Retarding Basin
Retarding Basin is in Greater Geelong, Victoria. Retarding Basin is situated near the suburb Highton, as well as near Wandana Heights.Places of Interest
Highlights: Buckley Falls and Balyang Sanctuary.
Buckley Falls
Waterfall
Buckley Falls is a waterfall consisting of a series of rapids on the Barwon River in Geelong, Victoria, Australia, located between the suburbs of Highton and Fyansford.
Balyang Sanctuary
Recreation area
Balyang Sanctuary is a public park in the suburb of Newtown, Geelong. Situated at on the banks of the Barwon River, it is 20 acres in size and consists of open park lands, lakes, and wetlands. It was opened in 1973.
Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre
Shopping center
Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre is a major regional shopping centre servicing the southern suburbs of the city of Geelong, Victoria, Australia. It is located on the corner of Colac and Pioneer Roads in the suburb of Grovedale.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Geelong.
Geelong
Victoria's second largest city, Geelong is a bustling port city in the state's South West Coast region, about 75 km southwest of Melbourne. It forms the gateway to the Bellarine Peninsula, a popular family getaway destination, and the world-famous Great Ocean Road.Retarding Basin
- Type: Wetland
- Category: body of water
- Location: Greater Geelong, Victoria, Australia, Oceania
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
-38.1695° or 38° 10′ 10″ south
Longitude
144.3084° or 144° 18′ 30″ east
Open location code
4RH6R8J5+69
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
natural=wetland
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Highton and Wandana Heights.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Saint Luke’s and Highton Cemetery.
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