Monday, 11 March 2013

Our World Tuesday - Mud Islands

I spent Saturday on Mud Islands in Port Phillip Bay.  This may not sound very attractive - but don't let the name put you off.  If you want to have a real idea of what a meter change in sea level would do, this is the place to do it.

While it looks like you are in the middle of the ocean (well sort of), the fact that the depth finder on the boat is telling us we are in 90 cm of water is a bit of a shock.  It seems strange to be "out to sea" but know that you could wade about if safety!

The islands themselves are not made of mud and it really feels like there is only one island!  So, the name is a bit misleading.

We walked around the edge of the islands - about 5km or so - and waded through small channels that cut into the centre of the islands - or at some times separate the islands from each other.  There was lots of bird life (pictures to come soon) and many, many shells on the beach.  One of the best things was the lack of litter.  I think I only saw about two bottles, which we removed.

The islands are rather flat - the highest point can be more than a couple of meters above sea level.  The day was windy, which was a blessing in some ways as it would have been very hot without it.

Coming back onto land at the end of the day was like walking into an oven!



The land you can see in the background is the "main land" of Victoria.

I'd love to go back and just sit and wait and find out what comes along.

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32 comments:

  1. ADRIAN11 March 2013 at 19:43

    It looks a wonderful place.

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  2. eileeninmd11 March 2013 at 20:22

    Stewart, looks like a little paradise. Lovely photos! Thanks for sharing Mud Islands and your visit. Have a great week!

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  3. chica11 March 2013 at 20:23

    Lindo lugar e foto! Gostei de ver! abraços,chica

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  4. Fun6011 March 2013 at 20:26

    I would love to go exploring. Such a different landscape and loved the comment about the litter. NZ draw by boredom?

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  5. Carole M.11 March 2013 at 22:31

    we can dream of being in a certain place; sounds like a good day out Stewart and lovely photos to share

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  6. Gail Dixon12 March 2013 at 00:27

    Oh, wow. How beautiful. My daughter lived in a place called Mud Island In Memphis, Tennessee right after college. Certainly not as pretty as this, but it was right by the Mississippi River. A wonderful place to take walks

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  7. Optimistic Existentialist12 March 2013 at 01:48

    Looks like a beautiful and tranquil piece of heaven.

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  8. Sylvia K12 March 2013 at 02:00

    Oh, a little paradise indeed, Stewart!! Such a lovely, delightful place to spend time! Wonderful captures!! Hope you have a great week!

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  9. John @ Beans and I on the Loose12 March 2013 at 02:33

    Looks like a neat place to spend the day but not much longer than that.

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  10. Sallie (FullTime-Life)12 March 2013 at 03:03

    I really hate mud so I definitely would have had to be reassured before heading out there. But the shallow water reminds me of Florida....they say all boaters here have either gone aground or are soon going to. So far, knock wood, we have escaped.

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  11. Anonymous12 March 2013 at 03:18

    What a beautiful, pristine place. Thanks for getting rid of the trash, leaving it better than you found it. :)

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  12. Anonymous12 March 2013 at 04:35

    What a lovely place - nice shots too!

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  13. HansHB12 March 2013 at 06:26

    Lovely beach-photos!

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  14. Dianne12 March 2013 at 07:33

    I wonder why they named it Mud Island" .... a wonderful place to spend time with your camera.

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  15. DIMI12 March 2013 at 07:50

    Hi Stewart!37c in Melbourne!!So hot!!Very beautiful place!Amazing shots!Thank you for your comment!Hope you have a wonderful day!
    Dimi..

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  16. Unknown12 March 2013 at 08:03

    Looks like a great place!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  17. Randi12 March 2013 at 08:33

    Wonderful...looks like a Paradise!
    Thanks for sharing and have a great week!

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  18. islandwonder12 March 2013 at 08:44

    Looks lovely to me!

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  19. Kusum12 March 2013 at 09:35

    Very different landscape in the middle of nowhere!

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  20. Jim12 March 2013 at 10:34

    Always love seeing the beach.

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  21. Jill Harrison12 March 2013 at 10:59

    It is certainly a bit hot for walking these days. I am looking forward to the cooler weather. Still it is nice to be out on the beach!
    I haven't visited Port Phillip Bay - but it is a long way from me!
    Have a wonderful week. I am linking up to you through Our World Tuesday.

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  22. Skye 12 March 2013 at 12:19

    Ooh that looks like a place I need to be! I love when the shelf is so shallow like that you can walk out real far and barely cover your ankels :)

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  23. Barbara12 March 2013 at 12:32

    What a beautiful spot! I love beaches and it's been too long since I visited one!

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  24. Esther Joy12 March 2013 at 13:08

    I especially loved the blue hues in the first photo. Looks like a great place to visit!

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  25. Karen12 March 2013 at 15:28

    I love that area Stewart. You are making me homesick. Lovely shots.

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  26. Andrea12 March 2013 at 17:19

    I love exploring areas like those, but we seldom find islands here without people. You are so lucky population in Australia is so low!

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  27. Liz12 March 2013 at 17:52

    It looks wonderful!!
    I have heard of Mud Island but never been (in spite of living on Port Phillip Bay for the first 24 years of my life).

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  28. Arija12 March 2013 at 18:57

    Lovely fine sand on the beaches. Is that an old midden in the last shot?
    Don't talk to me about ovens, we have been baking for the last 10 days straight.

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  29. Flat Creek Farm12 March 2013 at 22:52

    This is beautiful and very inviting. I love the "lack of litter" and cannot wait to see the bird pics! Thanks for sharing and allowing us to be virtual travelers! -Tammy

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  30. Cindy12 March 2013 at 23:02

    Beautiful beach! Lovely spot to enjoy the day.

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  31. amanda13 March 2013 at 08:46

    What a special place - it looks like a lovely, untouched place. Is it undeveloped / uninhabited? My guess is so, being so low.

    I spent my Saturday in snowy conditions at a place called "Mt. Itasca" nearby..
    Our worlds are so very different, and I do enjoy learning about yours!

    Thanks for sharing, Stewart!

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  32. Pat Tillett19 March 2013 at 10:36

    It looks like a great place to explore!

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