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Werribee advice for November

To: David Adams <>
Subject: Werribee advice for November
From: Dave Torr <>
Date: Wed, 12 Sep 2012 16:08:45 +1000
Sorry for late reply but have been away with fairly poor internet
access. The old BOCA site has a (mostly) accurate summary at
http://boca.org.au/component/boca_birding_locations/showsite/455-western-treatment-plant-werribee
- but as others have said the best thing is to post your probable
dates and seek a local who will take you round

On 5 September 2012 19:04, David Adams <> wrote:
> My wife and I are coming up on our 25th anniversary and have been
> thinking about how to celebrate. Very sensibly, she suggested that
> nothing could be more romantic than a visit to a sewage treatment
> plant. Who am I to argue? I've had a look around on the Web and it
> seems that you can apply for a two-year permit and key from Melbourne
> Water.  We've never been to Werribee and I'm looking for some advice.
>
> * How difficult is it to figure out where to visit at the site? From
> the map, it seems to be an extensive area. I remember hearing that
> this is the second largest wetland in Australia.
>
> * Is the sun in your eyes at certain times of day in a way that is
> worth planning around?
>
> * Is it advisable to apply for a "special permit"?
>
> * Any ideas regarding how much lead time to allow for the permit
> process? We're contemplating visiting during the first half of
> November.
>
> Thanks for any suggestions or advice.
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