The townships of Drysdale, Clifton Springs and Bellarine are situated in the centre of the Bellarine Peninsula, about 16 kilometers to the east of central Geelong on route to Portarlington. Over the years Drysdale has become one of Geelong’s great rural hubs. Its sandy loam soil was perfect for potato farming and more recently canola crops. The area is also home to beef, horse and some lamb breeders.
Drysdale is in the rural heartland of the Bellarine Peninsula with rolling hills and fresh sea breezes the area produces much of the regions crops and vegetables. Potatoes and canola are popular crops while cattle and wine are other successful fruits from the land.
Drysdale offers a relaxing lifestyle and there is no better way to visit some of our beautiful wineries. Many have cellar door sales and wine tastings and quite a few have gourmet restaurants or cafes where you can enjoy some of the beautiful fresh produce that Drysdale and Bellarine Peninsula has to offer.
Under the Clifton Springs Country Club and Golf Course is one of the Geelong region’s hidden treasures- the Clifton Springs Dell or Fairy Dell as it was also known.
The town of Drysdale was named after Miss Anne Drysdale who with Miss Caroline Newcomb owned several acres of land in the area, building a stone house named Coriyule in 1849, which still exists today some 160 years later.
The rolling hills around Drysdale with their ploughed fields and cattle overlooking the blue Port Phillip Bay make for beautiful scenes. One look at our Drysdale photo gallery and you will want to experience this beautiful piece of the Bellarine Peninsula.
Drysdale in the centre of the Bellarine Peninsula offers a rural retreat with many of the regions best wineries, fresh produce magnificent scenes.
There’s no better way to experience Drysdale and the Bellarine Peninsula than a few nights at a farm stay or luxury bed and breakfast, enjoying local produce and wine.
Drysdale’s neighbouring Suburb of Clifton Springs is home to many a good spot to catch some fish for your supper with Flathead and whiting being very popular catches in the surrounding waters.
