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It's the beaches that are the big attraction of Point Lonsdale - one of the closest open sea beaches to Melbourne. Beauty of Point Lonsdale is that it not particularly developed - the backdrop of the Back (Sea) Beach being sand dunes, the lighthouse and, just round the headland, the fishing pier. When a northerly wind blows, the sea beach is beautifully sheltered.
Written Jun 5, 2010
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When I visited this place, saw people on the beach, doesn’t have much waves, somebody was practicing snorkeling...since the water is clear and bluish. I didn’t get inside the water...
Updated Mar 27, 2007
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If you climb (walk) to the right of the lighthouse a little bit...you can have a beautiful view of the light house and the sea.
Updated Mar 27, 2007
Address: Point Lonsdale
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Drive past the shops to find the Pt Lonsdale Lighthouse. You can't miss it.
A signal station was established on this site in 1852. Signals were hoisted on a flagpole to show the state of the tide at Port Phillip Heads and to communicate with ships.
In 1863 a wooden lighthouse was relocated here with a temporary light, but this was only visible for 7 miles. It operated until 1867.
In 1902 the present lighthouse replaced the wooden one.
It is 21 metres high. The light is 37 metres above sealevel.
The walls are 2metres thick at the base and 1 metre at the top.
In 1950 the base of the lighthouse was altered to provide a viewing platform and signal station.
Written Apr 13, 2006
Address: Pt Lonsdale
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Drive past the few shops, head towards the lighthouse, but turn off to the left just before you reach the lighthouse parking area. There is a large parking area here where you can admire the views while sitting in the car.
Better still get out of the car and follow the walking track that will take you down to the jetty. From there you can also walk up to the lighthouse.
Written Apr 13, 2006
There's a small strip of shops and restaurants on Point Lonsdale Road itself overlooking the grassy foreshore of the Front (protected) Beach. Arguably the best cafe/restaurant is 'Kelp' (certainly the best coffee), open all day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Contemporary in decor with the food to match - excellent breakfasts. 'Pasquini's' runs 'Kelp' a close second – you can also grab takeaway sandwiches and pies and head off to the beach. And the eponymous Fish & Chip shop is pretty good too.
Written Jun 5, 2010
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Pt Lonsdale has a lovely little beach for swimming and surfing, BUT make sure you swim between the flags!!
As you can see in this photo there is a dangerous part with an undertow.
Don't forget to "slip, slop, slap" as the aussie sun can be a killer!! We have a very high rate of skin cancer in Australia.
Written Apr 13, 2006
Five kilometres from Queenscliff, Point Lonsdale is the closest open sea beach to Melbourne. In spite of this, it is not a particularly developed spot - a wooden pier much beloved by fishermen within...
Point Lonsdale is quiet MOST of the year apart from in the summer when all the crazy people from Melbourne and other big cities take over!! No complaints from me tho as its all you guys who bring in...
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