Wednesday 8 October 2014

MORNINGTON SEAS

Mornington is a seaside town on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia, 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 town centre runs into the foreshore area and local beach.

Mornington Pier was first built in the 1850's, providing a safe berth for steamships carrying holiday makers from Melbourne. It was was also a busy departure point for vessels carrying produce to the Melbourne markets before rail arrived in the early 1890s. Today the pier is a popular destination for a range of recreational activities including sightseeing, fishing and scuba diving.

This post is part of the Waterworld Wednesday meme,
and also part of the Outdoor Wednesday meme,
and also part of the Wordless Wednesday meme,
and also part of the ABC Wednesday meme.
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7 comments:

  1. mrsnesbitt8 October 2014 at 18:46

    We live near et tired of seeing the joys each time we visit - especially with our dogs Bing and Sadie - so lucky to be able to go to the beach most days - weather permitting.
    Thanks so much, a sunny post - unlike outside here in UK today.
    Denise ABC Team

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  2. NCSue8 October 2014 at 22:47

    Beautiful blue sea - wonderful!

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  3. Gayle9 October 2014 at 02:29

    Such gorgeous blues in these shots. Wish I was there, fishing on the pier.

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  4. Lmkazmierczak9 October 2014 at 07:37

    Great blues...looks like some great times♪ http://lauriekazmierczak.com/maple-leaves/

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  5. Roger Owen Green9 October 2014 at 07:46

    the water is lovely

    ROG, ABC Wednesday

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  6. Light and Voices9 October 2014 at 10:03

    Fantastic skies, how blue the sea is, area very populated with people and love, love this scenic area. You are so lucky to be there. Thanks for posting.
    JM, Illinois-U.S.A.

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  7. Kim, USA10 October 2014 at 21:41

    Oh my is it summer in your place now? That is so amazing!

    Thank you for joining Water World Wednesday
    Kim,USA

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