Wednesday 25 April 2012

MORNINGTON, VICTORIA

Mornington is a sea side town on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, located 57 km south-east of Melbourne's central business district. It is in the Local Government Area of the Shire of Mornington Peninsula. Mornington is known for its "village" atmosphere and its beautiful beaches. Mornington is a popular tourist destination with Melburnians who often make day trips to visit the area's bay beaches and wineries.

The Post Office opened on 21 May 1856 as Schnapper Point and was renamed Mornington in 1864. The town centre runs into the foreshore area and local beach, which features a yacht club, restaurant and park with playground facilities. Mornington is an attractive destination for shopping and features some excellent restaurants and cafes. The north of Mornington is also home to several horse breeders and stables.

This post is part of the Our World Tuesday meme,
and also part of the Water World Wednesday meme,
and also part of the Nature Footsteps Waters meme,
and also part of the Outdoor Wednesday meme.










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19 comments:

  1. Sylvia K25 April 2012 at 07:54

    What a beautiful place! I do love the water and the birds! Superb captures, Nick, of your wonderful country! Hope your week is going well!

    Sylvia

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  2. Glamour Drops25 April 2012 at 08:17

    The image of the older couple untangling their fishing wires is absolutely beautiful!

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  3. Randy25 April 2012 at 09:15

    I love the photo of the elderly couple.

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  4. Joe25 April 2012 at 13:24

    You have captured the essence of Mornington Nick. Great job.

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  5. Lina Gustina25 April 2012 at 13:46

    A beautiful place indeed.

    http://www.1sthappyfamily.com/2012/04/fountain-at-ragunan-zoo-2.html

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  6. Linda25 April 2012 at 15:20

    What a great series of photographs! I especially loved the fishing-line scene! But also loved all the boats!

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  7. Halcyon25 April 2012 at 15:37

    You have so many lovely little port towns. I really enjoyed seeing this one.

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  8. Tim25 April 2012 at 16:30

    Beautiful photos, again, Nick.

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  9. SeaThreePeeO25 April 2012 at 17:08

    Fabulous photos as ever!

    Herding Cats

    http://seathreepeeo.blogspot.co.uk

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  10. Kim, USA25 April 2012 at 17:51

    Such an awesome photos. I'd rather take photos than do fishing. Fishing is very relaxing to me I am sure I fall asleep waiting for my first fish hehehehe! Thanks for joining Water World Wednesday

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  11. beagleAnnie25 April 2012 at 17:58

    Beautiful blue photos, Nick. Full of joyful places. I love the picture of many yachts.

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  12. (mymoonlog)25 April 2012 at 18:51

    Fabulous photos from Australia,..i like
    Thanks

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  13. Lois Evensen25 April 2012 at 19:24

    Beautiful images. Just love the image of the couple working on the lines. :)

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  14. Unknown25 April 2012 at 19:47

    Lovely series. Great colours in that sea pool.

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  15. EG CameraGirl25 April 2012 at 21:01

    I just know my camera and I would love to visit there!

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  16. Karen25 April 2012 at 21:16

    A beautiful day for fishing! Great shots.

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  17. XoXo25 April 2012 at 23:05

    what a lovely place here Nix, we are waiting for the right weather so we can go on fishing again. :D

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  18. RedPat25 April 2012 at 23:39

    Wonderful place and day. Super pics, Nick!

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  19. ArtandArchitecture-SF.com26 April 2012 at 03:44

    Gorgeous shots. The sky is just amazing, the blues and the light, what a great day to be out taking pictures.

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