Guidebook for Point Lonsdale
Food Scene
Pasquinis does a great coffee, gourmet breakfasts and lunches. It is a relaxing place to sip on coffee and read the morning paper and is directly across from the Point Lonsdale playground and front beach. It also has a direct view across to the shipping channels so you can watch the marine traffic.
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Pasquinis
85 Point Lonsdale RdPasquinis does a great coffee, gourmet breakfasts and lunches. It is a relaxing place to sip on coffee and read the morning paper and is directly across from the Point Lonsdale playground and front beach. It also has a direct view across to the shipping channels so you can watch the marine traffic.
Great food and top views across Swan Bay to Queenscliff.
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Basils Farm
43-53 Nye RdGreat food and top views across Swan Bay to Queenscliff.
Parks & Nature
A short walk from the village along the cliff walk takes you to the historic Point Lonsdale Lighthouse precinct and pier. Magnificent views across the entrance of the bay. Alternatively cycle or walk the sea wall and rail trail into Queenscliff or inland through Drysdale to Geelong.
Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park
Ocean RoadA short walk from the village along the cliff walk takes you to the historic Point Lonsdale Lighthouse precinct and pier. Magnificent views across the entrance of the bay. Alternatively cycle or walk the sea wall and rail trail into Queenscliff or inland through Drysdale to Geelong.
The Barwon Bluff is a popular local and tourist destination and has an important Aboriginal heritage. It rises above the Barwon River estuary and is of interest for its geology as well as its diverse marine and land flora and fauna.
Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary
The Barwon Bluff is a popular local and tourist destination and has an important Aboriginal heritage. It rises above the Barwon River estuary and is of interest for its geology as well as its diverse marine and land flora and fauna.
Essentials
The local IGA has just about everything you need to fill your fridge as well as a small bottle shop with a selection of local and Australian wines.
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Point Lonsdale IGA Supermarket
93-97 Point Lonsdale RdThe local IGA has just about everything you need to fill your fridge as well as a small bottle shop with a selection of local and Australian wines.
Arts & Culture
Tussock Upstairs
89 Point Lonsdale RdShowcasing local artists. Regular changing exhibitions.
Local and interstate artists with a strong representation of Indigenous artists from Central and northern Australia .
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Salt Contemporary Art
33-35 Hesse StLocal and interstate artists with a strong representation of Indigenous artists from Central and northern Australia .
Sightseeing
The Black Lighthouse and Red brick Fort dating from 1860, built to protect the entrance to Port Phillip Bay. Daily guided tours at 11am Mon. - Fri. and weekends.
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Fort Queenscliff Museum
Gellibrand StreetThe Black Lighthouse and Red brick Fort dating from 1860, built to protect the entrance to Port Phillip Bay. Daily guided tours at 11am Mon. - Fri. and weekends.
Entertainment & Activities
A fabulous place for both children and adults to learn more about the marine environment, see our local fish, molluscs and crustaceans in large aquariums and talk with experts about what makes this area special. Children can participate in activities during the school holidays.
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Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre
2A Bellarine HwyA fabulous place for both children and adults to learn more about the marine environment, see our local fish, molluscs and crustaceans in large aquariums and talk with experts about what makes this area special. Children can participate in activities during the school holidays.