Everything you need to know about staying at Accommodation @ Curlewis, our sister venues and what's on nearby. For anything not covered here, call reception on 03 5251 1111 or email reservations@curlewisgolf.com.au.

About Accommodation @ Curlewis

• Address: 1345 Portarlington Road, Curlewis VIC, on The Bellarine.
• Phone: 03 5251 1111
• Reservations: reservations@curlewisgolf.com.au
• The property: 60 contemporary eco suites sleeping up to 126 guests, set in native landscaping beside Curlewis Golf Club, with views across the fairways and the bay. Built in 2022 by Modscape. About 15 minutes from Geelong and around 90 minutes from Melbourne.
• Owners: The Sharp Group, who also own Leura Park Estate, Jack Rabbit Vineyard, Flying Brick Cider Co, Claribeaux and The Range @ Curlewis.
• Art: every suite has limited edition prints by Port Fairy artist Eleanor Millard, and the clubhouse has eight signed Andy Warhol prints from his 1979 Space Fruit portfolio.

Check in, check out, keys and luggage

• Check in: from 2pm.
• Check out: 10am.
• Late check out: please see Guest Services the evening before you leave. It isn't always available and charges can apply.
• Early or express check out (before 6:30am): leave your keys in the drop box on the exit boom gate.
• Keys: please return them to reception when you check out. Unreturned keys are charged at $25 each.
• Arriving after 10:30pm: mobile phone entry needs to be set up at least 36 hours before you arrive. Email reservations@curlewisgolf.com.au with the mobile number you'll use.
• Contactless check in: can be arranged with reception, so you can drive straight to your suite.
• Age: the minimum check in age is 18, and photo ID may be requested.
• Luggage: the luggage room is next to reception. Our team will tag and store your bags if you arrive early, are heading out for golf after check out, or have time to spare.

Opening hours

• Reception: Sunday to Wednesday 6:30am to 9pm. Thursday to Saturday 6:30am to 10pm.
• Claribeaux breakfast: 7 days, 6:30am to 10:30am.
• Claribeaux dinner: 7 nights from 5pm.
• Ivor's Spike Bar: 7 days, 6:30am until late. Breakfast 6:30am to 10:30am, lunch 11am to 3pm, snacks 11am until late, kids menu 11am to 8:30pm.
• Pro Shop: 6:30am to 6pm in winter, 6:30am to 7pm during daylight saving.
• The Range driving range: every day except Christmas Day, 7am to 10pm. Last ball sales 9:30pm. Bays open from 10am on Tuesdays.
• The Range mini golf: 7am to 10pm daily, last tee off 9pm. Open every day except Christmas Day.
• The Range dining: 7 days. Drinks and breakfast burgers from 9:30am, all day menu 11am to 9pm.
• Golf course: open every day of the year, including Christmas Day.

Room types

Signature: the perfect combination of boutique and luxury. Cool furnishings, contemporary art, a resort style balcony, rich custom upholstery and a dark concrete ensuite. Sleeps 2. King or twin king single. 27.85 m² including balcony.

Premium Bay View: views across the fairways and the bay from your balcony or bed. Contemporary accents, artwork and furnishings with a concrete ensuite. Sleeps 2. King or twin king single. 27.85 m² including balcony.

Premium Fairway View: fairway views from your bed, a cosy window seat or your private balcony. Bright and airy rooms with contemporary furnishings and artwork. Sleeps 2. King or twin king single. 27.85 m² including balcony.

Eagle: spacious, with fairway views and lots of natural light. A wall inserted fold down bed sleeps a third guest, and the private bathroom is slightly larger. Perfect for groups, business or anyone wanting three in one room. Sleeps 3. 35.65 m² including balcony.

Accessible: designed for guests who use a wheelchair or have difficulty with stairs. Ground floor, with fairway views. Concrete bathroom with handrails, accessible tapware and a roll in shower with a fold down shower seat. Sleeps 2. King or twin king single. 35.65 m² including balcony.

Family Stay (interconnecting): a number of our Signature and Premium rooms have an internal door between them, ideal for families with children under 18. Sleeps up to 4 (2 adults and 2 children under 18), with a king in one room and 2 singles in the other, plus two private balconies.

