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170. Cape Woolamai - Granite Tombolo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26) Woolamai Hill (112 m) is the highest point on Phillip Island and the surface of the cape slopes gradually towards the north at an average angle of 5 Cape Woolamai is a very distinctive landform and a class example of a former island now linked to a larger land mass to form a tombolo system. Cape Woolamai Faunal Reserve: a study of the physical geography and ecology as a basis for conservation management. www.nre.vic.gov.au /DPI/Vro/portregn.nsf/pages/port_lf_sig_sites_cape_woolamai   (520 words)

Cape Cottage Studio, Accommadation, Phillip Island Australia Situated in the beach side town-ship of Cape Woolamai on Phillip Island, the studio overlooks a native garden with mature gums and flowering shrubs. The beach and surf is a five-minute walk from the studio and is a haven of rock pools at low tide and dramatic surf at high tide. Just three minutes drive from the Cape Woolamai surf beach which is patrolled for swimmers during the summer. www.phillipislandstudio.com   (143 words)

Cape Woolamai On the South side of the cape are The Pinnacles, a formation of granite points reaching skywards. Cape Woolamai has the status of a State Fauna Reserve to protect the Mutton Bird rookeries that lie over the dunes and rugged outcrops on the eastern end of Phillip Island. Golden sand on the south facing beaches of the Cape are famous amongst surfers for some of the most magnificent waves in the world. www.amaroopark.com /walks/cape_woolamai.htm   (227 words)

Walkabout - Phillip Island Behind the beach, and to its south, is the Cape Woolamai State Faunal Reserve which features some dry coast scrub and some spectacular and rugged coastal scenery of granite cliffs and fl basalt outcrops. The rocks of Cape Woolamai are home to around one million short-tailed shearwaters, otherwise known as mutton birds. The Cape Woolamai Granite Quarry Loop is a longer walk (8 km return) which also takes in the Pinnacles and the highest point on the island (109 metres) from whence there are excellent views. www.walkabout.com.au /fairfax/locations/VICPhillipIsland.shtml   (5524 words)

171. Woolamai Beach and Tie-bar The tombolo consists of a basement of basalt and Upper Tertiary sediments regarded by Jenkin (1962, 1974) as equivalents of the Warneet Beds, overlain by siliceous and calcareous sands form the active and partially stabilized dunes of the body of the isthmus. The tie-bar or tombolo is accorded the same significance status as Cape Woolamai as it is regarded as an integral part of the tombolo complex. The orientation of parabolic dunes at Cape Woolamai, Victoria, Aust. www.nre.vic.gov.au /dpi/vro/portregn.nsf/pages/port_lf_sig_sites_cape_woolamai_beach   (346 words)

Artist's Footsteps   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26) Cape Woolamai is situated on the south-west tip of Phillip Island. The name Cape Woolamai, was originally given by navigator, George Bass in 1798, describing the area as 'a high and rather steep cape resembling a snapper's head.' From 1891, the red granite in this area was mined from Red Point, Cape Woolamai, and shipped to Melbourne, where it was used for many of the early buildings in the City of Melbourne. www.artistsfootsteps.com /html/vonGuerard_CapeWoolamai.htm   (159 words)

Phillip Island Nature Park - cape woolamai The ancient pink Granite of Cape Woolamai, Phillip Island's highest point, rises out of the ocean with majestic beauty. Golden sweeping beaches linking the Cape to Phillip Island’s volcanic past make this a perfect place for a beach walk at any time of the year. Cape Woolamai is home to the largest colony of Short-tailed Shearwaters on Phillip Island and is one of the most popular surfing beaches in Australia. www.penguins.org.au /content.asp?pg=78   (223 words)

The Australian Bird Bander The establishment of the Cape Woolamai Banding Station is an event of some importance to Australian ornithology. Dr Serventy's station at Fisher Island has, of course, functioned for 20 years, but that is a specialised project established for the study of a single species. Cape Woolamai promises to be the first Australian bird observatory in the style of the British coastal bird observatories, and appears admirably situated for the study of migration - a long-felt want in Australia. www.absa.asn.au /Abstracts/ABBvol5.html   (1021 words)

Bass Coast Local News: Cape Woolamai Coast Action Provide New Steps   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26) Cape Woolamai Coast Action/Coastcare proudly witnessed the completion of a new set of timber steps at a recent working bee. The steps are located in the Cape Woolamai foreshore reserve on the Cronulla Road foreshore access track. "In their brief history, Cape Woolamai Coast Action/Coastcare have had a major impact on the improvement and conservation of the Cape Woolamai foreshore," said Derek Hibbert, Environment/Coastal Officer with Bass Coast Shire Council. gippsland.com /News/Old/2804.htm   (480 words)

Phillip Island Nature Park - News & Events Most of us think of Cape Woolamai as a pristine wilderness, but introduced grasses are slowly choking this area and reducing wildlife habitat. The Cape was grazed by cattle and sheep for many years in Phillip Island’s early days. Cape Woolamai became part of Phillip Island Nature Parks in 1996. www.penguins.org.au /news.asp?pg=46&NewsID=6   (265 words)

