sea pilots...

Sign at Queenscliff on the Bellarine Peninsula.
I do not really know why the name Queenscliffe is spelt both with and without an "e".
The ferry's name and the fort are spelt without an "e"
but the maritime museum and the region spell it with an "e".
According to the maritime museum's web page, the two spellings are historically based. ‘Queenscliff’ refers to the town and ‘Queenscliffe’ refers to the Borough which includes Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale.
However, places within Queenscliff seem to interchange between the two spellings.

NOTE: The name of the township 'Queenscliff' was first gazetted in June of 1853.
The 'Borough of Queenscliffe' was formed in May 1863.


sea pilots
quiet guardians of
the bay


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Queenscliff Bell

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ Near Queenscliff pier on the Bellarine Peninsula, Port Phillip Bay, I found this sign.
(See the map at the top of this blog)
Queenscliff is not far from the opening to Bass Strait.
The opening is known as The Rip, a dangerous stretch of water recording quite a number of shipwrecks since the 19th century.
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This Way Thurs-Way #16
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Sailor wanders seas
Splintered in errant waters
Division bell tolls
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Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ The bell appears openly (complete with ladder) by the road from the pier to the township of Queenscliff.
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A Splash of Yellow on the Queenscliff to Sorrento Ferry

Pic By Gemma Wiseman ~ It's amazing how a single splash of yellow can stand out so much in a photo! I guess, having so much blue sky and blue water as a contrast helps!
This scene was taken on the Queenscliff to Sorrento ferry as it headed from the Mornington Peninsula across Port Phillip Bay toward Queenscliff, Bellarine Peninsula.
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Mellow Yellow Monday #52
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A splash of yellow
A little bow of sunlight
Arcing seas of blue
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Bongo Transit...

This Bongo Transit service involves a tuk-tuk...
It is a special attraction round Sorrento and Queenscliff...
I took this photo at Queenscliff near the Queenscliff Lighthouse Reserve...


a cute tuk-tuk
unique way to enjoy
scenic spaces


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Secrets of Queenscliff Pier

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ This is an old old pier at Queenscliff, Bellarine Peninsula on Port Phillip Bay.
It leads to two amazing structures.
From a distance, they look quite plain and smallish.
(NOTE: This is NOT the pier for the Queenscliff-Sorrento ferry!)
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Three or More Tuesday #39
That's My World Tuesday XLIV
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Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ This is the structure at the end of the line of shadows.
Inside looks far bigger than it appeared from the outside.
It seemed to be a giant walk through waiting terminal.
Knowing that this building was not far from The Rip ~ opening from Port Phillip Bay into Bass Strait ~ I wondered if this could have been a major shipping terminal.
I could not look into the other structure on the left.
The way to it was blocked.
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Mysterious worlds
Secret shells of old lifetimes
Whispering stories
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Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ Here is a closer view of the building on the left.
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Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ Today, the pier is mainly used for fishing.
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Boutique Gallery

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ Boutique gallery at Queenscliff, Bellarine Peninsula.
Seaview Gallery was established in 1988 in the old coastal town of Queenscliff.
Australian cobntemporary and traditional paintings, studio glass, sculpture and original jewellery are represented here.
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Window Views...and Doors too #28
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Through tiny windows
A glimpse of unique treasures
Window shopping dreams
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A Queenscliff Street Scene

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ Here is a street scene of Queenscliff, a very old preserved settlement on the Bellarine Peninsula, Port Phillip Bay.
This peninsula is opposite my Mornington Peninsula on Port Phillip Bay.
The two peninsulas circle the bay like embracing arms.
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Every Day Life Around the World ~ A street scene of my village/town
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Pioneer living
Decorative styled buildings
Many old legends
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Soft Blue Waters at Queenscliff

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ View of the Port Phillip Bay coastline at Queenscliff, Bellarine Peninsula.
In the distance you can see Australia's only black lighthouse with matching black water tower!
They stand on the last headland before Bass Strait.
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Watery Wednesday #73
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Scenic bay coastline
Today soft rippling waters
Travellers' dream time
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The Blues Train