Book online at our booking page or call 03 5251 1111.

In every suite

• Bed and furniture: a Sealy custom made Mayfair bed (king or twin king single) with pillowtop mattress and duvet, a squab couch with Marimekko cushions, chair, Glide custom desk, alarm clock and Eleanor Millard prints. Rollaway beds are not available.
• Room features: private balcony with a table and two chairs, Daikin split system heating and cooling, sitting area, tinted floor to ceiling windows and electronic blinds. All suites are non smoking.
• Where to find things: the hair dryer is in the 2nd drawer under the coffee and tea alcove. The iron and fold out ironing board are in the cupboard closest to the door, and the safe is at the bottom of that cupboard, with instructions on it.
• Tea, coffee and kitchenware: mini fridge, complimentary bottled water, kettle with Julius Meinl coffee, hot chocolate and Tea Drop tea, bowl, plates, mugs and cutlery, and water and wine glasses.
• Bathroom: concrete bathroom with shower, lighted makeup mirror, hair dryer, Curlewis custom bathrobes, bath towels and face washers, shower mat and hand towel, toothbrush, sanitary bag, vanity kit, shower cap and shaving kit. Orana Collection soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash and moisturiser, made with Australian lemongrass, mandarin and pepper berry oils, sulphate and paraben free.
• Wifi and TV: free high speed wifi with no password. Smart TV with free to air channels, free movies and casting from your own device, so you can watch your own streaming services.
• Charging: a USB charging port next to the bed. Phone charging cables are for sale at reception.
• Blinds: the left, middle and right buttons move each blind, the bottom button moves them all, and the My button stops them where you want.
• Parking: free parking for one car, right outside your suite.
• Not in the suites: there's no kitchen, microwave, toaster or minibar. Food is available on site at Claribeaux and the Spike Bar, and a supermarket is about 4 minutes' drive.

Room service and in room grazing

• We don't offer room service, but in room grazing hampers and drinks are available 9am to 9pm. Call or text reception on 0456 380 111 and we'll pack a hamper for you to collect from the clubhouse. A little notice please.
• Cheese box $39 (gluten free $43). Vegetarian mezze $35 (gluten free $39). Charcuterie $39 (gluten free $43).
• Yes said the Seal wines from $42 to $58. Chocolates (toffee clusters, chocolate raspberries or honeycomb) $12.
• Choose from the Claribeaux wine list of more than 120 wines, plus soft drinks, beer and RTDs. Ice buckets and extra glasses are available.
• More details: In Room Grazing.

Add ons: arrival indulgences

Have wine, flowers or chocolates waiting in your room when you arrive. Add them when you book on our booking page.

• The Big Three ($149): a bottle of premium Yes said the Seal wine, grown and crafted on The Bellarine, a fresh bunch of seasonal flowers from local florist Miss Lillypilly, and a box of Geelong Confectionery Co chocolates.
• Flowers ($85): a bunch of fresh seasonal flowers from Miss Lillypilly, delivered to your room in a handy travel box.
• Wine ($58): a bottle of multi award winning Yes said the Seal wine, ready in your room when you arrive.
• Chocolates ($12): a box of Geelong Confectionery Co's finest.
• For wine, let us know your preferred variety on the Reservations screen when you book.
• More details: Add Ons.

Guest services

• Charging to your room: anything at Curlewis Golf Club (golf, Pro Shop, Spike Bar and Claribeaux) can be charged to your room. The Range @ Curlewis is paid separately.
• Laundry: there's no in house laundry service. Guest Services can recommend local laundries and dry cleaners.
• Business services: printing, photocopying and scanning are available at reception.
• Caught short? Sanitary products and Panadol are for sale at reception.
• Payments: we accept most major credit cards. There's no EFTPOS cash out on site, but Guest Services can tell you where the nearest is.
• Doctor, dentist and pharmacy: there are several nearby. Guest Services has a list.
• Maintenance: if something isn't right in your room, let Guest Services know.
• E-bikes: ask reception. The Bellarine Rail Trail is right beside the hotel.
• Conferences and weddings: ask reception to speak with our Events Manager.

