| The Obelisk |
| The Obelisk shipping marker on Cape Dombey stands 40
ft high and 100 feet above sea level. Built in 1855, the
Obelisk's alternate red and white bands helped guide mariners
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| The Old Gaol |
| The Old Gaol held prisoners from 1860 until 1881.
After several escapes the outer walls were reinforced with steel boiler plates from the
shipwrecked Admella. A crumbling ruin until 1995, the gaol's walls are now restored and
great to explore.
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| The Outlet |
| The Outlet, at the end of Drain L, is one of the many man
made drains that converted the South East from swamps to fertile farmland. Walk the footbridge and
spot the abundant birdlife or try your hand at fishing with the tide.
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| Lake Butler Boat Haven |
| The Lake Butler Boat Haven is home
to Robe's fishing fleet and recreational craft. A natural freshwater lake
originally accessed by a slipway, a channel was cut through to the sea in 1964.
Visit the Fishermans Memorial that honours lives lost at sea.
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| Factory Bay |
| Factory Bay is the perfect place to see Doorway Rock. Further around
is the Robe Lighthouse, built in 1972 to replace the Cape Jaffa Lighthouse.
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| Beacon Hill Lookout Tower |
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| Long Beach |
| Long Beach is 10 km's long and one of the few beaches in
Australia that can be driven on. Long Beach is accessible in Summer but keep on firm sand and watch
the tide. A Beach Patrol Officer may be on duty.
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| Lake Fellmongery |
| Lake Fellmongery (aka The Ski Lake) was given its industrial
sounding name in 1853 when wool salvaged from shipwrecks was washed in the freshwater Lake. |
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| Little Dip Conservation Park |
| Little Dip Conservation Park stretches from Robe to Nora Creina
along the ocean beaches. Foot access is available 13 kms along Nora Creina Road. Unregistered buggies
and motor cycles are not permitted. For vehicle access contact National Parks and Wildlife (Ph: 08 8768 2543).
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