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{{Use Australian English|date=May 2011}}
{{Infobox Australian place
| type      = town
| name      = Anglesea
| state     = vic
| image     = AngleseaVictoria.jpg
| caption   = Anglesea, including the tidal river mouth, seen from a lookout above the [[Great Ocean Road]]. Coastal points of interest visible in this picture are Main Beach, which is home to the Anglesea Surf Life Saving Club, and [[Point Addis Marine National Park|Point Addis]], in the background.
| coordinates = {{coord|38|24|23|S|144|11|13|E|display=inline,title}}
| pushpin_label_position = top
| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Surf Coast Shire
|use_lga_map = yes
| lga       = Surf Coast Shire
| postcode  = 3230
| est       = 
| pop       = 2,545
| pop_year  = {{CensusAU|2016}}
| pop_footnotes = <ref name="ABS"/>
| elevation = 12
| maxtemp   = 
| mintemp   = 
| rainfall  = 
| stategov  = [[Electoral district of Polwarth|Polwarth]]
| fedgov    = [[Division of Wannon|Wannon]]
| dist1     = 110
| dir1      =
| location1 = [[Melbourne]]
| dist2     = 37
| dir2      =
| location2 = [[Geelong]]
| dist3     = 18
| dir3      =
| location3 = [[Torquay, Victoria|Torquay]]
| near-nw   = [[Gherang, Victoria|Gherang]]
| near-n    = [[Paraparap, Victoria|Paraparap]]
| near-ne   = [[Bellbrae, Victoria|Bellbrae]]
| near-w    = [[Wensleydale, Victoria|Wensleydale]]
| near-e    = [[Bells Beach, Victoria|Bells Beach]]
| near-sw   = [[Aireys Inlet, Victoria|Aireys Inlet]]
| near-s    = ''[[Bass Strait]]''
| near-se   = ''[[Bass Strait]]''
}}

[[Image:Anglesea Victoria 01.jpg|thumb|right|300px|View of Point Roadknight, to the southwest of the town centre, as seen from a lookout above the Great Ocean Road. 
]]
'''Anglesea''' is a town in [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]], [[Australia]].  It is located on the [[Great Ocean Road]] in the [[Surf Coast Shire]] local government area. In the {{CensusAU|2016}}, Anglesea had a population of 2,545 people.<ref name="ABS">{{Census 2016 AUS|id=SSC20045 |name=Anglesea (State Suburb)|accessdate=16 November 2017|quick=on}}</ref>

Originally known as Swampy Creek, the area's name was changed to Anglesea River in 1884 when the township was established. A Post Office under that name opened on 16 April 1886.<ref name = "a">{{Citation|last = Phoenix Auctions History|title = Post Office List|url = http://www.phoenixauctions.com.au/cgi-bin/wsPhoenix.sh/Viewpocdwrapper.p?SortBy=VIC&filter=*Anglesea*|access-date = 22 January 2021}}</ref> and was renamed Anglesea in 1950. The name derives from [[Anglesey]], an island in North [[Wales]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.intown.com.au/locals/anglesea/default.htm |title=Anglesea - Intown Geelong |access-date=20 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170708121753/http://www.intown.com.au/locals/anglesea/default.htm |archive-date=8 July 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
 
[[Alcoa of Australia]] operated a [[Anglesea Power Station, Victoria (Australia)|power station]] and open-cut coal mine near the town from 1969 until August 2015. The site is now the subject of restorative work.

In February 1983, the [[Ash Wednesday fires]] swept through the area, destroying many houses.

==Tourism==
[[File:Aerial panorama of the coastal township of Anglesea, Victoria.jpg|thumb|left|Aerial panorama of the coastal township of Anglesea, Victoria and the Anglesea River. Shot September 2018.]]

There is a surge in population during the summer months, reaching a peak around [[Christmas]] and [[New Year's Eve]], as many [[Melbourne]] residents arrive for the holiday season. Although the town's main beach usually has reasonable [[surfing]] conditions, many surfers opt for the beach known as "Guvvo's", just west of town at the end of O'Donohue Road. Anglesea is also well known locally for its regular riverbank markets, which are held by the river on Anglesea's main street, the [[Great Ocean Road]].<ref>{{cite web
 |url=http://themarketroll.com.au/melbourne-markets/art-craft-markets/anglesea-riverbank-market 
 |title=Anglesea Riverbank Market 
 |work=The Market Roll 
 |access-date=1 July 2012 
 |url-status=dead 
 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110816234118/http://themarketroll.com.au/melbourne-markets/art-craft-markets/anglesea-riverbank-market 
 |archive-date=16 August 2011 
}}</ref>

The town's golf-course is renowned for its resident population of [[eastern grey kangaroo]]s which graze on the fairways.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.angleseagolfclub.com.au/layouts/mp_standard/Template.aspx?page=Kangaroos|title=Anglesea Golf Club's Kangaroos|work=Anglesea Golf Club|access-date=1 July 2012}}</ref> In September the town hosts the [http://www.angair.org.au/ Angair] Wildflower Festival.

