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  Ceduna South Australia
Ceduna is located west of the Eyre peninsula where it re joins the mainland of the Nullarbor Plains.
The Ceduna coast is a popular location for whale watching between June and October.
Ceduna is still a centre for commercial fishing but now the catch is more conventional.
www.auinfo.com /Ceduna-South-Australia.html   (368 words)

  
  Ceduna, South Australia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ceduna (32°07′S 133°40′E) is a small town in the West Coast region of South Australia.
It is situated in the northwest corner of Eyre Peninsula, west of the junction of the Flinders and Eyre Highways around 786 km northwest of the capital Adelaide.
Ceduna is in the District Council of Ceduna, the federal Division of Grey, and the state electoral district of Flinders.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ceduna,_South_Australia   (380 words)

  
 Tourism & Events
Ceduna is the hub town that serves the Far West coastal areas of South Australia.
Ceduna's name is a corruption of the local Aboriginal word 'Chedoona' and is said to mean a place to sit down and rest.
Ceduna is rapidly developing a reputation as an ideal tourist destination, with it's abundant seafood, pristine beaches and wilderness, spectacular sunsets, whale watching and friendly people.
www.ceduna.net /site/page.cfm?u=102   (407 words)

  
 AusEmade: Ceduna Information and Attractions, South Australia (SA), Australia
Ceduna is very much the last easterly stop before entering the famed wastelands of the Nullarbor Plain and the vast flatlands which lie to the north of the Great Australian Bight.
Ceduna 1 was built in 1969 and is 32.8 m high, weighs 300 tonnes and has a diameter of 29.6 m.
Ceduna 2 was completed in 1980 and is 35.2 m high, weighs 260 tonnes and is 32 m in diameter.
www.ausemade.com.au /sa/destination/c/ceduna-attractions.htm   (867 words)

  
 Ceduna - South Australia - Australia - Travel - smh.com.au
Ceduna is located 1964 km from Perth, 470 km from Port Augusta and 781 km north-west of Adelaide on the Eyre Highway.
The Ceduna Museum, which was the town's first school (it was built in 1912), is now a National Trust Building surrounded by extensive exhibits of local farming equipment and housing much of the equipment used during the 1950s when atomic testing was going on at Maralinga.
To the south of Ceduna and Thevenard lies the Laura Bay Conservation Park an area of 251 ha which was proclaimed a conservation park in 1973.
www.smh.com.au /news/South-Australia/Ceduna/2005/02/17/1108500204196.html   (1970 words)

  
 Ceduna - South Australia - Australia - Travel - smh.com.au
Ceduna is located 1964 km from Perth, 470 km from Port Augusta and 781 km north-west of Adelaide on the Eyre Highway.
The Ceduna Museum, which was the town's first school (it was built in 1912), is now a National Trust Building surrounded by extensive exhibits of local farming equipment and housing much of the equipment used during the 1950s when atomic testing was going on at Maralinga.
To the south of Ceduna and Thevenard lies the Laura Bay Conservation Park an area of 251 ha which was proclaimed a conservation park in 1973.
smh.com.au /news/South-Australia/Ceduna/2005/02/17/1108500204196.html   (1970 words)

  
 Ceduna
An eclipse in Ceduna was too good an opportunity to miss, even if the duration would be only 32 seconds.
In Ceduna we were rather surprised at the lack of crowds, but the town was prepared for an influx.
The wind was very strong so Peter and quite a few of the others (the Canadian group, John Salini, Brendan Downs and also the Sutherland Society) set up their equipment in the side courtyard of the motel where they were sheltered from the wind but could still see the sun over the pine trees.
www.uq.net.au /~zzpeande/Ceduna.htm   (1395 words)

