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The [[Surf Coast Walk]] passes through the town and can either be followed northeast along the coastline to [[Torquay]] or southeast towards [[Aireys Inlet]]. <ref>{{Citation |
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Revision as of 05:37, 21 July 2011
| Anglesea Victoria | |
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 Anglesea, including the tidal river mouth, seen from a lookout above the Great Ocean Road | |
| Population | 2,290 (2006)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 3230 |
| Location | |
| LGA(s) | Surf Coast Shire |
| State electorate(s) | Polwarth |
| Federal division(s) | Corangamite |
Anglesea is a town in Victoria, Australia. It is located on the Great Ocean Road in the Surf Coast Shire local government area. At the 2006 census, Anglesea had a population of 2,290.[1]
Originally known as Swampy Creek the name was changed to Anglesea River in 1884 when the township was established. A Post Office under that name opened on 16 April 1886 [2] and was renamed Anglesea in 1950.
Alcoa of Australia operate a power station and open-cut coalmine in the town.
In February 1983, the Ash Wednesday fires swept through the area, destroying many houses.
Tourism
There is a surge in population during the Summer months, reaching a peak around Christmas and New Year's Eve, as many Melbourne residents arrive for the holiday season. Although the town's main beach has surfing conditions, many surfers opt for Government Beach (known as "Guvvo's"), just west of town. Anglesea is also famous locally for its annual riverbank markets, which take place by the river on Anglesea's main street, the Great Ocean Road.
The town's golf-course is known for its resident kangaroo population. In September the town hosts the Angair Wildflower Festival.
The Surf Coast Walk passes through the town and can either be followed northeast along the coastline to Torquay or southeast towards Aireys Inlet. [3]
Sport
The town has an Australian Rules football team competing in the Bellarine Football League.[4]
Golfers play at the Anglesea Golf Club on Noble Street.[5]
Anglesea has a recently re-built skateboard ramp which has led a controversial life, with materials moving from wood to steel, and has now been re-constructed using concrete.
Anglesea has a variety of surf locations that cater for both beginners and more experienced surfers. Beaches and reefs surrounding the town, in the right conditions, provide dredging left/right sandbar barrels, deep water grunt waves and perfect long slow breaking point breaks.
Several beaches provide a perfect surfing environment for beginners and micro groms. More experienced and adventurous surfers can tackle the towns bombies, which are accessible via boats or a spaghetti arms paddle. These Bombies turn it on when monster swells and light Northerly winds hit the surf coast.
See also
References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Anglesea (Urban Centre/Locality)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 19 December 2007.
- ^ Premier Postal History, Post Office List, retrieved 11 April 2008
- ^ http://www.visitvictoria.com/Regions/Great-Ocean-Road/Activities-and-attractions/Outdoor-activities/Walking-and-hiking/Surf-Coast-Walk.aspx, retrieved 21 June 2011
{{citation}}: Missing or empty|title=(help); Unknown parameter|unused_data=ignored (help) - ^ Full Points Footy, Anglesea, retrieved 25 July 2008 [dead link]
- ^ Golf Select, Anglesea, retrieved 11 May 2009
External links
- Australian Places - Anglesea
- Official Great Ocean Road Info
- Anglesea - Official government tourism site
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