Anglesea
Anglesea, including the tidal river mouth, seen from a lookout above the Great Ocean Road
Is a town in Victoria, Australia. It is located on the Great Ocean Road in the Surf Coast Shire local government area. At the 2006 census, Anglesea had a population of 2,290. Originally known as Swampy Creek the name was changed to Anglesea River in 1884 when the township was established. A Post Office under that name opened on 16 April 1886 and was renamed Anglesea in 1950. Alcoa of Australia operate a power station and open-cut coalmine in the town. In February 1983, the Ash Wednesday fires swept through the area, destroying many houses.
Tourism
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 has surfing conditions, many surfers opt for Government Beach (known as “Guvvo’s”), just west of town. Anglesea is also famous locally for its annual riverbank markets, which take place by the river on Anglesea’s main street, the Great Ocean Road. The town’s golf-course is known for its resident kangaroo population. In September the town hosts the Angair Wildflower Festival. The Surf Coast Walk passes through the town and can either be followed northeast along the coastline to Torguay or southeast towards Aireys Inlet.
Sport
Anglesea, VICTORIA
The town has an Australian Rules football team competing in the Bellarine Football League. Golfers play at the Anglesea Golf Club on Noble Street. Anglesea has a recently re-built skateboard ramp which has led a controversial life, with materials moving from wood to steel, and has now been re-constructed using concrete. Anglesea has a variety of surf locations that cater for both beginners and more experienced surfers. Beaches and reefs surrounding the town, in the right conditions, provide dredging left/right sandbar barrels, deep water grunt waves and perfect long slow breaking point breaks. Several beaches provide a perfect surfing environment for beginners and micro groms. More experienced and adventurous surfers can tackle the towns bombies, which are accessible via boats or a spaghetti arms paddle. These Bombies turn it on when monster swells and light Northerly winds hit the surf coast.
Geshe Sonam Thargye
Is Spiritual Director of the Drol Kar Buddhist Centre in Anglesea, Victoria, Australia. He was born in Kham, a province in eastern Tibet in 1962. After undergoing training inBuddhist philosophy and practice at Sera Je Monastic University in South India, he graduated in 1994 with the highest degree of Lharumpa Geshe. He took up residence in Australia in 1998. Geshe Sonam initiated a tour to Australia by the Dalai Lama which took place in May 2002. In 2003, he created, with Australian artist Sue Ford, a multimedia artwork called Mind of Tibet.
Anglesea Surf Lifesaving Club Cafe
Anglesea Surf Lifesaving Club Cafe
100 Great Ocean Rd
Anglesea
Victoria
Australia
The ASLSC clubhouse overlooks the main Anglesea beach and has one of the most spectacular views along the Great Ocean Road and Surf Coast. The Club Cafe operates out of the Ray Marsh room over the summer months (End of December to Australia Day long weekend) and is normally open for breakfast, lunch and dinner from 8.00am each day serving a good selection of light meals and refreshments. Beverages are available with dinner or for that convivial evening social gathering. Please check our website to confirm opening times and please note that bookings are essential for dinner sessions. The cafe is open daily over the summer months. Please check our website to confirm opening times.
Point Addis Marine National Park
Bells Beach Rd
Anglesea
Victoria
Australia
The waves are a major part of this environment and shape the coastal landforms as well as the animals and plants that live in the area. The Point Addis Marine National Park also includes the world famous Bells Beach, a beach noted for its waves and surfing. Bells Beach features as one site for international surf competitions including the annual Rip Curl Classic. Offshore, there are a number of small rocky reefs including Ingoldsby Reef, a popular local diving destination.
Things to Do
Point Addis Marine National Park
Surfing is a major activity within the Marine National Park and Bells Beach is home to international surfing competitions. Addiscott Beach is also popular for surfing. Ingoldsby Reef is widely used as a popular location for diving.
Heritage
The local Aboriginal people use the area surrounding the Pt. Addis Marine National Park for traditional practices of fishing and food collection. Middens are located along the shoreline and it is believed that Point Addis may be a burial area, however to date there has been no adequate archaeological survey. There are two wrecks in this popular diving area. The Inverlochy was a Scottish built international cargo vessel wrecked in December 1902 on Ingoldsby Reef. It sits in about 4 – 7 metres on the side of the reef. The small cutter, or yacht, Naiad was also wrecked here in 1881.
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