Things to do in Anglesea

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Jan 2012 Newsletter

Merry Christmas and WELCOME back for Summer!

Hello all!! How time flies! Who can believe it is nearly the end for 2011.  We hope you and your family have had a great year and you get to relax down at the park over Summer.We have been busy over the last couple of months preparing for the busy times ahead and have sealed the roads, added new spoon drains, renovated the basketball court, added a gymnasium, a brand new luxury cabin, a new movie room and even a new meeting room

called ‘The Morris Room’. Scripture Union Seaside Safari Children’s Holiday Program will be held on the oval between the jumping pillow and mini golf. A sausage BBQ will be held on Jan 1 Information session re: program Jan 2-6 Morning 10:00am – 12:00pm Evening   7:00pm – 8:30pm The evening program is themed & there is a different theme every night! Jan 2 – Aussie night Jan 3 – Messy night Jan 4 – Favourites night Jan 5 – Hide & Seek night Jan 6 – Party Night Anglesea Golf Club Kids Clinics Ph 5263 1951 Cost: $12 per child Times: 10–11am except 30/12 which is 11–12noon Dates: 30/12, 4/1, 5/1, 6/1, 11/1, 12/1, 13/1, 18/1, 19/1, 20/1, 25/1, 26/1, 27/1 Art House Activities daily from the start of January.  Prices range from $5 - $24 (includes all materials) unlimited painting on paper. See noticeboards for more information The parks own Kids Holiday Program will begin 9th January 2012 check with office for timetable & registration info KIDS ACTIVITY SHEETS are also available at Reception – FREE OF CHARGE COLOURING COMPETITION 24th December – 29th December A must do for the kids! There will be one competition every week - with new prizes!!!  Pick up your entry from Reception

Important Notices:

TOTAL FIRE BAN DAYS No gas BBQs are to be used on days of Total Fire Ban.  The park BBQs may be used on these days CODE RED DAYS The office will be closed and will offer very limited services on days designated CODE RED. As Anglesea is in a High Fire Danger area please ensure you have your bushfire survival plan in place. VISITORS ALL day and overnight visitors NEED TO REGISTER and pay at Reception. We cannot emphasise enough the importance of this particularly during the Fire Danger period as we need to account for all persons on-site. Kid’s Activities

TWILIGHT CINEMA on the oval Thursday evenings (weather permitting) starting Thursday 29th December.  The movies are: 29/12 – Arthur Christmas 5/1 – Jack and Jill 12/1 – Happy Feet 2 19/1 – Puss in boots 26/1 – The Muppets ANGLESEA MARKETS – 1st 8th & 15th January MOVIES in the Movie Room every afternoon at 4pm.  The movie room is the small lounge room next to the smaller camp kitchen is our new movie room. The JUMPING PILLOW is open from 8.30am until dusk. The POOL and SPA are open from 8.30am to 9.30pm daily (excluding xmas day). MINI-GOLF – is free to play, however you need a $10 deposit for putters & balls. GAMES ROOM  - open daily 9am – 10pm. A RANGE OF BALLS and GAMES available at reception just ask!

locations. ZUMBA – Once again Jenny will be teaching adult and children Zumba classes on the oval (between jumping pillow and mini golf) from Wednesday 11th January. Classses will be held on Wednesday and Friday mornings. Cost: $10 per adult, $3 per child Adults classes: 9.30am – 10.30am Children (4 – 7 years): 10.45am – 11.15am Children (8 – 12 years): 11.15am – 11.45am Anglesea Church Services ANGLICAN - Cnr Main St & Camp Rd Sundays –   9:15am Holy Communion Christmas Day - 9:15am           CATHOLIC – Bingley Parade Saturday 6:30pm (except 24th Dec) Sunday    10:30am (1st 8th 15th Jan) Christmas Day 10:30am UNITING CHURCH – Murch Crescent  Sundays – 9:00am Worship Christmas Day – 9:00am Worship BAPTIST – (Uniting Church Building)         Murch Crescent                                          Sundays 10:45am                                               Christmas Eve – 8:00pm                              Christmas Day – No Service SPECIAL SERVICE – Combined Service is                 being held at the Anglican Church Sunday 29th January – 9:15am

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December Newsletter

What’s On In & Around The Park……

SUMMER YOGA with Sally Ford Commencing: Tuesday January 3 to late January. Where – Meeting room (behind spa building). Each class will include asana (postures), pranayama (breathing) & relaxation Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays           8:00am – 9:00am 5:00pm – 6:00pm Cost - $10 per person.  BYO Towel or blanket Sally Ford (BA, Dip Ed, DELE, ITYA) – Melbourne-based musician, teacher & Hatha Yoga practitioner. Sally teaches a gentle, mindful yoga, with full body & spinal awareness.