  
 Ceduna Accommodation - Caravan Park, Cabins and Camping - Eyre Peninsula & Nullarbor
Ceduna's Airport Caravan Park is located 780 kilometres west of Adelaide, and 2000 kilometres to the east of Perth.
Travelers passing through Ceduna at this time are advised to make prior bookings in order to obtain the accommodation of their choice.
Ceduna Airport Caravan Park is a family friendly facility and pets are permitted on a leash.
www.nullarbornet.com.au /towns/FOSTERSCP1.html   (620 words)

  
 Sky gamblers give Ceduna all-clear - theage.com.au
An international astronomy group in Australia to monitor next week's total solar eclipse is scanning the skies in Ceduna, South Australia - not for the sun but for signs of bad weather.
With clear weather, the eclipse will be visible inside a 36-kilometre band that runs from Ceduna, 800 kilometres west of Adelaide, to the innermost south-western corner of Queensland.
The Kruger National Park in South Africa is considered another key viewing area and any available tent in the park was booked out years ago.
www.theage.com.au /articles/2002/11/28/1038386258721.html   (412 words)

  
 Flight to Ceduna - Outback Flights - River Country Adventours - Victoria Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
All inclusive Flight tour to Ceduna in South Australia to see the Massing of Southern Right Whales at the Head of the Bight.
Ceduna was the name of a policeman's horse in the early days.
The population of Ceduna is around 3000 and has motels and a good shopping area as well as being the place where the dog (dingo) fence begins.
www.adventours.com.au /flights/ceduna.htm   (458 words)

  
 200212_ceduna_kersti
On December 4, 2002, a total solar eclipse was visible from Ceduna, South Australia.
The moon first began to obscure the edge of the sun at about 6.40pm (local daylight saving time), and steadily moved across it until, at 7.40pm, after a brief 'diamond-ring' effect, it covered the sun completely in a total solar eclipse.
During the 32 seconds of 'totality' the sky was a deep cornflower blue, until the diamond-ring effect reappeared as the sun emerged.
www.kersti.com /photos/ceduna/index.html   (131 words)

  
 Ceduna, Australia
Australia > South Australia > Eyre Peninsula > West Coast
The port at Thevenard, 3km east, ships grain, gypsum and salt and is the base of a fishing fleet.
Unauthorized duplication in part or whole without prior written consent prohibited by international laws.
www.planetware.com /australia/ceduna-aus-sa-cdn.htm   (83 words)

  
 Ceduna Tourist Park Caravan, Unit & Cabin Accommodation South Australia
Ceduna Tourist Park is a great place to stop for the night when travelling to and from the west.
Or why not plan a holiday in Ceduna where you'll find a diverse range of natural scenic beauty from outback wilderness to glorious untouched coastline as well as a range of activities including great fishing.
Ceduna is an independent member of BIG4 Holiday Parks of Australia Pty Ltd, the owner of the BIG4 trade mark.
www.cedunatouristpark.com   (125 words)

  
 Total solar eclipse 2002 (Video)
This two-minute video is a replay of a webcast recorded from Ceduna, in South Australia, which shows the period of totality of eclipse in 2002.
A total solar eclipse passed over the coastal township of Ceduna, South Australia on 4 December 2002.
It was the first total solar eclipse over Australia in 26 years.
www.csiro.au /csiro/content/file/pfki.html   (73 words)

  
 Ceduna, South Australia at Australia Adventures
The largest town in the far west of the State, 795 km west of Adelaide, Ceduna, with nearby Thevenard'a deep-sea port just 4 km away -services a vast hinterland of cereal land and a fishing fleet that chases fish, abalone, and crayfish.
The original township was established in the 1840s at Denial Bay, 13 km (8 miles) west of present-day Ceduna and on the western side of the bay.
Ceduna was proclaimed in 1901 and soon grew into the major port it is today.
www.australiaadventures.com /ceduna.htm   (462 words)

