Things to See & Do
Ashby House Interiors prides itself in selling genuine pieces and can guarantee authenticity because all of the stock is personally selected. The stock ranges in age from early 1800s to the 1940's. They are elegant but unpretentious pieces, intended to be used and enjoyed every day for years to come.
The "Life of Lidia" label is featured how and is an extensive range of vintage clothing ranging from casual to formal wear and wedding gowns and veils.
There is a large collection of artwork by local artists and some of them will do commission work as well.
For your convenience Ashby House Interiors have lay-by, delivery, and there are also gift certificates and a bridal registry service has just started.
Shopping at Ashby House Interiors is a joyous experience and a taste of the French love of beautiful things to be used and enjoyed.
The Queenscliff shop opened its doors in 1995 and is located in a beautifully kept, heritage listed former Wesleyan Church. Built in 1868 the high ceiling and historic atmosphere create a charming environment in which to browse the wall to wall shelves when the weather's not so good for the beach.
McKenzie Ebbels Foodstore features Athelstane produce, Athelstane meals to go and local produce such as olives and oils, cheese, honey and condiments.
As well as fresh and dried pastas with sauces, calendar cheese, Ben and Jerry's ice cream, a selection of regional wines, La Madre organic breads, laurent breads and pastries, Riedel glassware, books for cooks, Jocks ice cream Lavazza Rainforest Alliance coffee, T2 teas, zero teapots, serious objects of desire such as Kitchen Aid mixers and much much more.
The Basket Grove showcases a range of delicious products grown and made on Victoria's beautiful Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast. The Bellarine Baskets are a wonderful gift to share with those not yet familiar with the excellent local produce from this area. Those who have already tasted the delights of the Bellarine are also sure to enjoy this unique gift.
Whatever the occasion, the Basket Grove has a gift hamper to suit you. And remember the Basket Grove is always happy to custom design a hamper to your own taste. Seasonal fresh fruit can be included in larger arrangements.
Contact the shop to discuss your requirements.
Shopping in Queenscliff is a majestic experience. Many of the fashion boutiques, antique stores, provedores and other shops in central Queenscliff are housed within glorious Victorian era buildings and have retained the sense of grandeur associated with their surrounds.
Hesse Street is the main street, but there are several crossroads worth exploring to find some hidden treasures. As well as the strip shopping in Hesse Street and surrounds, the new Queenscliff Harbour development houses a range of new retailers including fashion and homewares.
Come and visit our craft shop, run by the members of our co-operative team who make and sell their quality hand made items in our lovely heritage building in the main street of Drysdale, next to the Uniting Church, on the Bellarine Peninsular through Geelong on the Portarlington Road.
Our members make a range of goods including jewellery, children's clothes, baby wear, quilts, toys, dolls, wooden toys, hats, embroidered gifts, paintings, hand painted items, dried flower arrangements, tea cosies, pot holders, cushions, smocked frocks, scarves, bridal items, cards, gift knick-knacks, bags, Australian souvenirs, pottery, dolls clothes and more.
Is there a new baby in the family, then see our range of beautiful baby clothes, knitted jackets, bootees, bonnet/hats, quilts, blankets, cuddle rugs, toys and the list goes on!
If you cannot find what you want we have an order service, so ask and we will find a member who may be able to make the item for you.
We also have a layby service for your convenience for Birthdays, Christmas and special occasions.
We also make donations to local charities, our main charity being Cottage by the Sea.
Kiitos Living by Design is 'your design store on the Bellarine'. Situated in Barwon Heads and owned by a true local. Housing some of the worlds most appealing and desired contemporary homeware from the most loved design houses, Kiitos prides itself on quality. Derived from the Finnish word for thankyou, Kiitos houses such labels as marimekko and ittala along with other local and international brands as Fink & Co, Muuto, Alessi, and Design House Stockholm, amongst others.
They are now distributers of Acapulco Chair from Mexico in Australia. Each chair being hand crafted echoing a sense of individual charm, esprit and character. The perfect accompaniment to all settings.
Renowned for leading the way in designer fabrics, textiles, homewares and fashion, Kiitos Living by Design is your design store on the Bellarine.
Moss Grotto store stocks a selection of beautiful artefacts, fashion accessories, body products and handmade pieces from the likes of South Africa, India, and Mexico. Moss Grotto to provide a visual feast that represents a true sense of the owner.
Moss Grotto follows the mantra that there are "no rules - if you love it, buy it!" If you are a lover of all things beautiful, then Moss Grotto Emporium is the place for you. A new series of paintings will be stocked featuring images with colours too yummy and eye catching to resist.
A family-owned company that has been involved in the fishing industry for over 30 years, Sea Bounty has become one of Australia's leading mussel growing and processing companies.
Sea Bounty farms mussels at a number of sites in the cool, clear waters of Port Phillip Bay, serviced by a fleet of specially equipped fishing vessels.
A modern processing plant, built in 1997 and located at St Leonards on the Bellarine Peninsula south of Geelong, operates to the highest standards ensuring Sea Bounty's reputation for top quality product.
Being positioned close to the sea port of Melbourne and the international airports of Melbourne and Avalon enables Sea Bounty to supply every state in Australia as well as the Asian markets and the rest of the world on a daily basis, all year round.
Wholesale
Sea Bounty mussels are harvested daily and delivered around Melbourne wholesalers and regional centres four days a week. The mussels are sent all over Australia via air (overnight) or road freight twice a week.
Retail
Sea Bounty has a 1kg retail pack available (click for more info). The retail packs are available from Coles Supermarkets and other fine seafood retailers.
Packaging
The mussels are available in 5kg, 10kg, 10kg and 20kg polyboxes. They also supply mussels in 30kg fish bins direct to wholesalers.
Grades
Sea Bounty currently has three grades of mussels available: cocktail, standard and large.
For all enquiries please contact by email or phone during business hours.
Whether it's children's wear, a new surfboard or headwear for the Spring Racing Carnival, Barwon Heads has something to offer.
There are famous surf shops, while many boutiques sell stylish clothes and homewares.
Retail therapy musts:
FRITH
Kiitos Living by Design
Moss Industry
The main road through Drysdale, the Geelong Portarlington Road features shops, cafes and historic buildings.
The Drysdale Community Craft shop has local, mostly hand-made products and is also home to a small visitor information outlet.
Turning left into Wyndham Street, or up Clifton Springs Road and left into Hancock Street again presents many more shopping choices, from antiques to the supermarket. Turning right into Murradoc Road is a more industrial area, but with an excellent seafood shop.
The Terrace Shopping
You can buy just about anything along the main street of Ocean Grove.
If you're after an outfit, there's surfwear shops, women's fashion stores, men's clothing stores, and a shoe shop.
Jewellery is available in many stores, from fine gold and silver to funky beads and chunky chains.
Gorgeous children's clothes can also be found at various shops, and the toy shop will keep the kids amused for a long while.
Whatever you are after there's no doubt you'll find something you simply have to take home with you from Ocean Grove at one of the many delightful shops along The Terrace.
Ocean Grove Marketplace
Ocean Grove marketplace, first opened around summer 05/06, is a shopping complex just out of town on the way to Queenscliff.
With gorgeous children's clothes, a relaxing day spa and bargains galore at the two dollar shop, the marketplace is becoming more and more popular as time goes by.
Fast food restaurants are a hit with the younger generation, whilst the opening of Safeway here has provided competition for Coles as well as a stack of jobs for local high school students
The marketplace is still relatively new and a great place to stop by and check out during your visit to Ocean Grove.