Charters
Bass Strait Fishing Charters
03 5258 3067, 0410 583 067
Depart: Queenscliff, or Portsea by arrangement
Fishing Port Phillip Bay, The Rip and Bass Strait
Game & Recreational Fishing Charters
03 5258 2802
Departs from: Queenscliff Marina
Cost: from $40 to $160
Impulse Charters
03 5258 3739, 0412 552 959
Fishing Charters: cost from $50 half day / $lO0 full day, incl. BBQ Lunch.
Tours: cost from $25 per person, 2 hour cruise, minimum 4 people
Departs from: Larkin Parade
Klaassen Charters
03 5254 2410, 0418 337 192
Queenscliff Boat Ramp
Cost: $885 hour tour, $160 day trip
Specialising in the high flying Mako
Kyena Fishing and Charter
03 5258 1424, 0429 430 367
Departs from: Bridge St end of Fisherman's Wharf
Cost: from $30 half day
Queenscliff Dive Centre
37 Learmonth Street, Queenscliff
1800 814 200, 0418 501 376
Seals, Scuba and Accommodation
Snorkelling with seals, scuba adventures, through to full scuba training
Swan Bay Boat Hire
1195 Queenscliff Road, Swan Bay
03 5258 1780
Aluminium boats for hire licensed to carry 4 passengers
Cost: from $14 per hour, no boat license required
Sea-All Dolphin Swims
03 5258 3889, 0411 873 777
Fishing/Dolphin viewing and swims
Departs: Larkin Parade, Queenscliff
Family Attractions
A Maze 'N' Games on Bellarine
Corner Grubb Rd & Bellarine Highway, Wallington, 3222
(15 minutes drive from Geelong or Queenscliff)
03 5250 2669
Timber maze, mini golf course and puzzle centre. Extensive retail area of puzzles and games. Indoor cafe.
Adventure Park
Bellarine Highway, Wallington (15 minutes drive from Geelong or Queenscliff)
03 5250 2756
52 Acres of parkland filled with fun activities for young and old including 2 raft waterslides, par 3 nine hole golf course, moon bikes, go karts, aqua bikes, merry go round and the "Big Bouncer" jumping castle for all ages, plus much more. (See website for further details)
Hours: 10am - 5pm daily. Closed Tuesdays except School and Public Holidays
Admission: $15.50 per person - full day pass (check website for other options)
www.adventurepark.com.au
Bellarine Adventure Golf
Cnr Bellarine Highway & Grubb Road, Wallington, 3221
03 5250 3777
Two high quality mini-golf courses in an attractive landscaped setting. Suitable for all ages, parties and group bookings available.
Hours: 10.00am - 5.00pm weekdays 10.00am - 6.00pm weekends
Jirahlinga - Koala & Wildlife Sanctuary
Taits Road, Barwon Heads, 3227
03 5254 2484
Hamish & Tehree Gordon invite you to experience an intimate encounter with our koalas, dingoes, kangaroos, wallabies, reptiles, snakes, wombats, emus and many more species.
Hours: Open 9am-5pm daily (except Christmas Day)
Point Richards Railway - Miniature Train Rides
Point Richards Road, Portarlington, 3223
03 5259 1340
This miniature passenger railway was designed and built by members of the Rotary Club of Drysdale and the Geelong Society of Model and Experimental Engineers Inc. The Point Richards Railway is located within the Rotary Childrens Park which provides the following facilities: Heritage railway station building, station waiting room, refreshments available, BBQ facilities, playground, toilet facilities, diesel and steam locomotives. Group bookings taken.
Hours: Running every Sunday (weather permitting)11am-4pm Winter recess - Mid June to Early Sept, except for the 2nd Sunday of the Month.
Tuckerberry Hill (Berry Farm)
35 Becks Road, Drysdale, 3222
03 5251 3468 or 03 5253 1918
Pick your own delicious blueberries and enjoy magnificent views. Group tours by appointment. Picnic facilities available. Blueberry recipe books, jam, chutney, topping, juice, muffins, flavourama frozen blueberries and blueberry plants for sale.
Hours: Open 7 days a week, 9am-5pm from Boxing Day, 26th December until the end of February. Other opening times by appointment only, phone before visiting out of season.
