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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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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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| | Short Drives - Yambuk (15 minutes 17 kilometres West) |
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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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| 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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Part of cemented dune limestone cliff formation exhibiting stunning jagged cliffs with several stacks and islets formed over thousands of years from the forces of wind and waves from the Southern Ocean. View the whole reserve from lookout.
This area also contains many Aboriginal cultural sites and places. |
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Fisherman’s Jetty Port Welshpool VIC 3965
Offering scenic boat cruiseA, family fishing charters and sunset cruises. |
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29 The Boulevarde Princetown VIC 3269
Only 15 minutes from the 12 Apostles on the Great Ocean Road (Princetown side). See iconic Australian wildlife animals such as Kangaroos, Wallabies, Dingos, Emus, Deer, Alpacas in our newly developed petting area. Plus other herd animals in a large free range environment - We are not a Zoo! Coffee, tea and pizza available.
Open 7 days 9am to 6pm, longer hours in summer |
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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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49 Hesse Street Queenscliff VIC 3225
Exhibits displays of Queenscliffe Heritage photographs and items dating from 1838. Research and family history enquiries welcome. Open daily 2pm-4pm.
Admittance fee. |
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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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