The seaside resort of Queenscliff is located just inside the entrance to Port Phillip on the Bellarine Peninsula near Point Lonsdale.

Queenscliff was settled in the 1850s and soon became a strategic defence post given its proximity to the entrance of Port Phillip which provides shipping access to the cities of Geelong and Melbourne. Legacies to Queenscliff's defence and maritime history can be found at Fort Queenscliff where tours are available, and further insights into Queenscliff's past can be discovered at the Queenscliffe Historical Museum in Hesse Street and the Maritime Museum on Weeroona Parade.

The commercial centre of Queenscliff, characterised by historic shop fronts and buildings, is situated on Hesse Street, dominated by the ornate Vue Grand Hotel which was constructed in 1881. Grand hotels and guest houses can also be found along Gellibrand Street which is separated from the cliffs along the coast in this area by extensive parkland.

Queenscliff is surrounded on three sides by water, giving the town large stretches of coastline, consisting of a combination of sandy beaches, rocky outcrops, cliffs and historic piers. At Shortlands Bluff is the Queenscliff Lighthouse which was built in 1862 and includes a lookout near the base. Further north along the coast is the Black Lighthouse, unique in Australia, having been constructed from bluestone.

Queenscliff Harbour is located near the eastern end of Wharf Street and consists of several wharves which are home to a number of fishing fleets. A retail strip including a selection of cafes and restaurants overlook the harbour. A circular 30 metre tall navigation tower is located at the harbour, and there is an observation deck at the top which is open to the public and provides panoramic views over Queenscliff and the bay. At the eastern end of the harbour is a car and passenger ferry service which operates between Queenscliff and Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula, providing an alternative to the road route via Melbourne.

The Bellarine Peninsula Railway operates a collection of heritage trains from around Australia on 16 kilometres of restored track between Queenscliff and Drysdale.

	Bellarine Peninsula Railway Operating a collection of heritage trains between Queenscliff and Drysdale
	Fort Queenscliff Take a tour of one of the country's largest and best preserved military forts which dates back to 1860 and includes a museum
	Marine & Freshwater Discovery Centre Discover the wonders of Australia's marine environment at this educational facility which includes a visitor aquarium, educational gift shop and laboratory
	Queenscliff Harbour This modern marina is a working harbour where visitors can depart on tour boats, dine at the eateries overlooking the waterfront, or enjoy the views from the harbour's observation tower
	Queenscliffe Historical Museum A social history museum exhibiting material related to the region and its pioneers, including photographs, documents, clothing, paintings and household items
	Queenscliff Maritime Museum Discover Queenscliff's fascinating past with exhibits relating to the maritime history of Queenscliff and southern part of Port Phillip including an extensive maritime research library, original fisherman's cottage, early boat building shed and much more

	Salt Contemporary Art Housed in the historically significant former drapery store, the gallery exhibits the works of contemporary Australian painters, sculptors and ceramicists
	Seaview Gallery Exhibiting contemporary and traditional paintings from emerging and established artists as well as an extensive range of handblown glass and original jewellery

	Bellarine Rail Trail Commencing in suburban Geelong South, this walking and cycling track heads east to Drysdale where it then follows the Bellarine Peninsula Tourist Railway all the way to Queenscliff, passing through farmland, native vegetation and along the edge of Swan Bay
	Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park Located around the southern entrance to Port Phillip, the park features a high diversity of marine life offering visitors boating, snorkelling and swimming opportunities

	Queenscliff Music Festival This festival features an eclectic mix of Australian artists coming to Queenscliff from around the country, plus entertainment for the whole family
	Queenscliff Seafood Feast This fundraising event offers a smorgasbord of seafood delights donated by professional fisherman and prepared for the public by volunteers and local restaurants, with live bands and performers throughout the day

Queenscliff Visitor Information Centre Events, attractions, transport, shopping and dining information for Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale

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