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Situated on a picturesque sheltered bay 50 kilometress north of Port Lincoln. Tumby Bay is centrally located to all lower Eyre Peninsula attractions. The peaceful lifestyle, temperate climate, along with crystal blue waters, white sandy beaches, islands and fishing offers an idyllic relaxing all year-round holiday destination.
The town is an important service centre to the surrounding agricultural community, is well placed in terms of a modern, well-equipped hospital, shopping, sporting and accommodation facilities. It has a motel, self-contained holiday units, flats and cabins, beachfront caravan park, two hotels, farm cottage (near Ungarra), a bed and breakfast (west of Tumby Bay). Numerous take-away/dine-in food outlets for the welcomed visitor. Tumby Bay has excellent sporting facilities, including lawn bowls, golf, oval, tennis courts, yacht club, croquet, shooting range, netball, basketball and squash courts. The town has a good recreational jetty and a community built boat ramp for the boating and fishing enthusiasts. Tumby Bay is serviced daily by coach (Premier Stateliner).
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editors picks
gfitter
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2008-08-21
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Whilst enduring my hectic pace of life in Melbourne, Australia, there is always a place of relaxation in my mind when I recall my times spent exploring the Limestone Coast, South Australia.
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maxwalker
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2008-10-30
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Despite a life rich in experience, I am still, will always be … a slow talking Tasmanian, with the legacy of 5 broken noses from playing football.
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miekecasanova
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2008-09-23
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I have to accept that to start my day with a kick, I need that expresso coffee that Melbourne is famous for.
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mwheeler
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2008-08-13
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Mornington Peninsula (Vic) a kaleidoscope of activities only 60 minutes from Melbourne
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naturalwanders
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2008-09-08
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One can fly into Launceston or Devonport, hire a car, and drive to the Cradle Mountain end of Cradle Mountain-Lake St.Clair National Park.
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naturalwanders
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2008-09-17
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Just past the Overlander Roadhouse is the turn-off for Shark Bay. Shark Bay is a World Heritage area, and the first place to stop is at Hamelin Pool to see the Stromatolites.
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keswickisland
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2008-12-04
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Information & history about Keswick & neighbouring Islands in the Cumberland Group.
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DaanSpijer
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2008-09-22
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An impending storm, an invitation to shelter in a guest-house and the unexpected consequences.
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Emma
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2008-09-05
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Eumundi Markets are in Southern Queensland (Sunshine Coast) and are a short drive from the popular tourist destinations; Noosa, and Maroochydore.
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Kristy79
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2008-09-02
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Whale Watching in the pristine waters of Hervey Bay with the magnificent backdrop of Fraser Island.
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