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ing and bush-tucker demonstrations. The centre also sells handicrafts, artwork and ac-
cessories designed by the local Worn Gundidj community.
Parks Victoria manages the park and it's one of the few places where you'll spot wild
emus, kangaroos and koalas hanging out together. It's also home to over 200 species of
bird, with its wetland habitat attracting both resident and migratory birds.
There are excellent day walks, including the steep 30-minute
Peak Climb
with spectacular
360-degree views. After a century of deforestation and environmental degradation, a de-
tailed 1855 painting of Tower Hill by Eugene von Guérard (now exhibited in the War-
rnambool Art Gallery) was used to identify species in a replanting program; over 300,000
trees have been replanted since 1961.
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Port Fairy
POP 2600
Settled in 1833 as a whaling and sealing station, Port Fairy retains its historic 19th-century
charm with a relaxed, salty feel, heritage bluestone and sandstone buildings, whitewashed
cottages, colourful fishing boats and wide tree-lined streets. It has a rich and sometimes
gloomy heritage that enraptures local history buffs. In 2012 it was voted the world's most
liveable community, and for most visitors it's not hard to see why.
