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Portsea, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria

Portsea has one pretty exclusive postcode just an hour from Melbourne. With its reputation as the playground of Melbourne's rich and famous it is always fun to visit to see how the other half live.  Situated at the very tip of the Mornington Peninsula this small stretch of land offers access to both the calm bay white sandy beaches and wild ocean beaches with turquoise waters all within 2 km of each other.  We're talking posh.  We're talking polished  We're talking polo and private jetties.  We're talking Peninsula living at it's best. At every turn, you will see multi-millionnaire mansions although not very well, their large gardens offer great privacy.  There  are  lots to see and do, we  must go to the Portsea Pub and have a stroll out on the Portsea Pier.  These pictures below were taken at the annual Melbourne to Hobart yacht race which leaves Portsea on December 27 each year. Melbourne to Hobart yac...