Greater Geelong & The Bellarine | Bellarine Rail Trail | Self-Guided Food & Wine Bike Tour
Region: Borough of Queenscliffe
State: VIC
Duration:
6h
Fun adventure close to Melbourne – Greater Geelong & The Bellarine Self-Guided Food & Wine Bike Tour – relaxed cycle in this stunning coastal region. Pedal the Bellarine Rail Trail. Enjoy food & wine on the journey. GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE.
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For a fun adventure close to Melbourne look no further than our Greater Geelong & The Bellarine Self-Guided Food & Wine Bike Tour. Enjoy a leisurely cycle through this stunning coastal food & wine region on safe paths & The Bellarine Rail Trail.
Start your bike adventure in the heart of The Bellarine. Pedal past historic railway stations, vineyards & market gardens with the sounds & sights of native fauna & flora complemented by beautiful coastal scenery.
Enjoy a well-earned lunch & wine tasting at a local cellar door or one of the many eateries in Queenscliff township. Alternatively, collect local treats for a picnic lunch. Spend the afternoon exploring Queenscliff, a gorgeous seaside village.
You have the freedom to explore & wander off the beaten track at your own pace. Maps & written guide are provided to suggested routes that travel past cafes, produce stores & vineyards.
Experience all that Greater Geelong & The Bellarine has to offer by bike!
Cycle 15 – 30 kms dependent on ability and preference.
Please wear comfortable clothing & closed toe footwear.
Included: bike, helmet, water bottle, pack rack bag, maps & written guide, first aid kit, telephone assistance throughout day if required, return transport to Queenscliff Railway Station.
Getting There
Drive to Queenscliff Railway Station on The Bellarine where your cycle tour commences.
For an additional fee return transport is available from
· Queenscliff accommodation – 15km radius from Queenscliff
· Geelong Train Station – take the V/Line train from Southern Cross Station in Melbourne
· Portarlington Pier – take the ferry from Docklands in Melbourne
City pick up available on request.
Contact Libbie Geason +61 419 548 096
BOOKED AN EXTRA – SEE INFORMATION BELOW
EXTRAS – PORTARLINGTON PIER PICKUP
Meeting Point – Portarlington Pier, Portarlington. Cycling Vine Tours Guide will meet you at Pier and drive to tour start.
Book Portarlington ferry at Port Phillip Ferries.
DOCKLANDS TO PORTARLINGTON FERRY TIMES
Monday to Friday 9.30am – departure from Docklands arriving at Portarlington Pier 10.40am.
Saturday to Sunday 10.40am – departure from Docklands arriving at Portarlington Pier 11.50am.
EXTRAS – GEELONG TRAIN STATION PICKUP
Meeting Point 9.30am – Geelong Train Station, Railway Terrace, Geelong.
Please wear comfortable clothing & closed-toe footwear for cycling 18 to 25kms.
Included: bike, helmet, water bottle, pack rack bag, maps & written guide, first aid kit, telephone assistance throughout day if required, return transport to your vehicle.
Below are suggested stops for morning tea and lunch. To avoid being disappointed it is best to book your lunch venue or call to check on availability.
Leura Park Estate 1400 Portarlington Rd, Curlewis – early in your ride (15 mins). Bellarine Peninsula Cellar Door with a funky, chic ambience. Open Thursday to Sunday 11am – 4pm.
The Bungalow Restaurant 32 High St. Drysdale – early in your ride (20 mins). Open Tuesday to Sunday 7.30am – 3.30pm.
Café Zoo 23 High St. Drysdale – early in your ride (20 mins). Relaxed Café open every day 7.30am – 4pm.
Banks Road Winery – about 30 min ride from the start, tasting and/or coffee. Opens 11am, 12pm for lunch.
Marcus Hill Vineyard – about 30 min ride from the start. Rustic farmyard style Cellar Door – wine tasting only. Open by appointment – 0421 728 437.
Queenscliff General Store – towards the end of the ride. Great selection of brunch and lunch menu items. Open every day 8am – 2.30pm.
Queenscliff village – Shelter Shed – eatery with large outdoor garden courtyard. Open Wednesday to Sunday noon to 2pm.
Queenscliff Brewhouse – near the end of the ride. Wine, beer and gin tasting experiences as well as regional produce platters. Open Thursday to Sunday from 11am and Monday to Wednesday from 4pm.
