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Bellarine Bayside

Locality: Portarlington, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5254 4000

Address: 2 Sproat St 3223 Portarlington, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.bellarinebayside.com.au/

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22.01.2022 Join us and the Friends of Pt Richards Flora & Fauna Reserve next Tuesday evening to enjoy a guided walk and participate in a bee hotel workshop Learn about the history and natural environment of Point Richards Flora and Fauna Reserve from members of the Friends group who passionately care for the reserve. Following the walk you can learn how to make your own bee hotel to encourage native pollinators into your garden! Registrations are required - for details head to www.eventbrite.com.au/e/bayside-alive-guided-bush-walk-and-

22.01.2022 Due to rain today, this activity has been postponed until next Tuesday 12th January. Due to popular demand, it will be followed by a second beachcomb activity! Registration for the new activity will be available soon via Eventbrite Please email [email protected] for more information

21.01.2022 Our Annual Community Meeting is only a week away. Don't forget to register your attendance via https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/125106441735.

20.01.2022 Portarlington will be rockin' with live music at the Rotunda this Saturday and Sunday afternoon The Rotunda is also a Visitor Information booth, so pop in and find out more about what to see and do in the region.

20.01.2022 | Following the latest government announcement of a statewide lockdown for five days, from 11.59pm on 12 February 2021 there will be changes to our coastal facilities. Masks must be worn at all times when out and about on the coastal reserve.... No outdoor recreation is permitted except for two hours of daily exercise (walking, running, swimming, cycling) and use of children’s playgrounds. You must only be with one other person, or people from your household. Remember to continue to physically distance and be responsible for your personal hygiene. Respect other coastal users. Unfortunately, both the Neville Richards Wreck 2 Reef and Flying Brick Bellarine Sunset Run have been postponed. Please check their pages for more information. Please note that our holiday parks will continue to operate to support guests already staying onsite. No new arrivals will occur during this time. To all those using the coast over the next five days, please remember to be COVIDSafe and follow all government directives.

18.01.2022 It's set to be a big weekend on the northern Bellarine with the annual Neville Richards Wreck 2 Reef happening this Saturday Online registrations are a must this year and are open until tomorrow if you haven't already registered! We are proud to be a partner of this event which helps to raise funds for the Indented Head Yacht Club Young Tackers Program

18.01.2022 Also happening this Saturday is the Flying Brick Bellarine Sunset Run Registrations are closed, but get on down there and cheer on all the runners who are helping to raise money for Bellarine Community Health Youth Services.

16.01.2022 For an update on our holiday parks at this time please read below

15.01.2022 We are excited that peak season has begun for our holiday parks We are complying with all current government advice and cannot wait to welcome all our campers over the coming weeks. Read more www.bellarinebayside.com.au/acc/covid-19-guest-information/

14.01.2022 We are looking forward to welcoming everyone this weekend Please be safe. With a few simple precautions, we can all get out and enjoy everything the region has to offer! BE PATIENT - It’s likely there will be an influx of visitors to many places, and you may find crowds and queues.... PLAN AHEAD - Our open spaces might be busy so plan your trip, and have a back-up plan if your destination is too crowded. BE COVIDSAFE Stay home and get tested if you feel unwell. Practice good hygiene and maintain physical distancing by staying 1.5 metres apart from people who do not live with you. #bellarinepeninsula #bellarinelife #visitbellarine #greaterthan #stayclosegofurther #bellarinebayside #bellarinebaysideholidayparks

14.01.2022 The City of Greater Geelong have produced a virtual tour for NAIDOC Week, showcasing key sites of Wadawurrung significance around the Greater Geelong region. #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOCWeek #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe

13.01.2022 BirdLife Australia is running online info sessions for those who are interested in learning more about the tenacious little Red-capped Plovers that live on our beaches! To register, please go to: https://birdlife.org.au//RCP_workshop_and_data_portal_onli We hope to see you there!

12.01.2022 We are seeking to appoint a highly skilled and experienced to provide operational and strategic leadership across the six holiday parks that form part of Bellarine Bayside. For more information please view the job ad on SEEK - www.seek.com.au/job/50809589.

