Sometimes, after an especially crazy Christmas, it’s like you almost need a second holiday to unwind from your first holiday.
We’ve all been there! If you’ve got someone on your list who is constantly overworked and in need of a little R&R, tickets to By The Pier will do them wonders. The Queenscliff festival is the perfect way for music fans to unwind by the beach and soak up the last of the summer.
Running on March 24 and 25, this year’s By The Pier will feature Thelma Plum, SAFIA, Holy Holy, King Stingray and a whole handful of other beloved Aussie acts. It is designed as an offshoot of the beloved Queenscliff Music Festival held earlier in November. Taking place on one big outdoor stage, By The Pier offers fans a more intimate and easygoing experience than its bigger sister, with plenty of down time to explore the gorgeous Bellarine Peninsula.
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Less than a two hours drive out of metro Melbourne, the festival makes for a great excuse for a weekend getaway to one of Victoria’s sweetest seaside towns. Visitors can enjoy gourmet food trucks, bars and hot local talent at the festival, while spending their idle hours sunbathing on one of Queenscliff’s many sandy beaches. With plenty of heritage buildings, cute cafes and restaurants to check out on a stroll down Hesse street, the town has just enough attractions to keep visitors busy while still hanging onto that laid back coastal vibe.
Queenscliff also has a rich Victorian era history, as it has been adored as a holiday destination since the 1880s. Step back in time with a stay at the extravagant Vue Grande or Ozone Hotel, or book one of the many other hotels, motels and holiday homes. And don’t forget to pack a beach towel!
Last year’s debut By The Pier event became a beloved fixture of the festival season, hosting the likes of San Cisco, Vera Blue and Julia Stone.
Two-day adult tickets to this year’s festival cost $198.65, are up for grabs now (Nov 30) at www.bythepier.com.au. Trust us: there’s no better gift than a chilled-out weekender. This article was made in partnership with By The Pier.
