Barwon Heads Beach House

Barwon Heads beach-front house

"Toast to the Coast" (Melbourne Cup Weekend)

Getaway from the racing madness and enjoy the gentle indulgence of Geelong's annual wine and food festival.

If the whole Melbourne-Cup-Spring-Fever thing isn't quite your speed, here's a very civilised alternative to whet your appetite.

Why not book a Getaway rental in Ocean Grove or Barwon Heads for the Melbourne Cup weekend (October 29 & 30), and use it as your base from which you can join in the fine food and wine experiences of the 10th annual "Toast To The Coast".

The Festival weekend offers the perfect opportunity to explore some of the Geelong Wine region's hidden gems, and enjoy the fabulous fresh regional produce on offer.

Entry to all venues is free and for full details visit Toast to the Coast website.

How to Get a Real Taste of the Bellarine

A Getaway stay is just a short drive from some of Victoria’s most outstanding boutique wineries.

The Bellarine Peninsula is home to a surprising number of award-winning vineyards and wineries – many with spectacular views of Port Phillip Bay, Swan Bay, or the Heads. Some are well known brands like Scotchmans Hill and Bellarine Estate, while others, like Oakdene Vineyards, Lethbridge Wines, Jack Rabbit and McGlashans Wallington Estate, are more modest in their profiles, but just as high quality with their wines.

Many offer fine food and dining, so it’s worth booking ahead so you can enjoy a lazy lunch with a fine glass of wine or two.

When you stay at a Getaway rental in Barwon Heads or Ocean Grove, these brilliant Bellarine attractions are right on your doorstep. Ask us for more information.

Queenscliff Music Festival, November 2011

Rock your socks off in Queenscliff, then enjoy the peace and quiet of Ocean Grove or Barwon Heads.

This year, the hugely popular Queenscliff Music Festival celebrates its 15th year and it promises to be bigger than ever. With a brilliant line-up of Australian and International musical artists, Queenscliff rocks for 3 whole days and nights (25, 26 & 27 November) – so while it's the place to be, it's not necessarily the place to stay.

So why not book a Getaway rental in Ocean Grove or Barwon Heads, so you can relax and unwind after the excitement of whichever gigs you choose to see. That way you can enjoy the best of both worlds.

Queenscliff is just a short drive from either town, so talk to us about quiet, comfortable accommodation that's far from the mad crowd.

Pet Friendly Accommodation Victoria

You don’t have to pine for your pet when you go on holiday.

For pet lovers, leaving the dog or cat behind can take the edge off a holiday and cause the sort of angst you just don’t need when you want to relax and unwind.

The good news is, some of our owners have pets themselves and are happy for Getaway renters to bring their family pets with them – provided, of course, they show respect for the property and “clean up” before leaving.

So give us a call, or drop us an email, and we’ll let you know which rental properties in Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove are pet friendly and are suitable for your holiday needs.

Oh No, They're Fully Booked!

Peak holiday times are extremely popular – so book early to avoid disappointment.

Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove are two of the most popular holiday destinations on the Bellarine Peninsula – particularly at peak times like Christmas and Easter.

Every single Getaway rental property was fully booked well in advance of these dates this year, with many people waitlisted and hoping for a last-minute cancellation.

So, even though it might seem a long way off, if you’re thinking about a seaside holiday at these premier times, BOOK NOW, or risk the disappointment of missing out.