[[File:Point Roadknight Back Beach Aerial Panorama.jpg|thumb|left|Point Roadknight Back Beach Aerial Panorama. Shot September 2018.]]

The Surf Coast Walk passes through the town and can either be followed north-east along the coastline to Torquay or south-east towards [[Aireys Inlet]] and Moggs Creek.<ref>{{cite web|last=Tourism Victoria|title=Surf Coast Walk, Great Ocean Road|url=http://www.visitvictoria.com/Regions/Great-Ocean-Road/Activities-and-attractions/Outdoor-activities/Walking-and-hiking/Surf-Coast-Walk.aspx|work=Visit Victoria|access-date=21 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110921014132/http://www.visitvictoria.com/Regions/Great-Ocean-Road/Activities-and-attractions/Outdoor-activities/Walking-and-hiking/Surf-Coast-Walk.aspx|archive-date=21 September 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Point Roadknight, Point Addis and Harvey Street are some of the tourist attractions along with several parks which surround the coastline. The Coogoorah Park is located towards the end of the River Reserve Road which boasts of a network of islands connected by boardwalks and bridges through wetlands.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.travelvictoria.com.au/anglesea/|title=Anglesea|website=Travel Victoria}}</ref>

==Media==
Anglesea is served by Surf Coast Times, a local newspaper for the Surf Coast published weekly on Fridays. Television services are received via a translator in the region, carrying the [[Melbourne]] channels, although TV coverage from the translator in the area is low. Radio services are received on AM and FM from Melbourne and [[Geelong]].

==Sport==
Anglesea has an [[Australian Rules]] [[Anglesea Football Club|football team]] and Netball Club that both compete in the [[Bellarine Football League]].<ref>{{cite web
 |url=http://www.footballgeelong.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=21&Itemid=73 
 |title=Bellarine Football League 
 |work=Football & Netball Geelong 
 |access-date=1 July 2012 
 |url-status=dead 
 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120814165701/http://www.footballgeelong.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=21&Itemid=73 
 |archive-date=14 August 2012 
}}</ref>

The town is also home of the Anglesea Cricket Club which competes in the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association.

Golfers play at the Anglesea Golf Club on Noble Street, home to a great many [[kangaroos]].<ref name = "golf">{{Citation|author= Golf Select|title = Anglesea| url = http://www.golfselect.com.au/armchair/courseView.aspx?course_id=256|access-date = 11 May 2009}}</ref>

Anglesea has a recently re-built [[skateboard]] ramp which has led a controversial life, with the construction material having changed from [[wood]] to [[steel]], and then [[concrete]].

The area has a variety of [[surfing]] locations that cater to both beginners and experienced surfers. Both the patrolled main beach and the sheltered beach at Point Roadknight provide a perfect surfing environment for beginners. More experienced and adventurous surfers can tackle the more exposed beaches to the north and south of the town, or several offshore reefs, which are accessible via boat or a lengthy paddle from shore. These "[[bombora|bombies]]" can produce challenging waves during large swells.

==See also==
* [[Geshe Sonam Thargye]] - [[Buddhist]] centre

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20031204142623/http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/ncas/multimedia/gazetteer/list/anglesea.html Australian Places - Anglesea]
*[http://www.visitgreatoceanroad.org.au Official Great Ocean Road Info]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20110812010719/http://www.visitvictoria.com/Regions/great-ocean-road/Destinations/anglesea-and-aireys-inlet.aspx Anglesea] - Official government tourism site
*[http://www.anglesea.com.au Anglesea Visitor Information - Anglesea.com.au]
*[http://www.anglesea.community Anglesea Community website - www.anglesea.community]

{{Towns in Surf Coast Shire}}
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[[Category:Towns in Victoria (state)]]
[[Category:Surf Coast Shire]]
[[Category:Coastal towns in Victoria (state)]]