Queenscliff Harbour – 360Q Restaurant with stunning waterfront views and casual or formal dining. Open every day from 11.30am.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Participants must wear closed toe footwear
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Had a fantastic time on the self guided Mornington Peninsula tour. Allison was brilliant, super helpful and had a great knowledge of the area. Top notch bike was provided with pump etc. Allison really took the time before I set off to talk through the map and was on hand throughout the day for any questions. The route was easy to follow, varied and had some amazing places to stop off at. Will definitely use this company again - highly recommend!
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Olivia
10 Jul 2025
This self guided bike tour was fantastic. Libbie was so accomodating and gave wonderful recommendations before we started the rail trail so we could make the most of it!! We had such a fun day and would recommend everyone do the trail with these guys.
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Cycling Vine Tours BIKE | FOOD | WINE (Owner) - 2025-07-10
Thanks Anna, great that you made the most of your time cycling the Bellarine Rail Trail and visited some local wineries along the way. Its a great way to warm up on a winter's day. Libbie
Anna
03 Jul 2025
We had an outstanding experience with Cycling Vine tours Allison meet us at our accommodation picked the four of us up took us to the start point. She gave us very thorough and informative maps so we could do self guiding along the route. the trail is mostly downhill - we had 2 good cyclists and 2 not quite so good cyclists and we all had an amazing time. we stopped at Eldridge Cellar door for some wine tasting had an amazing lunch at BBQ gum, stopped at the truffle shop and then a look around Merricks General Store which is a great end point. We continued on and finished up near the beach. I think I would have preferred to finish at Merricks. Alison picked us up and dropped us back to our accomodation awesome service. overall it was about 27km’s and ended up as a highlight of our week Trip in the Mornington Peninsula highly recommend booking with Alison.
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Jennifer
01 Jul 2025
Had an incredible team building experience with Cycling Vine Tours! Our entire team was blown away by the exceptional service provided by Alison and Libby, who went above and beyond to make our day special.
The bike tour through Mornington was perfectly organized and suitable for all fitness levels. What really set this experience apart was the personal touch - Alison and Libby's knowledge and friendly approach made everyone feel comfortable and engaged throughout the tour.
The grand finale was a stunning picnic with absolutely delicious catering that exceeded our expectations. The food selection was fantastic and it was the perfect way to wind down after our cycling adventure.
This was exactly what we needed for team bonding - combining outdoor activity, great views, and amazing food. The entire team hasn't stopped talking about it since!
Highly recommend Cycling Vine Tours for any corporate team building event. We'll definitely be back! Thank you Alison and Libby for an unforgettable experience.
The bike tour through Mornington was perfectly organized and suitable for all fitness levels. What really set this experience apart was the personal touch - Alison and Libby's knowledge and friendly approach made everyone feel comfortable and engaged throughout the tour.
The grand finale was a stunning picnic with absolutely delicious catering that exceeded our expectations. The food selection was fantastic and it was the perfect way to wind down after our cycling adventure.
This was exactly what we needed for team bonding - combining outdoor activity, great views, and amazing food. The entire team hasn't stopped talking about it since!
Highly recommend Cycling Vine Tours for any corporate team building event. We'll definitely be back! Thank you Alison and Libby for an unforgettable experience.
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Peta
01 May 2025
What can I say? I booked this tour as wanting to combine cycling with some wineries and food exploring red hill. It was absolutely brilliant. Allison picked us up from our accommodation and we had a good laugh on the way to Arthur’s seat for the starting point. The bikes were awesome & the directions and maps that were provided were very detailed so we staying on track. What a stunning cycle. Definitely worth doing in Mornington peninsula. We had a gorgeous lunch along the way & did a handful of tastings.
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Cycling Vine Tours BIKE | FOOD | WINE (Owner) - 2025-05-01
Thanks for the awesome review! Loved seeing you mix cycling, food, wine, adventure, and plenty of laughs around the beautiful Mornington Peninsula. You made it around like pros — even with a bit of sun, rain, and wind thrown in!
Bree
01 May 2025
A fantastic day riding from Arthurs Seat to Merricks via the wineries. A very easy, safe & spectacular ride. Great bikes & collection service to take us back to our car at the end. Highly recommend!
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Catherine
03 Mar 2025
Awesome cycling in the Mornington Peninsula Couldn’t have been happier with our two days cycling on the Mornington Peninsula. Allison’s knowledge of the area and tailor made routes ticked all the boxes for us. The first day took us up the coast whilst the second went through the forests and vineyards. Excellent lunch at Merricks Stores on the second day again recommended by Allison. This cycling trip will definitely be one of the highlights of our holiday, big thanks Allison definitely ️️️️️read moreread less
CyclingVineTours, Owner at Cycling Vine Tours, responded to this review - 2025-02-25
Many thanks for the great review. Loved seeing you explore the coast and wine country on your 2 day VIEWS | VINEYARDS | VILLAGES cycle tour. Of course enjoying delicious food & wine along your journey 🚲🍓☕️🥂
monica
06 Feb 2025
My family absolutely loved our bike tour through Red Hill! It was the perfect way to spend a day and see more of Victoria. We were only in town for a short time but I am so glad we were able to fit this in. Pick up / drop off of bikes was easy and the lunch spot at the end was delicious! Thanks very much to Cycling Vine Tours!
