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	Cape Nelson PORTLAND VIC 3305 - Property No L10144	The Cape Nelson coastline is dominated by spectacular cliffs, some of the highest in Victoria. These cliff faces transect volcanic structures and all four stages of geological development are visible. Originally large amounts of limestone were laid down in the Miocene Age, volcanic activity followed, evidence of basalt flows is visible and finally much of the area was covered by callareous sand. The landscape is one of fascinating contrasts and the topographic variation ... more	L10144	State
	Cape Nelson Lighthouse Station Cape Nelson Park, Cape Nelson Lighthouse Road,, PORTLAND VIC 3305 - Property No B1964	Lightstation group consisting of 79 ft tower; headkeepers' and assistant keepers' quarters; storeroom (former stables); all constructed of stone; and octagonal timber lookout (former telegraph and signal station); all 1884. Timber framed and asbestos cement sheeted engine house (1960) and metal garages are excluded. The group is linked by rendered stone walling and although dispersed over the headland is uniformly painted white and contrasts crisply with the surrounding ... more	B1964	State

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Cape Nelson

PORTLAND VIC 3305 - Property No L10144

The Cape Nelson coastline is dominated by spectacular cliffs, some of the highest in Victoria. These cliff faces transect volcanic structures and all four stages of geological development are visible. Originally large amounts of limestone were laid down in the Miocene Age, volcanic activity followed, evidence of basalt flows is visible and finally much of the area was covered by callareous sand. The landscape is one of fascinating contrasts and the topographic variation ... more

L10144

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Cape Nelson Lighthouse Station

Cape Nelson Park, Cape Nelson Lighthouse Road,, PORTLAND VIC 3305 - Property No B1964

Lightstation group consisting of 79 ft tower; headkeepers' and assistant keepers' quarters; storeroom (former stables); all constructed of stone; and octagonal timber lookout (former telegraph and signal station); all 1884. Timber framed and asbestos cement sheeted engine house (1960) and metal garages are excluded. The group is linked by rendered stone walling and although dispersed over the headland is uniformly painted white and contrasts crisply with the surrounding ... more

B1964

State