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Point Lonsdale

Victoria, Australia · Oceania

About Point Lonsdale

Point Lonsdale is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Queenscliff, 30km from Bells Beach.

Point Lonsdale is a town located in Victoria, Australia. With a population of 2,490, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Point Lonsdale sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Melbourne time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Point Lonsdale to your route.

About Point Lonsdale

Point Lonsdale is a town on the Bellarine Peninsula, near Queenscliff, Victoria, Australia. The town is divided between the Borough of Queenscliffe and the City of Greater Geelong. Point Lonsdale is also one of the headlands which, with Point Nepean, frame The Rip, the entrance to Port Phillip. The headland is

Read more dominated by the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse. At the 2016 census, Point Lonsdale had a population of 2,684. The population grows rapidly from summer to Easter due to its popularity as a holiday destination.

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Point Lonsdale offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Point Lonsdale located?

Point Lonsdale is located in Victoria, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -38.2817 latitude, 144.6105 longitude.

What is the population of Point Lonsdale?

Point Lonsdale has a population of approximately 2,490 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
2,490
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
Victoria
Timezone
Australia/Melbourne
Coordinates
-38.2817, 144.6105

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Australia

Police
000
Ambulance
000
Fire
000
Non-emergency police
131 444
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.

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Worth the detour from Point Lonsdale

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

Bells Beach

Australia's most famous surf beach near Torquay at the start of the Great Ocean Road, home of the world's longest-running surfing contest, the Rip Curl Pro, each Easter.

30 km · about 35 min drive

cafe

Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch Cafe

The starting point cafe at the iconic timber arch gateway to the Great Ocean Road in Eastern View, where every Great Ocean Road trip photo begins.

49 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Luna Park Melbourne

Historic St Kilda amusement park opened in 1912 with its iconic laughing face entrance on the waterfront.

56 km · about 65 min drive

racetrack

Albert Park Circuit

Melbourne's lakeside street circuit, traditional F1 season opener

57 km · about 65 min drive

racetrack

Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit

Stunning coastal circuit hosting MotoGP and Superbikes with a museum and driving experience centre.

59 km · about 70 min drive

landmark

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

Melbourne's premier aquarium on the Yarra River featuring Antarctic ice displays and an oceanarium with sharks and rays.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Point Lonsdale

  • 62 kmTeddy's Lookout (Great Ocean Road)A clifftop viewpoint above Lorne on the Great Ocean Road with sweeping views along the coastline and the forested Otway Ranges.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Point Lonsdale.

Queenscliff

🇦🇺 Australia

5 km awayPop. 1,239

Ocean Grove

🇦🇺 Australia

8 km awayPop. 14,165

Wallington

🇦🇺 Australia

11 km awayPop. 1,361

Barwon Heads

🇦🇺 Australia

11 km awayPop. 3,685

Drysdale

🇦🇺 Australia

13 km awayPop. 4,117

Sorrento

🇦🇺 Australia

13 km awayPop. 1,522

Clifton Springs

🇦🇺 Australia

15 km awayPop. 7,264

Saint Leonards

🇦🇺 Australia

16 km awayPop. 2,409

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