Exploring Deans Marsh in One Day

  • 9:00 AM: Deans Marsh Store
    0 minutes from your starting location

    This local store is a great starting point for your day in Deans Marsh, where you can find fresh produce, locally-made goods, and other souvenirs to take home.

  • 10:00 AM: Forrest Brewing Company
    11 minutes (5.5 miles) from Deans Marsh Store

    Get a taste of locally brewed beer and cider at Forrest Brewing Company, a cozy brewery and restaurant nestled in the serene Otway Ranges.

  • 12:00 PM: Platypi Chocolate
    15 minutes (7.2 miles) from Forrest Brewing Company

    This artisan chocolatier offers a range of delectable chocolate treats, selling handcrafted delights using locally sourced produce and ingredients.

  • 1:00 PM: Pennyroyal Raspberry Farm & Cidery
    16 minutes (7.6 miles) from Platypi Chocolate

    Indulge in delicious raspberry-based treats and other farm-fresh goodies from this farm and cidery, including jams, relishes, and homemade ciders.

  • 3:00 PM: Gentle Annie Berry Gardens
    25 minutes (12.6 miles) from Pennyroyal Raspberry Farm & Cidery

    A peaceful and scenic stop, where you can pick your own farm-fresh berries and enjoy the picturesque views of the surrounding hills.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Deans Marsh Store (1 hour, free)
  • Forrest Brewing Company (1 hour, $20 per person on average)
  • Platypi Chocolate (1 hour, $10-$30 per person)
  • Pennyroyal Raspberry Farm & Cidery (2 hours, $15-$40 per person on average)
  • Gentle Annie Berry Gardens (2 hours, $10-$20 per person on average)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $55-110/person

Transportation

We recommend renting a car from Melbourne, as Deans Marsh is best explored by car. Expect to pay around $60-$150 in rental fees and fuel for the day, depending on your choice of car and departure location. The driving time from Melbourne is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, we recommend stopping by the nearby Great Otway National Park, where you can hike and explore its waterfalls and rainforests. If you have less time, you can skip Gentle Annie Berry Gardens or Pennyroyal Raspberry Farm & Cidery and add a visit to the nearby Lorne Beach instead.

Airports

The closest major airport to Deans Marsh is Avalon Airport (AVV), located approximately 70 kilometers from the town center. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is further away, approximately 126 kilometers from Deans Marsh. Both airports offer car rental and public transportation options to reach Deans Marsh.

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