Anglesea, including the tidal river mouth, seen from a lookout above the Great Ocean Road. Coastal points of interest visible in this picture are Main Beach, which is home to the Anglesea Surf Life Saving Club, and Point Addis, in the background.
View of Point Roadknight, to the southwest of the town centre, as seen from a lookout above the Great Ocean Road.
Originally known as Swampy Creek, the area's name was changed to Anglesea River in 1884 when the township was established. A Post Office under that name opened on 16 April 1886.[2] and was renamed Anglesea in 1950. The name derives from Anglesey, an island in North Wales.[3]
Alcoa of Australia operated a power station and open-cut coal mine near the town from 1969 until August 2015. The site is now the subject of restorative work.
In February 1983, the Ash Wednesday fires swept through the area, destroying many houses.
Aerial panorama of the coastal township of Anglesea, Victoria and the Anglesea River. Shot September 2018.
There is a surge in population during the summer months, reaching a peak around Christmas and New Year's Eve, as many Melbourne residents arrive for the holiday season. Although the town's main beach usually has reasonable surfing conditions, many surfers opt for the beach known as "Guvvo's", just west of town at the end of O'Donohue Road. Anglesea is also well known locally for its regular riverbank markets, which are held by the river on Anglesea's main street, the Great Ocean Road.[4]
The town's golf-course is renowned for its resident population of eastern grey kangaroos which graze on the fairways.[5] In September the town hosts the Angair Wildflower Festival.
Point Roadknight Back Beach Aerial Panorama. Shot September 2018.
The Surf Coast Walk passes through the town and can either be followed north-east along the coastline to Torquay or south-east towards Aireys Inlet and Moggs Creek.[6]
Point Roadknight, Point Addis and Harvey Street are some of the tourist attractions along with several parks which surround the coastline. The Coogoorah Park is located towards the end of the River Reserve Road which boasts of a network of islands connected by boardwalks and bridges through wetlands.[7]
The town is also home of the Anglesea Cricket Club which competes in the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association.
Golfers play at the Anglesea Golf Club on Noble Street, home to a great many kangaroos.[9]
Anglesea has a recently re-built skateboard ramp which has led a controversial life, with the construction material having changed from wood to steel, and then concrete.
The area has a variety of surfing locations that cater to both beginners and experienced surfers. Both the patrolled main beach and the sheltered beach at Point Roadknight provide a perfect surfing environment for beginners. More experienced and adventurous surfers can tackle the more exposed beaches to the north and south of the town, or several offshore reefs, which are accessible via boat or a lengthy paddle from shore. These "bombies" can produce challenging waves during large swells.
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Anglesea is a town in Victoria Australia It is located on the Great Ocean Road in the Surf Coast Shire local government area In the 2016 census Anglesea had a population of 2 545 people 1 Anglesea VictoriaAnglesea including the tidal river mouth seen from a lookout above the Great Ocean Road Coastal points of interest visible in this picture are Main Beach which is home to the Anglesea Surf Life Saving Club and Point Addis in the background AngleseaLocation in Surf Coast ShireCoordinates38 24 23 S 144 11 13 E 38 40639 S 144 18694 E 38 40639 144 18694Population2 545 2016 census 1 Postcode s 3230Elevation12 m 39 ft Location110 km 68 mi from Melbourne37 km 23 mi from Geelong18 km 11 mi from TorquayLGA s Surf Coast ShireState electorate s PolwarthFederal division s CorangamiteLocalities around Anglesea Gherang Paraparap BellbraeWensleydale Anglesea Bells BeachAireys Inlet Bass Strait Bass StraitView of Point Roadknight to the southwest of the town centre as seen from a lookout above the Great Ocean Road Originally known as Swampy Creek the area s name was changed to Anglesea River in 1884 when the township was established A Post Office under that name opened on 16 April 1886 2 and was renamed Anglesea in 1950 The name derives from Anglesey an island in North Wales 3 Alcoa of Australia operated a power station and open cut coal mine near the town from 1969 until August 2015 The site is now the subject of restorative work In February 1983 the Ash Wednesday fires swept through the area destroying many houses Contents 1 Tourism 2 Sport 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksTourism edit nbsp Aerial panorama of the coastal township of Anglesea Victoria and the Anglesea River Shot September 2018 There is a surge in population during the summer months reaching a peak around Christmas and New Year s Eve as many Melbourne residents arrive for the holiday season Although the town s main beach usually has reasonable surfing conditions many surfers opt for the beach known as Guvvo s just west of town at the end of O Donohue Road Anglesea is also well known locally for its regular riverbank markets which are held by the river on Anglesea s main street the Great Ocean Road 4 The town s golf course is renowned for its resident population of eastern grey kangaroos which graze on the fairways 5 In September the town hosts the Angair Wildflower Festival nbsp Point Roadknight Back Beach Aerial Panorama Shot September 2018 The Surf Coast Walk passes through the town and can either be followed north east along the coastline to Torquay or south east towards Aireys Inlet and Moggs Creek 6 Point Roadknight Point Addis and Harvey Street are some of the tourist attractions along with several parks which surround the coastline The Coogoorah Park is located towards the end of the River Reserve Road which boasts of a network of islands connected by boardwalks and bridges through wetlands 7 Sport editAnglesea has an Australian Rules football team and Netball Club that both compete in the Bellarine Football League 8 The town is also home of the Anglesea Cricket Club which competes in the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association Golfers play at the Anglesea Golf Club on Noble Street home to a great many kangaroos 9 Anglesea has a recently re built skateboard ramp which has led a controversial life with the construction material having changed from wood to steel and then concrete The area has a variety of surfing locations that cater to both beginners and experienced surfers Both the patrolled main beach and the sheltered beach at Point Roadknight provide a perfect surfing environment for beginners More experienced and adventurous surfers can tackle the more exposed beaches to the north and south of the town or several offshore reefs which are accessible via boat or a lengthy paddle from shore These bombies can produce challenging waves during large swells See also editGeshe Sonam Thargye Buddhist centreReferences edit a b Australian Bureau of Statistics 27 June 2017 Anglesea State Suburb 2016 Census QuickStats Retrieved 16 November 2017 nbsp Phoenix Auctions History Post Office List retrieved 22 January 2021 Anglesea Intown Geelong Archived from the original on 8 July 2017 Retrieved 20 July 2017 Anglesea Riverbank Market The Market Roll Archived from the original on 16 August 2011 Retrieved 1 July 2012 Anglesea Golf Club s Kangaroos Anglesea Golf Club Retrieved 1 July 2012 Tourism Victoria Surf Coast Walk Great Ocean Road Visit Victoria Archived from the original on 21 September 2011 Retrieved 21 July 2011 Anglesea Travel Victoria Bellarine Football League Football amp Netball Geelong Archived from the original on 14 August 2012 Retrieved 1 July 2012 Golf Select Anglesea retrieved 11 May 2009External links editAustralian Places Anglesea Official Great Ocean Road Info Anglesea Official government tourism site Anglesea Visitor Information Anglesea com au Anglesea Community website www anglesea community Retrieved from https en wikipedia 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