Guided Tours/Short Trips
AAA Allday Winery Tours
Pickups from home/office/accommodation
03 9789 9913
Bellarine Food and Wine Tours
Departures from Queenscliff, Point Lonsdale, Ocean Grove & Barwon Heads
03 5250 3930, 0408 544 801
Bellarine Peninsula Railway
03 5258 2069
Departs: Queenscliff Station, Boat ramp end of Hesse Street, Queenscliff
Queenscliff to Drysdale - Sundays 11.15am, 2.30pm - 1.5 hours return
Queenscliff to Lakers Siding - Sunday 1.30pm - 30mins return
Peak timetable in summer and school holidays
Cost: Queenscliff to Drysdale Return- Adults $16, Children $8, Family $48.
www.bpr.org.au
Guided Tours of Fort Queenscliff and Museum
Run by the Fort
03 5258 1488
Departs Fort Queenscliff Main Gates
Hours: 1 & 3pm Sat, Sun and Public and School Holidays, or groups by appointment
Cost: Adult $6, Children and Pensioners $4, Family $12
Fort Queenscliff Historical Tour
Run by Queenscliff Historical Tours
03 5258 3403, 0410 512 472
Departs Fort Queenscliff main gate, Queenscliff
Hours: lpm Mon-Fri
Cost: $8 adults, $4 students, group bookings $100
Queenscliff Historical Tours & Bike Hire
03 5258 3403, 0410 512 472
Tour guide available to board tourist coaches
Point Lonsdale Lighthouse Tours
0419 513 007
Hours: Sunday mornings, bookings desirable
Cost: Adult $5.50, Child $4.40, Concession $3.30
Queenscliff Sorrento Car & Passenger Ferry
Ferry Terminal, Larkin Parade
03 5258 3244
Hours: 7am - 6pm, every hour on the hour, daily
Cost: One way Car-$38-$40 + reduced passenger fee, foot passengers $8 adult, $1-$6 children
www.searoad.com.au
See-All Dolphin Swims
26 Santa Monica Boulevard, Point Lonsdale 3225
03 5258 3889
Tours depart from Queenscliff Marina.
www.dolphinswims.com.au
The Blues Train
Queenscliff Railway Station
03 5258 4343
www.bpr.org.au
Markets
Queenscliff Community Market
Lower Princess Park, Queenscliff
0408 340 932
Dates: Last Sunday of the month, Sep-May
Times: 9am-2pm
Point Lonsdale Market
Point Lonsdale Primary School
0417 037 970
Dates: Second Sunday of every month
Times: 9am-2pm
Museums & Galleries
All Aboard Old Wares and Collectables
1610 Bellarine Hwy, Wallington
03 5250 1072
Hours: Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm and by appointment
Fort Queenscliff Museum
Cnr Gellibrand & King Street, Queenscliff
03 5258 1488
Hours: at conclusion of Fort Queenscliff tours, run by the Fort, see under "Guided Tours".
Admission: included in Fort tour price
Marine Discovery Centre
Weeroona Parade, Queenscliff
03 5258 3344
Hours: School Holidays, or groups by appointment
Admission: Adult $5.00, children $3.00, family group $18.00
Muse Studio
239 Point Lonsdale Road, Point Lonsdale
03 5258 1155, 0412 966 435
Hours: 10am-5pm Wed- Sun
Admission: nil
Nature's View Home Gallery
35 Ward Road, Point Lonsdale
03 5258 3933
Hours: 1lam-5pm Sat & Sun, by appointment during the week.
Admission: nil
www.deancooper.com.au
Queenscliff Historical Museum
49 Hesse Street, Queenscliff
03 5258 2511
Hours: 2pm-4pm daily
Admission: Adults $2, children free.
www.qhm.info
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Weeroona Parade, Queenscliff
03 5258 3440
Hours: 10.30am-4.30pm Mon-Fri and holidays, 1.30pm- 4.30pm Sat & Sun.
