Fort Queenscliff

With over 150 years of Australia’s heritage on display, Fort Queenscliff is one of Victoria’s most important historic sites and one of the largest and best preserved forts in the Australia.

Fort Queenscliff dates back to 1860 when an open battery was constructed on Shortland’s Bluff to defend the entrance to Port Phillip Bay. Surrounded by stunning views and underground magazines for you to explore, the Fort became the headquarters for an extensive chain of forts around Port Phillip Heads. Today, it is one of the largest and best-preserved forts in the country.

Take the family on a tour and enjoy the rare opportunity to see a 19th century Coastal Artillery Fort with a range of guns, underground magazines, heritage buildings, a working lighthouse and a Military Museum all contained within this large unique brick walled fort.

All tours are led by experienced guides organised by the The Fort Queenscliff Heritage Association in conjunction with the Army History Unit who manage the Military Museum in the Fort.

Some Important Info to note before your visit to Fort Queenscliff:

• Access to the Fort is ONLY by Guided Tours

• Printed ID Card with Photo is required for all adults (digital ID not accepted), also there are No Public Toilets at the Fort.
• All people 16 & over must show the COVID Marshall evidence of full vaccination or exemption to join a tour.
• Face Masks & QR code/manual sign-in are mandatory.

Daily Tours: Monday - Friday 11am (not inc Thu)

Saturday & Sunday Tours  are  at

•    10:50am (for 11am start),
• 1:35pm (for 1.45pm start)

Closed Public Holidays