Well this is something very special. Mamma has made no secret of her love of the Bellarine and all it has to offer - the wineries, the foodie destinations, the beaches and ferry, and well, this combines ALL of that into one unforgettable experience and a very cute boat called Valerie.

So if you don’t know, Portarlington is famous for its mussels - sustainably farmed in the bay, and always fresh and tasty and sent Australia wide. Lance has been farming these mussels for years and so now with his lovely wife Lizzie they are giving US the opportunity to see for ourselves where these delicious seafood treasures come from.

The tour is amazing - first of all Valerie is gorgeous, and named after Lance’s Mum. Lance and Lizzie explain how amazing mussels are for the bay AND for us, all the while Connie serves us up some lovely local produce and wine. Once we reach the farming nets we get to see how they are harvested and even grab some ourselves - Mamma says try a raw one when they offer!

Once enough are harvested Lizzie whips up some INCREDIBLE mussel dishes, showcasing different ways to serve them and giving the best advice on how best to cook them. Even if you think you don’t like mussels, Mamma is sure you will devour these.

It’s a blissful 3 hour trip off the coast of Portarlington, and it is so enjoyable and interesting - come with some friends, or your partner or even just come by yourself to absorb the atmosphere, the delicacies and a great bunch of people.