Queenscliff is about 28 kilometres from the centre of Geelong and about an hour and a half’s drive from Melbourne. Queenscliff is linked to the Mornington Peninsula by a short ferry ride and is the best place in the Greater Geelong region to enjoy the splendour of the Victorian era.
Queenscliff is a step back in time to an era of splendour with magnificent Victorian architecture, wide boulevards and plenty of parklands. With sweeping views of Port Phillip and Swan Bay,
There is just so much to do- and even doing absolutely nothing is a great way to enjoy Queenscliff. Relaxing or being indulged. Queenscliff has great beaches, plenty of interesting attractions, and so many sites you will never find time to fit it all in.
Swan Bay is located at the eastern end of the Bellarine Peninsula, regarded as having international significance it is one of the region’s most important…
Fort Queenscliff is a historic fort located on Shortlands bluff, Queenscliff and overlooks the entrance to Port Philip Bay. The fort was built to protect…
The Bellarine Peninsula Railway is a popular tourist heritage railway operating across the Bellarine Peninsula from the rural heart of the peninsula Drysdale to the…
Located on the corner of Wharf Street and Weeroona Parade at the entrance to Queenscliff’s marina and sea ferry precinct is the Queenscliff Maritime Museum….
The Queenscliff Sorrento Ferry is a ferry service running between the two heads of Port Phillip Bay linking the Mornington Peninsula to the Bellarine Peninsula….
Queenscliff has been an important custodian of the entrance of the Port Phillip Heads with its fortress which was once one of the most heavily defended harbors in the entire British Empire. The fort is noted for firing the first Allied shot of World War 1 when it fired across the bow of a German Freighter.
The magnificent Victorian architecture, the lovely parklands and blue waters of Port Phillip Bay and the Heads. What can we say, Queenscliff is absolutely beautiful and we think our photo spread gives the old girl justice.
Sure there are some good camping grounds in Queenscliff but if you want to experience the real Queenscliff book into one of the magnificent hotels, guest houses or B&B’s and pamper yourself with luxury. There is nothing quite like it.
Where do we start, there’s the historic railway, the Marine Discovery Centre, The historic Queeenscliff Fort, The Sunday Market, the beautiful beaches, the marina, the ferry service to Sorrento and the great shopping, There is just so much to do in this beautiful town.
Queenscliff boasts many fishing options, long piers, jetties and beach fishing and some of the region’s best boating facilities. Many fishing charter operators also operate out of the new harbor taking want to be fishermen to the fertile waters in the bay or out through the treacherous Heads in search of dinner.
