The Bellarine’s hidden history is closer than you think...
Private historical tours and documentary storytelling.
Bellarine History Tours
Discover the
origins of the
Bellarine
SquattAus brings Australia’s early colonial history to life through immersive private tours and original documentary storytelling.
Step into the dramatic story of the first pastoral squatters who crossed from Van Diemen’s Land — now Tasmania — to Port Phillip in the 1830s, as part of the wave of settlers connected to the Port Phillip Association and the opening of this new frontier.
But this isn’t history from a classroom.
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This is history where it happened.
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Walk the coastline where these early arrivals first explored. Drive the backroads that began as rough frontier tracks. Stand in the places where fortunes were built, communities emerged, and history changed forever.
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Whether you're looking for a private Bellarine Peninsula tour, a unique Geelong day trip, or a deeper Australian history experience, SquattAus offers customised walking and driving historical adventures tailored to your interests.
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Watch the Squattaus stories unfold as
Peter journeys to the actual locations of the early squatters.
Squattaus
Squattaus
Hammock Stealth Camping | Squatter William Irons
Busted Stealth Camping | Squatter Anne Drysdale
Beachside Stealth Camping | Squatter James Conway Langdon
Explore documentary-style historical storytelling on YouTube.
Meet Peter Hobbs
For Peter Hobbs, the history of the Bellarine is personal.
With family connections in the region dating back to 1836, Peter’s fascination with local history began through tracing his own family story and uncovering the people and events that shaped this remarkable landscape.
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A passionate communicator, filmmaker and storyteller, Peter brings history to life through immersive tours, compelling storytelling and a genuine love for the Bellarine Peninsula.
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SquattAus is more than a tour, it’s an invitation to explore Australia’s past through the eyes of someone deeply connected to the region.
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History lives in the landscape. Peter helps you see it.
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