Fort Queenscliff, Military museum and coastal fort in Queenscliff, Australia
The sandstone fortress occupies 6.7 hectares on Shortland's Bluff, overlooking the shipping lanes leading to Melbourne and Geelong ports.
Military construction at the site began in 1860 with a sea wall, leading to its development as the command center for Port Phillip Heads defenses.
The Fort Queenscliff Museum displays military artifacts, historical documents, and uniforms that represent 150 years of Australian defense heritage.
Visitors can only access the fort through guided tours, which operate on specific weekdays at 11 AM and weekends at 10:50 AM and 1:35 PM.
The fort directed the first Allied shots of both World War I and World War II, fired from guns at nearby Fort Nepean.
Location: Victoria
Made from material: sandstone
Address: Gellibrand St, Queenscliff VIC
Email: museum@fortqueenscliff.com.au
Website: http://fortqueenscliff.com.au
GPS coordinates: -38.27226,144.66028
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:34
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