Guidebook for Point Lonsdale

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Guidebook for Point Lonsdale

Point Lonsdale

A gorgeous cul-de- sac coastal village with breathtaking beaches, an historic pier and lighthouse, nature walks, cafes and numerous wineries on doorstep.
47 locals recommend
Point Lonsdale
47 locals recommend

Things to do /see

Awesome playground located at Front beach, also at the start of a great walk along the fenceline up to the rip view car park, steps to the beach and pier and lighthouse.
Point Lonsdale Front Beach Playground & BBQ
137 Point Lonsdale Rd
Awesome playground located at Front beach, also at the start of a great walk along the fenceline up to the rip view car park, steps to the beach and pier and lighthouse.
Amazing Views of the Rip from ground level. Awesome rockpooling especially for little children at lowtide Walk out the pier whilst there. The sight of Buckleys Cave Lighthouse tours on Sunday mornings are really informative of the local history of the area and the Rip .... one of the most treacherous bodies of water in the world with many shipwrecks . Amazing views from up in the Lighthouse also- recc the Sun am tour highly
37 locals recommend
Point Lonsdale Lighthouse
9-13 Point Lonsdale Rd
37 locals recommend
Amazing Views of the Rip from ground level. Awesome rockpooling especially for little children at lowtide Walk out the pier whilst there. The sight of Buckleys Cave Lighthouse tours on Sunday mornings are really informative of the local history of the area and the Rip .... one of the most treacherous bodies of water in the world with many shipwrecks . Amazing views from up in the Lighthouse also- recc the Sun am tour highly
DOGs BEACH. Fun for all the family year round - fur babies everywhere. Gorgeous Sandy beach located at end of the point Lonsdale boardwalk heading towards Queenscliff
Narrows Beach station
DOGs BEACH. Fun for all the family year round - fur babies everywhere. Gorgeous Sandy beach located at end of the point Lonsdale boardwalk heading towards Queenscliff
BOARDWALK along sea from front beach all the way to dog beach…. Bustling with people exercising, strolling, walking dogs. A great place to view the rip as you walk/stroll/run/ride
Point Lonsdale Rd, Point Lonsdale VIC 3225, Australia
BOARDWALK along sea from front beach all the way to dog beach…. Bustling with people exercising, strolling, walking dogs. A great place to view the rip as you walk/stroll/run/ride
Gorgeous Pier walks , snorkeling beneath it at low tide , breathtaking scenery and sunset views , a great part of any low tide walk along the waters edge , under it and around to back beach… stunning rock faces . Great beach to sit either side of it & Rockpool with littlies near the point and beneath lighthouse .
Point Lonsdale Jetty
Gorgeous Pier walks , snorkeling beneath it at low tide , breathtaking scenery and sunset views , a great part of any low tide walk along the waters edge , under it and around to back beach… stunning rock faces . Great beach to sit either side of it & Rockpool with littlies near the point and beneath lighthouse .
BACK BEACH - in all her glory. Extending from the lighthouse all along Oceans Rd over the dune. Walks and viewing points up on dunes of the rip and great for sunset views. Life saving club patrol back beach between flags at certain times. Great snorkeling there. Deep not shallow pools Not for amateur swimmers. Nb Backbeach notorious for Strong undertow/rips .
Point Lonsdale - carpark
BACK BEACH - in all her glory. Extending from the lighthouse all along Oceans Rd over the dune. Walks and viewing points up on dunes of the rip and great for sunset views. Life saving club patrol back beach between flags at certain times. Great snorkeling there. Deep not shallow pools Not for amateur swimmers. Nb Backbeach notorious for Strong undertow/rips .
PLAYGROUND - dry creek bed a wonderful natural oasis for little imaginations… with swings and climbing apparatus for parents to let kids be kids climb and explore . A stones throw from the golfers lounge for a drink bowl of hot chips
10 locals recommend
Lonsdale Links
31 Clubhouse Dr
10 locals recommend
PLAYGROUND - dry creek bed a wonderful natural oasis for little imaginations… with swings and climbing apparatus for parents to let kids be kids climb and explore . A stones throw from the golfers lounge for a drink bowl of hot chips
Golf Course & Dining. Eat casual meals in Golfers lounge or book a table at Lago the restaurant.
10 locals recommend
Lonsdale Links
31 Clubhouse Dr
10 locals recommend
Golf Course & Dining. Eat casual meals in Golfers lounge or book a table at Lago the restaurant.
With its stunning new club rooms - great to pop in for a drink. They patrol the back beach up the steep ramp over the sand dunes
Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club
54 Ocean Rd
With its stunning new club rooms - great to pop in for a drink. They patrol the back beach up the steep ramp over the sand dunes
Snorkel at Sunken Paddlesteamer - amazing scenery , wetsuit and snorkel gear a good idea, need good swimming skills.
Indented Head Foreshore Reserve
6 Arlington St
Snorkel at Sunken Paddlesteamer - amazing scenery , wetsuit and snorkel gear a good idea, need good swimming skills.

