Anglesea (Victoria)

Anglesea is a town in Victoria, Australia. The city on the Great Ocean Road is located 110 kilometers from Melbourne, 37 kilometers from Geelong and 18 kilometers of Torquay. 2006 counted 2,290 residents in Anglesea.

History and name

The original name was Swampy Creek and it was changed in 1884 after the appointment of the village to the city in Anglesea River. The name comes from the island of Anglesea in the North West of Wales. The Anglesea Post Office was opened on 16 April 1886. In 1950 the city was renamed in Anglesea.

Tourism

In the summer months linger numerous relaxation in the city, which are numerous present especially at Christmas and New Year as. During the holiday seasons of Melbourne Although the main beach offers good conditions for surfing, many surfers choose the government Beach, which is called by them Guvvos and west of Anglesea is located. Anglesea is regionally for its Riverbank Market known of the river is close to the main road from Anglesea, on the Great Ocean Road.

In September each year, Angair finds Wildflower Festival ..

The Surf Coast Walk passes through the town and can be continued either north-east along the coastline to Torquay or southeast to Aireys Inlet.

Sports

The Anglesea Football Club plays in the Bellarine Football League, the Anglesea Cricket Club in the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association and the Anglesea Golf Club is located in the Noble Street. The golf course in the city is known for its living there kangaroo population. Furthermore, Anglesea is also home to a skateboard ramp.

Anglesea offers novice and experienced surfers, depending on local conditions, different sports on. The main beach and the beaches at the Point Roadknight are suitable for beginners as well as experienced and fun- seeking surfers. The latter can surf the north and south of the city, or on different reefs located near the beach. The surf spots are accessible by boats or paddling on a surfboard. The adventure -seeking surf and search many big waves, which are called by the Aborigines Bombies because they can arrive with different wave heights that provide relevant surf fun.

Others

Alcoa of Australia operates the coal-fired electric power plant and a coal mine in Anglesea mining in the city. It is located next to a prominent because of its biological diversity landscape that enjoys national nature conservation, the Anglesea Heath.

In February 1983, reached one of the most devastating bushfires in Australia, the Ash Wednesday Fires, the urban area, which destroyed numerous houses.