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Queenscliff, Victoria

Slow down.
You’re in
Queenscliff.

Salt air. Heritage streets. A table worth lingering at. Find your little escape on the Bellarine Peninsula.

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A little closer to the coast. A little further from the everyday.
Golden afternoon light on Queenscliff Pier and the water below
38.27° S   144.66° EA slower pace, by the bay
Make the journey part of itCome across the bay
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Queenscliff & Point Lonsdale

A little map. A big day out.

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Illustrated guide · Locations are approximate, not to scale.

Small town. Plenty to discover.

Follow your curiosity.

All things to do
Waves beneath the timber pier01 / Outside

A breath of sea air

Coastal wanders, big skies and a little room to breathe.
Queenscliff Brewhouse in its historic corner building02 / At the table

A taste of the Bellarine

Morning coffee, long lunches and something local in your glass.
The historic Queenscliff railway station03 / Back in time

Stories around every corner

Grand old buildings, maritime memories and railway adventures.
Stalls and visitors at Queenscliffe Community Market04 / Together

Little days. Big memories.

Simple pleasures and family adventures, at your own pace.

A day that feels like you

Less planning.
More exploring.

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Make it your Queenscliff

Your time. Your interests. Your little escape.

A little local know-how

Good days start here.

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The ornate exterior of the historic Queenscliff Hotel

The weekend edit

Two days. No need to hurry.

A weekend of heritage, good food and time by the water.

Find your weekend rhythm
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Whatever the weather

A rainy day, well spent.

Museums, galleries and somewhere cosy to settle in.

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Travel a little lighter

Queenscliff without a car.

Connect by train, bus or ferry, then explore on foot.

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Across the bay

The ferry is half the fun.

Your practical guide to the Sorrento crossing.

What’s happening in Queenscliff

This weekend in Queenscliff

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    Fort Queenscliff Guided ToursToday · 1:00pmFort QueenscliffExplore Australia's largest and best-preserved 19th-century fortress on a 90-minute...Read more
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    Swan Bay Express Steam TrainTodayQueenscliff Railway StationRide a heritage steam train along the shores of Swan Bay with the Bellarine Railway. The...Read more
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    The Blues TrainToday · 7:30pmQueenscliff Railway StationFour carriages, four live blues acts, dinner and dancing aboard a heritage steam train...Read more
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A friendly starting point

A little help from a local.

For maps, current visitor information and ideas for your stay, start with the Queenscliffe Visitor Information Centre.

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