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Cycling Vine Tours BIKE | FOOD | WINE (Owner) - 2025-01-31
Thanks Elise. It was lovely to see you all riding along and enjoying each other's company in this special part of Victoria. Bike riding is a fun way to immerse yourself in the beautiful scenery and also sample the local food and wine. Hope to see you again soon. Libbie and Allison
Elise
31 Jan 2025
Amazing Bike Adventure Cycling Vine Tours My friends and I had a wonderful experience riding from Arthur's Seat down to Merricks Store. Allison was fantastic to deal with from booking the experience to making sure everything went smoothly on the day. We felt so well looked after. This was our second time doing the bike ride, we could easily go a third time and stop at different wineries and restaurants along the way. There is so much to do in the Red Hill area. We stopped at Mock Red Hill for coffee and cider, then had lunch at Epicurean before heading to Stonier for wine tasting and Merricks store to purchase some wines we discovered on our last adventure! Great way to spend the day with some friends! Highly recommend Cycling Vine Tours for a truly memorable experience!read moreread less
CyclingVineTours, Owner at Cycling Vine Tours, responded to this review - 2025-02-17
Many thanks for the great review. Loved setting you off for a day of leisurely pedalling, fun, laughter and of course some delicious food and wine along the journey 🚲🍓☕️🍷
Heidi
28 Jan 2025
Wonderful Mtn Bike thru Morningside Peninsula Allison was super responsive & flexible arranging our ride, modifying times to accommodate us. Lovely scenery, good mtn bike (average challenge) rewarded by a nice lunch after at Merricks Country Store, a local gem which Allison booked for us. Make sure you stop in to Pt. Leo’s Winery for a world class modern sculpture garden and ocean views!read moreread less
CyclingVineTours, Owner at Cycling Vine Tours, responded to this review - 2025-02-17
Many thanks for the great review. It was a pleasure to see you pedalling the Peninsula with a little bit of food & wine along your journey 🚲🍷
Mary
27 Jan 2025
A lovely winery hike tour in Red Hill! I recently went on a winery bike tour in Red Hill and it was an absolute delight! From start to finish, the day was flawlessly organised and packed with stunning scenery, delicious food and outstanding wine. The cycle was easy to manage, even for a casual cyclist, with mostly flat downhill terrain. Highly recommend for wine lovers and anyone looking for a fun day out!read moreread less
CyclingVineTours, Owner at Cycling Vine Tours, responded to this review - 2025-01-07
Thanks for your great review. It was a pleasure to see your group enjoying time together cycling through the Red Hill area and sampling the local food and wine on the way. 🚲🍷😊
Georgina
07 Jan 2025
Perfect cycle in Red Hill We had a sensational cycle through Red Hill area. Libbie’s knowledge of the area was greatly appreciated and her bookings for tastings and lunch were just perfect. It was an unforgettable day for the 14 extended family members!! Highly recommendread moreread less
CyclingVineTours, Owner at Cycling Vine Tours, responded to this review - 2025-01-07
Thanks for your great review. It was a pleasure to see you all having so much fun together cycling through the stunning Red Hill area and enjoying the local food and wine. Hope to see you back again!
Lisa
06 Jan 2025
Cycling tour well organised by Allison. We booked cycling tour in Mornington peninsula by cycling vine tours. We were group of 6 people. Allison organised tour amazingly per our requirements. She provided detailed instructions, maps and phone support when required. We enjoyed cycling in hills, nature and through wineries. Also enjoyed wine testing, coffee stops, lunch and wineries as per Allison's recommendations. We will definitely book again with Allison.read moreread less
CyclingVineTours, Owner at Cycling Vine Tours, responded to this review - 2025-01-04
Thanks for the great review. Loved seeing the smiles on your faces as you pedalled into Stonier Wines after completed your cycle. Sounds like you enjoyed your time soaking in the native flora and fauna with a bit of local food and wine along the way 🚲
Shilpa
31 Dec 2024
What an incredible bike tour! It was a full-on adventure, cycling through the vineyards, stopping at the coffee spots for a snack, and soaking in the beauty of nature. The trees were absolutely towering, and seeing horses grazing nearby added a magical touch. I had such a wonderful time! Allison, the tour manager, was lovely and incredibly generous with her time and guidance. I’d absolutely do this again with my friends. Highly recommended!