Bass Coast Shire Council Council has been working towards the construction of Cape Woolamai streets and drainage for a number of years. Council declared the special charge scheme for the construction of roads and drainage in the Cape Woolamia estate at its ordinary meeting of 18 February 2004. Council is funding the pavement widening of Woolamai Beach Road and a share of the cost of the footpath. www.basscoast.vic.gov.au /content/content.asp?cnid=1230&ctid=1   (539 words)

Walkabout 8 And past Storm Bay is the peculiar formation known as Pyramid Rock, which offers superb views of Seal Rocks to the west and Cape Woolamai to the east. On the other side of that Cape is Waratah Bay, a popular spot with surfers and anglers alike. Cape Byron is the most easterly point of Australia, with the view from the lookout a splendid one. www.noworriesmate.com /Books/NWM_W08.htm   (15473 words)

Australasian snapper - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The fish is found on all coasts of New Zealand, especially in the north. In Australia it is found along the south coast and as far north as Coral Bay in the west, and Cape Manifold in Queensland in the east. It's also found on the coast of Tasmania but in lesser numbers. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chrysophrys   (470 words)

[No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26) Located on the beautiful coast of Cape Woolamai on Phillip Island and on the San Remo waterfront, the gateway to Phillip Island, Victoria. The Beachhouse is well positioned on the majestic Cape Woolamai of Phillip Island and only 5 minutes drive from San Remo. The Beach Penthouse is situated on Cape Woolamai in a unique position with panoramic views overlooking the ocean coastline from Cape Patterson up to the Phillip Island bridge, bordered by the majestic Bass hills and the San Remo penisula. www.blackdolphin.net.au   (1045 words)

Squidfish Forum > Phillip Island, Vic - Rock Fishing I went to Red Point (Cape Woolamai) at Phillip Island on Sunday and it was a fun day. I agree that there is something special about this spot, in summer we take my friend's boat out off cape woolamai to scuba dive for crays, and we motor past the spot where you fished. I went to Red Point again today at Cape Woolamai but it was not crash hot. www.squidfish.net /forums/lofiversion/index.php/t823.html   (979 words)

Woofer & Ladee's BarkOff! Just to show how thrilled we were to meet a friend from so far away, I thought maybe we could highlight a little bit about where Charo lives...Maybe that way our daddies will want to take us there one day. I'm hoping we could drive there and be there on the same day...It may be farther than that, but I'm hoping....Here's a lilttle bit about Cape Woolamai: The ancient pink Granite of Cape Woolamai, Phillip Island's highest point, rises out of the ocean with majestic beauty. It does sound really nice.....here are some nice things that we could do if our daddies took us there (besides play with Charo): Enjoy a choice of four coastal walking track loops with a variety of scenery and aspects from two to four hours and four to eight kilometers. www.gregandtony.com /barkout/2003/jul03/070403.html   (1298 words)

Rob's and Liz's Fossicking Trips Cape Woolamai is a granite batholith protruding into Bass Strait and is a designated national park. Steep cliffs surround the cape and there are well marked walking tracks throughout the park. Pegmatite veins and large crystals of feldspar and quartz are known to occur in the granite cliffs. www.geologynet.com /phillip.htm   (266 words)

Colonial Square, Cape Woolami Granite - Melbourne Museum - Australia, Victoria, Melbourne A mass of pink granite forms Cape Woolamai, on the rugged eastern end of Phillip Island in Westernport Bay, about 130 km southwest of Melbourne. Along parts of the southern and eastern margins of the cape, the cliffs rise nearly 100 m from the ocean. As far as is known, the Equitable Life Assurance building was the only Melbourne building constructed from Cape Woolamai granite. www.museum.vic.gov.au /colonial/cape_woolamai.asp   (249 words)

Rock Climbing at Cape Woolamai, Victoria, Australia Cape Woolamai is a wild place of rugged, windswept cliffs, seabirds and crashing surf. It is a granite promontory sticking out from Phillip Island into Bass Straight and as such it bears the brunt of the weather. The surfing and swimming at Woolamai beach are great and the walk back along the beach after a day on the cliffs is fantastic.. www.chockstone.org /CapeWoolamai/Woolamai.htm   (544 words)

www.thecrag.com - Rock Climbing Cape Woolamai Below is a list of the direct subareas to Cape Woolamai. Below is a list of rock climbing guidebooks for Cape Woolamai (number of climbs they cover for the area in parenthesis) and businesses that have listed in the sites business directory. Below you will find other links for Cape Woolamai that are not included in the business directory but do participate in www.thecrag.com's Reciprocal Links Program. www.thecrag.com /CRAGS/CapeWoolamai-387250.html   (511 words)

News The construction of a new rotunda/barbeque shelter at Cape Woolamai has been completed and the installation of tables and seats will shortly follow. A partnership was then formed between Council and the Cape Woolamai Residents and Ratepayers Association (CWRRA), who applied for a grant from the Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development. The grant was successful and the groups received $18,000 towards the total cost of the $36,000 project. gippsland.com /News?guidNewsID=71917BFAECF949D190A72E19ED89B57C   (423 words)

