Winchelsea Holiday Deals

Winchelsea Holiday Package Deals

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Holidays in Winchelsea

When chucking a sickie becomes way too easy, it's time to take a breather from the daily grind and say hello to Winchelsea!

It's located 570 kilometres southwest of Canberra, the nation's capital.

Look out for shiny seashells to collect or try to spot small animals like starfish and sea urchins at St. Kilda Beach and Brighton Beach. You'll find these glorious pieces of coastline 100 kilometres and 95 kilometres away, respectively.

You won't need to travel too far to take in some nice natural sights. Dig out your car keys and follow your GPS to Lake Connwarre, 45 kilometres away from Winchelsea, for a relaxing day. Or perhaps Ellimatta Reserve is of more interest? You'll find it 30 kilometres away.

Get to know the area's history by visiting Barwon Park Mansion.

Enjoy the excitement of seeing a live Australian rules football (AFL) game at Kardinia Park, the home of the Geelong Football Club. After you've cheered along with their enthusiastic fans, why not grab a drink with them somewhere nearby? To reach the venue, head 35 kilometres east to Greater Geelong City.

Golfers of all ages will love a day at the Winchelsea Golf Club.

Venture outwards and find out what's going on in Deans Marsh, 19 kilometres to the south. Lots of visitors come here for the Gentle Annie Berry Gardens and the Gosling Creek Winery. Alternatively, Mount Moriac is 20 kilometres to the east of Winchelsea. Head to this locality for convenient access to the Saint Regis Winery and the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus.

The Geelong Performing Arts Centre, The Heights Heritage House and Garden and the Islamic Society of Geelong are all really close to Highton, 30 kilometres to the east. Want a few more excuses to swing by? Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre and Balyang Sanctuary aren't far away either.

Clothing? Check. ID? Check. But have you brought your appetite? With some delicious food and drink to gorge on in this part of the world, it's the one thing you shouldn't leave at home.

Traditional fare here tends to include beef and dairy products, two ingredients for which the local region is famous for dishing up.

You don't need to dither over the menu while in Winchelsea. Just dive straight in and sample the area's signature dishes, such as salt and pepper squid and meat pie.

You might be eating your way into a larger pair of trousers, but peach melba is definitely worth it. This well-known dessert will have your taste buds tingling at the sight of it.

If you truly want to see the big pitcher, take the hopportunity to toss down a beer. Schooner rather than later! Cheesy beer puns aside, make sure you try out Melbourne Bitter, one of the leading local brews.

After something a bit stronger? You have to try Bundaberg Spiced Rum. Ask your bartender if it's nice in any mixed drinks. If that fails, hoist your shot glass and drink it up straight!

Do you like talking about the structure, balance and texture of a delicious glass of wine? Or do you prefer to cork it and just drink it? Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon and Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir are the ones to order here.

Like to know where the nearest airport is? Well, it's called Tullamarine Airport (MEL) and it's 100 kilometres to the northeast.