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218 Lady Julia Percy Island This island located 9km off the coast is home to more than 20,000 Australian fur seals. Charters are available from Port Fairy's wharf and the seals are easily visible from the boat, lying on the rocks or swimming in the sea. Port Fairy Lighthouse This historical, bluestone lighthouse has saved many sailors lives, was erected in 1859. Only a 400 metre walk from the Wharf, it is located on a rocky alcove where crabs by the thousands are hiding under the rocks and in the rockpools. Port Fairy Wharf This is one of Australia's prettiest wharfs as it is lined with charming stone buildings and huge norfolk pines. You can stroll along here and see the fishing charters returning with the catch of the day. There are lovely walks from the wharf as well as parks and picnic areas. Portland Portland is the oldest settlement in Victoria, founded in 1834 and is the home of Victoria's first port.The port receives and sends cargo and stock all around the world and has a large industrialized area. Portland is home to Alcoa, a large aluminum smelter. Bridgewater Bay This wide sandy beach is home to Portland's surf club and a good place to swim, relax or surf. At the Western end of the beach you can trail walk over rocks and dunes and view the whales and seals during September through to April. Cable Trams These quaint little trams carry passengers on a scenic route of Portland's bay. Cape Nelson Lighthouse This lighthouse was built in 1883 and is open for tours on Tuesdays and Thursdays. From here you can view or walk through Cape Nelson National Park Portland Maritime Discovery Centre This modern designed museum located on the foreshore focuses on shipwreck history and maritime artifacts. You can also find good information on walks and trails here.Lee Breakwater Road. The Great Southwest Walk This amazing 250km circuit walk can be started in Portland and transverses forests, gorges, national parks, beaches, sand dunes and cliffs. The route can take 10 to 12 days Free from TravelEguides.com Online Travel Information. ©2008 Eguide Pty Ltd
219 but can also be done just as day trips. There are 16 campsites along the way and good maps and signs to follow. You can also join in tour guided walks. Queenscliff This old world Victorian coastal town retains a Victorian splendor about it due to its architecture and its popularity with the wealthy gold diggers of the 1880's. This is one of Victoria's popular seaside destinations and is located 40km from Geelong and just over 100km south of Melbourne. The main street is a delight to stroll down as there are quaint little craft and antique stores as well as fine cafes. Queenscliff is also a popular port to catch the daily ferry that links the Mornington and Bellarine Peninsulas, with the ferry terminating in the popular seaside town of Sorrento. Bellarine Peninsula Railway This popular quaint railway service operates on weekends, and travels from Queenscliff to Drysdale and return. Marine Discovery Centre This is an important stop if you would like to explore some water activities. Information on cruises, swimming areas and other activities such as seal and dolphin sight seeing can be found here. Weeroona Parade. Queenscliff Maritime Museum Here you can learn the maritime history of the rugged coastal area. There is full size lifeboat and many stories of the local shipwrecks. Weeroona Parade. Peninsula Princess This popular ferry trip takes cars and passengers across to the Mornington Peninsula. There is a daily crossing, with the township of Sorrento being the end port. A far quicker and scenic way of linking the peninsulas than the road trip. Shortlands Bluff The views from up here take in Sorrento and the popular Arthur's Seat. From here you can go for a nice walk, which takes in the beach and foreshore and ends up at Point Lonsdale, which will take about 2 hours. Swan Hill Swan Hill is located on the Murray River between Echuca and Mildura. Swanhill's main industries are agriculture and engineering, and also attracts tourists due to it's river location. Free from TravelEguides.com Online Travel Information. ©2008 Eguide Pty Ltd
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3 Contents AUSTRALIA ARRIVALS......
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9 your duty free concessions if you
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11 Food And Drink One can find almo
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15 Safety Australia takes visitor a
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19 An Australia tourist visa can be
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21 The Kilometre Passes are useful
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25 Flights The four main carriers a
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27 destination and date of travel,
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29 that inland one finds dry, dusty
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31 Australian Capital Territory The
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33 Australian War Memorial The Aust
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35 exciting displays and themed gal
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37 New South Wales On 13th May 1787
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39 Diving Divers will enjoy the wre
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41 Wentworth, part of the walk bein
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43 Coffs Harbour Coffs Harbour is l
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45 Legends Surf Museum A display of
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47 Old Dubbo Gaol This gaol has hel
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49 Myall Lakes National Park Myall
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51 Broke A short drive from Pokolbi
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53 Scone Scone is famous for horses
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55 Scone Historical Museum A collec
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57 Lake Jindabyne Lake Jindabyne is
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59 Merimbula Merimbula, located on
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61 Pigeon House Mountain Views of b
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63 Convict Lumber Yards This is the
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67 gay/lesbian scene and some of th
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69 History Lt Cook (he became a Cap
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73 Old Government House Located in
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75 Featherdale Wildlife Park A coll
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81 Nan Tien Buddhist Temple Located
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87 Darwin Crocodile Farm A commerci
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89 Overland Telegraph Line A memori
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99 Animal Attractions Alma Park Zoo
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101 Treasury Building The Treasury
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107 History Aboriginals first came
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111 Cairns Rainforest Dome The Cair
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117 Charters Towers Charters Towers
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