Stay the weekend
Why not make a weekend of it and stay the night?
We have some great accommodation options available to suit any budget.
Why not take that extra day (or two!) and enjoy a long weekend in the beautiful coastal town of Queenscliff, and uncover some of the hidden gems of The Bellarine.
Looking for a place to hang your hat after a night on The Blues Train? Check out the list of accommodation providers below.
Please note some types of regional accommodation are limited on some weekends, however, there are many alternative accommodation options available in Queenscliff, Point Lonsdale and the Bellarine.
See this below and useful links for more information about a variety of accommodation options.
Some useful platforms and services to utilise are Booking.com, Stayz, Queenscliff & Coastal Holiday Bookings and Kerleys Coastal Holidays and Air BnB.
So, to help you there is also ample information on transport options if you choose to stay out of town.
For large group accommodation options (20 or more), check out Big 4 Ingenia Holidays Queenscliff Beacon , Point Lonsdale Guesthouse, Whitehall Guesthouse, Seaview House, Circa 1902 or YMCA.
For cabins, caravans and camping locations in town plus bookings, see Vic Parks.
Alternatively, for a limited listing of accommodation options in the Queenscliff/Point Lonsdale area, visit the Borough of Queenscliffe Accommodation Directory or contact the Queenscliffe Visitor Information Centre on 03 5258 4843.
Frequently Asked Questions
Accommodation
Where can we stay in the area?
Visit the Stay page for a range of accommodation providers in the area that work closely with us. Note: Accommodation is limited in peak season (ie. January) and Queenscliff Music Festival weekend.
When attending regional events , you may need to be flexible in your accommodation options and or location choices.
So, to help you there is also ample information on transport options if you choose to stay out of town.
Some useful platforms and services to utilise are Booking.com, Stayz, Queenscliff & Coastal Holiday Bookings and Kerleys Coastal Holidays and Air BnB.
For large group accommodation options (20 or more), check out Big 4 Beacon Resort, Point Lonsdale Guesthouse, Whitehall Guesthouse, Seaview House, Circa 1902 or YMCA.
For cabins, caravans and camping locations in town plus bookings, see Vic Parks.
Alternatively, for a limited listing of accommodation options in the Queenscliff/Point Lonsdale area, visit the Borough of Queenscliffe Accommodation Directory or contact the Queenscliffe Visitor Information Centre on 03 5258 4843.
Getting There & Back
Where can I park my vehicle?
The Queenscliff Railway Station is located at 20 Symonds Street, Queenscliff at the intersection of Hesse Street (bottom of the main street).
There is ample parking in the grass area opposite the railway station adjacent to the brick community building.
Our Security staff will direct traffic as required upon arrival.
Disability parking access is outside the main gate. Security staff will assist regarding parking location and any specific needs.
All vehicles are parked at the vehicle owners risk.
Coach and bus parking is available at the boat ramp after drop off.
How do we get to The Blues Train?
The Blues Train departs and returns to the Queenscliff Railway Station located at 20 Symonds Street, Queenscliff VIC 3225 (on the corner of Hesse and Symonds Street, Queenscliff).
Following are a range of transportation options you may consider:
MyBus Geelong
Based in North Geelong
P:1300 1 MYBUS (03 5277 7900)
E:[email protected]
Bellarine Peninsula Taxi’s
The Bellarine Taxi Network is a locally based taxi service.
Regular taxis can be unreliable on a Saturday night. Bookings essential.
P : 13 22 11
W : bellarinepeninsulataxis.com.au
Queenscliff Chauffer Cars
Pre-booking advised. To carry more than four passengers, or for wheelchair accessible taxis, call the Geelong Maxi Fleet.
P : 1300 972 066
W : chauffeurgeelong.com.au
Bellarine Rideshare
Servicing the Bellarine Peninsula and Geelong
P :0414 414 731 or 0409 577 108
W : bellarinerideshare.com
Portarlington Beach Motel / Transport
Affordable accommodation and transport a short drive from Geelong and Melbourne.
