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90 MILE BEACH
The 90 Mile Beach is one of the
longest beaches in Australia. The Beach stretches from Port Albert all
the way to Lakes Entrance. The beach actually continues on to
Cape Conran, but has other names. The 90 Mile Beach and its holiday
towns is a favourite for many Victorians.
And
it’s no wonder.  
The beach is located just over 250 kilometres (160 mi)
from Melbourne.
The beach is made up of long sandy dunes which
separate the various lakes and lagoons from the ocean. For the
northern part of its route the beach runs along a sandbar on what
amounts to a series of tidal islands and behind which are several
large lakes and numerous shallow littoral lagoons. The three main
lakes are Lake King, Lake Victoria and Lake Wellington.

The beach's length ensures that the waves break too
close to the beach for good surfing and there are strong rip currents
and cross-currents making the conditions somewhat hazardous for the
inexperienced swimmer. The local authorities recommend that swimmers
swim at Woodside, Seaspray and Lakes Entrance, which have lifesaving
beach patrols during the summer season.
The beach is a white sand beach, with crashing waves
and a natural bush environment. It is part of the Marine Park, which
covers 2,750 hectares and 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) of coastline, 30
kilometres (19 mi) south of Sale There are basic camping facilities
within the park at Emu Bight, as well as accommodation at Seaspray
and Lakes Entrance The War Memorial is at Seaspray.
along with an all denominations church.
When travelling the region a visit to the beach is a
must. A day long rest and recreation type of beach.
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