Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Point Lonsdale
POP 2500
Point Lonsdale, 5km southwest of Queenscliff, is a laid-back community with cafes across
from its family-friendly front beach. From the foreshore car park you can walk to the
Rip
View lookout
to watch ships entering the Rip, to Point Lonsdale Pier and to the lighthouse.
Along from here is the rugged 'back beach'; swimmers should stay between the flags.
Sights
Point Lonsdale Lighthouse
( 0419 513 007;
www.maritimequeenscliffe.org.au
; adult/child $7/5; 9.30am-1pm Sun)
Take a Sunday
morning tour (they run every half hour) up this atmospheric and still-operational 1902
lighthouse.
LIGHTHOUSE
Sleeping & Eating
Point Lonsdale Guest House
( 03-5258 1142;
www.pointlonsdaleguesthouse.com.au
;
31 Point Lonsdale Rd; r $110-250; )
The huge
range of rooms in the former Terminus House (1884) range from basic motel rooms to
lavish B&B affairs. Lighthouse views come at a premium. There's a communal kitchen, a
tennis court, a games room and barbecue facilities.
GUESTHOUSE
$$
Pasquinis
(89 Point Lonsdale Rd; mains from $10; 7am-4pm)
Opposite the beach on the main strip, this is the
locals' pick of cafes serving breakfasts and filling lunches. Cash only.
CAFE
$
Cafe Amore
(79-81 Point Lonsdale Rd; mains $15-18; 7am-5pm Mon & Tue, 7am-late Wed-Sun)
A cosy Italian trattoria
keeping things real with tasty homestyle cooking and good seafood.
ITALIAN
$$
Ocean Grove
POP 11,300