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Cycling Vine Tours BIKE | FOOD | WINE (Owner) - 2024-12-01
HI Sor it was an absolutely pleasure getting you pedalling around the Peninsula. You made the most of your time exploring the many food & wine options and immersing yourself in the stunning coastal and country environment 🚲😊
sor
01 Dec 2024
What a great way to spend a Saturday, cruising downhill through the gorgeous peninsula forests, sipping stunning wines and soaking up the lovely scenery. Ably hosted by Allison, we highly recommend this day tour. Thank you @cyclingwinetours!
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Cycling Vine Tours BIKE | FOOD | WINE (Owner) - 1970-01-01
Thanks for the great review! You kicked off the day with some warm and windy weather, but you powered through and made it across the Peninsula, enjoying a little food and wine along the way. Arriving at Balnarring Beach just in time, you got to cool off with a refreshing paddle in the sea! 🚲 🍷 ☕️
Josephine
01 Dec 2024
Allison was the perfect guide and the route was wonderful. Definitely got to see a different part of Melbourne. The pace was perfect, bicycles in pristine condition. Would recommend this tour!
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Response from the owner - 2024-10-28
Thanks for the great review. It was a pleasure to cycle you around gorgeous Melbourne Bayside and check out local beachside life 🚲
Nana
28 Oct 2024
Had such a great experience! Allison was great with answering questions/advice with emails before and the day was flawless. Instructions were easy to follow and she went the extra mile at the end let us linger a bit for an overtime wine tasting and taking us to another spot for a view. Highly recommended, wish we stayed in Mornington longer (we will next time!).
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Response from the owner - 2024-10-04
Thanks for the lovely review. Great to get you pedalling and exploring the beautiful Mornington Peninsula 🚲🍷
Nick
01 Oct 2024
It was an enjoyable personally tailored cycling experience, Allison was chatty and considered our cycling level and picked well with what she suggested we do. We rode, took in the scenery and ate and drank our way around the Bellarine region. Would highly recommend doing one of their tours regardless of you abilities, it’s was a great way to experience our local region.
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Response from the owner - 2024-07-01
It was a pleasure to see you off and away pedalling the Bellarine with a bit of delicious food & wine along the journey. The perfect active birthday celebration 🚲🎂
Leesa
01 Jul 2024
Amazing day I've had such an amazing afternoon the Bayside is magical and Allison is such a wonderful woman, thank you very much ️read moreread less
CyclingVineTours, Owner at Cycling Vine Tours, responded to this review - 1970-01-01
Thanks for the great review. It was a perfect afternoon for showing you around Melbourne Bayside with gorgeous autumn colours and a bit of wild wind, sun and cycling fun.
Raed
31 May 2024
We had a fantastic day out on the Red Hill trail on Mornington Peninsula. Allison and Cameron were super friendly and accommodating and helped to plan a day that perfectly suited what we were looking for. Thank you!!
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Response from the owner - 2024-05-15
Thanks Benjamin for the great review. Great to see you pedalling around the Peninsula with some delicious food and wine along the way.🚲🍷
Benjamin
13 May 2024
Super fun! The bike tour was really enjoyable experience. Allison was very polite and responsive to us when we had questions. We had a great day on the trail and some delicious food and drinks along the way!read moreread less
CyclingVineTours, Owner at Cycling Vine Tours, responded to this review - 1970-01-01
Thanks for the lovely review. It was great to show you the hidden bike tracks and paths on the Mornington Peninsula and good to hear you enjoyed the delicious local wine and food on your journey.
Christina
18 Apr 2024
Amazing tour. So well organised. Allison and her family pulled out all the stops. One of the best days out we’ve had in Australian so far. Would highly recommend if you want to explore the peninsula! Thanks again
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Response from the owner - 2024-04-18
Thanks for the great review, it was a perfect day for cycling, tasting local food and enjoying cool climate wine. Loved showing you around my little patch of the Mornington Peninsula 🚲
Cameron
16 Apr 2024
Cycling wine tour Amazing experience. Amazing tour. So well organised. Allison and her family pulled out all the stops. One of the best days out we’ve had in Australian so far.
Would highly recommend if you want to explore the peninsula!