Upstairs and downstairs suites

• Is there a lift? No. First floor suites are reached by stairs only.
• Can I request a ground floor suite? Yes, ask when booking. It's a request rather than a guarantee, unless you book an Accessible suite. We recommend it for anyone with limited mobility, heavy luggage, a pram or a portacot.
• Where are the Accessible suites? Both are on the ground floor.
• Where are the Eagle suites? 2 are on the ground floor and 4 are upstairs.
• Which suites are the most private? Suites 17, 18, 19 and 20 are single storey, with no one above or below.
• Can we book a whole block? Yes. A block fits up to 8 people.

Families and children

• Signature, Premium and Accessible suites sleep a maximum of 2 guests. Eagle suites sleep 3.
• For families of four, book a Family Stay interconnecting pair.
• Infants aged 0 to 2 stay free using existing bedding.
• Guests under 18 must stay with a responsible adult.
• Babysitting: Geelong Nannies, 0439 971 487.
• Family fun nearby: Adventure Park, mini golf at The Range, Sea All Dolphin Swims and MoPA, the Museum of Play and Art in Geelong (ages 1 to 7).

Housekeeping and Go Green

• Rooms are serviced daily: bins emptied, beds made, and tea, coffee and water topped up.
• On longer stays, linen is changed every 4th day as part of our Go Green program.
• For fresh towels, leave used ones on the floor. Towels left hanging are kept, to save water and energy.
• To skip servicing, press the Do Not Disturb tab on your door handle. Housekeeping won't enter, and if it's still there at 2pm your room won't be serviced that day.
• Extra towels or amenities are available from reception.
• Curlewis also uses Closed Loop food waste recycling, recycles water on site, and has double glazed, tinted windows to save energy.

Booking, payment and cancellation

• A credit card is required at the time of booking to confirm your reservation.
• Full payment is taken from that card 2 days before check in. A full cancellation fee applies within 2 days of check in, with no refunds. If you don't check in, full cancellation fees apply.
• A credit card pre authorisation of $250 may be required at check in. It's held as a pending transaction for up to 7 days, depending on your card issuer.
• All rates are in AUD and include GST unless stated otherwise.
• Card surcharges: Visa and Mastercard 1.25%, Amex and Diners 1.75%.
• Super Saver rates are paid in full when booking and can't be refunded or changed.
• Gift vouchers must be presented when booking, or at least 72 hours before your stay.
• Curlewis Golf Club members receive 20% off standard rates. Members and staff must show their membership ID.
• Groups have their own deposit and cancellation terms. Contact reservations@curlewisgolf.com.au.

House rules and safety

• Smoking: smoking and vaping aren't allowed in your room, on your balcony or in any building at Curlewis. A $300 fine applies. There are two smoking areas in the accommodation precinct and two near the clubhouse.
• Pets: only service dogs are allowed on site. A $300 fine applies.
• No parties in rooms, and no confetti or rose petals, as they stain the linen.
• Drones: can't take off from, land on or fly over our grounds without written approval from management at least 14 days ahead. Operators need a CASA licence and public liability insurance.
• Emergencies: call 000 from your mobile or ask the Duty Manager to call.
• Fire or evacuation: fire equipment and assembly points are located across Curlewis. In an emergency, go to the main car park in front of the clubhouse and wait for directions from staff. More details: Fire and Emergency.
• Golf course sirens: one 15 second blast means golf has stopped, usually for lightning, fog or extreme heat. You don't need to leave your room.

