Visitors to the Bellarine Peninsula can soon enjoy a new dining and cultural experience at Quiddity Place at the award-winning Oakdene Vineyards, with the new Hidden Frog restaurant and the Tin Liz Gallery which showcases First Peoples art.
Member for Bellarine Alison Marchant today announced the new restaurant and gallery will officially open on 19 November, supported by more than $2 million investment through the Regional Tourism Investment Fund.
Overlooking the magnificent view of Swan Bay to Queenscliff, the new venues will provide a welcome destination for wine, food and art lovers.
Oakdene Vineyards is a boutique, family-owned vineyard featuring a cellar door, restaurant, café, accommodation and gardens.
The new Hidden Frog restaurant can host up to 150 patrons in its relaxed atmosphere immersed in unique artwork inside or relaxing in the beautifully landscaped outdoor gardens. The ‘modern Australian with European flair’ cuisine is matched to the range of award winning Oakdene wines.
The new Tin Liz Gallery will showcase the owner’s extensive collection of First Peoples art, as well as serve as a platform for local artists. It will also operate as a function centre that can host up to 150 patrons, boosting capacity for local events.
In June 2024, Oakdene won the Premier’s Trophy at the Victorian Wine Show for its 2022 Oakdene Liz’s Chardonnay and in 2025 achieved a Halliday Wine Companion 5 Red Star rating.
The new restaurant and art gallery will be a massive drawcard to Barwon South West. In the six months ending June 2025, almost 5.3 million visitors spent $1.8 billion in the region and stayed more than 6.3 million nights.
To book your next trip to Oakdene Vineyards, visit www.quiddityplace.com.au
Quotes attributable to Member for Bellarine Alison Marchant
“With the addition of new dining experiences and the celebration of First Peoples artwork, Oakdene Vineyard’s latest offerings create a destination where visitors can truly taste, see and feel the spirit of the Bellarine Peninsula.”
Quotes attributable to Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events
“The new restaurant and gallery at the Oakdene Vineyard mean visitors can enjoy a new relaxed dining experience and marvel at First People’s artwork, supported by the Regional Tourism Investment Fund.”
“From cellar doors to galleries and local restaurants, we’re investing in experiences that allow visitors to embrace and enjoy Victoria - seeing our state reflected in every glass, painting, and meal.”
Quotes attributable to Minister for Regional Development Jaclyn Symes
“From art to food, these substantial additions to Oakdene Vineyards will bring in even more visitors to enjoy what’s on offer.”
“We are supporting projects like the new gallery and restaurant at Oakdene to provide even more ways for locals and visitors to experience the Bellarine Peninsula for years to come.”
Quotes attributable to the General Manager of the Oakdene Vineyards Peta Davis
“To me, Quiddity is so much more than a property. It’s the legacy my parents, now both in their 80s, wish to leave behind - for the world, and for me. They’ve poured their hearts and souls into every detail. Working so closely with them has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.”
