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Wine And Waterfront

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The snug wine region along the Moorabool River north of Geelong was once the most bountiful in Victoria. With limestone and basalt geology and a Mediterranean climate, the wines produced here are exotic and unusual. In Geelong itself, there are few more pleasant places to spend an afternoon than the revitalised waterfront precinct – the shining centrepiece of this buzzing southern city.

Step off the Great Southern at Inverleigh Siding west of Geelong. From here, it’s a short coach ride to the vineyards of the Moorabool Valley to enjoy a relaxed lunch and wine tasting. Cool-climate pinot noir is a focus here, with some cuttings originating from as far afield as Switzerland.

It’s then a short hop to the Geelong waterfront: explore the foreshore at your own pace discovering public art, the safe-swimming sands at Eastern Beach and the 330m-long Cunningham Pier, dating from the 1850s. Don’t miss a photo opportunity with the famous Baywalk Bollards.

Before you return to the Great Southern, we’ll stop for a drink along the way before returning for your final dinner on board.

– Approximately 8 hours

– Fitness level – Low/Moderate – some walking required

– Hat and sunscreen

Price
Platinum and Gold Service guests Included in your fare
The content and timings of Off Train Excursions are subject to change without notice

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