P : 03 8533 4868
W : portarlingtonbeachmotel.com/
Explore Australia
Site Seeing, Food & Wine Tours, Melbourne Tours & Day Trips
P : 03 5257 4588
E : [email protected]
W : exploreaustraliatours.com.au
Geelong Maxicab Fleet
Pre-booking advised. Capacity for four passengers, or for wheelchair accessible taxis, call the Geelong Maxi Fleet.
P : 03 5278 5785
W : geelongtaxis.com.au
Geelong and Surfcoast Limo Bus
Geelong and Surfcoast Limo Bus provides you with a luxury service at a most affordable price. Its not like the traditional limousine, however for a bus it comes very close.
P : 0466 498 663
W : limotours.com.au
Greater Geelong Limousines
P : For a quote or to book, call Dominic on 0418 526 752
W : greatergeelonglimousines.com.au/
Surfcoast Transfers
Wheelchair accessible vehicles will be available starting 3rd of May 2024. Capacity for 4 passengers and 1 wheelchair.
P : 03 5294 0399 or vehicle direct on 0492 367 056.
W : www.surfcoasttransfers.com.au
Coastal Chauffeurs Geelong
Torquay-based chauffeur service.
P : 0408 501 975
W : coastalchauffeurs.com.au
E :[email protected]
Franscene Bellarine Tours & Transport
Personalised tours and packages on The Bellarine Peninsula.
Private luxury vehicle (Mercedes Viano) for up to 7 guests.
P : 0427 664 888
W : franscenebellarine.com.au
E : [email protected]
Ladybird Driver Hire is a Private Driver service for the Bellarine. Bookings Essential for Outside the Bellarine area.
P : +61 438 024 302
Murrell Group
Wide variety of transport options for small and larger groups.
P : (03) 5278 9699
W : murrell.com.au
E : [email protected]
Go Roam Tours
P : 0488 008 159
E : [email protected]
Geelong Tours
P : 0412 066 000
W : geelongtours.com/
E : [email protected]
Ballarat Gold Bus
Ballarat-based bus service.
Phone: (03) 5335 5005
Web: goldbus.com.au
Bayside Coaches (services travelling from Melbourne)
Melbourne-based Bayside Coaches specialise in providing the very best in modern, safe, flexible and accommodating coach travel for groups of various sizes.
P : 03 9532 2115
W : baysidecorporate.com.au
Christians Bus Company
Christians has been operating for 30 years and has a local base in Ocean Grove.
P : (03) 5255 5800
W : christiansbus.com.au
E : [email protected]
Note: The Ballarat Gold Bus service terminates at Geelong Station to which you will then have to seek alternate transport to Queenscliff
Getting to Queenscliff on public transport
If you want to take public transport, you can catch a train to Geelong and then a connecting bus from Geelong to Queenscliff.
You’ll need to make arrangements to stay overnight in Queenscliff or nearby as services don’t run late enough for you to get all the way back to Melbourne on public transport after the event.
Take a train
V/Line operates rail services from Melbourne and regional Victoria to Geelong. A connecting bus service to Queenscliff is then required. Timetable and ticket information are available from V/Line.
Phone: (03) 5226 6491
Web: www.vline.com.au
Connecting bus service
A regular bus link operates between Geelong train station and Queenscliff.
Timetable and ticket information are available from Public Transport Victoria
Call 1800 800 007 and select Option 1.
Open from 6am to midnight daily (all night Friday and Saturday).
www.ptv.vic.gov.au/
Getting to Queenscliff by Ferry
The car and passenger ferry from Sorrento is the best way to get to Queenscliff from the Mornington Peninsula. Ferries depart every hour on the hour from each side between 7am and 6pm and the journey takes 40 minutes.
Costs vary according to the type of vehicle and number of passengers.
Once you arrive in Queenscliff, it’s a short 10-minute walk from the ferry terminal to the Queenscliff train station.
If walking is not an option, prebook a taxi or charter bus.
Peninsula SeaRoad Transport
Phone: (03) 5258 3244
Web: www.searoad.com.au