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CULTURE Autumn Adventures by Melissa Fernando Illustration by Elsie Dusting The autumn season is a great time to get out and about in Melbourne! Although many of us call this great city home, I’m sure a few of us really know how many great outdoor spots there are so close to us. The autumn months bring with them a relaxing cool weather perfect for outdoor activities as you won’t be too hot or too cold! So don’t be an [April] fool, March on down to these fabulous locations and you May find something special (see what I did there?). Cape Schanck Within an hour drive away from Monash Clayton, Cape Schanck is the perfect place to enjoy a little bit of everything. Throughout history, the coastline has been an important location, especially for Aboriginal Australians who gathered shellfish amongst other foods here for many thousands of years. The beauty and importance of Cape Schanck has not been forgotten today, as while it is a popular spot for tourist activity, most of the natural sights and beaches remain unspoiled by human interaction. Nestled into the southern-most point of the Mornington Peninsula, its uniqueness perhaps lies in its duality in terrain. While some areas of the Cape are covered in continuous sandy beaches, The Board walk towards Pebble Beach provide adventurers with the rocky ruggedness of this coastal area, with views such as Pulpit Rock, Elephant Rock and Castle Rock. The Cape Schanck Lighthouse built in 1859 is also a popular tourist destination with spectacular coastal views. There are also arrays of scenic walks to explore, with ample chance of greeting a kangaroo or an albatross. From monstrous sand dunes near its coastline beaches to uninhabited rock pools, Cape Schanck offers travellers the chance for a true adventure. 48 | Lot’s <strong>Wife</strong>
CULTURE Peninsula Hot Springs. As the weather begins to cool, it’s only natural to want to feel warm again! Well, you can do so naturally at Peninsula Hot Springs in Fingal, Mornington Peninsula. Hot Springs like this occur due to the fact that centre of the Earth’s temperature is equivalent to the surface temperature of the sun and just like the sun, heat radiates outwards, and warms up any water sources with which it comes into contact. The pools and baths at this award winning location contain these natural thermal mineral waters and provide ultimate relaxation. This hot springs experience will set you back $35-40 for Bath House bathing, or $55-60 for the pricier Spa Dreaming Centre option. Keep in mind though concession prices are available. Depending on the day and time you go you may have to book online first so be sure to check the website for details. Trentham Falls Far away in the distant Daylesford area lies a spectacular waterfall tucked away from human activity. Trentham Falls is the longest single drop fall in Victoria which formed 5 million years ago. It lies one and a half hours away from Clayton, North East of the city. The cooler months are a great time to visit waterfalls as the water supply is abundant, creating a wonderful flow, compared to the summer trickle. The steep cliffs block out the sweltering sun for a relaxing, cool shelter. The viewing point for the waterfall is about 100 metres from the parking destination, and despite multiple signs saying “NO ACCESS” beyond this point, many people still continue down the cliffs to the base of the waterfall for a soothing swim. Half Moon Bay Half Moon Bay, a crescentic-shaped beach only 30 minutes from Monash is located in the suburb of Black Rock. Being only 350 meters long and quite protected from harsh sea waters, Half Moon Bay is a safe place to explore. This sandy sea shore is the perfect place for tanning, relaxing, fishing, swimming and surfing. The bay is surrounded by impressive cliffs, where divers are often spotted taking a plunge into the blue sea. If the scenery looks familiar to you, it may be due to the fact that the beach was often shot in everyone’s favourite 90’s children’s show Round the Twist. The beach’s charm was also featured in the classic Mad Max. Fruit Picking If you feel like doing something that does not include water then why not try fruit picking? Take advantage of the abundance of fresh fruit and veggies available at farms and paddocks close to Melbourne. Many find this activity relaxing and satisfying, and, of course, you get to eat what you collect! Although make sure you search each fruit picking farm the day before you venture out to ensure that the fruits are still in season. Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm – Strawberries (Nov-May) 244 Shands Rd, Main Ridge. Paynes Orchads – Apples (March – May) 372 Bacchus Marsh Rd Blue Hills Berries – Strawberries (Nov-May) 27 Parker Rd, Silvan Victoria Fairy Cove No fairies have been spotted (yet) at Fairy Cove, but the beauty of this isolated, serene seashore is enough to be wondered by. Hidden in the vast region of Wilsons Promontory lies a beach so secret that google maps doesn’t even register its existence. The trek to Fairy Cove includes a drive to the Darby River where there will be parking, and then about an hour’s walk on the Tongue Point Track to get to Fairy Cove. Lake Eildon National Park This national park is the furthest location on this list, as you will need two and a half hours to reach your destination. However, to make up for the distance, Lake Eildon provides us with a plethora of things to do at this versatile location. You can hire a houseboat and float across the dam, or decide take a swim or even water ski if you're lucky enough to have one. If fishing is your thing, get there early. And I mean early, like 6am early. If you’re in the mood for a naturistic walk with wondrous sights, attempt the Blowhard Summit walking trail, which should roughly take another 2.5 hours. Once you reach the summit you will be rewarded with a spectacular view of Mount Buller in the distance. Lot’s <strong>Wife</strong> | 49
Page 1 and 2: LOT’S WIFE — EDITION TWO —
Page 3 and 4: CONTENTS Lot’s Wife is entirely w
Page 5 and 6: LISA HEALY Hello! Welcome to editio
Page 7 and 8: STUDENT Rising out of Chaos by Kate
Page 9 and 10: STUDENT It’s as easy as ABC by Na
Page 11 and 12: STUDENT Being a student is like a g
Page 13 and 14: STUDENT Beware the night (exams) by
Page 15 and 16: STUDENT F.O.I. - not for you and I
Page 17: OFFICE BEARER REPORTS QUEER Well lo
Page 20 and 21: SOCIETY It is simple for government
Page 22 and 23: SOCIETY A leg to stand on: your myk
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Page 26 and 27: OPINION Behind bars: failures of th
Page 28: Wot’s Life with Daria & Quinn “
Page 31: TEAR ME OUT! Mid Semester Break End
Page 36 and 37: On the shoulders of giants INTERVIE
Page 38 and 39: Components and competition: Apple
Page 40 and 41: SCIENCE We put the fun in funerals
Page 42 and 43: CULTURE
Page 44 and 45: CULTURE “Everyone should feel saf
Page 46 and 47: CULTURE What a tragedy would loom u
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Page 52 and 53: CULTURE by Clarissa Kwee Illustrati
Page 54 and 55: CREATIVE Illustration by Karla Engd
Page 56 and 57: POETRY Beware: the choice is yours
Page 58 and 59: FICTION Impossible diplomacy by Jus

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