Thanks again
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CyclingVineTours, Owner at Cycling Vine Tours, responded to this review - 1970-01-01
Thanks for the great review, it was a perfect day for cycling, tasting local food and enjoying cool climate wine. Loved showing you around my little patch of the Mornington Peninsula 🚲
U7344PScamerong
14 Apr 2024
Very relaxing, thoroughly enjoyed it Gentle cycle along the coast and Melbourne's beach side suburbs. Libbie our host was lovely very friendly and had a wealth of local knowledge she pointed out places of interest and gave us plenty if time to stop and take photos.
It's a great experience to get out of the city and see something different
Ros & Jeff
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CyclingVineTours, Owner at Cycling Vine Tours, responded to this review - 1970-01-01
Thanks for your great review Ros and Jeff. It was lovely to meet you and share our special part of Melbourne with you by bike. Hope to see you next Grand Prix! Libbie
Fearless42731996342
04 Apr 2024
Awesome day out with a really helpful host Great fun. Lovely surroundings to explore on 2 wheels. Libbie was super host, helping us get the most out of the trip. Would totally recommend!read moreread less
Emil
18 Mar 2024
I had a wonderful time cycling in the Yarra Valley. The trail was beautiful and I enjoyed all of the stops along the way too. Our first stop was a lovely tea spot with freshly baked scones. The vineyards we visited were picturesque and the wine tastings were delicious. It was such a fun/relaxing day. I highly recommend a tour with Cycling Vine!
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Response from the owner - 2024-03-16
Thanks Katilin for the great review. It was a pleasure to meet you and have the opportunity to cycle and show you around the stunning Yarra Valley food & wine region. 🚲🍷🍓
Kaitlin
16 Mar 2024
Our group was celebrating a friends 30th and did the Mornington peninsula self-guided tour. Libbie gave us plenty help on the day and some really good recommendations for places to eat and do tastings. Would highly recommend! Thank you for making it a memorable day!
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Response from the owner - 2024-03-16
Thanks for your review Megan. It was a pleasure to see you all have a fun cycle together on the Mornington Peninsula with local food, wine and lots of laughs. Libbie
Megan
16 Mar 2024
We were in Melbourne for the Australian Open and the Yarra Valley Food & Wine Region tour was just what we needed to take a break between our tennis-watching days. Libbie met us at the train station and informed us that it would be a private tour with just our party of two — what a treat! The morning bike ride was easy and straightforward, and the winery visit in the afternoon was so peaceful and relaxing. We even got to see a kookaburra on the trip! Thank you, Libbie, for a most enjoyable day.
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Response from the owner - 2024-02-16
Thanks for the great review Jessica. I am pleased you enjoyed the bike ride and seeing some special parts of the Yarra Valley. I loved your passion for all the native birds in the area, especially the kookaburras. Hope to see you between days of the Aus Open tennis next year. Libbie
Jessica
16 Feb 2024
A fun way to see Brighton Beach Very enjoyable bike ride of about 11 miles on paths or bike lanes in low traffic areas. Libbie picked us up at cruise terminal and returned us to tram station with instructions for how to get back to Melbourne and our ship. Bikes were well maintained and Libbie seemed very knowledgeable about area in which we rode. Definitely recommend.read moreread less
CyclingVineTours, Owner at Cycling Vine Tours, responded to this review - 2024-02-11
Thanks for your review. It was great to meet you all and I enjoyed showing you around our special part of Bayside Melbourne by bike. Hope to see you back again soon. Libbie
Cathy
03 Feb 2024
Relaxing way to enjoy Yarra Valley We were in Melbourne for the Australian Open and the Yarra Valley Food & Wine Region tour was just what we needed to take a break between our tennis-watching days. Libbie met us at the train station and informed us that it would be a private tour with just our party of two — what a treat! The morning bike ride was easy and straightforward, and the winery visit in the afternoon was so peaceful and relaxing. We even got to see a kookaburra on the trip! Thank you, Libbie, for a most enjoyable day.read moreread less
CyclingVineTours, Owner at Cycling Vine Tours, responded to this review - 2024-02-11
Thanks for a great review Jess. I enjoyed showing you both some very special parts of the Yarra Valley. As you saw, there is lots of birdlife to be seen cycling along the Warburton Rail Trail - the Kookaburras definitely a bonus! Hope to see you again during the Australian Open tennis. Libbie
aikagai
02 Feb 2024
Lovely afternoon! Alison was really helpful, flexible and gave great recommendations for which places to stop at! Stonier was a great spot for wine and a cheeseboard! Would highly recommend for anyone wanted to see a few vineyards in a day.read moreread less
CyclingVineTours, Owner at Cycling Vine Tours, responded to this review - 2024-02-09
Thanks for the great review. Once the sun came out it was a beautiful afternoon for bike riding and wine tasting on the Mornington Peninsula 🚲
lucywJ7648WP
18 Jan 2024
Our family of 6 adults did the self guided Mornington Peninsular tour in December and we all agreed that the day ended up being the highlight of our long weekend away. Allison was so helpful, professional and very friendly to us all, offering advice, maps and tips for the day. Cannot recommend this company or activity enough. We stopped at Red Hill Winery for wine tasting and then Pier 10 for lunch. Top notch experience!