Current packages and offers

• Spring Break: for stays 1 September to 30 November 2026. Overnight accommodation for up to two guests: Signature $176, Premium and Accessible $196, Eagle (3 guests) $236. Some block out dates apply.
• Cheers for Reindeers: for stays any Sunday to Friday night from 1 to 23 December 2026. Signature $195, Premium and Accessible $205, Eagle (up to 3 guests) $245. Excludes Saturday nights and family suites. Subject to availability.
• The Curlewis Long Stay: an ongoing offer with no end date, for 10 or more consecutive nights. 20% off our Rate of the Day in the room of your choice, one free standard coffee or tea at Spike Bar per registered guest each day, room servicing every four days, and 10% off food and drink at Claribeaux, Spike Bar, Leura Park Estate, Flying Brick Cider House and Jack Rabbit Vineyard (booked through our accommodation reception, not for walk ins). Can't be combined with other offers. Cooking and cooking appliances aren't allowed in rooms. Book directly with our accommodation team by phone, email or the enquiry form.
• Flying Brick Graze and Stay: until 30 October 2026. A Signature suite with an upgrade to Premium View (subject to availability), an entrée and main at Flying Brick Cider Co (lunch 7 days, dinner Friday and Saturday), and a pot of cider, Yes said the Seal wine, beer or soft drink each. From $255. Transport not included.
• Stay and Play: accommodation, 18 holes of golf for two and breakfast for two at Claribeaux. From $395. A package for three is available.
• Dine and Stay: overnight accommodation for two, a 2 course dinner at Claribeaux and breakfast for two at Claribeaux. From $375. A package for three is available.
• Jack Rabbit Dine and Stay: a Signature suite with a complimentary upgrade to a Premium View suite (subject to availability), plus a two course Indulge lunch or dinner at the award winning Jack Rabbit Restaurant.
• The Q Train: see the Q Train section below.
• Add ons: wine, flowers, chocolates or all three in your room on arrival, from $12 (see Add ons above).
• Terms, conditions and blackout dates apply to all packages. Offers are subject to availability, change or cancellation.

The Q Train

• The Q Train is a restored train that runs along the Bellarine Railway, serving a seasonal degustation made in the onboard kitchen with local drinks to buy, and bay and bush views of Wadawurrung Country along the way.
• Guest offer: if you've booked The Q Train and stay with us, use promo code TOOTTOOTQT for 5% off your stay plus complimentary bus transfers to and from The Q Train.
• The offer is available in Premium, Accessible and Eagle suites only.
• To arrange your transfer or for more information, call reception on 03 5251 1111 or email reservations@curlewisgolf.com.au.
• More details: The Q Train.

Discount at our sister venues

• As well as staying with us, guests receive 10% off at our premium Bellarine venues: Leura Park Estate, Jack Rabbit Vineyard and Flying Brick Cider Co.
• The discount is capped at $50.
• It's only for the person staying and can't be passed on to anyone who isn't staying.

Weddings and wedding guests

Getting married at Flying Brick Cider Co, Jack Rabbit Vineyard, Leura Park Estate or Claribeaux?

We have a special code for your wedding. Let me connect you with our reservations team for more information. Call 03 5251 1111 or email reservations@curlewisgolf.com.au.

Getting married at another venue?

We'd love to help you with your stay. I'll need to connect you with our reservations manager, who can talk you through your options. Call 03 5251 1111 or email reservations@curlewisgolf.com.au.

Claribeaux

• Our award winning restaurant in the Curlewis clubhouse, with French influence, contemporary fusion and a focus on sustainable local produce. It's the breakfast restaurant for hotel guests. Golden Plate Awards 2023: winner Best Value for Money and Best Casual Dining, highly commended Best Chef.
• Hours: breakfast 7 days, 6:30am to 10:30am. Dinner 7 nights from 5pm.
• Bookings: book online at claribeaux.com.au for up to 14 guests. Bookings are highly encouraged, but walk ins are welcome if there's room.
• Breakfast: an à la carte menu of breakfast classics. On the busiest mornings, breakfast is a buffet instead: $42 per adult with unlimited espresso coffee, leaf tea and juices, children 4 to 12 $21, 3 and under free. Guests with a booking are contacted in advance. Current dates and menu: Claribeaux breakfast.
• Tuesday Steak Night: $30 for a 200g eye fillet with shoestring fries, garden salad and béarnaise, mushroom sauce or mustard. Outdoor tables available. Members discount doesn't apply.
• Christmas Day: for any questions about Christmas Day at Claribeaux, we'll connect you with our team, who can help with all the details. Call 03 5251 1111.
• Dress code: smart casual. Please avoid thongs and singlets.
• Cancellations: dinner bookings need a credit card. $50 per person is charged for cancellations or reduced numbers without 48 hours' notice.
• Children: welcome, with a kids menu and high chairs.
• Public holidays: open, with a 20% surcharge unless stated otherwise.
• Groups: more than 15 guests, email dine@claribeaux.com.au. Group menu 2 courses $70 or 3 courses $90 per person.
• Cakes: no outside food or cakes, but Claribeaux can order one with at least 5 business days' notice (dine@claribeaux.com.au).
• Accessibility: accessible parking, entry and bathrooms.
• Fully licensed, no BYO. Let us know about dietary requirements when you book.

