Dunalley Bay

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Dunalley Beach

Dunalley Bay refers to a bay on the North East aspect of Norfolk Bay, which lies adjacent to Dunalley, Tasmania, the largest town of Norfolk Bay [1]

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Coordinates: 42°55′S147°48′E / 42.917°S 147.800°E / -42.917; 147.800