A beach on the Mornington Peninsula

A beach on the Mornington Peninsula

A beach on the Mornington Peninsula

The Mornington Peninsula is a peninsula located south-east of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia, surrounded by Port Phillip, Western Port Bay and Bass Strait. Download high resolution version (1280x960, 318 KB)Mornington Peninsula Taken by User:Fir0002 File links The following pages link to this file: Peninsula Mornington Peninsula Categories: GFDL images ... Download high resolution version (1280x960, 318 KB)Mornington Peninsula Taken by User:Fir0002 File links The following pages link to this file: Peninsula Mornington Peninsula Categories: GFDL images ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1280x960, 220 KB)Mornington Peninsula File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1280x960, 220 KB)Mornington Peninsula File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1024x559, 90 KB)Mornington Peninsula File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1024x559, 90 KB)Mornington Peninsula File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Peninsula A peninsula (from Latin paene insula, almost island) is a geographical formation consisting of an extension of land from a larger body, surrounded by water on three sides. ... Melbourne is the state capital and largest city in the Australian state of Victoria, and the second-largest city in Australia, with a population of approximately 3. ... Emblems: Pink heath (floral) helmeted honeyeater (bird) Leadbeaters possum (faunal) Motto: Peace and Prosperity Slogan or Nickname: Garden State, The Place To Be, On The Move Other Australian states and territories Capital Melbourne Government Governor Premier Const. ... Port Phillip seen from Frankston on the eastern shore of the bay. ... Western Port looking west from French Island to the Mornington Peninsula Western Port (also known as Western Port Bay) is an inlet on the southern coast of Australia from Bass Strait and the Pacific Ocean, adjacent and to the east of Port Phillip on which is sited Melbourne, the capital... Bass Strait (IPA /bæs/) is a sea strait separating Tasmania from the south of the Australian mainland (Victoria in particular). ...

A tourist region with a variety of beaches (both sheltered and open-sea) and seaside resorts, much of the area is now regarded as a part of greater Melbourne. It is known simply as "The Peninsula" to locals and Melburnians alike.

The Melbourne suburb of Frankston is sometimes known as The Gateway to the Peninsula, being where the peninsula joins the mainland on its northern boundary. Frankston can refer to: Frankston, Victoria - a suburb of Melbourne, Australia The City of Frankston - a Local Government Area in the same city The Frankston railway line in the same city Frankston railway station - the last station on the aforementioned railway line This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid...

The peninsula tapers away and terminates at Point Nepean. Point Nepean is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. ...

Ecology

At the time of European settlement, much of the Mornington Peninsula was covered with she-oak forests. These were quickly cleared to provide firewood for the growing city of Melbourne, and much of the peninsula was subsequently covered with fruit orchards. Nevertheless much natural vegitation still exists, especially in an area of bushland in the south known as Greens Bush, and the coastal fringe bordering Bass Strait and Western Port Bay. Most large areas of bushland are now included within the Mornington Peninsula National Park. Mornington Peninsula is a national park in Victoria (Australia), 77 km south of Melbourne. ...

As serious farming has declined, hobby farmers with an interest in the aesthetic and the natural environment have taken over much of the peninsula. This has lead to an expansion of natural bushland on private property, and many native species, such as koalas, are becoming increasingly common.

Transport

The peninsula can be reached via several routes and modes of transport.

By road: The Peninsula is easily reached from Melbourne by car via the Nepean Highway. Another route is via the the Frankston Freeway to Frankston, and then via the Moorooduc Highway. Another option is via the Monash Freeway (M1) and the Western Port Highway to the eastern side of the Peninsula. The Nepean Highway The Nepean Highway runs south from Melbourne city in Victoria, Australia to Portsea, along the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay. ...

By public transport: A bus service (number 783) runs along the entire length of the peninsula to Portsea, departing from Frankston Railway Station in metropolitan Melbourne. It should be noted that Metcard tickets are not valid on this bus as it runs outside the metropolitan area. Portsea is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. ... Frankston (station code: FKN) is a railway station located on Young Street in Frankston, Victoria, Australia. ... The Metcard is the ticket used to access public transport in Melbourne, Australia (under the moniker Metlink). It is a universal ticket which allows commuters to ride on the citys trains, trams, and buses. ...

Bus service number 781 and 784 run partway down the peninsula from Frankston Railway Station along the Nepean Highway to Mount Martha via Mount Eliza. Metcards are accepted on this service (Zone 3). Mount Martha is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. ... Mount Eliza is a bayside suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. ...

V/Line have a rail service from Frankston to Hastings and Stony Point, from where a ferry can be taken to French and Phillip Islands. A bus service also runs to Flinders on the south coast. V/Line is the name of the regional train and coach service in Victoria, Australia. ...

Tourism

The Mornington Peninsula has a long history of being a favourite holiday destination for the people of Melbourne.

At the very tip of the peninsula, former government land long closed to the public was opened as Point Nepean National Park. Formerly used as a quarantine station and by the military for various purposes including a gunnery range, the site is now very popular as it is largely undeveloped. Sections of the park are still closed due to unexploded ordnance. Ordnance is a general term for a quantity of military equipment, usually specifying the ammunition for artillery, bombs, or other large weapons. ...

Also popular is Mornington Peninsula National Park. Mornington Peninsula is a national park in Victoria (Australia), 77 km south of Melbourne. ...

