A suburb in Australia known for its rustic atmosphere, wineries and beautiful beaches, Mornington in Melbourne is the home of its indigenous Boonwurrung people. It looks like Mollywood's actress-singer Ramya Nambeesan was on vacation in the spot recently, and she shared a couple of pretty pictures on her social media page with a #photodump hashtag.
Enjoying the blue lagoon in the background and relaxing at the Rocks Mornington, a famous seaside restaurant and cocktail bar located at Mornington's peak on the peninsula, the actress looks neck-deep in the vacation mood.
A popular destination wedding spot
A popular seafood cuisine destination in Australia, it offers beautiful views of the marina and its surroundings, besides delicious food and beverages. As it is located close to the Mornington Harbour, a view from the Rocks offers wonderful scenery of the shoreline, the boats that line up on the placid waters, rocky outcrops, and hills. It also plays host to various events, such as theme weddings and other festivals.
The Mornington Peninsula is a paradise for backpackers who flock to the region to explore its rural ambience, adventure sea sports, and an array of seaside restaurants. A huge number of tourists drop in here to visit its bay beaches and wineries. People living on the northern side of Mornington are primarily engaged in horse rearing.
Annual festivals
The area has a library, numerous parks, gardens and an array of historic buildings. Most of these facilities are open to the public. The region also hosts several annual festivals. The market that runs on its major street every Wednesday has been a major tourist attraction.
The Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, which was established in 1971, is the foremost art gallery here. The gallery boasts an array of parks and the Mornington Botanical rose gardens around it.
Mornington becomes a beehive of activities in summer as the marina becomes active with sea sports events such as surfing, diving and snorkelling. During the winter, fire-side dining and art exhibitions serve as the major attractions to visitors.
