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Coonawarra

By tony On May 25, 2012 · Add Comment · In Coonawarra
There are more than 30 wineries in the region, most with cellar doors open to the public and several with restaurants. The most sought after wine variety is cabernet sauvignon, grown in the famous terra rossa soil since the 1890's, though other varieties also thrive here. The terra ross a soil covers just 15 mms by 2 kms, so the regions wineries are clustered in a short drive from Penola
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Frying Nemo Fish ‘N’ Chips

By tony On May 23, 2012 · Add Comment · In Port Campbell
Frying Nemo fresh fish and chips.  Great at a Port Campbell foreshore table on a sunny day.
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Waves Port Campbell

By tony On May 23, 2012 · Add Comment · In Port Campbell
Waves Cafe Bar and Restaurant is something of an institution for locals of Port Campbell.  They have a well deserved reputation for fresh seafood and other dishes using high quality local produce.  Waves Port Campbell serves breakfast from 8 am and meals all day. The lunch menu is extensive and interesting.  On [...]
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Nico’s Pizza & Pasta

By tony On May 23, 2012 · Add Comment · In Port Campbell
Nico’s traditional italian pastas and pizza located in Port Campbell.  Consumers rate this restaurant 4/5 on major review sites.
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Room Six Cafe Restaurant

By tony On May 23, 2012 · Add Comment · In Port Campbell
Situated in Port Campbell, Room Six Cafe Restaurant has a Greek influenced light lunches and snacks all day.  Consumers rate Room Six Cafe 4/5 on Tripadvisor.
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Ramellas Cafe Bar Restaurant

By tony On April 21, 2012 · Add Comment · In Port Fairy
At Ramellas Cafe Bar Restaurant the food is fresh and freshly prepared and is a great option in Port Fairy.  Try their range of specialty teas, coffee and cake or a dessert from the display.  Fully licensed and with internet access, wifi and printing facilities. The decor is rich in turkish wall [...]
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The Caledonian Inn

By tony On April 20, 2012 · Add Comment · In Port Fairy
Otherwise known as ‘The Stump’, The Caledonian Inn Hotel Motel in Port Fairy was established in 1844 and is the oldest continually licensed hotel in Victoria.  Published reviews suggest the motel accommodation is clean and basic standard.
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Port Fairy to the Coonawarra wine region

By tony On March 3, 2012 · Add Comment · In Coonawarra, Great Ocean Road, Port Fairy
Just a few kilometres from Penola on the Riddoch Highway, Coonawara village is the centre of the world famous Coonawarra wine region.The famous terra rossa soil has encouraged wine makers to locate in the region and there are now over 20 cellar doors and wineries, all set among beautifully maintained landscapes. The fantastic wines are complemented by delicious local produce and fine foods served at the cafes, hotels and restaurants throughout the Coonawarra region.
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Cape Bridgewater

By tony On March 2, 2012 · Add Comment · In Cape Bridgewater, Great Ocean Road
Some of the highest coastal cliffs in Victoria are seen at Cape Bridgewater. They protect the bay that reachs in a perfect crescent around the rim of a huge, ancient volcano crater.Spectacularly placed lookouts strengthened by cables offer amazing views over the white sands and azure waters of Bridgewater Bay, which is another stretch of beautiful beach.It takes approximately 2 hours to walk around the cape. Visitors will be rewarded with views of
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Torquay to Lorne

By tony On March 2, 2012 · Add Comment · In Aireys Inlet, Anglesea, Great Ocean Road, Lorne, Torquay
From Bells Beach 10 minutes in the car brings you to Anglesea with its river wetlands and surf beaches. The local golf club is a popular destination to spot kangaroos.
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