Ivor's Spike Bar and the Pro Shop

• Ivor's Spike Bar: casual bar and dining in the clubhouse, open to everyone. 7 days, 6:30am until late, with country style sandwiches, snacks and sweets. Book online through the Curlewis Golf Club website.
• Pro Shop: pies, sandwiches, snacks and drinks for golfers, plus golf gear and hire.
• Barista coffee is available at the clubhouse.

Golf at Curlewis Golf Club

• An 18 hole links style public access course designed by Vern Morcom on a natural sand base, with few trees, undulating couch fairways and firm, fast greens. 6,150 metres, par 71/73. Signature holes are the par 4 12th and the par 3 8th. Open every day of the year, including Christmas Day.
• Rankings: Golf Australia Magazine #43 (2026), Australian Golf Digest #62 (2024/25), and Top 100 Golf Courses #60 (2025/26). Winner of the inaugural Australian Golf Digest Club Excellence Award.
• Hotel guests: call our accommodation team on 03 5251 1111 (option 1, then option 2) for daily House Guest golf rates.
• Public green fees, 18 holes: weekdays $90 (1 September to 25 December), $120 peak (26 December to 26 January), $95 (27 January to 31 May). Weekends and public holidays $100, $120 peak, $110.
• Public green fees, 9 holes: weekdays $50, $65 peak (from 12pm only), $52.50. Weekends and public holidays $55, $65 peak, $60.
• Twilight: pay for 9 holes and play unlimited golf, from 3pm October to March and from 2pm April to September.
• Cart hire: 18 holes $50 ($60 peak), 9 holes $30. Carts have GPS, a ball washer and a cooler. Curlewis was the first club in Victoria with the Tempo Walk hands free caddie.
• Booking: book online 24 hours a day at curlewis.miclub.com.au (register first), or call the Pro Shop on 03 5251 1111 (option 1). Check in at the Pro Shop 15 minutes before you play. Groups of 8 or more can ask for a group rate.
• Busy competition times: Monday morning, Tuesday morning, Wednesday morning and midday, Thursday morning, and Saturday morning and midday.
• Dress code: relaxed. T-shirts, untucked shirts, shorts, neat denim, leisure wear and caps are all fine. No bare torsos, singlets (unless collared), beachwear, thongs, sandals or old tracksuit pants. Runners or closed shoes, and no metal spikes.
• Hot weather: if 36°C or more is forecast, competitions only run for rounds starting by 9am and carts may be restricted.
• Drinks on the course must be bought from the Pro Shop. No BYO and no eskies.
• Non golfers can ride along with players if the Pro Shop knows in advance.
• For safety, please don't walk on the course while golf is being played. Use the Bellarine Rail Trail instead.
• Lessons: 30 or 60 minute lessons with PGA professionals Jarryd Collis (Monday to Saturday) and Matt Burley (Sunday to Wednesday), mostly at The Range, using TrackMan. Book at bookitlive.net/CurlewisGolf or call 03 5251 1111 (option 2, then 1).
• Clinics: Practice Like the Pros on Thursdays 3pm to 4pm ($20, maximum 6), mixed beginner and intermediate clinics, Get Into Golf Seniors (over 55), free Come and Try days, All Abilities days, junior academy and school holiday clinics, and women's programs. Enquiries: lessons@curlewisgolf.com.au.
• FootGolf: 12 holes, par 42. Adults $25, under 15 $15, ball hire $5 or bring your own. Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 2:30pm, April to September only. Bookings essential on 03 5251 1111 (option 1). No hard spiked boots.
• Melbourne Cup Wine Skins: Tuesday 3 November 2026, 8:30am shotgun. Teams of 4 (men's, mixed or women's), 18 holes, a light lunch and plenty of wine prizes. Members $30, non members $80. Entries close 5pm Friday 30 October or when the field of 120 fills.
• Membership: no nomination, committee approval or joining fee, with monthly direct debit options. Ask the Pro Shop for details.
• Corporate golf days and functions: private closed course events for about 80 to 120 players, and the Clubhouse Dining Room seats up to 150. Events team: functions@curlewisgolf.com.au or 0499 602 575.
• Other courses nearby: Barwon Heads, 13th Beach Golf Links, Lonsdale Links, Portarlington, Queenscliff (on Swan Island) and Clifton Springs.

