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McGlashans Estate is a hidden gem of a winery. With the newly introduced Farm Dog Brewery, with craft beer AND a gin distillery, you can't go wrong visiting this amazing venue! The menu has lots of delicious pizza options and sides like nachos, wings and chips - and of course charcuterie! Mamma loves the relaxed atmosphere, vineyards and plenty of grass for the kids to run wild!
Read MoreYet another fantastic Bellarine Winery - with water views, stunning vineyards, great food in a stunning and open space. Terindah Estate is definitely on the must do winery list! So there are a few options for your visit here - firstly, the restaurant The Shed, with kids menu and highchairs, and both indoor and outdoor seating options. Or if you are kid free, the cellar door and deck is the spot, with couch and table options.
Read MoreWell this is something very special. Mamma has made no secret of her love of the Bellarine and all it has to offer - the wineries, the foodie destinations, the beaches and ferry, and well, this combines ALL of that into one unforgettable experience and a very cute boat called Valerie.
Read MoreWe love Bennetts on Bellarine Winery! Rustic, relaxed, fun and delicious. You can choose to sit inside at the tables, or the old leather couches, but we love to get a table outside under the gums with glimpses of the bay. There is a cubby house here and a tyre swing which is part of the neighbours property but can be used by those dining here. Fantastic!
Read MoreYet ANOTHER great option for lunch or dinner in Portarlington. The NEW Food Park is a cute open air food park just a block in from the main street. With coffee and treats from Miss Buzz in the am, and food trucks, beer and cocktails in the PM.
Read MoreThe Portarlington Bakehouse is the PERFECT place to grab a bite to eat after a nice long walk along Portarlington beach and a play at the park!
Read MoreScotchmans Hill Winery in the Bellarine Peninsula is a STUNNING bistro with an outdoor space to enjoy a delicious meal too. This winery is less kid friendly than some others on the Bellarine - only because there is no kids menu, so it’s more suited to older kids and teenagers - otherwise ideal for a date day or time with friends. There is plenty of outdoor grassy space to relax and enjoy, with a charcuterie board and a glass of wine.
Read MoreEating anywhere near the water is amazing and Pier St is no exception! Sitting at the bottom of the hill in Portarlington and right next to the pier is this lovely cafe where you can sit outside under the festoon lights and umbrellas, dine on some amazing seafood and feel the gentle sea breeze.
Read MoreThe historic Portarlington Grand Hotel on the Bellarine Peninsula in Melbourne's West has completed her full make over recently and it is STUNNING. This old girl has been transformed from an old tired institution to the jewel of Portarlington. The menu is full of favourites and it is sooo tasty - Portarlington is famous for its mussels so Mamma says you must try them! Such an amazing place to enjoy with friends and family.
Read MoreLittle Creatures Brewery in Geelong is a fantastic spot to take the family for some adventure and food! It is possibly the biggest and most colourful dining spot you will ever see. The food is scrumptious with lunch favourites and dinner deliciousness - PLUS they have an awesome kids play area for your little ones to explore while you sit and have your favourite brew in peace - PERFECT!
Read MoreWhat an awesome spot! Woodend is such a cool little town in its own right and it’s also the perfect pit-stop on the way to and from lots of other great places and we love the great little play area for the kids.
Read MoreCliffy's has super friendly staff, kids menu and colouring in - and great food. With it’s old general store feel it is so gorgeous, cozy and full of character. It is definitely one of the icons of the area and a MUST visit!
Read MoreMamma says that if you can drive past Bourkies without stopping for a bite then you must be crazy! This iconic bakery has been serving up the best meat pies, sausage rolls, vanilla slices and more for 30 years!
Read MoreWhat could be better on a sunny day than to be hanging out with friends and family, in gorgeous surrounds, drinking cider & eating wood fired pizza, while the kids run around freely on the luscious green grass? Nothing! There is nothing better.
Read MoreMamma says next time you are on the road in the Swan Bay area and you see the big Piknik sign - take it as a GOOD SIGN to stop and drop in for a bite. This converted old Golden Fleece roadhouse has charm, FANTASTIC food and super friendly service.
Read MoreAhoy chocolate lovers - chocolate heaven does exist, and it’s located right on our doorsteps! The Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery in Bellbrae is absolutely amazing. The place is filled to the brim with chocolate, ice cream, high tea, chocolate factory tours, a cafe, an outdoors area with a sandpit, grassed area and even guinea pigs to play with!
Read MoreJack Rabbit in Portarlington is an award winning winery and is one of the most popular spots to visit on the Bellarine Peninsula. The House of Jack Rabbit (cafe) is for more relaxed dining with access to the deck and that wonderful grassy expanse for rolling, playing and hopping down. They also have a kids menu too! There is also the restaurant located here too - perfect for a special occasion.
Read MoreBasils Farm in Swan Bay on the Bellarine is a gem - serving amazing food, and of course wines and cocktails. Between the restaurant and the water is a lovely garden with veggie patch (with produce that ends up on your plate). Mamma loves the rosè…. Oh and for the kids, a great kids menu....and aside from a frolick in the grassy hill and gardens there is also a sandpit for the littlies! INCREDIBLE.
Read MoreWhat would you say if Mamma told you there was a cafe with great food, outdoor seating, a playground right next door, an amazing beach over the road and a river full of ducks and their ducklings a few metres away? You'd say - "point me in that direction Mamma!" Well that direction is along The Great Ocean Road past Lorne to the divine hamlet of Wye River. A Mamma favourite for many years.
Read MoreThe Wye Beach Hotel overlooks Wye River's gorgeous beach. Offering fantastic views year-round, it's the perfect place to stop for a drink and a bite to take in the most stunning setting. It's the usual pub fare with some fancier options and a separate kids menu offering the usual kiddo faves. A few different eating sections means there's plenty of room to grab a table both indoors and out.
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