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Wednesday, 24 February 2010

Melbourne's Western Skyline Over The Yarra

 
Both sides of the Yarra
I took this photo last Thursday from Princes Bridge. You can see Melbourne's western skyline. On the right hand side along the river bank is the start of the CBD, while "across the Yarra" to your left is the Southbank precinct which I'll be posting about later.

Did you know that in 1835 John Pascoe Fawkner’s ‘Enterprize’ sailed up the Yarra from Van Diemen’s Land (Tasmania)? A feat of navigational skill back then crossing Bass Strait. (Bass Strait is the stretch of water between Victoria and Tasmania)

In the distance are two bridges - a foot bridge and further down Sandridge Bridge built in 1888. As you can see, there are a number of riverboats, ferries and water taxis which offer river cruises - you can cruise up east to Hawthorn, or perhaps you might like to head out west to the Docklands and Flemington Racecourse, or maybe further on down to Williamstown and enjoy a day at the beach.

Whichever you choose you can be guaranteed a wonderful day of seeing Marvelous Melbourne.

Today's Quote: In rivers, the water that you touch is the last of what has passed and the first of that which comes; so with present time - Leonardo da Vinci.
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10 comments:

  1. Cezar and Léia24 February 2010 at 19:01

    Your picture is magnificent, this place and view is really beautiful!
    Thanks for sharing,
    hugs
    Léia

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  2. B SQUARED25 February 2010 at 00:41

    Looks like a great waterfront, lots of activity.

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  3. Lois25 February 2010 at 02:57

    What a beautiful shot! The sky is so blue.

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  4. Lowell25 February 2010 at 06:02

    An incredibly beautiful place and superb photo! I'd love to take a ride up and down that waterway!

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  5. Jim25 February 2010 at 11:57

    Melbourne really does look marvellous in your shot. Sorry, I haven't been commenting on your blog lately. It takes a really long time to download your page when I visit these days. Maybe because there are so many elements on there now and my connection can't cope.
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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  6. arabesque26 February 2010 at 01:51

    hi Blossom, been absent in your blog lately, ^0^
    scenic shot on this bridge, the bridge in between the skyscrapers is splendid to look at. ^0^

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  7. Three Rivers, Michigan26 February 2010 at 08:52

    I am now imagining a great sailing ship, sails all out, heading up the Yarra.
    Three Rivers Daily Photo

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  8. Eden27 February 2010 at 12:15

    This is a gorgeous shot of Melbourne. Love to visit there one day. Have a great weekend !

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  9. Charlestonjoan27 February 2010 at 13:58

    Such lovely colorful pictures during our dreary winter!

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  10. VP27 February 2010 at 20:38

    A beautiful view and a great quote from a fellow Tuscan.

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