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| Population: | 503 (2006)[1] | ||||||||||||
| Postcode: | 3922 | ||||||||||||
| Location: | 140 km (87 mi) from Melbourne | ||||||||||||
| LGA: | Bass Coast Shire | ||||||||||||
| State District: | Bass | ||||||||||||
| Federal Division: | Flinders | ||||||||||||
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Rhyll is a small fishing town on Phillip Island in Victoria, Australia. It is located in the north-east corner of the island. It is named after Rhyl, a holiday resort in North Wales, Great Britain. At the 2006 census, Rhyll had a population of 503.
The first European to arrive in the area was George Bass, who landed in 1798 to make repairs to his ship. He returned in the same year with Matthew Fliders and a memorial for this landing is maintained close to Rhyll pier. A temporary British settlement called Flagstaff was established in 1826, and was settled in 1856.
The Post Office opened on 19 September 1889. [2]
The mangrove boardwalk of the Rhyll Inlet is a haven for pelicans, black swans, gulls and Straw-necked Ibis. The all-tide boat ramp is equipped with barbecues, two playgrounds, tennis courts and public toilets. Rhyll contains a general store, and accommodation includes a caravan park and several B&B's, and a full range of dining is available, from restaurants to take-aways.
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