On the Northern/Western side of the peninsula, facing Port Phillip Bay, several popular holiday spots are to be found. These include Dromana, Rosebud, McCrae, Sorrento and the more exclusive Portsea, sometime referred to as 'The Playground of the Rich', due to its lavish properties and expensive real estate. Dromana is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. ... Rosebud can refer to: the buds of the rose flower Rosebud, Victoria city in Australia Rosebud Indian Reservation, a Sioux reservation in South Dakota, USA in motion pictures, see Rosebud (film) (IMDb) - including a 1975 movie A plot device in the movie Citizen Kane A cheat code in The Sims... McCrae is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. ... Sorrento is a township of Victoria, Australia, almost at the far tip of the Mornington Peninsula about 1 and a half hours south of the Capital, Melbourne. ...

On the South/Eastern side of the peninsula, facing Western Port Bay and Bass Strait, good surf beaches are to be found, such as that at Point Leo. Point Leo is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. ...

Also on the Western Port Bay side of the peninula is the naval base HMAS Cerberus, which has a long history, evident in its museum. At Hastings, is an ex-Royal Australian Navy decomissioned Oberon class submarine, which it is hoped will develop into a viable tourist attraction. HMAS Cerberus is a suburb, and the site of a Naval base, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. ... Hastings is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. ... The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) is the naval branch of the Australian Defence Force. ... The Oberon-class was a thirteen-ship class of diesel-electric submarines of the Royal Navy, and were based on the successful Porpoise-class submarine. ...

A little to the north of Hastings at Pearcedale is a wildlife conservation park, which runs nightly walks showcasing many of the nocturnal animals that used to be found in the region. Pearcedale is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. ...

At Shoreham is a popular maze attraction featuring hedge and rose mazes. Shoreham is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. ... Public hedge maze in the English Garden at Schönbusch Park, Aschaffenburg, Germany A small maze. ... In gardening a hedge is a row of woody plants, generally of one species, used to demarcate spaces. ... Species About 100, see text A rose is a flowering shrub of the genus Rosa, and the flower of this shrub. ...

Popular day trips from Melbourne include Red Hill and its popular monthly market, and the town of Mornington. Red Hill is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. ... Mornington is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. ...

At Dromana lies one of the few remaining Drive-in Theatres left in the state. Its three screens remain popular with the people from the peninsula, and also with those from the southern suburbs of Melbourne. Drive-ins are an important pop culture memory for many. ...

At the top Arthur's Seat is a lookout where a magnificent view of Port Phillip Bay can be found, as well as a Chairlift ride to the bottom. Arthurs Seat is a locality in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia about 75 kilometres to the south east of the city centre. ... A chairlift in Bad Hofgastein, Austria A chairlift, also known as a fixed-grip chairlift, is a type of aerial lift, which consists of a constantly moving loop of steel cable strung between two end terminals and generally over intermediate towers. ...

The region draws many visitors to its outstanding golf courses. The rolling sand-dune links land is home to layouts such as Moonah Links, The Dunes, Portsea, St Andrew's Beach and The National Golf Club.

Produce

The Mornington Peninsula is a notable wine region, producing small quantities of high quality wine from around 60 wineries. While most varieties are grown, the cool, maritime climate of the Peninsula is particually noted for pinot noir. Many wineries are open for public tastings, and several have quality restaurants. Wine is an alcoholic beverage produced by the fermentation of fruit, typically grapes though a number of other fruits are also quite popular - such as plum, elderberry and blackcurrant. ... Pinot Noir vines at Clos de Bèze, Gervey-Chambertin, on the Côte dOr, France Pinot noir is a variety of Vitis vinifera, the red grape used commonly in winemaking, and may also refer to wines produced predominantly from pinot noir grapes. ...

Apples were the staple product of the Peninsula for several generations, with whole trainloads being dispatched to the city and ports. The number of orchards has been dramatically reduced, however there are many other producers on the Peninsula, specialising in berries, cherries, and other fruits, as well as market gardens. There is increased interest in organic production, and there are even organic beef producers.

The Peninsula not only produces fresh products, with small-scale manufacturers of specialty products as diverse as cheese, chocolate, chutney, jam, and olive oil. Local produce is also to be found at markets held around the Peninsula, such as the monthly market at Red Hill. A local organisation, Mornington Peninsula Gourmet, has been set up to support the many small producers on the Peninsula.

Harold Holt Disappearance

On 17 December 1967, Prime Minister Harold Holt went swimming at Cheviot Beach on what is now Point Nepean National Park. At the time this was still a restricted area. Harold Edward Holt (5 August 1908–17 December 1967) was an Australian politician and the 17th Prime Minister of Australia from 1966 - 1967, now best remembered for the bizarre circumstances of his death. ...

Mr. Holt, who was 59 and had had a recent shoulder injury, plunged into the surf. He disappeared from view and was never seen again. Despite an extensive search, his remains were never found. He was officially presumed dead on 19 December 1967. A swimming pool was later named in his honor.

External links

• Mornington Peninsula attractions & activities
• Metlink Bus Service 783 timetable - Frankston to Portsea
• Ashcombe Maze at Shoreham
• Red Hill Market
• HMAS Cerberus Museum
• Point Leo Surf Lifesaving Club
• Dromana Drive-in Movie Theatre
• Moonlit Sanctuary
• Mornington Peninsula Gourmet
• Western Port Tourism
• Guide for visitors

See also Shire of Mornington Peninsula The Shire of Mornington Peninsula is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia. ...