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5 Things to do in Bellbrae That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Bellbrae, Australia including Salt and Pepper Gallery, Bellbrae Outdoor Living, Spring Creek Horse Rides, Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery, Bellbrae Estate Winery.
Restaurants in Bellbrae
1. Salt and Pepper Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
2. Bellbrae Outdoor Living
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By BeckandSteven - Melbourne, Australia
At a location on the Great Ocean Road in the suburb of Bellbrae Victoria I uncovered a 'secret' that is just so wonderful I can't help but share it with my fellow travellers! Less than ten minutes drive from the popular Torquay Surf Beach you will find nestled together a series of shops that collectively provide for one of the best shopping experiences you can ever hope to ... well, experience! :) [Introducing 'The Great Ocean Road Nursery' & Bellbrae Outdoor Living'. Just look for the two brightly coloured buildings - orange & green ]: Situated next door to the equally as stunning 'Salt & Pepper Art Gallery', this duo is a homeware & garden force to be reckoned with. My attention having been initially grabbed by the brightly coloured entrance I parked my vehicle for free in the large carpark and headed on in. Thinking I would see the usual standard garden objects such as a few plants, pots & maybe a garden gnome or two I walked passed the onsite Café & found myself standing in front of a huge central courtyard overflowing with every wonderful thing I could ever hope to find for both my garden & home. In the words of the one & only Hoodoo Guru's all I could think of was "like WOW !! ". Captivated I stood there taking in every fascinating inch & came to realise that what I was seeing was a truly brilliant way of showcasing what each of these businesses have on offer. Each of the shops open out into the courtyard so as to allow guests to wander seamlessly through each living area before also advancing if they choose into the heart of each individual venue. [ Outdoors ]: I sat down on one of the lovely ornate benches & let my eyes do the walking. What a stunning sight! Gorgeous Rustic Style Homeware including Candle holders, Mirrors, Wall Decorations & Dividers, Fire Pits, Water Features, Reclaimed Wooden Furniture & Fun filled Owl Ornaments made of Concrete & Metal. There were Scarecrows, Flamingoes, Plants & Ants even bright yellow Ducks & all styles of Pots & including the selection of Tables & Chair Settings they sure have the lot !! Later my husband & I took our sweet time browsing aisle after aisle of Indigenous Plants, Cactus Flowers, Ferns, Perennials, Native Shrubs, Edible Plants & Palms. A charming young man patiently answered all of our questions regarding the various plants. Prices are very reasonable & you can definitely uncover a bargain such a three succulents for only $15.00. The Great Ocean Road Nursery also provides ample gardening tips such as Organic Gardening Remedies, Black Magic Composting, Fruit Tree Pollination Charts and a Vegetable Planting Guide. If you are like us and concerned about our air quality then stop in and enquire as to 'How you can Grow your own Fresh Air'. Fascinating stuff! [ Moving Indoors ]: Venturing over to the Bellbrae Indoor Living I was greeted with a most welcoming smile by Lauren who spared no effort in helping us to choose a lovely & very durable Habitat Recycled Plastic Floor Mat for our bathroom before taking us through the ins & outs of the Handmade Guru Skateboards currently in stock. All manner of items are available including but not limited to Hammocks, Colourful Cushions, Soaps, Eastern based Figurines, Lamps, Wind chimes, Crockery, Clothing, Bags & Furniture. Whew...! And that is not all of it. :) [Summary]: At just on one hours drive from Melbourne, the Bellbrae Art, Homewares & Garden Centre is the perfect place to go for all of your decorative & landscaping needs. It seems odd to equate words such as 'relaxing' and 'refreshing' with an activity such as shopping which generally always has an element of dread, but that was in no way the case here. In fact sitting in the courtyard display I felt incredibly relaxed & on my first solo visit must have easily been there over an hour. Since that initial visit my family has been back numerous times & made many a purchase that have brightened up our life. The staff are all lovely people and have never been too busy to welcome any visitors. You can see the pride that they have in this business & what I truly believe makes this "mini shopping complex" unique if that each shop is owned & operated by a member of the same family - so you really do get the benefits of how interchangeable everything is. For us no trip down the coast is now complete without a visit & whether on the way to holiday down the Great Ocean Road or heading back home to Melbourne, we also will stop in to see what new stock has arrived & maybe see what is the 'Plant of the Month'. There is a Café on sight if you wish to enjoy a tea or coffee alfresco, however I cannot advise as to the quality or prices as I am yet make a purchase. Whether it be Summer or Winter you don't even need to wait for a holiday to visit, why not plan a day trip for anytime of the week, we know that you will not be disappointed. Thank you for reading this review, we hope that it is helpful. [Please make sure to refer to the review of the Salt & Pepper Art Gallery that has been written under a separate cover. Artist in residence's name is Catherine. She is extremely friendly & would love to meet you. It is also the third shop in the courtyard & I am sure you will find much to grace the walls of your home ].
3. Spring Creek Horse Rides
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Spring Creek offers fun horse riding through the Great Otway National Park. Choose from one, one and half and two hour rides. Longer rides can be arranged for groups of 6 or more. Family groups well catered for. Mud brick cottages also available for that relaxing holiday in glorious bush setting.
Reviewed By wesso3 - Werribee, Australia
Great fun for the whole family Abe who runs the horse rides friendly helpful and gives you plenty of confedence if your a beginner. Set in the bush lands around the Belbrae area lots of great places to ride in the surrounding area. Highly recommended to anybody that loves horses
4. Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By AzarulF
The place is a great start to the journey of the Great Ocean Road. From Bells Beach, there are clearly visible road signs to the place. The place is huge with ample parking for buses and other vehicles. It has multiple selection of chocolates and a must visit for all the chocolate lovers out there. You can also peek into the factory producing all the chocolates which I'm sure the kids will enjoy. We bought Hot Choco and Ice-cream which serves a short break to the start of our road trip. Not to be missed.
5. Bellbrae Estate Winery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 45 reviews
Bellbrae Estate is a boutique, family owned vineyard and cellar door on the Great Ocean Road, less than 5km inland from Torquay and the iconic Bells Beach. Situated in the Geelong wine region of Victoria, Bellbrae Estate enjoys a cool, maritime climate that is well suited to our range of elegant wines made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and Shiraz. The Cellar Door is open for wine tastings, wine sales and of course delicious locally made produce. There is a broad range of food to pair with home made pies, cheeseboards and share platters. Recently awarded Best Additional Experience in the Geelong Region by Gourmet Traveller Wine for our programme of live music with a fantastic range of genres from local musicians. Entry is free and music is from 2pm on Sundays from October through to April, and bookings are encouraged! We are also a pet friendly and family friendly venue with plenty of outdoor space to enjoy the local wines and relaxed surf coast atmosphere.
Reviewed By 0591TimS - Oceanside, United States
The tasting room staff here are truly friendly and approachable. On our second visit after two months they recognized us right away and welcomed us as old friends. It's so nice to be able to chat about, not only the wines but the area and whatever comes up in conversation. And to top it all off we really liked the wines, especially the Shiraz, and feel they are good value so we stocked up. We haven't visited when they have the music in the marquee out front. Our visits have been when the tasting room was not busy. We'd love to try the Sunday afternoon music and food and wine events soon.