The Range @ Curlewis

• 1201 Portarlington Road, about 1 km away: a 2 minute drive or a short walk along the rail trail. Call 03 5251 1111 (option 2), or email rangegolfops@curlewisgolf.com.au.
• Driving range: 18 indoor and outdoor bays with Toptracer in every bay, distance targets, AFL goal posts and bay lounges. Angry Birds game mode is available in all bays. Every day except Christmas Day, 7am to 10pm. Last ball sales 9:30pm. Bays open from 10am on Tuesdays.
• Ball prices: 25 balls $10, 50 balls $15, 100 balls $22. One hour bay play with unlimited balls $65. Club hire $5 per club or 3 for $10 (irons only, no drivers).
• Combos: Bucket and Bev (pot of beer, cider, house wine or soft drink) with 25 balls $15, 50 balls $19, 100 balls $24. Burger, Bev and Balls with 25 balls $35, 50 balls $39, 100 balls $44. Vegetarian option available.
• Booking bays: book online at bookitlive.net/CurlewisGolf. Bay play is 55 minutes. Dine and Play on the bays is 1 hour 45 minutes ($44 prepaid). Maximum 6 people per bay, and no more than 2 bays booked online. 3 or more bays need a group package.
• Mini golf: a two tiered 18 hole course with water, rocks and tunnels, and Challenging and Extreme levels. 7am to 10pm daily, last tee off 9pm, every day except Christmas Day. 18 holes: adults $18, 12 to 17 $15, under 12 $12, pensioners $12, under 5 free with a paying adult. 36 holes: adults $28, 12 to 17 $22, under 12 $18. Family deal (2 adults and up to 3 children) $49 for 18 holes or $75 for 36 holes. Mini Golf, Burger and Bev $45. Every child under 12 gets a prize.
• X Golf simulators: more than 80 courses. 30 minutes $20, 60 minutes $30. Group hire from $40 per hour.
• Chipping zone: chipping, putting and bunker practice. 30 minutes $15, 1 hour $20.
• Dining: 7 days. Drinks and breakfast burgers from 9:30am, and the all day menu from 11am to 9pm, with lunch, dinner, cakes, snacks, cocktails and barista coffee. Book a table online through The Range website. 20% public holiday surcharge. No outside cakes, but cakes can be ordered with 5 business days' notice (rangefoh@curlewisgolf.com.au).
• Range Card: load from $50 in store, no expiry, and use it for bays, mini golf, food and drinks.
• Wednesday Night Trivia: free to play every Wednesday. Arrive from 6pm for a 6:30pm start. Prizes: 1st $100, 2nd $75 and 3rd $50 Curlewis gift vouchers, plus pop up games.
• Kids parties: up to 14 years old, $28 per child (minimum 8, maximum 16), with 18 holes of mini golf, a party meal box, a drink and a gift for the birthday child. Adults must supervise. Email rangefunctions@curlewisgolf.com.au.
• Groups of 12 or more: Burger, Beverage and Balls from $39, Group Drive $55, Mini Golf Challenge $55, and Combo Driver and Mini Golf $75. Prepayment 7 days before.
• Functions: seated dining up to 150, theatre style up to 250 and cocktail style up to 300, with AV and private driving bays.
• There is no EV charging at The Range.