  
 Ceduna Observatory   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The donation of the antenna, a Ceduna landmark for 25 years, was made possible following the relocation late in 1995 of Ceduna's telecommunications functions to Perth under the companys Future International Network (FIN) modernisation program.
The antenna will dramatically enhance the Australian VLBI array, which includes existing radio telescopes in Hobart and at Parkes, Mopra(near Coonabarabran) and Narrabri by providing a vital East-West extension required to map compact radio sources in the southern sky at high resolution and to study a range of important astrophysical problems.
With the acquisition of Ceduna, the University of Tasmania will control 40% of the Australian VLBI array and will be in a position to play a major role in this area of science for many years to come.
www-ra.phys.utas.edu.au /observatories/ceduna.html   (291 words)

  
 The Long Road to Ceduna - Eyre Highway, Australia - BootsnAll.com
We'd hardly reached the outskirts of Perth when it finally gave up and over-heated, leaving us stranded at the side of the road wondering whether our plan to cross the Nullarbor was such a good idea after all.
Stretching along the bottom of the country, the Nullarbor Plain is one of Australia's great road journeys.
Ceduna is an Aboriginal word meaning "to sit down and rest".
www.bootsnall.com /travelstories/pac/sep02ceduna.shtml   (1492 words)

  
 Ceduna Foreshore Hotel
Situated on the Murat Bay beach front and the town’s main street, the Ceduna Foreshore Hotel has serviced its local community and visitors to the area for just on a century now.
Ceduna together with Thevenard are at the centre of a large cereal growing, fishing and oyster farming region located on South Australia’s West Coast.
and some of the most specatular coastline in Australia are all nearby.
www.sahotels.com.au /ceduna/index.asp   (301 words)

  
 Ceduna Aboriginal Community
The word Ceduna is believed to have come from the Aboriginal word meaning “a place of rest”.
A high proportion of this number of people live in Ceduna/ Thevenard with the towns of Koonibba, Smoky Bay, Denial Bay and Nunjikompita having smaller populations within the Council’s boundary.
Ceduna has been described as having one of the most complex multi-cultural communities in the country (Nicholas Clarke and Associates May 1996) with many nationalities prominent in the town and immediate region.
www.cedunaregion.com   (284 words)

  
 Ceduna-eclipse
We had moved off the centre line by around 14 kilometers south east as planned, to give a 24 second totality time with the intention of capturing many Baily Beads.
Cold and cloudy weather&emdash;unusual for summer in South Australia, particularly during a long drought.
The thousands on the beach in Ceduna, where the sun is uncovered only a couple of minutes before totality, jump and shout and cheer.
netspeed.com.au /minnah/2002/Ceduna/Ceduna-eclipse.html   (523 words)

  
 CEDUNA FORESHORE CARAVAN PARK
Shane and Cherrie welcome you to Ceduna Foreshore Caravan Park, which is superbly located on the shores of beautiful Murat Bay on the West Coast of Eyre Peninsula.
This particular area of coastline is famous for its spectacular scenery, great fishing, world famous whale watching facilities at the Head of the Bight or Fowlers Bay (July-October) and the freshest, best oysters grown in Australia.
A good variety of day trips and tours are available for you to select from and one never to be forgotten experience for most people is whale watching at the head of the Bight or Fowlers Bay — in season July-October.
www.cedunaforeshorecaravanpark.com.au /default.htm   (197 words)

  
 Best Western Ceduna Community Hotel/Motel Ceduna, SA, South Australia
Escape the pressures of city life and explore the natural wonders of the far west coast of South Australia.
The Best Western Ceduna Foreshore Hotel Motel is the perfect way to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life and just relax.
The Best Western Ceduna Foreshore Hotel Motel is located on the foreshore overlooking the jetty, in the centre of the township.
www.qwikcast.com /hotelsearch/hotelinfo/5853.html   (606 words)

