This old section of Station Pier is one of the remaining portions of the pier that was once used by steamships that arrive in {ort Melbourne. The weathered textured deck hides stories from the past of immigration and hope. Station Pier is a historic Australian pier on Port Phillip, in Port Melbourne, Victoria. Opened in 1854, the pier is Melbourne's primary passenger terminal, servicing interstate ferries and cruise ships, and is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register.
The Port Melbourne Front Light, just offshore between Princes Pier and Station Pier a round and tapered wooden-framed light built on piles. It used to be linked to the shore by a narrow wooden footbridge, which fell into disrepair and was removed. The tower used to show a fixed green light over a 26 degree sector, whilst a second green light occulted every six seconds in the four degree sector marking the centre of the Port Melbourne Channel. The light has not been exhibited for many years.
The refurbished Princes Pier is a favorite of fishermen. I've counted a dozen people at a time trying their luck. Of course, it's called "fishing" not "catching".
This shot was taken from the Station Pier Terminal looking west towards Princes Pier with the distant Westgate Bridge in the background.
Constructed in 1912-15, the pier was decommissioned in 1985. Together with the adjacent Station Pier, the complex is an exemplar of pre-containerised shipping facilities and has a rich social history associated with immigration, trade, and the events of two world wars. Princes Pier is a 580-metre long historic pier on Port Phillip, in Port Melbourne, Victoria, It was known as the New Railway Pier until renamed Prince's Pier after the Prince of Wales who visited Melbourne in May 1920.
Each letter of this unique sign is on a different plane. One needs to stand directly in the front middle to see all letters without one portion blocking the other.
Yucca plants are famed for their large, spiky leaves growing on the top of long, thick woody stems. Yucca plants are famed for their large, spiky leaves growing on the top of long, thick woody stems. There are nearly 50 species of yucca trees and shrubs. Although sometimes called a type of cactus, yuccas are not cacti but are perennial evergreen shrubs and trees in the plant family Asparagaceae. There are nearly 50 species of yucca trees and shrubs. Although sometimes called a type of cactus, yuccas are not cacti but are perennial evergreen shrubs and trees in the plant family Asparagaceae.
This and the next two photos were taken from the same location. This composition is from a standing position and gives a good idea of the many pylons once covered with the pier deck.
Post Office Receiving Pillar, or letterbox.1885 "High Door Round" design, restored 2014 Tall cast iron cylinder with decorative dome cap, slot inside, hinged door with a handle shaped like a fist. Painted red with gold trim. Reconditioned barrel, reconstructed dome. Restored by Friends of Flagstaff Hill, 2014. Now a working letterbox. Made in Melbourne.
The Australian pied cormorant, also known as the pied cormorant, pied shag, or great pied cormorant, is a medium-sized member of the cormorant family. It is found around the coasts of Australasia. In New Zealand, it is usually known either as the pied shag or by its Māori name of kāruhiruhi.
Port Melbourne is an upscale coastal suburb, with fancy apartments in high-rises and converted warehouses. Cyclists follow the Bay Trail past Sandridge and Port Melbourne beaches, with views of kayakers on the bay and the Spirit of Tasmania ferry, which docks at the pier. Bay Street has trendy cafes and fine dining, and historic hotels serving pub grub.
This low-level shot takes in the historic Princes Pier with Sandridge Container terminal in the background.