Moorooduc
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Moorooduc is a town on the Mornington Peninsula in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Script error: No such module "convert". south-east of Melbourne's central business district, located within the Shire of Mornington Peninsula local government area. Moorooduc recorded a population of 1,004 at the 2021 census.[1]
The Moorooduc Highway runs through the locality, being the main route between Melbourne and the Peninsula.
Moorooduc Post Office opened on 27 August 1890 and closed in 1980.[2]
The Mornington Railway Preservation Society operates steam and diesel train services from Moorooduc railway station on weekends and public holidays.
A short walk from the tourist Moorooduc railway station is the Moorooduc Quarry Flora and Fauna Reserve (located in Mount Eliza).
Attractions
There are a number of different things to do in Moorooduc including;
- Mornington Tourist Railway[3]
- Devilbend Golf Club[4]
Education
Moorooduc Primary School (No. 2327) opened on 1 November 1880, on the current site located on Mornington-Tyabb Road.[5] In 2006, the school celebrated 125 years.
Sport
Golfers play at the Devilbend Golf Club on Loders Road and Moorooduc Saddle Club is located on Derril Road.[4]
The Mornington Peninsula Pony Club provides dressage, show jumping and cross-country facilities for young equestrian enthusiasts.[6] The club is affiliated with the Pony Club Association of Victoria.
See also
- Shire of Hastings – Parts of Moorooduc were previously within this former local government area.
- Shire of Mornington – Parts of Moorooduc were previously within this former local government area.
References
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- ↑ Moorooduc Primary School
- ↑ Mornington Peninsula Pony Club
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