Things
to do in Anglesea
Anglesea is just a pleasant 90 minute drive from Melbourne and is situated along the famous Great Ocean Road. It is a relaxed peaceful destination for the many families young and old, who enjoy the natural beauty of where the bush meets the sea all year round.
The magic of the Otways with its beautiful scenery and abundance of bush walking tracks is just around the corner on the Great Ocean Road, and the diversity of the heathlands and wildflowers is only rivaled by the Western Australian Heathlands.
Beaches range from the main Anglesea patrolled Surf Beach, the famous Bells Beach where the Rip Curl Easter Pro is held, to the sheltered waters of Point Roadknight bay and the Anglesea River where it is great for the kids to swim and play or even explore. They all offer boundless opportunities for surfing, swimming, boating, fishing, rock pool and beach walks.
Wonderful sporting facilities including a world famous golf course with it's large population of resident kangaroos, a newly constructed Mountain Bike track, Motor Bike riding and four wheel driving. Its the place for full adventure for the whole family.
| Great Ocean Road |
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Anglesea is the official start of the Great Ocean Road which runs for 320 km west along the coast offering some of the most beautiful coastline anywhere in Australia. Most of the major attractions - the Twelve Apostles, London Bridge, Tree Top walk etc... are at the western end but beyond Anglesea there are some particularly lovely vistas across the southern ocean from the road.
www.greatoceanrd.org.au/
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| OtwayTreetop Walk |
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A unique, enriching world class 600 metre tree-top walk that takes visitors of all ages and mobility on an amazing journey - 25 metres above the ground, or dare to climb the spiral stairs to the top of the 47 metre lookout tower - up into the canopy of an ancient old growth forest deep in the heart of the Otways. Back on the forest floor you can reflect, relax and refuel in the warmth of the Visitor Centre Cafe. This is pleasent drive from our park along the Great Ocean Road near Lavers Hill.
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| Canoeing |
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Anglesea paddle boats operates everyday over christmas school holidays, Easter and all weekends between December to April. Choose from the paddle boats, canoes, aqua bikes and fun boat rides.
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| Alcoa Power Station |
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The power station does tours of the open cut mine on Tuesdays and Thursdays - bookings essential.
There is also the lookout located at the end of Camp road which provides a great outlook of the power station. |
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| Mountain Bike Riding |
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A brand new state of the art mountain bike course built and designed by Glenn Jacobs who also designs around the world including the Sydney Olympics track, has just been opened in Anglesea for all skill levels to have a go at. It is located in Camp Road, Anglesea and is open daily.
There are also plenty of bush tracks that you can ride on throughout the back of Anglesea as well.
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| Tennis courts |
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| There are public tennis courts located only a few minutes walk from the caravan park. We have some tennis racquets available for free hire if you forget to pack your own. |
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| Surfing and Surfing Classes |
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Anglesea has both surf beaches and sheltered waters to cater for everyone. Bells Beach is located only 10kms away and is Australia's most famous surf beachh and is home to the Rip Curl Pro. In winter, big swells and off-shore winds the waves show off Bells and other breaks at their best. Go Ride a Wave offer learn to surf classes in the area,
tel: (03) 1300 132 441 www.gorideawave.com.au |
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| Point Addis |
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| A spectacular beach with plenty of wildlife. Keep an eye out for kangaroos and echidnas. This also a great snorkling spot when the waves are small. Turn off the Great Ocean Rd 7 km north-east of Anglesea and it's 3 km to the carpark. A walking trail leads to the beach. The Point is also popular with hang-gliders, surfers and swimmers. The Koorie Cultural Walk, a 1-km loop-track, leads through the Ironbark Basin, a nature reserve with a profusion of birdlife. |
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| Anglesea Heathland Cliff Walk |
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To the north of the Anglesea River is a pleasant coastal walk which starts at Purnell Street (just east of the Bowling Club). It passes through coastal forests and along the cliffs. There is a map available at the Tourist Information Office. The walk takes between 45 minutes and an hour.
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| Coogoorah Reserve |
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| Coogoorah Reserve ('coogoorah' is an Aboriginal word reputedly meaning 'swampy reed creek') lies on the western side of the Anglesea River on either side of the Great Ocean Road. It is an interesting combination of bushland islands linked by boardwalks and bridges. It has good picnic and barbecue facilities as well as a range of activity-based equipment for the children with a sunken pirate ship. The boardwalk offers excellent opportunities to experience the flora and fauna of this interesting wetland. The park achieved some infamy when the 1983 bushfires set the peat alight. It was subsequently necessary to diver the Anglesea River to put the slow burning fire out. |
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| Anglesea Golf Course |
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The Golf Course has achieved fame because of the grazing kangaroos which take advantage of the well watered green fairways (using the towns recycled water) in the early morning and late afternoon. Enjoy the beautiful views from the magnificent club house and have a cuppuccino, or glass of red wine while watching the ships in the horizon or spot the weary golfers battle up the hill on the 18th. |
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| Point Roadknight |
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Attractive headland which protects the Anglesea beach from the full force of the southern ocean. It is an attractive vantage point and has good protected swimming below.
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