SHUTTLE BUS ROUTES – FEEDER BUS

Feeder bus (Geelong) – departs Geelong Railway Station to Clyde Park, Leura Park, McGlashans, Mt Duneed

Feeder bus (Bellarine) – departs Ocean Grove Post Office to McGlashans

SHUTTLE BUS ROUTES – WINERY LOOPS

Bellarine North Loop

• Leura Park*
• Bellarine Estate
• Scotchmans Hill

Bellarine South Loop

• McGlashans Estate*
• Basil’s Farm
• Oakdene

Moorabool Valley Loop

• Clyde Park
• Moorabool Estate
• Austins & Co.
• de Rios of Mt Anakie
• Spence Wines

Surf Coast Loop

• Mt Duneed Estate
• Bellbrae Estate
• Nicol’s Paddock

*Connecting shuttle buses also run between Leura Park and McGlashans Estate

There are two types of shuttle bus routes operating in the area: “feeder buses” and “winery loops”.

Feeder buses take you out to the various regions at the beginning and end of the day, and winery loop shuttle buses circulate amongst wineries within each region. Each of them will operate on a set timetable that will be published in the Event Program.

You will be asked to book in your departure time on the Feeder Bus when you purchase your shuttle bus tickets – this is to help us book the right amount of buses. You may arrive earlier or later that initially selected, however please keep in mind that there may not be any available seats on the buses at that time, and you may have to wait a little longer to get a seat.

You must show your bus wristband whenever you board the bus.

There is no drinking of alcohol allowed on the buses.

If you would like to attend multiple regions, you do have the option of catching the first bus out to one region and then catching a returning Feeder bus back to Geelong Station to transfer over to a Feeder bus to another region. Please consult the bus timetable in the Event Program for times.

Feeder buses are scheduled for transfers to the regions at the beginning of the day (approx. 9:30am-1:30pm) and end of the day (approx. 4:00pm-5:30pm).

Tickets for the Shuttle Bus are purchased as a package with the Entry ticket. Tickets must be pre-purchased online – please select Entry + Shuttle Bus. Tickets will be available until sold out.

As with the Entry ticket, you will be asked to exchange your ticket for a wristband at a nominated collection venue. You must wear both your entry wristband and shuttle bus wristband during the event for access to the shuttle buses.

The Shuttle Bus schedule will be available for download in October.

FOR THE LOVE OF GRAPE 2 – 10+ people Call: 0408 388 332 VISIT WEBSITE

Jump on-board with the crew from For the Love of Grape Specialty Wine Tours and enjoy the festival in comfort.  Our experienced hosts will escort you to the great wineries of the Bellarine, Surf Coast or Moorabool Valley and remain with you throughout the day.

Don’t be stuck in queues waiting for crowded shuttle buses! Enjoy the experience and knowledge of our local hosts who know the area well and its wineries intimately. Included is our door to door service which removes the need to drive.

Toast to the Coast special rates of $90pp with discounts for groups of 10 or more (does not include your Toast ticket or lunch) for a full day tour. Get a group of friends together and book your own private vehicle for the day or join one of our public tours.

GEELONG WINERY TOURS 2-7 people Call: 0412 066 000 VISIT WEBSITE

Geelong Winery Tours is a boutique tour company focused on giving its customers the experience they are really hoping for. We cater for couples or smaller groups wanting more of a hassle-free, stress-free wine tour.

Private charter buses are booked directly by you. There are loads of awesome charter companies working around the region. Here is a selection of them to help get you started:

VIEW CHARTER BUSES IN GEELONG

Once you have booked your private minibus or coach, you must then notify us by registering your bus and booking in your itinerary.

It is now event policy that all private buses be registered and booked in for a specific time to visit each winery. This includes all private charter buses/minibuses (e.g. with a professional bus driver, self-drive, or with a tour operator).

1. Purchase General Entry Tickets
2. Register your private bus via our online form (organisers contact details, bus company details, copy of your licence is required). You will then be emailed a unique bus registration number (to display in your bus) and a bus booking phone number (to call to schedule in your group’s detailed itinerary of winery visits for event day).
3. Please review the event program and map of wineries to plan a detailed itinerary of winery visits (e.g. plan your preferred route and arrival times to each winery) BEFORE calling to book in your itinerary. Note: wineries will have limited space in each arrival time-slot so ensure you have a few alternatives routes worked out.

Registration and scheduled itinerary bookings must be made before the event. Wineries will not accept buses without a booking.

1. Purchase General Entry Tickets
2. Register your private bus via our online form (organisers contact details, bus company details, copy of your licence is required). You will then be emailed a unique bus registration number (to display in your bus) and a bus booking phone number (to call to schedule in your group’s detailed itinerary of winery visits for event day).
3. Please review the event program and map of wineries to plan a detailed itinerary of winery visits (e.g. plan your preferred route and arrival times to each winery) BEFORE calling to book in your itinerary. Note: wineries will have limited space in each arrival time-slot so ensure you have a few alternatives routes worked out.

Registration and scheduled itinerary bookings must be made before the event. Wineries will not accept buses without a booking.

Registrations open when tickets go on sale.

No. Drinking, and carrying of opened, alcohol on all buses is prohibited. Patrons must not consume alcohol in any vehicle; this includes all cars and private charter buses/minibuses (e.g. with a professional bus driver, self-drive, or with a tour operator).

Toast to the Coast is committed to the responsible serving of alcohol and we aim to provide a safe and friendly environment for our guests and staff and want to abide by our legal obligations under the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998. It is understood that you agree to abide by the code of conduct when you participate in event.

Download the Code of Conduct PDF

Shuttle buses are only for ticket holders. The purpose of the shuttle bus is to provide an alternative to allow them participants to drink alcohol and not drive. 

Seats are extremely limited for shuttle buses and so priority is given to ticket holders only.

Non ticket holders therefore can’t buy a shuttle bus ticket. 

We understand that a non drinking friend may want to attend with their friends – in which case we’d recommend they become a designated driver for friends who are ticket holders.

Geelong is a 45 minute car trip along the Princes Freeway from Melbourne.  The three sub regions where Toast to the Coast winery venues are situated are all a short drive from Geelong – heading out towards the Moorabool Valley, Surf Coast and The Bellarine.

If you are traveling to and around Toast to the Coast by car please plan ahead, nominate a designated driver and follow our tips on how to enjoy the Festival.

All of our Toast wineries have a special offer for Designated Non Drinkers and entry to all participating venues is free (without wine tastings).

TRAIN Leave the car at home and catch a V/Line train to Toast to the Coast.  Geelong is about an hour by train from Melbourne’s Southern Cross Station. Trains to Geelong depart Southern Cross Station frequently, and are met at Geelong Station by shuttle buses.  Travelling V/Line is easy, convenient and good value. To check timetables and fares, and to buy tickets, visit www.vline.com.au or call 136 196.

PLANE Interstate travellers can easily access Geelong via Avalon Airport.  The airport is only 20 kilometres from Geelong CBD, a quick 15 minute drive.  For more information about Avalon Airport visit www.avalonairport.com.au

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