MALLACOOTA
Mallacoota, is a name that has ‘I got
visit that place’ written all over it. Coastal, isolated and a sense
of history. Mallacoota is a bit of surprise; this mainly because this
place is isolated, but the provision of services is quite high,
because this is clearly a surfing and fishing mecca. During holiday
periods the place jumps.  
Settlers started
to arrive in the 1830s. A small timber lighthouse was installed on
nearby Gabo Island in 1854, and the existing granite lighthouse was
completed in 1862.
Mallacoota Post
Office opened on 7 May 1894 and Mallacoota West in 1901. In 1928
Mallacoota West was renamed Mallacoota, and Mallacoota became
Mallacoota East (closing in 1940). A satellite airfield was
constructed during for the purpose of coastal defense. This is the
location of the WW2 Museum.  
During the 20th
century the logging, farming and fishing industries in the area
declined, and the tourism and abalone industries grew. The town's
largest employer, the abalone co-operative, was formed in 1967.
It is known for
its wild flowers, abalone industry, and the inlet estuary consisting
of Top Lake and Bottom Lake, and Croajingolong National Park that
surround it. It is a popular and beautiful holiday spot for boating,
fishing, walking the wilderness coast, swimming, bird watching, and
surfing. Mallacoota's main surfing beach, Bastion Point, has one of
its best learning breaks and natural beauty under threat.
   
The Mallacoota
War Memorial
is at the approaches to the town.
There is the
single pub,
but
there are numerous motels and restaurants.
There is also
only the single multi denominational church.
Mallacoota is
such a beautiful location an overnight is the at least consideration.
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