Surf Coast Shire

- 38.33144.32Koordinaten: 38 ° 20 ' S, 144 ° 19' O The Surf Coast Shire is a Local Government Area ( LGA) in the Australian state of Victoria. The area is 1560 km ² and has about 22,000 inhabitants.

Surf Coast is located on the south coast of Victoria about 120 km southwest of the capital, Melbourne and includes the following localities: Winchelsea, Moriac, Mount Duneed, Modewarre, Deans Marsh, Bellbrae, Lorne, Aireys Inlet, Anglesea Jan Juc and Torquay. The seat of the City Council is located in the seaside town of Torquay in the east of the LGA, which has to the 7,000 inhabitants.

The Surf Coast Shire is the surfer's stronghold on the Australian south coast. Especially Torquay is famous for its surfing beaches, especially the Bells Beach. This was also the site of one of the most famous surfer movies Point Break (1991).

Accordingly, the Shire in particular the coastal towns of Torquay Jan Juc, Anglesea, Aireys Inlet and Lorne lives of the many beach and surf tourists, and will also benefit from the proximity to the metropolis of Melbourne. From Torquay originate worldwide known manufacturer of surfboards and apparel, and other sports accessories such as Quiksilver and Rip Curl.

Many residents of the LGA but also work as a commuter in the neighboring city Geelong.

In Lorne place in summer on the first weekend of January the Lorne Pier to Pub Swim instead, which is the largest organized ocean swim in the world according to the Guinness Book of Records. The swim course is 1.2 km.

Aireys Inlet Location was also one of the most well-known Australian authors of the crime writer Arthur W. Upfield.

Management

The Surf Coast Shire Council has nine members, who are elected by the residents of the LGA. Surf Coast is not divided into districts. From the circle of Councillor also the Mayor ( Mayor ) of the Council recruited.

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