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San Remo, 120 kilometres from Melbourne, was first called Griffiths Point after the trading skipper, John Griffith, who owned the schooner Elizabeth. Today it is not only the Gateway to Phillip Island but a thriving holiday and residential, village on the Bass Coast. The towns history dates back to the early 1800’s and played an important role in the shipping of coal from the Kilcunda region to Melbourne in the 1870’s. It is currently the base for a very active fishing fleet.

Rhyll is situated on the north-east point of Phillip Island. The picturesque village of Rhyll situated on beautiful Swan Bay has always been a haven for boating and fishing (as reported above) with an excellent all tides boat ramp, slipway, 2 jetties, yacht club, angling club and sailing school. It offers a slower pace with less traffic than that of mainstream Phillip Island.

Close to Melbourne, but in many ways worlds apart, French Island which is twice the size of Phillip Island, two thirds being National Park is only 65 kilometers from Melbourne, yet, is still a mystery to many Victorians who know little, if anything, about this intriguing Western Port island. It is the only unincorporated territory in Victoria, meaning no shire, no rates, no access, except by boat.

Approx 100kms from Inverloch to Tidal River. Covering 50,000 hectares and surrounded by Bass Strait The Prom is the Southern Most Point of Australia and has been trekked upon by all nationalities, with walks to areas such as the Lighthouse, Sealer’s Cove, Waterloo Bay and Refuge Cove being unsurpassed.
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Inverloch... A rapidly growing seaside village situated on tranquil Anderson Inlet, approximately 2 hours south-east of Melbourne. The town's popularity as a holiday, residential and retirement destination has boomed during the past few years. The rustic simplicity of this small coastal village captures the hearts of the many thousands who return year after year soaking up the relaxing atmosphere.
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This historic township rich with the elegance of last century is just a 90 minute drive from Melbourne via Geelong or a 40 minute ferry ride from Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula. Queenscliff with a permanent population of 3,500 is a beautiful heritage township known for its grand 19th century Victorian hotels and colonial buildings.
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Apollo Bay 186 kms south-west of Melbourne is one of the most sought after Holiday destinations along the Great Ocean Road.
The generations of holiday-makers who have enjoyed the broad sweep of this magnificent beach and protected bay would agree with Rudyard Kipling's description of Apollo Bay as "Paradise".
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Lakes Entrance... 9000 years ago a vast system of rivers, lakes, lagoons and islands was enclosed by 140 kilometres of the most secluded, untouched ocean beaches in the world-to create the largest inland waterway system in Australia. Lakes Entrance, as the name suggests, is the gateway to this spectacular phenomenon.
www.visitlakesentrance.com

Situated on the Great Ocean Road 140 kms south of Melbourne, Lorne is recognized as one of Australia’s top all season resorts.
A place of rare beauty with its long protected sandy beach fronting Louttit Bay, the Lorne township is overlooked by the majestic Angahook-Lorne State Park.
www.visitlorne.com

Eden, the southern gateway to the Sapphire Coast is approximately 235 kilometres from Lakes Entrance, halfway between Melbourne and Sydney on the Princes Highway (A1) - the ideal location for your next family holiday or a few days, week or longer stopover as you travel this spectacular coastline.
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Undoubtably the jewell in the crown of the Sapphire Coast. The magic begins  with your first glimpse of the boats at their moorings in the bay. Merimbula’s all round mild sunny climate, coupled with its wide range of entertainment, services and facilities has won the town a well earned reputation as a major holiday destination for visitors from all over the world.
www.visitmerimbula.com

Port Campbell some 280kms west of Melbourne via The Great Ocean Road is situated on the only natural harbour between Apollo Bay and Warrnambool and has in recent times developed a well earned reputation as one of the leading holiday destinations on the Great Ocean Road. Port Campbell is the ideal base to explore the stunning panoramic sights of the Port Campbell National Park and Bay of Islands Coastal Park - a photographers and sightseers delight!
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Warrnambool, the largest city on the Great Ocean Road has a permanent population of 32,000 and overlooks the sheltered beaches of Lady Bay.
Manicured parks and gardens, visiting whales, the Grand National Steeplechase, many notorious shipwrecks, contemporary art, volcanoes - there is something for everyone, and with the largest range of accommodation, dining and shopping to be found in the south-west Warrnambool is a must visit.
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Historic Seaside Village - Port Fairy
Steeped in history which is still evident today, the heritage of Victoria’s earliest ports has been preserved at Port Fairy, a delightful fishing village 28 kilometres west of Warrnambool. Nestled along the banks of the picturesque Moyne River where whalers and sealers once traded, the wharf is still a hub of activity for the fishing fleet, thriving abalone industry and pleasure craft.
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