{"id":122174,"date":"2026-06-30T09:31:23","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T23:31:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bellarinetimes\/?p=122174"},"modified":"2026-06-30T09:31:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T23:31:23","slug":"a-heartfelt-farewell-for-the-ocean-view-kiosk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bellarinetimes\/news\/a-heartfelt-farewell-for-the-ocean-view-kiosk\/","title":{"rendered":"A heartfelt farewell for the Ocean View Kiosk"},"content":{"rendered":"

An outpouring of community support marked the final day of trading at Queenscliff’s Ocean View Kiosk, which closed on Sunday after 21 years.<\/p>\n

Well-wishers packed the foreshore kiosk throughout the day, including a car park full of hot rods from the regular Cars and Coffee meet.<\/p>\n

The Borough of Queenscliffe says the ageing kiosk has reached the end of its life and will be demolished and replaced, with a new lease and expression of interest process to determine who operates the new facility.<\/p>\n

Operator Darren Maher, who has run the kiosk alongside a team of friends and locals, said he had been overwhelmed by the community’s response after announcing the closure.<\/p>\n

He said customers had arrived with cards, gifts and heartfelt messages to thank the team for more than two decades of service.<\/p>\n

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The kiosk held its final day of trade on Sunday. Photo: Nyah Barnes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Liz Atkinson, who has been visiting the kiosk for more than 15 years, was among those who came to say a tearful goodbye.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey provide such a wonderful service for the community. It is just heartbreaking that they are going,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Long-time customers Will and Carol Van Berkel presented the team with a photo album capturing many of the faces that had become part of the kiosk’s story.<\/p>\n

It included photographs of the kiosk’s first customer, who continued to visit until his death last week.<\/p>\n

For many, that sense of familiarity was what made the Ocean View Kiosk so special.<\/p>\n

Customers spoke of the kiosk as a place where staff knew their names, remembered their orders and took time to ask how they were doing.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey always take the time to have a quick chat with you no matter how busy they are,\u201d Will said.<\/p>\n

Many of the friendships formed at the kiosk were on display outside, where regulars gathered one last time for a coffee and a chat.<\/p>\n

In an age of increased loneliness and isolation, Carol said she is concerned that some of the locals \u2013 especially those who are retired \u2013 may lose a vital connection point to the community.<\/p>\n

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Darren Maher (right) has operated the kiosk for over 20 years with many locals and friends like Phil Meakin (left) lending a hand throughout the years. Photo: Nyah Barnes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The kiosk’s close-knit community also saw many regulars step behind the counter to help over the years.<\/p>\n

Maher’s best friend, Phil Meakin, was among them, becoming a familiar face behind the coffee machine.<\/p>\n

Meakin’s granddaughter, Margy, was among those to leave the team with a lasting memento, writing a poem to mark the kiosk’s final days.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat a shame it\u2019s come to an end,\u201d the poem read. \u201cBecause I guarantee it\u2019s how everyone has made at least one friend.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Phil Meakin’s granddaughter Margy wrote a poem titled The Bullring to thank everyone at the kiosk for the kind and fun space they created over the past 21 years. Photo: Nyah Barnes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Despite appeals from the community to retain the kiosk, the Borough of Queenscliffe has maintained the closure is necessary.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere have been no changes to the approved approach for the Ocean View Kiosk,\u201d a council spokesperson said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe kiosk will be closed due to end of lease and operational considerations. It cannot remain open while future works are progressed.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Crown land site will now go through a new lease and expression of interest process to determine who operates the replacement kiosk.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

An outpouring of community support marked the final day of trading at Queenscliff’s Ocean View Kiosk, which closed on Sunday after 21 years. Well-wishers packed the foreshore kiosk throughout the day, including a car park full of hot rods from the regular Cars and Coffee meet. The Borough of Queenscliffe says the ageing kiosk has […]<\/p>\n

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