The Rip

18/06/2025

Weather is looking good for this event

While we may have to wait for our event to return in 2026, don't forget that our friends at Nightide Fringe will still be celebrating the solstice in Queenscliff, with their always brilliant fringe event.

Secure your spot before it sells out - https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1377665

11/06/2025

MONTHLY TALK : 27 JUNE 2025
RESTORING THE QUEENSCLIFF HOTEL by Rob & Tamsin Charter

Former Queensland avocado orchard owners Rob and Tasmin Charter purchased the historic 1887 Queen Anne style Queenscliff Hotel in Gellibrand Street in December 2022.

Restoration began in March 2023 to prevent further deterioration and create a high-quality accommodation and dining venue, proposed to open late 2025. Although Council and Heritage Victoria approvals were part of the sale, little did they know what they were in for next …

FRIDAY 27 JUNE 2025
10.30 am for 11.00 am to 12 pm, �Community Hall, Bowen Rd, Point Lonsdale
Entry $5.00 (Members QHM & National Trust) and $10 Non-Members)
Light Refreshments 10.30 am to 11.00 am.

30/05/2025

Happening at Queenscliff Marine Science Centre tomorrow morning at 10am!

Meet kelp scientists and tour Victoria’s only kelp biobank at Deakin’s Queenscliff Marine Science Centre.

29/05/2025

The first line up for this year’s QMF has just been announced…

We are PUMPED to share our first artist announcement for Queenscliff Music Festival 2025!
🙌Joining us in the charming coastal town of Queenscliff this November will be...



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Plus many more to come

Proudly supported by
Artwork shoutout to

27/05/2025

Those high tides are increasing the water hazards on Queenscliff golf course

25/05/2025

The BoM has just issued a Coastal Hazard Warning… could be an interesting couple of days of high tides

05/05/2025

This weather!?!

02/05/2025

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau will investigate after a chopper with three people onboard crashed in back beach waters near Point Lonsdale this morning.
Emergency services raced to the scene. It’s believed the chopper was seen crashing into water off Fellows Road just after 10am.
"All three people managed to make it to shore and were located by passersby who contacted emergency services," a Police spokesperson said.
The trio was reportedly plucked from the wreckage - unable to walk - by a jogger who witnessed the crash.
A male and female have been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries. Another male has been taken by road to hospital with serious injuries.
The exact circumstances are yet to be determined at this stage.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV/dashcam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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02/05/2025

Emergency services are responding to an aircraft incident near the Point Lonsdale back beach.

01/05/2025

UPDATE: Police will prepare a report for the Coroner following the death of a woman in Point Lonsdale this morning.
Emergency services were called at about 10.30am after she was reported missing.
A search by the Air Wing and Coast Guard locating her unresponsive in the water just after 12pm.
She was brought back to shore but could not be revived.
The exact circumstances surrounding the death are yet to be determined.
Investigations remain ongoing but at this time the matter is not believed to be suspicious.