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Revision as of 06:30, 21 September 2024
Queenscliff (commonly called Queenscliffe) is an historic maritime community perched on a small spit of land in the south-eastern most corner of the Bellarine Peninsula. Located in the South West Coast (Victoria) | South West Coast region of Victoria and the town was settled only a few years after Melbourne, and is characterised by its strong European legacy, maritime and seafaring character and its lasting connection to the sea. The town is dotted with museums, grand hotels and also a fine variety of restaurants and eateries. It is most known as the port of call of the Searoad Ferry, which connections the region to Portsea on the Mornington Peninsula.
This guide also covers the adjacent tourist resort of Point Lonsdale, a popular destination for family getaways with its splendid beach.
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Queenscliff Halal Travel Guide
- Queenscliffe Visitor Information Centre - 55 Hesse Street -38.2677, 144.6613 - +61 3 5258 4843 1300 884 843 Opening Hours: 9AM Monday - 5PM daily except Christmas Day
To e or not to e|Should Queenscliff end with an e? Both spellings are used in different contexts. The town is Queenscliff but the borough is Queenscliffe
Get in and around
By bus
McHarry’s Buslines run from Geelong to the Bellarine Peninsula towns of Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove, Pt Lonsdale and Queenscliff (30 kilometers).
By ferry
Car/passenger ferries cross the mouth of Port Phillip Bay between Queenscliff and Sorrento on Mornington Peninsula. They depart each terminal on the hour every hour 7AM Monday - 6PM every day. From 26 December. until end of daylight saving there are also 7PM sailings. Foot passengers adult $10, 5-15 years $8, under 5 years $1, foot passenger’s bicycle $2, tandem $3; passengers with vehicle adult $7.50, 5-15 years $5.50, under 5 years $1; vehicle rates vary with season – vehicle up to 5.5m between $48 and $54.
By bike
The Bellarine railtrail runs from South Geelong Station to Queenscliff. Bike hire is available in Geelong from Geelong.
What to See
- Fort Queenscliff - was built in the 1880s as a defense against Russian invasion. The Black Lighthouse is in its grounds. There are guided tours at weekends and public holidays, adults $8??. The fort is still a military establishment so you are required to sign in and show identification.
- Queenscliff Maritime Museum, 1 Weeroona Parade.
- Bellarine Peninsula Railway. Steam trains run to Drysdale and return.
- A number of impressive 19th century buildings remain, particularly along Gellibrand St.
Point Lonsdale
- The headland is right at the entrance to Port Phillip Bay. The channel through the heads is known as the Rip for its strong tidal currents. There are short walks linking the Rip View Lookout and the pier and lighthouse.
Things to Do
Muslim Friendly Shopping in Queenscliff
Halal Restaurants in Queenscliff
Muslim Friendly Hotels
- Vue Grand - 46 Hesse Street -38.26723, 144.66091 - +61 3 5258 1544 - $240-$270A hotel with grand, legacy architecture and rooms.
News & References
Travel Next
Take the ferry to Sorrento or head to Geelong.
Alternatively drive or bus along the Great Ocean Road (itinerary) | Great Ocean Road. You don’t need to drive through Geelong – from Barwon Heads take the Barwon Heads Road which becomes Lower Duneed Road then turn left onto the Surf Coast Highway.
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