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J
29 Dec 2023
Yarra Valley - Leafy rail trail cycling and vineyards lunch and wine tastings. We had an amazing day hosted by Allison and Libbie - cycling the leafy Warburton rail trail in the Yarra Valley, lunch overlooking vineyard, wine tastings - and Allison went the extra mile in the afternoon to give us the best possible end to our day. Wonderful hosts and a great day out - thank you.read moreread less
CyclingVineTours, Owner at Cycling Vine Tours, responded to this review - 2023-12-14
Many thanks for the great review. It was a pleasure to showcase the stunning Yarra Valley food & wine region. Wishing you all the best for your travels in Australia.
Susan
10 Dec 2023
Yarra Valley Day Out Lovely trail with spectacular views of the yarra valley. The guides were really friendly & informative. We had a really fun day.read moreread less
CyclingVineTours, Owner at Cycling Vine Tours, responded to this review - 2023-12-14
Hi Sharon, thanks for the great review. It was lovely to meet you and showcase the beautiful Yarra Valley.
Sharon
07 Dec 2023
A fun way to explore Mornington by bike Beautiful country ride, nearly all off-road. Lots to stop and look at, food & wine stops. Highly recommend this day tripread moreread less
CyclingVineTours, Owner at Cycling Vine Tours, responded to this review - 2023-11-19
Many thanks for the great review. Fantastic you enjoyed cycling around the stunning Mornington Peninsula food and wine region 🚲
MaxineS424
19 Nov 2023
Signed up for the Bayview Cycling Tour in Melbourne. Covered good distances around the St. Kilda and Brighton beach area. Allison was a patient and nice guide, explaining the features of each area we passed by and taking photos for both myself and my aunt. Will consider going on other tours from Cycle Vine in the future. Just a small comment on the helmets…could be of a smaller size for smaller sized ppl.
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Response from the owner - 2023-11-13
Thanks for the lovely review. It was a pleasure to be able to show you both around the Melbourne Bayside area. Look forward to seeing you on another tour 🚲
Tsu
12 Nov 2023
Had the best time, with a sunny day and a few wine tastings we all rode the return leg with big smiles on our faces. Libbie was amazing, so helpful and sets you up with everything you could possible need for a ride (even contingencies for flat tires). Highly recommended.
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Response from the owner - 2023-11-13
Thanks Lauren. Loved seeing you ride into Queenscliff with smiles on your faces. So pleased you enjoyed your day cycling on the Bellarine. Libbie
Lauren
12 Nov 2023
Fine cycling, wine and food. We had an amazing and relaxing day cycling across the peninsula with fine coffee, brisket and wine along the way. Allison was most accommodating and thoughtful. Highly recommend!read moreread less
CyclingVineTours, Owner at Cycling Vine Tours, responded to this review - 2023-11-17
Many thanks for the great review. It was a pleasure to show you some of the hidden treasures on the Peninsula 🚲
Aaron
11 Nov 2023
What an experience!! Our guide, Libbie, was nice, caring and so much fun. She ensured that we took breaks in between and provided us with descriptions of different places. The coffee catch up was the highlight of our day, the laughs was the best memory! thank you Libbie Thank you Vine Tours for experience
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Response from the owner - 2023-11-08
Thanks Didem. It was great to meet you and Kubra and show you our beautiful part of Melbourne by bike! Nothing better than cycling out in the fresh air with lots of laughs. 😊Hope to see you on one of our other Cycling Tours.
