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Places to Stay in Cape Bridgewater Australia |
 | To feel completely relaxed is a memorable experience. Walking into the Beach House, the deck beckons with its fantastic view of 120m high cliffs of Cape Bridgewater to Cape Nelson on the opposite side of the Bay. Just relax in the lounge with a glass of wine while watching the kids play on the large pristine white beach of Bridgewater Bay.You can cook in a fully equipped kitchen that will make you feel at home or go to the Bridgewater Bay Beach Cafe across the road. Should... |
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 | Berry's By The Bay is located in a secluded position, overlooking a breathtakingly beautiful bay with the white capped waves rolling onto a 3km long sandy white beach. Our property is 4 star so everything you need is provided for your comfort.Each room of our B&B overlooks the sea & leads onto a shaded patio, where you can relax & take in the view. The expanse of lawn in front & the lovely coastal garden with native birds, add to the peace you feel. |
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Tourist Information for Cape Bridgewater Australia |
The surfing and the fishing attract many to our bay and the locals love it. Everyday people walk the beach with their dogs. Schools hold their outdoor ed. programmes here as they can canoe at the lakes, surf, abseil and bushwalk. Many windsurfers and paragliders enjoy the area.
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There is a wine trail to follow in our area. Barrett's Winery is nearby and you can enjoy tasting high quality wines in a tranquil country setting.
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The only mainland colony in Victoria of 750 Australian fur seals can be seen by taking a tour by boat.
Walk up the highest cape in our state. Stunning views!
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We hosted the Victorian State Surf Life Saving Carnival this year as there is the best beach in the state...4km of beautiful white sandy beach and plenty of surf. There is a Club on the foreshore and the beach is patrolled in Summer. 3 Bays Marothon happens during the Portland Bay Festival.
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Portland and Cape Bridgewater were the earliest towns settled in the South West . Portland has a very interesting history trail to follow with many magnificent old buildings, many are blue stone.
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Cape Bridgewater is at the end of The Great Ocean Road in the far south west of the state. It has majestic capes and a wonderful bay with surf rolling in onto 4km of beautiful white beach. It is next to The Great South West Walk, 250 km of excellent walking trails. The scenery is spectacular with lakes, The Blowholes ,The Petrified Forest and The Springs to explore.
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Things to do in Cape Bridgewater |
Wondering what to do in Cape Bridgewater ? Here is some information on tourist attractions to help make you enjoy your stay in Cape Bridgewater more enjoyable.
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| Specialty Shops |
For the ladies, no trip is complete without doing some shopping. We suggest The Arts Company, What's In, A Little Decorum, Elijah's Complete Angler and Portland Bait & Tackle.
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| Pubs/Bars |
There are some great hotels in Cape Bridgewater. We suggest The Richmond Henty or The Macs Hotel/Portland.
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| Historical Sites |
If you are interested in history, Cape Bridgewater has some great historical sites. We suggest Cape Nelson Light House, Visit Burswood Mansion/former home of Edward Henty, The Birth Place Of Victoria and Try the History Trail of Portland.
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| Festivals/Events |
The locals hold some festivals in Cape Bridgewater which are fun for the whole family. We suggest Victorian State Surf Life Saving Carnival, Wood Wine & Roses Festival and Portland Bay Festival /Melbourne Cup Weekend.
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| Main Tourist Attractions |
Cape Bridgewater main tourist attractions must be seen if you are spending some time here. We suggest The Great South West Walk, Bridgewater Surf Beach, Bridgewater Lakes/Water Skiing, Blowholes, Windfarms, Petrified Forest and Seals By Sea Tours.
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| Sports/Adventure |
There are some great sports and adventure activities to participate in. We suggest Windsurfing over Cape Bridgewater, Bushwalking on The Great South West vWalk, Tours to the Seal Cave with "Seals By Sea" , Seals By Sea Tours, Surfing at Bridgewater Beach, Jet skiing on Bridgewater Bay, Taking the Seal Walk, visiting Shelly Beach and Fishing in the bay.
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| Trails/Wildlife/Nature |
If you like nature and want to see the wildlife, there are some places to go. We suggest are some of the bird life, Short walks on Cape Nelson or, 2 hour {return walk} to Seal Colony Viewing Platform, Echidnas,wallabies& koalas, Rosellas, thrushes, wrens,robins & black cockatoos, Seals,dolphins&whales and 250 Kilometers of well constructed trails.
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| Eateries/Wineries |
Good food and good wine are part of life's necessities, therefore don't leave without trying some (or all!) of these places. We suggest Bridgewater Cafe has the best views of the majestic cape and lucious food!, Barrett's Winery, Visit Kingsley for wine tasting, Dine at Edwardsoverlooking Portland Harbour, Dine at Sandilands, Sample the cuisine at Clock By The Bay and Lunch at Port Of Call.
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