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ Old train (now a tourist attraction with special features like a weekend Blues Train) leaving Queenscliff station, Bellarine Peninsula
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One Single Impression #89 ~ Departed
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Travelling by steam
Pioneer of empowered people moving
An adrenalin rush for the adventurous
The family fun
The holiday connection
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Time has passed
The baggaged queues have departed
Now the feet of the nostalgic
And the curious
Shuffle to buy
A new ticket to
Old dreams
And travel
Light
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Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ Old clock on Queenscliff railway station
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Water Views from Queenscliff

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ View across Port Phillip Bay from Queenscliff, Bellarine Peninsula
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Sweeping water view
Just a hint of white sail boats
Misty far mountain
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overlooking the harbour...

outdoor area at Queenscliff, overlooking Queenscliff Harbour on the Bellarine Peninsula...


outdoor dining
tasting fine foods and scenting
the salts of the sea


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Fishermen at Queenscliff

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ Fishermen on a pier at Queenscliff, Bellarine Peninsula.
I especially like this photo because it highlights a range of age groups enjoying one interest!
But fishing still appears to be a sport dominated by males!
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Old sport of fishing
Old ways and new synchronise
Fresh souls are learners
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St George the Martyr

This is St George the Martyr Anglican church at Queenscliff on the Bellarine Peninsula.
The church was designed by Albert Purchas and built in 1863-6.
Purchas also designed the St George Uniting Church in St Kilda (1877-1880); was architect and surveyor to the Melbourne General Cemetery and designer of the Boroondara (Kew, Camberwell and Hawthorn areas) Cemetery from 1864.
In 1889, Purchas designed the cast iron entrance gates to the Boroondara Cemetery.
NOTE: It is claimed that St George church at Queenscliff is a pastiche of the 12th-13th century medieval church of St Giles in Skelton village north of Yorkshire. Ref: HERE

Sacred little world
Gathering of yesterdays
Spun in a building


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Black Hat

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ My black hat that I love to wear when out and about taking photos.
It reduces sun glare so that I don't struggle to see what I am taking!
(Usually the brim is turned down, but I curled it back for this shot so the beautiful thread work was visible!)
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PhotoHunt #211 ~ Black
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Somewhat crazy hat
Practical accessory
Artistic lifeline
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Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ I was wearing the black hat when I took this photo last year from the Queenscliff to Sorrento ferry.
Here is a black lighthouse and black water tower on the headland near Queenscliff, Bellarine Peninsula
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Apostle of Queenscliff

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ Through an outside window, this photo was taken of a stained glass window in Apostle.
The Gothic building was a church, (built in 1888), but is now used as a boutique restaurant at Queenscliff on the Bellarine Peninsula.
Bellarine is the peninsula directly across Port Phillip Bay from the Mornington Peninsula.
(See map at the top of my blog)
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Window Views #12
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Luminous stained glass
Like a sacred mosaic
Whirl of petalled stars
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Queenscliff Skies

Skies over Queenscliff on the Bellarine Peninsula (on the opposite side of Port Phillip Bay from my Mornington Peninsula)
The black lighthouse is the only one of its colour in Australia and it is said that it's one of only three in the world.
The notorious The Rip, just beyond the headland, opens into Bass Strait.


A guarded headland
Watching journeys through The Rip
Like a caring guide


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from the fort wall...

spring skies viewed from a side wall of  Fort Queenscliff at Queenscliff...


contrast
intimidating fort walls and
welcoming spring skies


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Headland Near Queenscliff

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ Scenic headland near the Queenscliff piers of Bellarine Peninsula.
Notice the unusual black lighthouse on the left.
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Scenic Sunday #58
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Knolls on the headland
Like a crowd of chess pieces
Game of sentinels
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White Lady on Blue

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ The Queenscliff- Sorrento ferry daily plies the waters of Port Phillip Bay between the southern regions of Mornington Peninsula and Bellarine Peninsula. (Sorrento and Queenscliff represent the oldest settlements pre-Melbourne). She is a car ferry.
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One Single Impression prompt #27 ~ Spectacle
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White lady on blue
Sailing her routine of tides
Spectacle of grace
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Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ The ferry docked at Sorrento pier
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ferry shadows...

shadows on the deck of the Queenscliff-Sorrento ferry as it leaves Sorrento...
Strangely, the lifebuoy identifies the names of Geelong and Sorrento.
Geelong is a city on the Bellarine Peninsula directly north of Queenscliff.


shadows by water
breaking the glare of
beauty



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