Crossing Over to Crossing Over to Queenscliff Queenscliff The mouth of Port Phillip, connected by a 40 minute voyage on the Queenscliff Sorrento Car and Passenger Ferry Service unites two pleasurable Peninsulas, Mornington and the Bellarine 7 days a week where your adventure begins.
Originally a fishing village, Queenscliff became a tourist seaside resort in the 1880 s and the feel of the place has not changed with much exploring to be done from art galleries and exhibitions to inspire you and spas and beauty houses for relaxation.
When you disembark wander through Queenscliff Harbour and Farmers markets, then journey to the Fort Queenscliff Museum and Queenscliffe Maritime Museum for some local history, or take a heritage steam or diesel train trip from Queenscliff to Drysdale on The Bellarine Railway.
Enjoy morning tea at Panache Cafe Creperie in the heart of the tree lined street and share wonderful traditional French crepes complemented by wonderful coffee for connoisseurs while your beloved pooch is being pampered at La Petterie.
After some retail therapy enjoy lunch at the Couta Boat Caf at the beautiful old Queenscliff Inn and try their amazing tarts while sipping on local wines.
Stay overnight at century old Athelstane House B B boutique hotel and delight the gourmet chef in all of us by purchasing fine foods from McKenzie Ebbels Athelstane Foodstore.
For newspapers, magazine and books to whittle away the day go to the award winning Queenscliff Village News.
Travel 5.5km along the coastal silhouette to Point Lonsdale and be greeted by this humble, non-pretentious township with it s majestic lighthouse proudly balanced at the end of the main street.
This shanty seaside caf culture bursts at the seams with wonderful seawater views, has a pleasing aesthetic and rustic existence and feeds off the hustle and bustle of the locals and tourists alike.
Just out of town gather at reputable wineries where passionate winemakers showcase their cool climate reds and whites that harmonizes with regional fresh produce in superb restaurants.
You will be enchanted by Classic Queenscliff and surrounding areas designed for day trippers and weekenders.
I reckon it s a spot for all seasons and is well worth the trip on your next day out - Debra Mar 32 GoodLife - Spring 2012...
august, september, october.