When I moved to Tyabb almost eight years ago, I really had no idea what an absolute gem this side of the ‘Ninch was. Tyabb itself is a very quiet, sleepy township; blink and you will miss it. However, you cannot miss the amazing antique stores that attract people from all over the Peninsula and Melbourne looking for something unique.
In fact, the electorate of Hastings is unique. Baxter township is surrounded by rich farming land where you can still pop your money in the honesty box and take away the freshest rhubarb you will ever see. Somerville is a bigger town with plenty of quality shopping. It also boasts boutique distilleries and breweries, great cafes and one of the best traditional butcher’s shops around. It is also home to Yaringa Boat Harbour and Cptn Jack’s Restaurant, which is a must-go-to destination. Hastings is a growing and vibrant township with great shopping, cafes, restaurants and an eclectic mix of industries. It is also well known as one of the best boating and fishing destinations around.
Moving further down through Bittern, Balnarring and Crib Point, we have amazing wetlands with an abundance of native flora and fauna, restaurants, walking tracks, bike tracks, wonderful wineries, distilleries and breweries, a plethora of amazing markets, quiet beaches and wonderful historical houses like Coolart Homestead in Somers.
We are truly lucky to be living in this part of the world and I am grateful to be your voice in Parliament to represent this part of our wonderful ‘Ninch.
PAUL MERCURIO – Hastings state Labor MP
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