Best regards Libbie
Didem
08 Nov 2023
The cycle tour run by Allison was great! She went out of her way to make it easy for us and gave us detailed instructions and helpful suggestions. The bikes were great, the cycling was almost all downhill and we stopped at numerous lovely wineries and cafes along the way. A lovely way to see a bit of Red Hill! Strongly recommended
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Response from the owner - 2023-11-13
Many Thanks for the great review. Fantastic you stopped by some of the delicious cool climate wineries as you cycled the Red Hill wine country on the Mornington Peninsula 🚲
Suzanne
08 Nov 2023
Great way to explore Red Hill! The cycle tour run by Allison was great! She went out of her way to make it easy for us and gave us detailed instructions and helpful suggestions. The bikes were great, the cycling was almost all downhill and we stopped at numerous lovely wineries and cafes along the way. A lovely way to see a bit of Red Hill! Strongly recommendedread moreread less
CyclingVineTours, Owner at Cycling Vine Tours, responded to this review - 2023-11-17
Many Thanks for the great review. Fantastic you stopped by some of the delicious cool climate wineries as you cycled the Red Hill wine country on the Mornington Peninsula 🚲
Suzie
05 Nov 2023
I was in Australia in September, with my cousin we rode a bike along the ocean and in some parks in Melbourne. The bikes were confortable and light. The tour guide Libbie was kind and professional. We were also offered a coffee break on a terrace near the ocean. I recommend it to everybody!
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Response from the owner - 2023-10-23
Thanks for your review Tullio. I enjoyed showing you and your cousin around Bayside Melbourne by bike! Libbie
Tullio
23 Oct 2023
Unbelievable - so much fun!! What an amazing bike ride! Our guide Libbie was so friendly and informative. The scenery was spectacular and the wine tasting and food delicious. The cycling was not too hard and not too easy. I felt like I’d had a good workout but not exhausted. I would highly recommend this and can’t wait to do another day with Vine Tours - I think my family would love it. Highly recommend this bike ride to all.read moreread less
934elizabethf
17 Oct 2023
Had a great day on the peninsula with Cycling Vine Tours. Super insightful introduction into the wine region and an interesting way to spend some time with friends. Allison & Cam have a large fleet of bikes so you could reasonably have a large group on this self guided tour, for an event or family outing, or even wedding festivities for example. The route taken is very accessible and the suggestions for stopping points are excellent. The only thing we could've asked for is more time on the tour!
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Matt
15 Oct 2023
Great experience!! I recommend 100% Cycling Vine Tours. Allison showed us the Map and recommended the best stops where we enjoyed good wines and food. The track is pretty easy and accessible to any rider. The weather was simply perfect and the wineries on the way offered a great view and obviously amazing testing wine ???? This experience was special and I recommend to doing it with friends or family if you looking for a great moment to share with wine and cheese in the beautiful Mornington Penninsula. Thanks Allison for your knowledge and service, you made the experience delightful for all of us!
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Anta
15 Oct 2023
Amazing Experience ???????? Great experience!! I recommend 100% Cycling Vine Tours. Allison showed us the Map and recommended the best stops where we enjoyed good wines and food. The track is pretty easy, safe and accessible to any rider. The weather was simply perfect and the wineries on the way offered a great view and obviously amazing testing wine This experience was special and I recommend to doing it with friends or family if you looking for a great moment to share with wine and cheese in the beautiful Mornington Penninsula.
Thanks Allison for your knowledge and service, you made the experience delightful for all of us!
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388antas
15 Oct 2023
Awesome cycle this morning from Brighton Beach. The rain stopped just in time and we had a fun excursion. Nice getting to see a variety of sights,from the beach, gorgeous homes, villages, colourful beach huts and Botanical Gardens. Well worth it.
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Coraleen
05 Oct 2023
We took the selfguided tour. It was lucky day sunny all day today in early Spring. The water all sparkly as we cycle past the scenery. Easy ride on bicycles with family. Arrive Sumo station. Pass by Bellarine olive farm. And yellow flowers field of canola farm, didn’t know what it was until Libbie told us. Lonsdale tomatoes is on the bicycle path we went in and enjoy juicy tomatoes. Passing by other riders as well. Little blue birds with white tummy flew by and stay on bushes close to us, the whole trail is clean, right next to train tracks. Reached Queenscliff station , harbour, and cycle to town , locked the bikes and walk around town. Walked down to pier lots of fishing there. Libbie is very helpful and knowledgeable, lots of clues where to turn on path, suggested we took Portalington ferry from Melbourne and back by Geelong Train Station. Great suggestion. Recommend this tour for families, beginners or leisurely ride.
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Grace
30 Sep 2023
Alison was a fantastic host. We had a great day exploring the wineries and the hidden bike trails. Strongly recommend!
