Docklands, Melbourne.