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( 03-5258 1765;
www.touristparks.queenscliffe.vic.gov.au
; 134 Hesse St; non-powered/powered sites $26/32, cabins
from $106; )
A basic council-run campground around Queenscliff's footy field is five
minutes' walk from town and almost on the beach. It has comfortable cabins, too.
Queenscliff Dive Centre
( 03-5258 1188;
www.divequeenscliff.com.au
;
37 Learmonth St; dm/d incl breakfast $35/140; )
Run by
the dive centre, this hostel-style accommodation was formerly used as historic Cobb & Co
stables. The modern shared kitchen and lounge facilities are bright and airy, while the
simple rooms are out the back.
HOSTEL
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Athelstane House
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
$$
( 03-5258 1024;
www.athelstane.com.au
;
4 Hobson St; r incl breakfast from $150; )
Athelstane House
has comfortable rooms with corner spa baths in a beautifully kept historical building. Its
restaurant will keep you well fed and there's a lovely verandah for warmer nights. The
owners also run the two-bedroom Murray's Cottage (from $200 per night) on the main
street.
Twomey's Cottage
( 0400 265 877;
www.classiccottages.com.au
; 13 St Andrews St; d from $105)
Just the place to soak up
Queenscliff's historic atmosphere, this heritage fisherman's cottage is fantastic value. Its
claim to fame is as the residence of Fred Williams when he painted his Queenscliff series,
plus renowned recitalist Keith Humble composed music here, so creative vibes abound.
from $140)
Victorian rental house nearby.
B&B
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HOTEL
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Queenscliff Hotel
( 03-5258 1066;
www.queenscliffhotel.com.au
; 16 Gellibrand St; d from $170; )
Classified by the
National Trust, this is a superb, authentically old-world luxury hotel. Small Victorian-style
rooms have no telephones or TVs, and bathrooms are shared. You can relax in the com-
fortable guest lounges or dine and drink at the wonderful restaurant and bar.
