Jurien

The rock-lobster fishing centre of Jurien is located on a sheltered bay 266km north of Perth. First class boating facilities, and excellent climate and the promise of good catches from boat, beach or jetty makes Jurien ideal for fishing, boating, diving, windsurfing and swimming.

The remains of timber piles, discovered up to 65 meters inland from today’s high water mark, are reminders of the days when the old jetty at Jurien was an important shipping point for wool and general cargoes to Fremantle and India.

About 4km from Jurien, the Lions Lookout offers sweeping views of the town and bay. Cockleshell Bay, north of Jurien, boasts an unusually wide diversity of natural plants and animals for bush-walkers and photographers.

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Brookton

Brookton is the center of a rich mixed farming district, and today is notable for its colorful displays of gardens, trees and shrubs, including roadside nature strips of native wildflowers which are carefully tended by residents.

The Old Railway Station has been refurbished as a craft shop and tourism information center. The Old Police Station now houses an unusual Police Force Museum.

The Brookton Pioneer Heritage Trails offers two drives, 120km east and 8km west, with opportunities for picnicking.

Brookton’s Old Time Motor Show in March each second (even-numbered) year attracts scores of classic cars, motorcycles, tractors and machines.

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Cliff House Resort

A 70-acre resort on a 100-foot bluff, it has 164 rooms, every one with a ravishing ocean view. Bald Head Cliff, Ogunquit; 207-361-1000.

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Tidal Falls Lobsters

Dining is picnic style and fare equally simple: garlic mussels, lobster, crab rolls, corn, crusty French Bread, and blueberry tart. Tidal Falls Rd., Hancock’ 207-422-6818.

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Maine State Museum

Lively exhibits focus on local history, form ship-building to quarrying, and dioramas capture the natural history.

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Dezerland Beach Resort

Right on the beach with lots of round-the-clock security. 50’s cars and memorabilia are everywhere. Surfside and Ball Harbour shopping centers are nearby. The Dezerland is alive day and night. Water activities and sightseeing dominate the day. the restaurant the lounges light the night. Probably one of the best values on the beach. Car rentals, lounges, laundry, safe, child’s play area, ice machine, no-smoking rooms, pool, fax, Jacuzzi, restaurant, telephones, beachfront. 8701 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida 33154. 800-331-9346/47; Fax 305-866-2630.

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Onslow County

Some of the visitors have been coming in this place for thousands years.

The wide, pristine beaches have been enjoyed for a long time by those fortunate enough to have discovered them. But many visitors come here for the quaint maritime and country villages with their creative festivals, unique shopping and captivationg histories, too. You will have your natural inspiring vacation anytime of the year. 1-800-932-2144. Onslow County Tourism PO Box 1226, Jacksonville, North Carolina 28541

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