11.01.2022 Chicks on the beach We are so lucky to have Red-capped Plovers with active nests and recently hatched babies running around our beaches! These little cuties can struggle because they live right where we all like to walk and play. Keep a lookout for for them and remember a few easy tips to help keep them safe:... Follow directions of all signage on beaches Don’t linger near nests or babies Walk close to the waters edge to give them space Be familiar with the dog walking regulations (www.bellarinebayside.com.au/coasta/dog-walking-regulations/) We are working in partnership BirdLife Australia to help protect Red-capped Plovers thanks to support form Coastcare Victoria and the Victorian Government. : Leanne Barnes

10.01.2022 We are currently engaging a contractor to lay aggregate concrete on the Bellarine Coastal Trail between Sproat Street and the Portarlington Pier. These works will improve accessibility and safety on one of the most highly used sections of the Bellarine Coastal Trail. In addition to the trail upgrade, we are exploring options to introduce outdoor showers and a drinking fountain to the picnic area near the Portarlington Pier. Works are expected to be complete by mid-November. ... There will be minor disruptions to trail access during this time, with detours put in place. Please follow all detour signage. We apologise in advance for any inconvenience.

10.01.2022 We have made the decision to cancel the New Year’s Eve Family Fireworks display in Portarlington. We know that this will be very disappointing for some, but we feel it is the safest outcome for our community and respects the commitment of all to keep the region COVIDSafe. While summer will be a little bit different this year, some things will be the same and we are very pleased to confirm that the Portarlington Charity Carnival will return this year!... Read more www.bellarinebayside.com.au//new-years-eve-fireworks-canc/

09.01.2022 There is an entangled pelican hanging around the Point Richards and Portarlington Holiday Park boat ramps. It has been reported to relevant authorities and we are supporting them with a plan to rescue it. We are asking the public to please:... Stay away from the pelican. Do not harass or attempt to catch the pelican. Do not feed the pelican. See more

09.01.2022 ! We’re seeking candidates for the following positions: Casual Housekeeper Casual Maintenance and Visitor Services Crew Member... To be considered for an interview, applicants must apply as directed in the Position Descriptions on our website: www.bellarinebayside.com.au/about/employment-opportunities/. .

06.01.2022 Beach renourishment works are due to start later this month in Indented Head, delivered by DELWP BarwonSouthWest as part of the Victorian Government’s $8 million Port Phillip Bay Beaches Renourishment program. Read more www.marineandcoasts.vic.gov.au/coa/bellarine-renourishments

05.01.2022 This NAIDOC Week, under the theme ‘Always, Was Always Will Be’, we honour the deep and ongoing connection that First Nations People have to Country, occupying and caring for Country for over 65,000 years The Wadawurrung People are the Traditional Owners of the Bellarine Peninsula and we are privileged to work closely with them. We reaffirm our commitment to working together for a shared future. NAIDOC Week is a time to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of F...irst Nations People. Check out https://vicnaidoc.com.au/ or https://www.naidoc.org.au/ to learn and find ways to celebrate! #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOCWeek #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe

05.01.2022 Due to this weeks' weather and popular demand, we have scheduled two beachcombing activities next week Tuesday in Indented Head Our partners from Bellarine Catchment Network and Caring For Our Bays will provide a fun and informative session on the weird and wonderful creatures found washed up. Registrations are required - for more details follow the links below:... 10am - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/bayside-alive-beachcomb-ind 11am - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/bayside-alive-beachcomb-ind See more

05.01.2022 Today's Wadawurrung Cultural Activity was a hit with families who learnt about the rich Indigenous Culture and History on the Bellarine Peninsula and painted boomerangs! We have two more sessions in the coming weeks. To find out more and register follow the links: - Thurs 14 Jan - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/bayside-alive-explore-wadaw - Thurs 21 Jan - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/bayside-alive-explore-wadaw... Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation

04.01.2022 The Wadawurrung Language app is an introductory resource to Wadawurrung language - words that have been spoken in the Geelong and Ballarat areas for many thousands of years. It provides an interactive and engaging format to learn more about the local First Nations People. #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOCWeek #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe

03.01.2022 The 2019/20 year has been a big one on the northern Bellarine! Read about our work and achievements throughout the year that was in our latest Annual Report. www.bellarinebayside.com.au//Bellarine-Bayside-Annual-Repo

02.01.2022 Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation contributed a series of videos to the ABC Open Mother Tongue project. The videos are a fantastic resource to see, hear and learn about the history and culture of the local Traditional Owners on the Bellarine Peninsula - a history dating back thousands of generations - Australia's history. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGEJOsaeCJQ... #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOCWeek #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe

01.01.2022 We know you've been having hot jam donut withdrawals Our regular vendor near Portarlington Pier decided to have a well-deserved break this year, so we have been busy running a short process to select a new vendor to fill in for the next few months. We are so pleased that Rockin' Donuts and Coffee have come on board! Head over to their Facebook page for more info on their operating hours.