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'''Binalong Bay''' is a small coastal town in north-east [[Tasmania]], situated at the southern end of the [[Bay of Fires, Tasmania|Bay of Fires]]. Originally a fishing hamlet, the town is now a village with a large proportion of holiday dwellings. It has a beach, small harbour (known as ''the gulch'') and a cafe. Binalong Bay Post Office opened on 30 March 1966 and closed in 1973.<ref name = "Post Office">{{Cite web | last = Premier Postal History | title = Post Office List | publisher = Premier Postal Auctions | url = https://www.premierpostal.com/cgi-bin/wsProd.sh/Viewpocdwrapper.p?SortBy=Tas&country= | accessdate = 16 June 2012}}</ref> Eastern part of Binalong Bay is called Skeleton Bay.<ref name=WhaleDiver>Young K..
'''Binalong Bay''' is a small coastal town in north-east [[Tasmania]], situated at the southern end of the [[Bay of Fires, Tasmania|Bay of Fires]]. Originally a fishing hamlet, the town is now a village with a large proportion of holiday dwellings. It has a beach, small harbour (known as ''the gulch'') and a cafe. Binalong Bay Post Office opened on 30 March 1966 and closed in 1973.<ref name = "Post Office">{{Cite web | last = Premier Postal History | title = Post Office List | publisher = Premier Postal Auctions | url = https://www.premierpostal.com/cgi-bin/wsProd.sh/Viewpocdwrapper.p?SortBy=Tas&country= | accessdate = 16 June 2012}}</ref> Eastern part of Binalong Bay is called Skeleton Bay.<ref name=WhaleDiver>Young K..
2017. [http://www.themercury.com.au/news/tasmania/divers-tell-of-underwater-awe-after-close-encounter-with-whale-and-calf-off-tasmanias-east-coast/news-story/245f71364a44e67394eaee798123c5dc Divers tell of underwater awe after close encounter with whale and calf off Tasmania’s East Coast]. [[The Mercury (Hobart)|The Mercury]], Retrieved on October 09, 2017</ref> [[St Helens Important Bird Area]] nearby is known for variety of bird species, and wildlife such as [[albatross]]es, [[brown fur seal]]s, dolphins (such as [[bottlenose dolphin|bottlenose]] and [[common dolphin|common]]) and whales (such as [[southern right whale|southern right]] and [[humpback whale|humpback]]) may be visible in the waters of Binalong Bay.<ref>Aquilina S.. 2017. [http://www.examiner.com.au/story/4911179/southern-right-whales-captured-off-tasmanias-east-coast/ Photos of southern right whales breaching at Binalong Bay]. [[The Examiner (Tasmania)|The Examiner]].
2017. [http://www.themercury.com.au/news/tasmania/divers-tell-of-underwater-awe-after-close-encounter-with-whale-and-calf-off-tasmanias-east-coast/news-story/245f71364a44e67394eaee798123c5dc Divers tell of underwater awe after close encounter with whale and calf off Tasmania’s East Coast]. [[The Mercury (Hobart)|The Mercury]], Retrieved on October 09, 2017</ref> [[St Helens Important Bird Area]] nearby is known for variety of bird species, and wildlife such as [[albatross]]es, [[brown fur seal]]s, dolphins (such as [[bottlenose dolphin|bottlenose]] and [[common dolphin|common]]) and whales (such as [[southern right whale|southern right]] and [[humpback whale|humpback]]) may be visible in the waters of Binalong Bay.<ref>Aquilina S.. 2017. [http://www.examiner.com.au/story/4911179/southern-right-whales-captured-off-tasmanias-east-coast/ Photos of southern right whales breaching at Binalong Bay]. [[The Examiner (Tasmania)|The Examiner]].
Retrieved on October 09, 2017</ref><ref>Aquilina S.. 2017. [http://www.dailyadvertiser.com.au/story/4700914/whales-spotted-along-the-east-coast/ Two southern right whales sighted at Binalong Bay]. [[The Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga)]]. Retrieved on October 09, 2017</ref><ref>[http://www.bayoffiresecotours.com.au/ Bay of Fires Eco Tours]. Retrieved on October 09, 2017<</ref><ref name=WhaleDiver />
Retrieved on October 09, 2017</ref><ref>Aquilina S.. 2017. [http://www.dailyadvertiser.com.au/story/4700914/whales-spotted-along-the-east-coast/ Two southern right whales sighted at Binalong Bay]. [[The Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga)]]. Retrieved on October 09, 2017</ref><ref>[http://www.bayoffiresecotours.com.au/ Bay of Fires Eco Tours]. Retrieved on October 09, 2017</ref><ref name=WhaleDiver />
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Binalong Bay
Tasmania
Binalong Bay Beach
Binalong Bay is located in Tasmania
Binalong Bay
Binalong Bay
Coordinates41°15′S 148°18′E / 41.250°S 148.300°E / -41.250; 148.300
Population204 (2006 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7216
Location9 km (6 mi) from St Helens
LGA(s)Break O'Day Council
State electorate(s)Lyons
Federal division(s)Lyons

Binalong Bay is a small coastal town in north-east Tasmania, situated at the southern end of the Bay of Fires. Originally a fishing hamlet, the town is now a village with a large proportion of holiday dwellings. It has a beach, small harbour (known as the gulch) and a cafe. Binalong Bay Post Office opened on 30 March 1966 and closed in 1973.[2] Eastern part of Binalong Bay is called Skeleton Bay.[3] St Helens Important Bird Area nearby is known for variety of bird species, and wildlife such as albatrosses, brown fur seals, dolphins (such as bottlenose and common) and whales (such as southern right and humpback) may be visible in the waters of Binalong Bay.[4][5][6][3]

  • Binalong Bay Beach
    Binalong Bay Beach
  • Beach and rocks
    Beach and rocks

See Also

References

  1. ^ 2006 Census, QuickStats Data, Binalong Bay (L) (Urban Centre/Locality)
  2. ^ Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
  3. ^ a b Young K.. 2017. Divers tell of underwater awe after close encounter with whale and calf off Tasmania’s East Coast. The Mercury, Retrieved on October 09, 2017
  4. ^ Aquilina S.. 2017. Photos of southern right whales breaching at Binalong Bay. The Examiner. Retrieved on October 09, 2017
  5. ^ Aquilina S.. 2017. Two southern right whales sighted at Binalong Bay. The Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga). Retrieved on October 09, 2017
  6. ^ Bay of Fires Eco Tours. Retrieved on October 09, 2017


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