Admission: Adults $5.00, Concession $4.00, Children $2.00
Wheelchair access
Seaview Gallery
86 Hesse Street, Queenscliff
03 5258 3645
Hours: 10.30am-5pm, 7 days a week, open till 5.30pm in summer
Admission: nil
Restaurants
Athelstane House
4 Hobson Street, Queenscliff
03 5258 1024
Food Style: Modern
Children's Menu: Yes- no children after 7pm
Licensed, no BYO
Hours: Open 7 days, breakfast, lunch and dinner
Café Cliffe
25 Hesse Street, Queenscliff
03 5258 1066
Food Style: Light Italian
Childrens Menu: no, but children are welcome
Licensed
Hours: 10am-4pm every day
Couta Boat Café at the Queenscliff Inn
59 Hesse Street, Queenscliff
03 5258 4600
Food Style: Contemporary
Childrens Menu: no, but children are welcome
Licensed
Hours: 12am-4pm, 6-8.30pm, closed Mondays in Winter
Ferry Terminal Beach Cafe
Car Ferry Terminal, Queenscliff,
03 5258 4211
Food Style: Light meals
Children's Menu: Yes
Hours: 7am - 5pm daily (open till 6pm in January)
Not Licensed
Kelp Cafe
67 Point Lonsdale Road, Point Lonsdale
03 5258 4797
Food Style: Modern Australian with Mediterranean Influence
Children's meals: Available on request
Licensed
Hours: 8.30am - 9.00pm daily
Laurent's at Seaview
86 Hesse Street, Queenscliff
03 5258 1763
Food Style: European
Children's Menu: Yes
Licensed, BYO, corkage charge $5.00
Hours: Wed - Sun from 6pm
Lombardi's
38 Hesse Street, Queenscliff
03 5258 3277
Food Style: Modern/Italian
Children's Menu: Yes
Licensed, BY0, corkage charge $5
Hours: Fri-Sun 12pm-3pm, daily from 6pm
Queenscliff Hotel
16 Gellibrand Street, Queenscliff
03 5258 1066
Food Style: Modern Australian
Children's Menu: no
Licensed, BYO - corkage charge min. $8
Hours:
Elaborate Dining Room: Open Wed-Sun Dinner from 7pm
Brasserie: Open daily - Lunch from 1pm-2pm, Dinner from 6.30pm
Ripview Restaurant
118 Hesse Street, Queenscliff
03 5258 1773
Food Style: Contemporary
Childrens Menu: Yes
Licensed, no BYO
Hours: Lunch from 12pm-2pm, Dinner from 6pm-8pm weekdays, open later on weekends.
Royal Hotel Queenscliff
34 King Street, Queenscliff
03 5258 1669
Food Style: Contemporary
Childrens Menu: Yes
Licensed, no BYO
Hours: 12pm-2.30pm lunch, 6pm-8.30pm dinner, open every day
Sails Restaurant
32 Hesse Street, Queenscliff
03 5258 4540
Food Style: Contemporary
Children's Menu: Yes
Licensed, no BYO
Hours: Breakfast from 7.30am, Lunch from 12pm, Dinner from 6pm.
Vue Grand Hotel
46 Hesse Street, Queenscliff
03 5258 1544
Food Style: French cuisine
Childrens Menu: Yes
Licensed
Hours: Lunch 12-2pm, Dinner 6-9pm every day
Sporting Activities
Bike Hire
03 5258 3403, 0410 512 472
Hire from red brick shed near the Queenscliff Pier
Cost: $15-$20 approx.
Daisy Bikes (pedal cars) also available for hire - $10 per half hour
Gas Works Skate Park
240 Point Lonsdale Road, Point Lonsdale, 3225 PO Box 93, Queenscliff 3225
03 5258 1377
Geelong and Bellarine Mopeds
03 5258 4796, 0409 234 300
Free local delivery of bikes and mopeds
Hours: all hours, daily
Cost: day rental $50, $35 rail trail deal
Lonsdale Golf Club
69 Fellows Road, Point Lonsdale
03 5258 1955
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Cost: 18 holes Weekends $30 Adult, Midweek $22 Adult
Queenscliff Bowling Club
03 5258 1773
Cnr Hesse and King Street, Queenscliff
Tennis, Croquet and Lawn Bowls
Queenscliff Golf Club
03 5258 4344
Swan Island, Queenscliff
Hours: Sun-Fri 7am-6pm, Sat 7am-7pm
Cost: 18 holes $25
Wineries
Bellarine Estate
2270 Portarlington Road, Bellarine, 3222
03 9372 9677
Curlewis Winery
55 Navarre Road, Curlewis, 3222
03 5250 4567
Kilgour Estate Winery
85 Mc Adams Lane, Bellarine, 3223
03 5251 2223
Leura Park Estate Vineyard
1400 Portarlington Road, Drysdale, 3222
03 5253 3180
Scotchmans Hill Vineyards
190 Scotchman's Road, Drysdale, 3222
03 5251 3176
www.scotchmanshill.com.au
Spray Farm
2275 Portarlington Road, Bellarine, 3222
03 5251 3176
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