Group experiences

• The Ultimate Winery Tour (full day): a behind the scenes winery tour and tasting at Leura Park Estate, cider tasting and a grazing lunch at Flying Brick Cider Co, and a glass of wine at Jack Rabbit Vineyard. 20% off takeaway wine at each venue. Minimum 20 people or $1,200 minimum spend, maximum 90. Monday to Friday, 2 weeks' notice.
• High Cheese and Winery Hop (half day): $45 per person. A guided tasting at Yes said the Seal, a High Cheese tower and a glass of wine, then a glass at Jack Rabbit Vineyard. Minimum 4, maximum 90. Monday to Friday.
• Paint and Sip at Leura Park Estate (half day): $90 per person, with art supplies, instruction from local artists, a wine tasting, canapés and cheese, and your own canvas to take home. Monday to Friday.
• Yoga in the Vines at Jack Rabbit Vineyard: $60 per person for a one hour yoga class, a glass of bubbles, a two course breakfast and barista coffee or tea. Monday to Friday.
• Transport isn't included, but we can recommend suppliers. Bookings essential: functions@curlewisgolf.com.au or 03 5251 1111.

Electric vehicle charging

• There's no EV charger on site. With the huge increase in popularity of Teslas and electric vehicles, we've put together information to help you find EV charging locations on The Bellarine and in Geelong: EV charging map.

Pools, gyms and wellness

• Is there a pool? Not on site. Calm bay beaches are about 5 minutes' drive, surf beaches about 15 minutes, and Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre in Ocean Grove has an indoor pool (03 5256 2111).
• Is there a gym? Not on site. Nearby gyms: Energy Force Fitness Drysdale (03 5253 2081), Anytime Fitness Drysdale (0408 230 583), The Other Gym Drysdale (0456 219 113), Portarlington Fitness and Wellness (0435 350 594), Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre Ocean Grove, Anytime Fitness Ocean Grove (0456 697 351), BFT Ocean Grove (0491 644 889), SCY247 Training Ocean Grove (0457 404 335) and Oceans24 Ocean Grove (03 5255 2572).
• Is there a day spa? Not on site. Nearby: Inner Calm Day Spa, Bellarine (0490 938 396), Sensori Head Spa, Portarlington (0415 755 669), Queenscliff Day Spa (03 5258 4233), LON Retreat and Spa, Point Lonsdale (03 5258 2990), Pinch Salt and Float, Ocean Grove (03 5255 1939), Barwon Heads Resort Day Spa (03 5254 1777), Atico Beauty, Barwon Heads (0409 539 317) and About Time Bathhouse, Torquay (03 5254 5688).
• Yoga and pilates: White Swan Sound and Yoga (Point Lonsdale), Amity Pilates (Drysdale), Zero Point Yoga (Drysdale), Makai Yoga Collective (Ocean Grove) and Kyo Yoga and Healing (Ocean Grove).
• Walking, running and cycling: the Bellarine Rail Trail runs right beside the property, with 35 km of mostly flat trail to Geelong one way and Queenscliff the other.

Our sister venues

• Leura Park Estate: 600 m away. Boutique winery and cellar door, open Thursday to Sunday 10am to 5pm, daily in January and on public holidays. Stone base pizzas, platters and local Portarlington mussels, with live music on Sundays.
• The Range @ Curlewis: 1 km away (see above).
• Flying Brick Cider Co: 1251 Bellarine Highway, Wallington, 7 km away. The Bellarine's first cidery, est. 2010. Lunch 7 days, dinner and live music Friday and Saturday nights. Bookings highly recommended. 03 5250 6077.
• Yes said the Seal: boutique winery at Flying Brick, open 7 days. 03 5250 6577.
• Jack Rabbit Vineyard: 10 km away, with panoramic bay views. Restaurant, plus the House of Jack Rabbit café and cellar door. Open 7 days 10am to 5pm, dinner Friday and Saturday. Bookings highly recommended. 03 5251 2223.

Wineries, breweries and distilleries

• The Bellarine has a cool maritime climate, like Burgundy and Bordeaux. Signature varieties are pinot grigio, sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, pinot noir and shiraz. For more wineries, see winegeelong.com.au.
• Breweries: Bells Beach Brewing (Little Malop St, Geelong), White Rabbit Brewery and Little Creatures (Swanston St, South Geelong), Blackman's Brewery (Grovedale) and Valhalla Brewing (Union St, Geelong).
• Distilleries: Bellarine Distillery at The Whiskery (2 Scotchmans Rd, Drysdale) and Anther Distillery (Federal Mills, North Geelong).

