Queenscliffe Maritime Museum

30/05/2026

⚓️ We were honoured to be nominated for the Borough of Queenscliffe's 2026 Community Group of the Year Award.

This recognition reflects the dedication of our wonderful volunteers, members, supporters, and community who help keep our region's rich maritime history alive.

Thank you to the Borough of Queenscliffe and everyone who supports the Queenscliffe Maritime Museum.

⚓️ Preserving our maritime heritage, together.

28/05/2026

🏴‍☠️⚓ Queenscliff Escape Room ⚓🏴‍☠️

Step Aboard the Historic Shandon for an Escape Room Adventure!

Discover Queenscliff’s unique maritime escape room inside the original crew’s quarters of the historic Shandon (built in 1883) at the Queenscliffe Maritime Museum 🗝️🌊

This is no ordinary escape room — it’s a real high-seas adventure inside an authentic ship’s deckhouse!

🔐 Solve hidden clues

⚓ Crack maritime codes

🧭 Work together with your crew

🏴‍☠️ Beat the clock before time runs out!

Perfect for families, friends, visitors, community groups and team outings looking for something different on the Bellarine this weekend.

🌐 Book now via the Queenscliffe Maritime Museum website

📧 Bespoke group bookings: [email protected]

Come aboard and experience maritime history in a whole new way! 🌊⚓

27/05/2026

⚓ Daff’s Tugboats at Port Phillip Heads ⚓

TINGARI returning through Port Phillip Heads after coming back from docking duties in Brisbane.

🚢 TINGARI (IMO: 9185619)
🇦🇺 Sailing under the Australian flag

📏 Length overall: 31.87 metres

📐 Width: 11.24 metres

Always a striking sight at the Heads, these hardworking tugs are an important part of Australia’s maritime industry.

Link in comments.

23/05/2026

⚓ Thanks for visiting the Queenscliffe Maritime Museum, Baz!

We loved welcoming you aboard and seeing “Captain Baz” take the helm of the Mavis III for the day. 🚤⚓

Great to hear you enjoyed exploring the museum, discovering local maritime history and checking out the shipwreck relics and historic diving gear.

Photo: eQuality Support with Captain Baz in charge of the Mavis III. 📸⚓

Hope to see you back at the museum again soon for more adventures by the sea!

23/05/2026

⚓A Queenscliffe Icon ⚓

The Queenscliffe Lifeboat — affectionately known by the younger generation as “Queenie” — celebrated her 100th birthday last March.

Many people don’t realise this remarkable vessel is lovingly cared for and proudly displayed front and centre inside the Queenscliffe Maritime Museum.

Serving Port Phillip and The Heads from 1926 to 1976, the lifeboat stands as a powerful reminder of days gone by, when brave crews launched into rough seas to protect lives along our coast.

What would Queenscliff be without her still being part of the town’s story?

The photo shows the lifeboat being returned to her original home inside the historic lifeboat shed, which still stands proudly on the pier today.

Visit the museum and discover more about this incredible piece of local maritime history. ⚓

📍 Point Lonsdale Lighthouse Tours Every Sunday 9:30am – 1:00pm

🗝️ Queenscliff Escape Room Open and ready to challenge you!

⚓ Queenscliffe Maritime Museum Open daily 11:00am – 4:00pm

22/05/2026

🌊⚓ The Queenscliffe Maritime Museum at the Geelong Volunteering Expo 2026 ⚓🌊

The Queenscliffe Maritime Museum was proud to be part of the GEELONG VOLUNTEERING EXPO 2026, celebrating the power of community, connection and volunteering.

A huge thank you to QMM’s Pip and legendary QMM volunteer Kerry, who did a fantastic job promoting volunteering opportunities at the museum and sharing the passion, stories and spirit that make our museum such a special place.

And as everyone knows — and as World Atlas says — the town’s history shines at the Queenscliffe Maritime Museum ⚓✨

✨ Your Year to Volunteer starts here ✨

Thinking about volunteering?

Why volunteer?• Meet new people and build real friendships• Gain experience and learn new skills• Feel connected to your community• Grow your confidence and sense of purpose• Stay active, engaged and inspired• Reduce loneliness and boost wellbeing• Challenge yourself in a supportive environment• And most importantly… have fun doing it!

Give back. Get involved. Make a difference.

Interested in joining the crew at the Queenscliffe Maritime Museum? We’d love to welcome you aboard ⚓

21/05/2026

🏴‍☠️⚓ Escape Room Adventure Aboard the Historic Shandon ⚓🏴‍☠️

Step inside the original crew’s quarters of the historic Shandon (built in 1883) and experience Queenscliff’s unique maritime escape room at the Queenscliffe Maritime Museum 🗝️🌊

This isn’t your average escape room — it’s a real high seas adventure inside an authentic ship’s deckhouse!

🔐 Solve clues⚓ Crack codes🧭 Work together with your crew🏴‍☠️ Escape before time runs out!

Perfect for families, friends, visitors and team groups looking for something different this weekend.

🌐 Book now via the Queenscliffe Maritime Museum website.

📧 Bespoke group bookings: [email protected]

Come aboard and discover maritime history like never before! 🌊

20/05/2026

Daff’s Pilot Launches — Queenscliff Harbour ⚓🌊

The pilot launch Malu Bau berthing at Queenscliff Harbour after another day on the waters of Port Phillip Heads.

These hardworking vessels continue Queenscliff’s proud maritime tradition, safely transferring marine pilots through the challenging waters of the Rip and guiding ships into and out of Port Phillip.

Want to learn more about pilot vessels and their history in Queenscliff? Visit the Queenscliffe Maritime Museum, open daily from 11:00am to 4:00pm.

🎥 Daff’s Full video link in comments.

20/05/2026

19/05/2026

The Queenscliffe Maritime Museum warmly congratulates Coast Guard Queenscliff on receiving the 'Keys to the City' from the Borough of Queenscliffe in recognition of 50 years of service to our community.

For half a century, the Coast Guard has played an essential role in keeping people safe on our waters and supporting our maritime community with dedication, professionalism, and care. Importantly, those 50 years of service also continue a much longer tradition of maritime rescue and community service in Queenscliff — following in the wake of the lifeboat crews, pilots, and volunteers who served on these dangerous waters for many decades before them.

At the entrance to Port Phillip Heads, one of the most challenging stretches of water in Australia, generations of local men and women have answered the call to help others at sea. The service and commitment shown by today’s Coast Guard members proudly builds on that enduring maritime legacy.

We would also like to sincerely thank the Queenscliff Coast Guard for their valued partnership and support in helping deliver the Harbour to Horizon Maritime Festival in March this year. Their involvement and commitment helped make the festival a wonderful celebration of our region’s maritime heritage and community spirit.

Congratulations once again to all past and present members on this remarkable milestone and well-deserved recognition.