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Liam
30 Sep 2023
Portalington to Queenscliff Self Guided Cyling Tour Enjoyed beautiful scenery, olive farms, canola fields, Lonsdale tomatoes (juicy tomatoes), ride along train tracks. Wildlife we saw small blue birds flying to the bushes. Many thanks to our guide, Libbie who is well organized and knowledgeable. She is very friendly and suggested we took ferry from Melbourne to Portalington and back by Geelong train. Highly recommend for families, leisurely ride.read moreread less
dscott1234
29 Sep 2023
Fun Biking Exploring the Melbourne Bayside It is an excellent way to explore the St Kilda & Brighton area on a beautiful day. Allison supplied the comfortable equipment. She made it an enjoyable bike ride with interesting local knowledge from living in the area. and there were lots of stops for photos and to enjoy the scenery. There was a good mixture of biking the coast, streets and gardens. I would highly recommend this bike ride. Thanks, Allison it was fun to get to know you. Cheers Jennyread moreread less
Jenny
19 Sep 2023
Fabulous biking on the Bellarine Went on a fabulous tour along the bike trails of the Bellarine peninsula recently. Some girlfriends and I met, some from interstate. We met our gorgeous tour guide, libbie, with our comfy bikes and fresh water bottles at the old Queenscliff station. We rode along the trails for ages taking in the wonderful scenery, stopped for coffee and cake at Banks Rd vineyard and then finished at jack Rabbit winery for a cheese platter and bubbles. Such a well organised tour, not difficult and would highly recommend! A must do!! Thanks Libbie!!read moreread less
CyclingVineTours, Owner at Cycling Vine Tours, responded to this review - 2023-09-18
Thanks for your great review. It was lovely to meet you all and show you around the beautiful Bellarine by bike! I 'm glad you enjoyed the cycling, scenery and local wine and food - with lots of laughs in between!
Resort628898
18 Sep 2023
We had a lovely experience on this cycling tour! Alison, our tour guide had everything organised. Easy ride at our own pace and lots of cute spots to visit along the way. Highly recommend for an outdoor activity - great way to do some wine tasting, try good food and see the countryside all in one.
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Matthew
08 Sep 2023
A fantastic experience. Our abilities were matched to the ride chosen. Great equipment & support. Highly recommended.
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DEB
15 Aug 2023
What a great day! Allison was super helpful and her knowledge of the area meant she was able to provide great advise according to our specific needs and abilities. Highly recommend and hopefully others have as much fun as we did
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Di
15 Aug 2023
Superb esperance! Altogether, I paddled about 60 km in 3 days. Cycling in the woods, next to vineyards, along the beaches and thus very relaxing. Not too hectic, wine tasting everyday and have a taste of all weather conditions - raining, sunshine, chilly, windy... Quit an experience! One important element is peddling in safe cycling paths. Of course, I felt soreness at my bottom although I wore padded shorts. Highly recommend! Alex from Hong Kong
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Alex
12 May 2023
We really enjoyed our Vine Tours cycling experience. Allison went above and beyond making us feel welcome, recommending spots to stop and sharing information on the area with us. The biking trail was easy to manage with lovely stops along the way where you can pick up snacks, food and drinks if you so please. Would highly recommend ! Thanks again :)
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Astrid
25 Apr 2023
Great bike ride Excellent trip. Mangeable bike ride with lovely views and boutique winery’s to stop along the way. Alison picked us up and gave us all the information we needed. Maps were easy to follow and eatery recommendations were great. Fun wee adventure!read moreread less
CyclingVineTours, Owner at Cycling Vine Tours, responded to this review - 2023-04-24
Thanks for the great review. Glad to hear you enjoyed your cycle adventure with some wine and food along the way.
jessicannz
22 Apr 2023
5/5 self-guided tour Beautiful sights to see along the bike path. The riding trails were safe and easy to ride (mainly downhill). Lots of variety of things to see and stop in at along the way. Alison gave great recommendations of where to stop and eat/drink at. The equipment and bikes was all good.read moreread less
CyclingVineTours, Owner at Cycling Vine Tours, responded to this review - 2023-04-24
Thanks for the great review. Lovely to meet you and showcase some of the beautiful Mornington Peninsula with you.
Katie
22 Apr 2023
Great tour for families We had a great time on this bike tour around the Bayside area of Melbourne. Alison was a fantastic guide and was able to provide an interesting overview of the area.
We were lucky enough to have the most spectacular weather which made riding through the beachside suburbs so much fun.
I highly recommend this trip to anyone who loves being active and exploring new areas.
Definitely recommended to families with teenage children.
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CyclingVineTours, Owner at Cycling Vine Tours, responded to this review - 2023-04-19
Thanks for the great review. What a stunning day we had to cycle beautiful Bayside Melbourne. Loved seeing the teenagers out cycling with you and learning about Bayside Melbourne.
Fleur
17 Apr 2023