Australia by Justine Vaisutis

Author:Justine Vaisutis
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
ISBN: 9781742203102
Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications
Published: 2009-10-14T10:00:00+00:00

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ANGLESEA

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This sweet little seaside village has long been a family favourite for its terrific beaches and low-key holiday feel. The town winds around the gum-green Anglesea River, and accommodation makes the most of tranquil bush settings. The town is oddly well known for the kangaroos that graze on the local golf course.

There’s tourist information available from a booth across from the main shopping centre, although a more permanent visitor centre was planned at the time of writing.

Activities

You can hire surf or beach-play equipment from the Anglesea Surf Centre (03-5263 1530; cnr Great Ocean Rd & McMillan St) or Go Ride a Wave (1300 132 441; 143b Great Ocean Rd; 2hr lessons incl hire $70, 2hr hire from $25), which also gives surfing lessons.

Eco Logic Education & Environment Services (03-5263 1133; www.ecologic.net.au; walks from $10) guides kid-pleasing ‘marine rock-pool rambles’, night-time ‘possum prowls’, canoe safaris and snorkelling.

About 10km down the road at Aireys Inlet, the Split Point Lighthouse (1800 174 045; www.splitpointlighthouse.com.au; tours adult/child/family $12/7/35; hourly 10am-4pm) is open for guided tours. The lighthouse was used in the whacky children’s program Round the Twist.

Sleeping & Eating

Anglesea Backpackers (03-5263 2664; [email protected]; 40 Noble St; dm/d $30/85) This brightly coloured converted house is a friendly place to crash after a day of surfing. There’s one en suite double.

Surf Coast Spa Resort (03-5263 3363; www.surfcoastspa.com.au; 105 Great Ocean Rd; d $160, d with spa from $200) Get pampered at this upmarket resort, which offers all sorts of health-spa add-ons to enhance your stay, from a mud wrap to full facial. Rooms range from motel-style to spa units.

Anglesea Beachfront Caravan Park (03-5263 1583; www.angleseabeachfront.com.au; 35 Cameron St; powered sites $32, cabins from $80; ) Lovely beachfront park with bush camping sites (all powered) and a range of cabins. Wireless internet.

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