Griffiths Island Lighthouse

The Griffiths Island Lighthouse was built in 1859 by Scottish stonemasons out of bluestone. The unique stairway is cut with each step being inserted in the next course of stone in the outside wall.

Originally located on an area known as Rabbit Island, the island has since been encompassed by the neighbouring Griffiths Island.

The last lighthouse keeper that lived on the island was there from 1929 till 1954. There was one more lightkeeper for a short time before the light was automated.

Whitecaps

Port Phillip Bay
I am going on holidays today and shall try and post while on my travels. Ciào.

The Rugged Rock

Round and round the rugged rock
The ragged rascals ran,
But here in this wee photo,
They sat and got a tan!

Taken at Wilson's Promonontry near Squeaky Beach.

Sailing, Sailing Over The Ocean Blue...

The ferry, the MM JJ Farnsworth took passengers across Point Nepean from Sorrento to Queenscliff and back. As you entered the heads and went through "The Rip" it could be quite rough - fortunately I have a stomach like lead.

The little boat no longer makes the journey, now only the larger car and passenger ferry makes the trip.

"The Rip"

Treacherous waters

At Point Nepean lies "The Rip", the treacherous divide between Point Nepean and Point Lonsdale that has claimed many ships since European settlement due to large tidal flows through the relatively narrow channel from the bay to the ocean, and a high rocky seabed,
It connects Port Phillip and Bass Strait and is the only entrance for shipping into Port Phillip and hence into Melbourne.

A ferry takes you from Sorrento across to Queenscliff and as you enter through the heads - the stretch of sea between Point Nepean, Shortlands Bluff and Point Lonsdale you can feel the ferocity of the wsters.

Eastern Beach

On the shores of Corio Bay lies Eastern Beach, a popular recreation and swimming area in Geelong. Photo was taken from the wooden structure at the intersection of Swanston Street and Eastern Beach Road before the road descends and offers a good view of the water.

Cunningham Pier Geelong

At the end of Moorabool Street on the foreshore is Cinningham Pier, and at the end of the pier is Smorgy's .- an "all you can eat" restaurant with a wide selection of roasts, pizzas, pastas and Asian cuisine. It is also a popular fishing spot and also sees visiting warships and cruiseships.