The Virtual Tour
The Virtual Tour will enable you to visit Fort Queenscliff and see the historic sites of this location. It follows the route of the actual guided tours with one important addition, the B1 Magazine.
On this page is an introductory video by Dr. Bob Marmion introducing you to the fort and the virtual tour. Below is an aerial view of the fort to help you understand where the various points on the tour are located.
At the bottom of the page is a link to the virtual tour itself and instructions on how to use it.
The B1 Magazine
The last item in the Virtual Tour is a location that is not accessible on the normal guided tours. Sitting below the Sallyport Magazine it is only accessible by its original narrow ladder. Therefore the only way to view this magazine which has been untouched since its abandonment is by this virtual tour.
What does it look like?
Below is a snapshot of the museum from the virtual tour. It is of the ‘Dollshouse’ and gives a 3D picture of one level within the tour.
You can zoom in and out, move around and view the model from any angle. you can change levels within the model or by clicking on the icon located on the lower left of the screen [not shown in this image].
Icons
Red – open to show additional information on the object beside the icon.
Blue – Open these icons in alphabetical order in order to follow the actual tour route. Each icon is a point on the tour and includes a video and photographs with additional information on the topic.
Amber – a link to another 3D model. You do not need to go in order nut can jump to a different area rather than follow the actual tour.
Green – link to the next model in the tour.
To start the tour click on the image.
Acknowledgements
The virtual tour was funded through a Commonwealth Government Stronger Communities (Round 8) grant.
The 3D model was created by Aerial Digital Technologies with particular assistance coming from Mark Playdon. Thank you Mark for all of your help and support.
This website is maintained by volunteers from the Fort Queenscliff Heritage Association in support of the museum and the Australian Army Historical Unit. If you like what we do and are interested in the history of this unique location why not become a Friend of the Fort.
Feedback
If you have any comments or feedback on this virtual tour please contact us through museum@fortqueenscliff.com.au