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Activities & Attractions - Port Fairy | |||
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| 4887 Princes Highway Codrington VIC (23 kilometres West of Port Fairy) Licensed Restaurant open Thursday to Sunday 10-4. Antiques, local artists works, 3 acres of gardens. | |||
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| The most popular beaches for swimming are the East Beach and Pea Soup Cove. The local surf lifesaving club patrols East Beach during peak times (always swim between the flags). East Beach offers excellent surfing breaks, for beginners through to advanced, also popular for kite surfing. | |||
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| Mt Eccles is one of several volcanoes that produced the lava forming Victoria’s Western volcanic plains. Nestled in the centre of Mt Eccles is the beautiful Lake Surprise. There are 4 major walking tracks taking in the crater rim, lava caves and canals. | |||
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| Griffiths Street (near Battery Lane). The lifeboat was built in Williamstown in 1857 and is the oldest surving self-right lifeboat in the world. The Lifeboat Station contains a collection of 19th century maritime rescue equipment. Guided tours are available if booked through Information Centre. | |||
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| • Swim or surf only at beaches patrolled by lifeguards • Always swim between the flags marking the area safer for swimming. • Read and obey the signs • Be careful where you dive – accidents often result from diving into shallow waters. • Be aware of slippery banks and rocks when fishing • Don’t swim under the influence of alcohol or drugs • Always swim under supervision • If you get into trouble in the water, stay calm. Signal for help, then float and wait for assistance • Float with a current or undertow. Don’t try to swim against it. • When out on the water always wear the correct safety equipment. | |||
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| Fascinating island to the west of Port Fairy. Australia’s only submarine volcano, the lava flows have created an unusual flat top and almost vertical cliffs surround the island. Home to the largest fur seal colony in the southern hemisphere - you are able to book a boat trip from the wharf (subject to weather). | |||
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| Millers Lane off Princes Highway IIowa VIC near Warrnambool Open: 7 days except Christmas | |||
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| There are over 50 buildings of significance and the best way to appreciate this legacy is on foot. Walking guides are available at the Visitor Centre. | |||
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| The hill first served as the Garbour Master’s signal point for shipping. Local militia units established the gun batteries and built the concrete fortifications that were completed in 1857. The collection of such weapons is exceptional. The bluestone powder magazine was built in 1860 to store explosives used in construction of the river wall. | |||
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| Small settlement on the Shaw River. Yambuk Lake and wetlands are formed by the natural damming of the Eumeralla and Shaw Rivers behind the massive sand dunes in the area. Good fishing, boating and walking. Haven for bird, animal and plant life. Historic Hotel dating back to the 1850’s. | |||
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