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| 19 Sackville Street Port Fairy VIC Open: Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 5pm and by request Large contemporary art gallery specializing in works by leading Australian printmakers. Also painting, sculpture, glass, ceramics, jewellery and textiles by established and emerging local and national artists. | |||
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| 1st weekend in September Ex-Libris is a celebration of literature inspired by the Welsh “bookshop” village of Hay on Wye. During the fair, Port Fairy will come alive with thousands of books for sale at the Community Centre and literary events happening at various venues around town. | |||
Activities & Attractions - Queenscliff | |||
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| Queenscliff and Sorrento VIC 3225 The Queenscliff/Sorrento Car Passenger Ferries cross Port Phillip Bay every hour on the hour from 7am to 6pm daily. Trip takes approx 40 minutes and during the summer its great to stroll the deck breathing the sea air and you may be lucky enough to see Dolphins and Seals. Onboard cafe | |||
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| 37 Learmonth Street Queenscliff VIC 3225 Queenscliff Dive Centre offers a unique environment for all your scuba diving needs. QDC provides everything on site, from hire equipment, purpose dive vessels, classrooms, accommodation, hot showers and even a custom built dive training pool and spa. Over 80 regularly visited dive sites. Accommodation available. | |||
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| King Street Queenscliff VIC 3225 Perched at the top of Shortland Bluff is Australia's largest and best preserved military fortress. Fort Queenscliff was constructed in1882 to guard against enemy vessels entering Port Phillip Bay. Tour times: 1.00pm & 3.00pm Sat, Sun, School & Public Holidays Additional tour at 11.00am during September and December/January school holidays. Admittance Charge. Non Profit Organisation. Group tours available any time upon request. | |||
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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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| 1251 Bellarine Highway Wallington VIC 3221 The Greatest Family Fun you can have on the Great Ocean Road is the Adventure Park half way between Geelong and Queenscliff on the Bellarine Highway (see front map). Rides galore including Carousel, Electric Cars, Go Carts, Mini Golf, Train Ride. Aqua Racer Water Slide, Tiny Tots Splash Zone, Family BBQ and picnic areas etc etc etc. | |||
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| Queenscliff VIC 3225 Stroll the beautiful heritage town of Queenscliff and enjoy afternoon tea at one of the towns grand old buildings. Guided walks are held at 2pm every Saturday. Contact Information Centre | |||
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| Departs Queenscliff Station Queenscliff VIC 3225 Steam Train Service runs on all Sundays, and Tuesdays and Thursdays in School Holidays. Seaside Explorer Railmotor service runs Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the year, outside of School Holidays. Departs Queenscliff Station. | |||
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| Queenscliff VIC 3225 Enjoy spectacular views of the Rip and Bass Strait. Learn about the many ship wrecks that occurred in the waters below. | |||
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