
Thomson Dam – Melbourne’s Secluded Water
The spectacular, secluded waters of the Thomson Dam have provided drinking water to the people of Melbourne since 1983
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We say maybe, because the action of the wind and sea is shaping this coastline on the South West coast of Victoria all the time.
And the change can be dramatic as it was when a rock bridge known as London Bridge collapsed in January 1990 and left a number of tourists stranded on what is now, maybe, a new apostle.
This coastline is a major tourist attraction in the South West of Victoria, Australia. You can do it with a day trip from Melbourne, but to be honest, the area deserves more than just a quick selfie trip.
Make sure you stop off at Gibson Steps and walk down to sea level and along a reasonably safe beach (but watch the tide) to really appreciate the rock stacks that are up to 45 metres high.
Take time also to walk down the steps at the Loch Ard Gorge. Be amazed at the sheer size of the cliffs and the narrow opening out to the sea. In 1878, two survivors of the wreck of the Loch Ard sailing ship were swept through the narrow opening, onto the beach, and were eventually rescued.
And if you want to see the Twelve Apostles from a more heavenly viewpoint, take a helicopter ride.

The spectacular, secluded waters of the Thomson Dam have provided drinking water to the people of Melbourne since 1983

Oatlands, a small town on the Midland Highway between Hobart and Launceston, contains great examples of Colonial Georgian buildings.

A great stop-off point on the way to Daylesford in Victoria’s mineral springs area.

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Considered to be the spiritual home of Sufism, Nefta in the South-West of Tunisia near the Algerian border is also home to 350,000 date palms.

Montmartre’s castle in the sky. You can climb the 90 metre tower for a view over Paris.