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Walk along Moorabool St towards the bay. At the corner with Eastern Beach is the former Sailor's Rest, built in 1912 to provide non-alcoholic entertainment for sailors (it is now a restaurant and coffee shop). Cross over to Steampacket Gardens. This area was originally reclaimed from the ocean for industrial purposes. From 1859 ships docked in this area which was a popular spot for a promenade. Just to the west is Cunningham Pier. The foreshore area features about 100 bollards depicting historic characters. From Cunningham Pier walk east along the foreshore pavement then continue on around Fishermans Pier Restaurant, through Fairnie Park to Stony Pier. The town's first, it was built by a convict labour gang under Captain Fyans - the town's original police magistrate. Three workers were killed during its construction. Nearby is the Royal Geelong Yacht Club, established in1859.
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