Must-see attractions in Bellarine Peninsula

  • Whiskery

    Bellarine Peninsula

    Set up by a local family who know their stuff, this gin distillery produces everything on-site and has a tasting room to sample the goods, accompanied by…

  • Queenscliffe Maritime Museum

    Bellarine Peninsula

    Home to the last lifeboat to serve the Rip (the treacherous stretch of water linking Port Phillip Bay to Bass Strait) , this recommended museum has…

  • Fort Queenscliff

    Bellarine Peninsula

    Queencliff's fort was first used as a coastal defence in 1882 to protect Melbourne from a feared Russian invasion. It remained a base until 1946, and was…

  • Salt Contemporary Art

    Bellarine Peninsula

    Within a heritage building on the main street, this quality gallery focuses on the work of contemporary Australian artists, including pieces by Indigenous…

  • Marine & Freshwater Discovery Centre

    Bellarine Peninsula

    While this education centre is aimed at schoolchildren, it's worth popping in to have a gawk at the local species that live in the sea and lakes. Display…

  • Leura Park Estate

    Bellarine Peninsula

    Set over 60 hectares is this producer of 'maritime climate' pinot noir, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc and pinot gris. As well as tastings, you can do a 1½…

  • Queenscliff Historical Museum

    Bellarine Peninsula

    This small museum on the main strip is dedicated to the area's rich local history. Exhibits change every few months, but its catalogued historical…

  • Queenscliff Gallery

    Bellarine Peninsula

    A lovely space inside a historic stone church (c 1868), this worthwhile gallery exhibits works by contemporary Australian artists who work on paper…

  • Point Lonsdale Lighthouse

    Bellarine Peninsula

    Take a tour to the top of this atmospheric – and still operational – lighthouse, which dates to 1902. Tours run every 30 minutes.

  • Observation Tower

    Bellarine Peninsula

    Check out incredible 360-degree views from this tower at Queenscliff's harbour.

  • Lobster Pot Heritage Centre

    Bellarine Peninsula

    Just before the bridge, this interpretative centre has info on the Indigenous Wathaurung people and William Buckley, marine life and local history.

  • Seaview Gallery

    Bellarine Peninsula

    Pop by this lovely main-street gallery to see works by established and emerging Australian artists.

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