Visit any town, city or region, in any country in the world and keep an eye out for where the locals gravitate. Bingo! You know you’re on a winner. When you arrive in the spectacular Bellarine Peninsula, head to local favourite Leura Park Estate – it quickly becomes obvious why this boutique winery and cellar door is an evergreen hotspot for those in the know.

Oozing contemporary chic and charm, instant cheer and relaxation is assured the moment you step foot inside the cellar door. Meander through a guided tasting and delight in the extensive stable of award-winning wines, all estate-grown and crafted onsite in the impressive 300-tonne winery.

Fresh, local fare is the go here and solid variety too! Graze on the famous Al Fresco platter, share a gourmet stone-based pizza or perhaps enjoy a bowl of steaming Portarlington mussels. It is, however, hard to go past the seriously hearty fillet steak sandwich.

Sunday sessions are an institution at Leura Park. The venue is celebrating ten years of local artists performing contemporary and classic hits every Sunday, all year- round.

www.leuraparkestate.com.au