LOCAL EXPERTS | QUEENSCLIFF
Queenscliff, located on the entrance to Port Phillip Bay, has a lengthy history of sea pilots, who guide ships from across the world through the narrow and treacherous waters of the bay. Such sea pilots have exercised their expertise and knowledge of the local waters since as early as 1839, helping to guide vessels into the ports of Melbourne and Geelong.
The view east across Port Phillip Bay from Queenscliff.
The sea pilot vehicle "Nepean" departing the pier of Queenscliff.
One of the many large container vessels which regularly pass through the bay. This vessel, the MSC Laura, is departing the Port of Melbourne en route to Esperance, Western Australia.
A closer shot of the modern-day pilot vessels.
Fort Queenscliff, a coastal fortress built in the 1860s to defend the entrance to Port Phillip Bay, which was deemed vulnerable. It was actively manned from 1883 to 1946, with the fort working in conjunction with several other forts along the bay's entrance to form a formidable barrier against the enemy if Port Phillip was invaded.
A LITTLE BIT OF PARADISE | OCEAN GROVE
Overlooking the mighty Bass Strait, Ocean Grove provides pristine golden beaches perfect for swimming (and lots of photographs).
AHH THE SERENITY: A whole beach to myself.
BARWON HEADS
Located on the Barwon River estuary, Barwon Heads provides striking views of the Bass Strait as demonstrated from these photographs from the Bluff.
