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Activities & Attractions - Tarwin Lower & Venus Bay | |||
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| 5 Lindsey Close Inverloch VIC 3996 Heated indoor pool, outdoor pool, tennis court, steam room, fully equipped gym, spa, hairdresser, massage, aqua classes beauty treatments, myotherapy. Accommodation available. | |||
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| Cape Liptrap Lighthouse is situated in Cape Liptrap Coastal Park 25 kilometres from Tarwin Lower. The lighthouse which is still in operation is 300 ft above sea level and was established in1913 to improve the safety of coastal shipping. Magnificent views across Bass Strait. | |||
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| Approx 4kms from Tarwin and 10kms from Venus Bay. At the roundabout in Tarwin just past petrol station turn right onto Walkerville Road. Travel approximately4kms then turn left at the Bald Hills Wetland Reserve sign. Unmade road for next 4kms, turn left into the reserve and this track will take you to the lake with the bird observatory.(Go to Menu see Map)). Parks Victoria acknowledges the Aboriginal Traditional Owners of Victoria - including its parks and reserves. Through their cultural traditions, the Boon Wurrung, Bunurong and Gunaikurnai identify the Bald Hills Wetland Reserve as their Traditional Country. | |||
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| 64 Cashin Street Inverloch VIC 3996 Nests are woven together with a twig from here, a feather from there. Every piece is carefully selected and has a different story to tell. Our Nest is located in Cashin Street Inverloch (behind DIRTY THREE WINES) and is about bringing together the most beautiful goods for you to select for your own nest, many of which have been sourced from local talented artists and artisans. Let let us show you their stories... | |||
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| Walkerville – 21 klms from Tarwin Lower is one of the oldest establishments in Victoria, and is reminiscent of a Cornish fishing village but was actually established as a port for the transport of lime. The remains of the old lime kilns set in the cliffs can still be seen and are well worth the visit. In the early days workers at the lime kilns tried their luck panning for gold - a small amount was found in the area. | |||
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| Wilsons Promontory National Park - 1 hours drive east of Tarwin Lower Approx 52kms. The only word to describe Wilsons Promontory is breathtaking with this world spectacular being the southern most point of mainland Australia. No admittance fee, take a picnic lunch and spend the day exploring. | |||
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| You never know who may drop in for a break. Ths well fed seal suns itself of the banks of the Tarwin River after making its way from the open ocean of Bass Strait into Anderson Inlet then into the Tarwin River much to the delight of these holiday makers. | |||
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| Commences just past the hotel in Tarwin Lower and winds around the river to Venus Bay a distance of some 5km one way. The track has an excellent firm surface taking you past many fishing spots on the banks of the river, BBQ's and picnic areas. | |||
Fishing/Fishing Charters - Tarwin Lower & Venus Bay | |||
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| Excellent all-weather and all tides ramps for boat launching and retrieval are provided at Tarwin Lower, Venus Bay, Toora, Port Welshpool and Port Albert. Shore based fishing depends heavily on land access the most popular spots are the jetties at Tarwin Lower, Venus Bay, Port Franklin, (near Foster) Port Welshpool, Port Albert. Port Franklin Small fishing settlement approx 15km from Foster is a port for boats to enter Corner Inlet along the Franklin River. Local families who still live in the town have fished the Inlet for generations. The Cripps family have a fresh fish shop on the wharf. Or take a line and fish from the jetty near the Co-Op. Corner Inlet Large inlet off Bass Strait has many secluded beaches with foot access only. Great fishing. Launch your boat from 24 hour concrete all tides ramp at Port Welshpool. | |||
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| There are four boat launching facilities for Anderson Inlet. Inverloch Boat Ramp larger boats are advised to enter from the Esplanade (charges apply). Mahers Landing provides good access but does require a person to hold the boat whilst parking the car and boat trailer. Fishermans Jetty Venus Bay boats to 14 foot can comfortably access the inlet 2 hours either side of the tide. Tarwin River boat ramp is best 4 hours either side of the high tide, but access to the inlet can be limited to 2 hours either side of the high tide. | |||
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