          Thanks to our loyal guests and repeat visitors,  Anglesea Beachfront Family Caravan Park has just been voted in the Top 10 of Australia’s Best Holiday Parks by readers of Holidays with Kids magazine, the highest circulating travel magazine in Australia and New Zealand with a readership of over 600,000 parents and 61,000 online members of Club Med and TakeABreak.com.  Anglesea Beachfront Family Caravan Park was voted in at number 4 in Victoria and the Top 10 have been published in the September 2011 edition of the magazine and on their website. Thank you!

  At Anglesea Beachfront Family Caravan Park we are very proud to have been announced as a finalist for Tourist and Caravan Parks at the RACV 2011 Victorian Tourism Awards in November.  More than 140 tourism operators competed in 27 business categories.  "These awards recognise and reward the best tourist experiences across our state and honour our highly skilled workforce and promote award-winning products," Minister for Tourism and Major Events Louise Asher said. "These awards celebrate the achievements of those who strive for tourism excellence and quality and to make Victoria a world-class tourism destination."

BRAND NEW CONFERENCE/MEETING ROOM "THE MORRIS"

The brand new "Morris" room with spacious deck is ideal for informal or professional meetings. Our events coordinator will ensure your experience is stress free assisting with catering to team building and tours.

Our conference room has the latest technology audio/visual equipment, whiteboard, wireless internet, fax and photocopying service.

The "Morris" Room is impressive. The fully equipped room has everything you need to hold a successful event including a spacious return style deck with outdoor seating so everyone can enjoy their breaks.

Fitted with the latest technology audio/visual equipment including two flat screen plasmas, state of the art projector, whiteboard and wireless Internet, the "Morris" room can be configured in various ways to suit the meeting requirement whether it be a classroom style, theatre style or banquet.  If you have a special function or family reunion coming up come and speak to us at reception about our package deals.

Things to do in Anglesea

Anglesea is just a pleasant 70 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

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/

Eco-logic education & environment tours

Education programs are offered with hands on experience for students and groups in school holiday periods - ph. 03 5263 1133 or email tours@ecologic.net.au.

Events Calendar

1st January 2011 Anglesea Recreation and Sport Club Regatta 1st - 6th March Avalon Air Show (only 40minutes drive) 11th March 2011 Anglesea Golf club Pro-Am 13th March 2011 Anglesea Riverbank Market 26th March 2011 2XU Great Ocean & Otway Classic Ride 27th March 2011 Anglesea Main Beach Trixseries Triathlon 19th - 30th April 2011 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach 12 May 2011 Anglesea Performing arts annual production 12th June 2011 Jessey Jackson performing live at Sea Eyes Cafe - Entry Free 24th-25 September 2011 Memorial Hall, 3 McMillan street, Anglesea ANGAIR Wild flower show 14th-15th-16th October 2011 Anglesea Music festival at the Anglesea Hotel ph. 52633309 22nd October 2011 Southern Exposure Surf Coast Mountain Bike Festival - Anglesea 29-30th October 2011 Toast to the Coast - Various wines on the Surf Coast 8th - 10th October 2010 Federation walks program, Anglesea - Bushwalking Victoria 7-8th November 2010 Surf World Festival of Surfing 28th December 2010 Rock to Ramp Ocean Swim Anglesea Riverbank Community Market: Various Sundays through Jan, March long weekend, Easter and Melb Cup weekend 9am - 4pm For a more detailed calendar

OtwayTreetop Walk

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.

Canoeing

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.

Alcoa Power Station

The power station can be viewed from a lookout overlooking the huge open cut coal mine at the end of camp road.

MTB Mountain Bike Riding

Anglesea has become well known for its fantastic mountain bike tracks. There are heaps of single bush tracks from easy standard to the challenging which are right at our door step. Ride for hours and have loads of fun. We have the MTB Southern Exposure 6 hour challenge in October every year, which attracts over 600 riders to the event. 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.

Tennis courts

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.

Surfing and Surfing Classes

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 gorideawave

Point Addis

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.

Anglesea Heathland Cliff Walk

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.

Coogoorah Reserve

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.

Anglesea Golf Course

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.

Point Roadknight

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.