Banksia Creek (Victoria)

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Banksia Creek is a watercourse in Victoria. It is located at 39°07′S146°22′E / 39.117°S 146.367°E / -39.117; 146.367 Coordinates: 39°07′S146°22′E / 39.117°S 146.367°E / -39.117; 146.367 at the southern tip of Wilsons Promontory. The name refers to the plant genus Banksia , which grows in the area.

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