Travelling On From Merimbula
Follow the links below for more information on towns within a short distance of Merimbula.
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Coastal Stays is Your One-Stop Directory for Australian Coastal Accommodation, Activities, Attractions, Food and Wine, Events, Shopping, Day Trips, Links, Trades and Services Listings as well as maps and useful travel and general information for many locations along the Australian Coast. |
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Bermagui is 18km East of the Princes Highway and nestles around a safe, all-weather harbor dating from the 1830s. The continental shelf is just 20 km offshore – its closest point to the Australian mainland – which means exceptional deep-sea fishing. In particular, the town is known for its yellow fin tuna and the famed black marlin. Charter boats operate deep sea dive and game fishing trips. |
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Eden, the southern gateway to the Sapphire Coast is approximately 235 kilometres from Lakes Entrance, halfway between Melbourne and Sydney on the Princes Highway (A1) - the ideal location for your next family holiday or a few days, week or longer stopover as you travel this spectacular coastline. |
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Nestled in the far eastern corner of the state in the heart of the 86,000 hectare Croajingalong National Park designated a “World Biosphere Reserve” combining undisturbed natural habitats supporting rare and significant plants and animals. There are 100 kilometers of coastline, 320 kilometers of lake shoreline and countless river, freshwater creeks and mountain rivers to explore. |
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Plan your next holiday on the Victorian Coast...
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Enjoy mild winters and glorious summers in the home of the largest lake system in Australia. |
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Lakes Entrance... 9000 years ago a vast system of rivers, lakes, lagoons and islands was enclosed by 140 kilometres of the most secluded, untouched ocean beaches in the world-to create the largest inland waterway system in Australia. Lakes Entrance, as the name suggests, is the gateway to this spectacular phenomenon. |
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Travelling the coast - stop and visit the Golden Sands of the 90 Mile Beach via the townships of Loch Sport, Golden Beach, Paradise Beach, Seaspray and Woodside Beach. |
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Prom Country two hours south-east of Melbourne is where where rolling green hills meet the ocean blue seas, and is home to the breathtaking Wilsons Promontory National Park. |
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Wilsons Promontory | |||
Approx 100kms from Inverloch to Tidal River. Covering 50,000 hectares and surrounded by Bass Strait The Prom is the Southern Most Point of Australia and has been trekked upon by all nationalities, with walks to areas such as the Lighthouse, Sealer’s Cove, Waterloo Bay and Refuge Cove being unsurpassed. |
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Venus Bay | |||
29 kms from inverloch and 5kms from Tarwin Lower |
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Tarwin Lower | |||
24 kms from Inverloch nestled on the banks of the gently flowing Tarwin River is the township of Tarwin Lower. Stroll along the boardwalk try your hand at fishing in the river or meet friends for lunch on the balcony of the historic Riverview Hotel |
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Inverloch... A rapidly growing seaside village situated on tranquil Anderson Inlet, approximately 2 hours south-east of Melbourne. The town's popularity as a holiday, residential and retirement destination has boomed during the past few years. The rustic simplicity of this small coastal village captures the hearts of the many thousands who return year after year soaking up the relaxing atmosphere. |
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Phillip Island is approximately 90 minutes from Melbourne and is 26kms long by 9kms wide (10,000 hectares) big enough to create that characteristic holiday atmosphere. |
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This historic township rich with the elegance of last century is just a 90 minute drive from Melbourne via Geelong or a 40 minute ferry ride from Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula. Queenscliff with a permanent population of 3,500 is a beautiful heritage township known for its grand 19th century Victorian hotels and colonial buildings. |
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Weaving its way around Victoria’s south-west coast through some of Victoria’s favourite coastal towns the Great Ocean Road is one of the most magnificent, scenic coastal drives in the world and is rated one of Australia’s greatest tourism assets. |
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Torquay is recognized as Australia’s surfing capital with the Surfworld Surfing Museum and Information Centre located at Surf City Plaza, Beach Road. The Museum celebrates the story of Australian surfing through colourful and exciting permanent displays and exhibitions of important surfing artifacts and memorabilia. Some of the world’s biggest names in surf gear have their corporate headquarters and retail outlets at Surf City Plaza. |
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Swampy Creek doesn’t quite capture the appeal of this lovely Great Ocean Road holiday destination, so its just as well the towns name was changed to Anglesea in 1885. |
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Just 11 kilometres from Anglesea, Aireys Inlet is another popular Great Ocean Road holiday destination which was named after early settler John Airey. |
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Situated on the Great Ocean Road 140 kms south of Melbourne, Lorne is recognized as one of Australia’s top all season resorts. |
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Apollo Bay 186 kms south-west of Melbourne is one of the most sought after Holiday destinations along the Great Ocean Road. |
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Port Campbell some 280kms west of Melbourne via The Great Ocean Road is situated on the only natural harbour between Apollo Bay and Warrnambool and has in recent times developed a well earned reputation as one of the leading holiday destinations on the Great Ocean Road. Port Campbell is the ideal base to explore the stunning panoramic sights of the Port Campbell National Park and Bay of Islands Coastal Park - a photographers and sightseers delight! |
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Warrnambool, the largest city on the Great Ocean Road has a permanent population of 32,000 and overlooks the sheltered beaches of Lady Bay. |
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Historic Seaside Village - Port Fairy |
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