Farm gates and local produce

• Ket Baker (Wallington), Little Wings Bakery (Drysdale), Baked at Alchemy (Swan Bay), Wildings Pantry Essentials (St Leonards), Bellarine Smokehouse (Bellarine), Tuckerberry Hill pick your own berries (Drysdale), Lonsdale Tomato Farm (Point Lonsdale), Manzanillo Olive Grove (Drysdale), Lighthouse Olive Oil (Drysdale), Whites Fisheries (Drysdale), Wattle Grove Honey (Wallington), Wallington's Local Pantry (Wallington) and Van Loons Café (Wallington).
• Also look out for Lard Ass butter, Drysdale Cheeses, Bellarine Jam, Adelia Fine Foods, Sea Bounty mussels and Farmer's Harvest at local stores and markets.
• The Bellarine Taste Trail links nearly 50 food and wine stops: thebellarinetastetrail.com.au.

Beaches

• Surf beaches: 13th Beach at Barwon Heads (one of the region's best surf spots), Ocean Grove Main Beach, Point Lonsdale back beach, Nun's Beach at Queenscliff (great for kids, dog friendly at the Point Lonsdale end) and Breamlea.
• Calm bay beaches: Clifton Springs, Portarlington (white sand and views of Melbourne), Indented Head, St Leonards, Queenscliff Pier Beach and Point Lonsdale front beach (ideal for young families).

Walks

• Bellarine Rail Trail: direct access from Curlewis Golf Club. 32.5 km, about 2.5 hours one way by bike, or walk a section. Ask Guest Services where to join it.
• Lake Lorne Reserve, Drysdale: easy, 1.4 km, 3 minutes along the rail trail.
• Others: Queenscliff Dune Walk (easy, 3.5 km), Portarlington Hilly and Historic Walk (1 km), Indented Head Beach to Bush (easy, 4.5 km), St Leonards Lake Reserve (easy, 2.2 km), Edwards Point (easy, 3.4 km), Portarlington to Indented Head along the Esplanade (7 km), Gurnong Walk at Clifton Springs (easy, 4.2 km), Barwon Heads Bluff (3.9 km) and Clifton Springs Foreshore (1.3 km).

Activities and museums

• Fishing charters (Queenscliff): Adamas Fishing Charters (0407 041 566), Queenscliff Fishing Charters (0458 504 058) and Gone Fishing Charters (0409 007 068).
• Surfing and paddling: Go Ride a Wave surf lessons, and Paddle Life Barwon Heads for kayak, canoe, surfski and SUP hire and lessons.
• Diving and dolphins: Sea All Dolphin Swims at Pope's Eye, Scubabo and Bay City Scuba.
• Museums: Queenscliffe Maritime Museum, MoPA Museum of Play and Art (Geelong, ages 1 to 7), Geelong Gaol Museum, Barwon Grange (Newtown) and the Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre (Queenscliff).
• Football: the Geelong Cats play at GMHBA Stadium in Geelong. See geelongcats.com.au for fixtures and tickets.
• The Bellarine was ranked 25th in the world's most loved destinations on the Tourism Sentiment Index.

Getting here and getting around

• About 90 minutes' drive from Melbourne and Melbourne Airport, 45 minutes from Avalon Airport, and 15 minutes from Geelong.
• Ferries: Port Phillip Ferries run from Melbourne to Geelong and Portarlington (03 9514 8959), and Portarlington is 15 minutes' drive from Curlewis. Searoad Ferries carry cars and passengers between Sorrento and Queenscliff (03 5257 4500).
• The Q Train: guests who've booked The Q Train get complimentary bus transfers to and from the train with our Q Train offer (see The Q Train above).
• Taxis and rideshare: Uber (you can book up to 30 days ahead), Bellarine Peninsula Taxis (13 22 11) and Geelong Taxis (131 008).
• Transfers and tours: Wine Wheels (0477 007 502), Drive Me Bellarine (0472 646 238), Franscene Bellarine (0427 664 888, up to 7 guests), Bellarine Rides (0414 414 731), Coastal Chauffeurs (0408 501 975), Luxury Limo Charters (0437 666 725) and Murrell Chauffeur Drive (03 5278 9699).
• Airport transfers: Gull Bus runs daily to Melbourne Airport (03 5222 4956).
• Popular tours book out, so we recommend booking ahead.
• Bus parking is in the main club car park.