Food Scene

Wine tasting, Cafe, Restaurant with amazing grounds and outdoor settings overlooking Swan Bay . Outdoor kitchen garden to die for. Live music In Holiday season especially over Summer. A must !
78 locals recommend
Basils Farm
43-53 Nye Rd
78 locals recommend
Wine tasting, Cafe, Restaurant with amazing grounds and outdoor settings overlooking Swan Bay . Outdoor kitchen garden to die for. Live music In Holiday season especially over Summer. A must !
A great Cafe, Bakery and Deli all in one. Great homemade sausage rolls and Egg Bacon rolls . Curries too
10 locals recommend
Pasquinis
85 Point Lonsdale Rd
10 locals recommend
A great Cafe, Bakery and Deli all in one. Great homemade sausage rolls and Egg Bacon rolls . Curries too
Bar and yummy Tapas. Also serve coffee and brekky options as well. Nice Desert options periodically as well. Nb . close relatively early as compared to Melbourne places.
24 locals recommend
Noble Rot
51 Point Lonsdale Rd
24 locals recommend
Bar and yummy Tapas. Also serve coffee and brekky options as well. Nice Desert options periodically as well. Nb . close relatively early as compared to Melbourne places.
Excellent local fish and chips . Also ice creams in Summer
Lonnie Fish & Chips
Excellent local fish and chips . Also ice creams in Summer
DINING options x 2: Golfers lounge - casual, no bookings. Lago Restaurant - need to book
10 locals recommend
Lonsdale Links
31 Clubhouse Dr
10 locals recommend
DINING options x 2: Golfers lounge - casual, no bookings. Lago Restaurant - need to book
Great food and quirky overall place to visit and walk around with wine tasting, beautiful large grounds.
27 locals recommend
Mr Grubb @ Oakdene
255 Grubb Rd
27 locals recommend
Great food and quirky overall place to visit and walk around with wine tasting, beautiful large grounds.
Beach front Eating - Open breakfast lunch and dinner 7 days , Kiosk as well. Gr8 views.
69 locals recommend
The Dunes Cafe Bar
Surf Beach Road
69 locals recommend
Beach front Eating - Open breakfast lunch and dinner 7 days , Kiosk as well. Gr8 views.
One of our fav cafes in the area. Gr8 food. Good coffee.
40 locals recommend
Kyosk Cafe
91 The Parade
40 locals recommend
One of our fav cafes in the area. Gr8 food. Good coffee.
Lonnies posh cafe with amazing styling , good coffee, Juices, Meals. $$$
9 locals recommend
Grow Naturally
67 Point Lonsdale Rd
9 locals recommend
Lonnies posh cafe with amazing styling , good coffee, Juices, Meals. $$$
In Queenscliff with views out to the Rip a terrific bistro and courtesy bus you can ring them and book a pick up/drop off from the house
Rip View Bistro
118 Hesse St
In Queenscliff with views out to the Rip a terrific bistro and courtesy bus you can ring them and book a pick up/drop off from the house

Essentials

Awesome Boutique Grocer /Bottleshop with great ready meals, amazing cakes and curries, great for cheeses/nibbles . Open later in summer. For all your daily essentials plus yummy extras.
12 locals recommend
Point Lonsdale IGA Supermarket
93-97 Point Lonsdale Rd
12 locals recommend
Awesome Boutique Grocer /Bottleshop with great ready meals, amazing cakes and curries, great for cheeses/nibbles . Open later in summer. For all your daily essentials plus yummy extras.
ALDI Ocean Grove
22 Coastal Boulevard
WOOLIES and lots more. Good fish n chips .
Kingston Village Square
WOOLIES and lots more. Good fish n chips .

Shopping

Cafe, Great Gift shop and shopping for home interiors and of course the Nursery itself.
Van Loons Nursery Pty Ltd
405 Grubb Rd
Cafe, Great Gift shop and shopping for home interiors and of course the Nursery itself.
Eclectic mix of furniture, balinese type home interior options, outdoor furniture and styling, firepits, clothing and so much more
17 locals recommend
KYO
26 Smithton Grove
17 locals recommend
Eclectic mix of furniture, balinese type home interior options, outdoor furniture and styling, firepits, clothing and so much more
Makers Market run 2nd Sunday of the month throughout the year - food, market stalls, garden, gifts, Huge market in January especially.
Point Lonsdale Market
Bowen Road
Makers Market run 2nd Sunday of the month throughout the year - food, market stalls, garden, gifts, Huge market in January especially.