Phillip Island Victoria - Phillip Island Helicopters Departs from the airport heading for the coast and Cape Woolamai. Along the way you will fly past Woolamai Surf Beach, one of the best known surf beaches in the country and its life saving club, before flying around the Cape itself. Departs from the airport we turn left at the coast for Cape Woolamai. www.phillipisland.net.au /trip/airport/airport.html   (841 words)

Phillip Island and Gippsland Accommdation Woolamai Heaven is a large modern family home with ocean views of spectacular surf beaches 100m away Cape Cod Villa, 270 bay views charming décor seclusion or choice activities, nature and coastal towns Located in the peaceful ambiance of Cape Woolamai, this home boasts lots of natural light and charm. www.ozstays.com /areas/accommodation_phillip_island_gippsland_waterfront.html   (844 words)

Bicycle Victoria - Bass Coast Shire The 16km trail could in the future extend to the bike paths on Phillip Island and even along the old rail reserve to Nyora provided it isn't impacted on by the service centre proposal. Council also plan to upgrade the surface of the trail over the next 12 months and eliminate some of the sandy sections that are difficult to cycle on. Construction work is due to commence on a section of the Cape Woolamai to Surf Beach Road Bicycle Path. www.bv.com.au /inform.php?a=7&b=146&c=903   (220 words)

Woolamai Escape: Cape Woolamai, Cottage/ House holiday accommodation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26) Woolamai Escape: Cape Woolamai, Cottage/ House holiday accommodation Only minutes from Woolamai safety beach and patrolled surf beaches, this 3 bedroom fully self contained retreat comfortably sleeps up to 8 (6 adults). The information displayed about holiday properties in the Phillip Island and surrounds Phillip Island and Gippsland VIC has been provided by outside parties and is included on this website in good faith. www.stayz.com.au /7031   (204 words)

Kiteforum.com :: View topic - Australian Fatality Fundraiser   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26) "The Cape Woolamai Community (Phillip Island) has set up a trust fund to assist the young family of local kiteboarder Damien McKay who died last week after being critically injured in a kiteboarding accident at Woolamai Safety Beach (inside the heads opposite San Remo). We do not have an accurate report of the accident yet but it is beleived that Damien was kiting alone and hit some rocks in gusty winds. The Woolamai community have established a trust fund to support Damien\'s family - wife Leah and two children, Balin aged 3, and Jana aged 1. www.kiteforum.com /phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2322736   (709 words)

Beach House - 25 Maroubra Drive, Cape Woolamai Our beach house at Cape Woolamai on Phillip Island provides the perfect getaway for a couple, a family or a group of friends wanting to stay in spacious self contained accommodation in a wonderful peaceful location. The kitchen, lounge and meals area are upstairs with superb views over Cape Woolamai and along the coast to Cape Patterson. The house is located at 25 Maroubra Drive Cape Woolamai. home.aanet.com.au /thecaines/beachhouse   (377 words)

Newhaven - Maps and towns - Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia Cast a line from the town jetty or head for the surf at nearby beaches including Woolamai Surf Beach, and Smiths Beach. Stunning sea views, interesting geological formations and abundant wildlife can be found at nearby Cape Woolamai, the highest point on the Island, where there are a series of excellent coastal walking tracks. Watch the Short-tailed Shearwaters complete their annual migration back to the island (they are in residence between late September and mid April) from the Cape Woolamai main car park or as part of a ranger-guided tour www.visitmelbourne.com /displayObject.cfm/objectid.000D6187-8F69-1DB8-917780C476A90000/vvt.vhtml   (415 words)

Phillip Island and surrounds Accommdation - Woolamai Escape   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26) Phillip Island and surrounds Accommdation - Woolamai Escape Woolamai Escape - Only minutes from Woolamai safety beach and patrolled surf beaches, this 3 bedroom fully self contained retreat comfortably sleeps up to 8 (6 adults). This house has 3 bedrooms, full kitchen facilities, TV, DVD player, air conditioner, washing machine, BBQ and outdoor setting. www.ozstays.com /7031   (132 words)

Cape Woolamai Trail - Walking and cycling - Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia Cape Woolamai Trail - Walking and cycling - Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia The sandy track winding along the sheer cliff tops on Phillip Island's southerly point culminates in a superb panorama of the Island. Watch out for the daring surfers on nearby Woolamai Surf Beach, and keep an eye open for the burrows of the Cape's short-tailed shearwaters (mutton birds), small migratory birds that fly to Alaska each April. www.visitvictoria.com /displayObject.cfm/ObjectID.000AF9AA-83DB-1A7F-A7B580C476A90000/vvt.vhtml   (105 words)

Woolamai Beach Hideaway: Cape Woolamai, Apartment holiday accommodation Woolamai Beach Hideaway: Cape Woolamai, Apartment holiday accommodation VIC > Phillip Island and Gippsland > Phillip Island and Gippsland Waterfront > Woolamai Beach Hideaway (type: property) The information displayed about holiday properties in the Phillip Island and Gippsland Waterfront Phillip Island and Gippsland VIC has been provided by outside parties and is included on this website in good faith. www.stayz.com.au /18942   (208 words)

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