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Fort Queenscliff
Take a tour of one of the country's largest and best preserved military forts which dates back to 1860 and includes a museum
Location: Queenscliff
www.fortqueenscliff.com.au
National Wool Museum
Established as Australia's only comprehensive museum of wool, it is housed in a historic 1872 bluestone wool store. There are a range of exhibitions which trace the birth of the industry in the 1840s until today, plus a licensed restaurant and acclaimed woollen clothing and gift shop.
Location: Geelong
www.geelongaustralia.com.au
Portarlington Mill
The mill is a fully restored original steam-powered flour mill which was built in 1857 from locally quarried sandstone. It is open to the public and houses a museum with displays of historical items from the local area.
Location: Portarlington
www.nationaltrust.org.au
Queenscliffe Historical Museum
A social history museum exhibiting material related to the region and its pioneers, including photographs, documents, clothing, paintings and household items
Location: Queenscliff
www.historyofqueenscliffe.com
Queenscliff Maritime Museum
Discover Queenscliff's fascinating past with exhibits relating to the maritime history of Queenscliff and southern part of Port Phillip including an extensive maritime research library, original fisherman's cottage, early boat building shed and much more
Location: Queenscliff
www.maritimequeenscliffe.org.au