Bay of Islands Coastal Park

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Bay of Islands Coastal Park is a 32 kilometres (20 miles) long coastal reserve located in Victoria, Australia on the Great Ocean Road between Peterborough and Warrnambool. [1] [2] Lookout areas with parking are provided at the Bay of Martyrs, the Bay of Islands, Three Mile Beach and Childers Cove. [3]

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References

  1. "Bay of Islands Coastal Park (archived)". Parks Victoria. Archived from the original on 8 June 2011. Retrieved 12 May 2012.
  2. "Bay of Islands Coastal Park". Parks Victoria. Retrieved 12 May 2012.
  3. "Port Campbell National Park & Bay of Islands Coastal Park - Visitor Guide" (PDF). Parks Victoria. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 March 2012. Retrieved 12 May 2012.

Coordinates: 38°33′47″S142°46′48″E / 38.563°S 142.780°E / -38.563; 142.780