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ANGLESEA
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Things to do in Anglesea
Anglesea is the official start of the Great Ocean Road. There are many things to see and do in Anglesea.
Anglesea is a highly popular holiday destination because it combines a great beach with plenty of holiday activities for all the family to enjoy.
The Anglesea River is a popular location for swimmers and the area has patrolled surf and swimming beaches which are all surrounded by spectacular forest and coastal scenery.
There are also many parks and gardens which line the coastal foreshore and the Anglesea River.
Coogoorah Park is a popular park which is located at the end of River Reserve Road and features a network of islands all of which are linked by boardwalks and bridges through wetlands.
History of Anglesea
The Wathaurong people are the traditional owners of the land around Anglesea. Their land covered an area between Queenscliff, Aireys Inlet and the granite outcrop known as the You Yangs.
Anglesea was originally known as Swampy Creek and subsequently as Anglesea River.
The name was eventually changed to Anglesea which is a well known town on the west coast of Wales.
During the early 1900s, the town attracted holiday homes, a general store and a new road which was completed in 1915.
Landmark in Anglesea
Most of the major attractions - the Twelve Apostles, London Bridge are all located at the western end of Anglesea. The Anglesea Golf club is famous worldwide because of the kangaroos which graze along the golf course greens.
Shopping in Anglesea
There are numerous shops located in Anglesea ranging from surf shops and clothing boutiques to arts and giftware shops, as well as a local supermarket and local post office.
Restaurants & Cafes in Anglesea
Anglesea has a good selection of restaurants and cafes to cater for all tastes.
Sports & Fitness in Anglesea
Anglesea has a good selection of sporting activities and clubs including tennis, boating, soccer, rugby and golf.
Transport in Anglesea
There are trains which depart regularly from Melbournes Spencer St Station for Geelong Train Station and then from Geelong, there is a daily bus service which departs for Anglesea.
Transportation in Anglesea
Anglesea is approx 35km south-west of Geelong and is about half way between Torquay and Lorne.
Distance to Melbourne is approx 113km.
Real Estate & Design in Anglesea
Anglesea offers a range of accommodation such as luxury holiday homes and furnished self contained holiday apartments and beach houses all of which are dotted along the spectacular coastline.
Schools, Institutions, Hospitals in Anglesea
Geelong Hospital is the local hospital and the area has medical centres and doctors. Anglesea Primary School is the local primary school.
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