  
 Florists in Ceduna. Petals Flower Delivery bu Local Ceduna Florists.
The large range of flower arrangements shown in the Petals catalogue are available from the florists in Ceduna and includes, bouquets, flowers presented in baskets, table arrangements, native flower arrangements and native flower bouquets, roses arranged as gifts or presentations, floral tributes as sprays or wreaths, plus a gift basket section.
Because the Petals Network consists of professional florists operating out of florists shops in the cities, suburbs and towns across Australia, flower deliveries are only made over short distances, and the local Petals florists in Ceduna can deliver your order in the Ceduna area in minimal time with the flowers looking fresh and beautiful.
When you place an order with Petals for delivery by florists in Ceduna, you receive a return email advising that your order has been received, so overcoming any uncertainty, and, you are given a tracking number so that you can follow the order's progress through the system.
www.worldwidepetals.com /ceduna_florists.htm   (310 words)

  
 Eclipse solar total 2002 Australia December information
The Total Solar Eclipse in South Australia on Wednesday the 4th of December 2002 can be seen at its best from Ceduna and Wirraminna (west of Woomera) in South Australia.
As a comparison between Ceduna and Wirraminna, the totality time will be reduced by around 6 seconds and the height above the horizon will be reduced by around 3 degrees.
This part of Australia is very desolate and between the two towns, further toward Wirraminna, are very large salt lakes which are usually dry, but if driven on, a vehicle may get bogged even if its a 4x4.
www.telescopes-astronomy.com.au /eclipse152.htm   (1699 words)

  
 Ceduna, South Australia - Travelmate
On the Eyre Peninsula, Ceduna is the diminutive form of the Aboriginal word inviting you to ‘sit down and take a rest’ - chedoona.
Which is quite apt because Ceduna on the shores of Murat Bay is often described as the last bastion of civilisation before you strike west across the Nullabor.
As you’d expect in a town on the edge of the Nullabor - 780km north-west of Adelaide and 1965km from Perth - Ceduna is very well fixed for accommodation and service industries.
www.travelmate.com.au /Places/Places.asp?TownName=Ceduna_\_SA   (307 words)

  
 CEDUNA EVENTS, ATTRACTIONS, FESTIVALS, CARNIVALS, CEDUNA, CEDUNA, SOUTH AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIA
The town of Ceduna comes alive for its annual Oysterfest, a weekend of entertainment, fine food and fun.
The streets are lined with locals and visitors waiting to catch a glimpse of the brightly decorated cars and floats, and to follow them down to the site to indulge in the festivities that await.
Events - Ceduna, Eyre Peninsula, South Australia, Australia
www.australianexplorer.com /events/south_australia/index.php?Suburb=Ceduna   (157 words)

  
 Welcome
The town of Ceduna is located on the Far West Coast of South Australia, on the scenic shores of Murat Bay on the Great Australian Bight, approximately 800kms from Adelaide and 1900 road kms to Perth.
Ceduna is the major centre to a large and diverse business and industry sector on the Far West Coast of Eyre Peninsula.
Far enough away from bustling city life to keep its pristine conditions and solitude, Ceduna and it's region offers spectacular beaches bordered by isolated bushland, giving an unspoilt, uncrowded and uniquely different place to live or holiday.
www.ceduna.net   (296 words)

  
 Ceduna Tours
This fully inclusive tour is catering for the wilderness Adventure tourist, who wants to observe and experience the existence of endangered and reintroduced species, namely Australian sea lions, brush tail bettongs and greater stick-nest rats, in their native habitat.
Peter Island was purchased by National Parks and Wildlife of South Australia in 1988 and proclaimed a conservation park within the Nuyts Archipelago conservation Park and is returning to the pristine natural wilderness as it was when Dutch maritime explorers Pieter Nuyts and Francis Thijssen discovered it 1627.
In the twilight, thousands of the nautical birds that have been feeding by skimming the sea all day, fly home and crash land at their burrows to feed their young with much commotion and noise.
www.cedunaboatcharter.com.au /tours_stpeters.htm   (932 words)

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