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Activities & Attractions - Port Fairy | |||
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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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| 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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| 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. | |||
Activities & Attractions - Princetown | |||
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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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Activities & Attractions - Queenscliff | |||
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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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| 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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| Wharf Street Queenscliff VIC 3225 The Museum has displays relating to lifeboats, lighthouses, pilots, the Rip, shipwrecks and couta boats. Admittance fee | |||
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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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| 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 Entry to the Museum is at the conclusion of the Fort Queenscliff Tour. | |||
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