Queenscliff, VIC 3225

Steeped rich in history, is the gorgeous seaside town of Queenscliff. The heritage walk is one amazing activity to do in Queenscliff; you need to book for the tour in advance to get the best services. There is a booklet as well if you miss a tour that will direct you along the walk as you learn and enjoy the history of Victoria. The sea view of different touristic products allows you a chance to interact with the marine life as you can swim with dolphins as well as watch and play with seals. The best part is where you get to watch dolphins and whales swim at a close range without fear of an attack.

Take a ride on the Queenscliff Sorrento ferry as well as passenger vehicles and sightsee the best sceneries of Queenscliff. If you love music and arts, then you must visit the Faulty Towers for an amazing experience of theatre productions that include music and films, in addition you will have a golden opportunity to experience the elegant light dinner at the Towers. In Queenscliff, you will have a chance to take fishing charters and tours that include fishing clinics, Biological educational cruises and beautiful sunset scenery tours.


Tour the famous Fort Queenscliff where you will experience the magic of delicious seafood at the numerous restaurants found here. There are two popular museums; the Maritime and the Historical Museums that are open daily and showcase the history of the land in the most classified way.

There are certain festivals that enhance touristic activities, in particular, months of the year that you wouldn't want to miss. In April around Easter, Queenscliff Seafood Festival is held, and the Queenscliff Blue Water Challenge is held in January.

The Bellarine Railway operates steam and diesel hauled heritage trains from Queenscliff to Drysdale and return throughout the year – the timetable can be found on the railway's website. The railway also offers special days including Day out with Thomas the Tank Engine, Magic Shows, Santa and Easter Bunny trains along with charters for weddings and other events, carriage hire on regular services and the ability to learn how to drive a train through driver experience programs.

My all time favourite Fish and Chip shop can be found in the Main Street of Queenscliff and Nivana Thai Restaurant is the Bombdiggity of Thai cuisine.

If you are a ‘rev head’, then don’t miss the Classic Car and Muscle Car show that overtakes the area in Summer - the whole place is full of the most stunning cars which culminate in a street parade to be enjoyed and appreciated.

The Queenscliff Music Festival is held usually the last weekend of each November and offers 150 performances with 60 acts on 5 different stages and is so reasonably priced at $30 per ticket - not bad for Friday through to Sunday entertainment.

Not to be missed - Nightide - the Winter Solstice Festival is truly awesome! Venture into the heart of winter’s darkness with this enigmatic, FREE solstice celebration. The Seared Ferries terminal transforms into a realm where fire dances with ice and the night air vibrates with the pulse of primal beats. There’s saunas and ice baths, fireworks and the best bonfire I’ve ever seen. There’s live music, food and drinks available in addition to VIP parties (ticket purchase required for VIP parties)

Queenscliff is a small town based in southern Victoria on the Bellarine Peninsula. Located 30 kilometres from Geelong, this well populated town sits between Swan Bay, Port Phillip and Point Lonsdale. It is well connected to local areas such as Sorrento and Drysdale by ferry and train, and is also home of the ‘blues train’, which features live music most Saturday nights between October and May. An ideal location for families and retirees, Queenscliff also plays host to an annual seafood feast, a music festival and numerous hotels, as it is a popular destination for tourists.