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Food scene
If you're looking to dine out, the food here at Cobblers Tavern is great.
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Cobblers Tavern
629 Old Coast RdIf you're looking to dine out, the food here at Cobblers Tavern is great.
The Cut Tavern is quite close to the house and has a great view
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The Cut Tavern - Bar & Bistro
8 Rod CtThe Cut Tavern is quite close to the house and has a great view
Cafe Coast is a great breakfast/brunch & lunch spot. It's walking distance from the house (about 15 minutes). The food is good and its a nice view of the marina.
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Café Coast
45 Rees PlCafe Coast is a great breakfast/brunch & lunch spot. It's walking distance from the house (about 15 minutes). The food is good and its a nice view of the marina.
Sightseeing
If you are interested in wine, Cape Boulevard Winery is near by.
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Cape Bouvard Winery
185 Clifton Downs RdIf you are interested in wine, Cape Boulevard Winery is near by.
If your'e looking for something unique to see, check out Lake Clifton Thrombolites.
Living rock-like structures known as thrombolites have formed on the edges of Lake Clifton, and can be viewed from a boardwalk.
The most striking things about the thrombolites are their limestone colour and rounded shape. The thrombolite-building micro-organisms are too small for the human eye to see and resemble the earliest forms of life on Earth. The discovery of modern examples helped scientists to understand the significance of micro-organisms in the environment and unravel the long history of life on Earth.
Scientists know little about the thrombolites and why they form at Lake Clifton, but one theory is that they form because the lake is associated with upwellings of fresh groundwater that is high in calcium carbonate. The micro-organisms living in this environment are able to precipitate calcium carbonate from the waters as they photosynthesise, forming the mineralised structure that is the thrombolite.
Lake Clifton’s thrombolites are very fragile, so an observation walkway has been built for visitors to enjoy these incredible formations while protecting them from damage.
Facilities include picnic tables, toilets and an information shelter.
Lakeside Loop Walktrail
A 5km, 2 hours return walktrail explores the eastern shoreline of Lake Clifton. It is suitable for most ages and fitness levels
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Lake Clifton Thrombolites
If your'e looking for something unique to see, check out Lake Clifton Thrombolites.
Living rock-like structures known as thrombolites have formed on the edges of Lake Clifton, and can be viewed from a boardwalk.
The most striking things about the thrombolites are their limestone colour and rounded shape. The thrombolite-building micro-organisms are too small for the human eye to see and resemble the earliest forms of life on Earth. The discovery of modern examples helped scientists to understand the significance of micro-organisms in the environment and unravel the long history of life on Earth.
Scientists know little about the thrombolites and why they form at Lake Clifton, but one theory is that they form because the lake is associated with upwellings of fresh groundwater that is high in calcium carbonate. The micro-organisms living in this environment are able to precipitate calcium carbonate from the waters as they photosynthesise, forming the mineralised structure that is the thrombolite.
Lake Clifton’s thrombolites are very fragile, so an observation walkway has been built for visitors to enjoy these incredible formations while protecting them from damage.
Facilities include picnic tables, toilets and an information shelter.
Lakeside Loop Walktrail
A 5km, 2 hours return walktrail explores the eastern shoreline of Lake Clifton. It is suitable for most ages and fitness levels