The Cape Nelson State Park, near

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's southwest coast is a state park. Attractions include a clifftop walk and a visit to the Cape Nelson lighthouse. The lighthouse was completed in 1884 and today offers accommodation in the Light Station Keepers Cottages. Part of the route of the

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is located within the park. Fauna include the

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and

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. The main vegetation types are listed as

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and Wet Heath. The Cape Nelson lighthouse featured in the 2010 romantic drama ''

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''.Film Titles With Location Matching "Cape Nelson, Victoria, Australia"
International Movie Data Base (IMDb), retrieved 25 February 2012. The film provides good coverage of the interior of the lighthouse, cottage features and the landscape.

References

State parks of Victoria (Australia) Headlands of Victoria (Australia) {{VictoriaAU-geo-stub

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