HASTINGS Hastings turns 150 in 2011 With a history masked in intrigue, the beautiful township of Hastings is turning the ripe age of 150 this year. Established by early Europeans, the land was formerly known as King’s Creek – after the first settlers, the King family. Now called Hastings, it is unknown whether the village was named after its British fishing village counterpart, or the British Imperial Administrator, a local resident, Warren Hastings.
Since opening in 1911, the Flinders Naval Depot was renamed HMAS Cerberus in 1963. As an impeccable training facility, HMAS Cerberus attracts school leavers from all over Australia, and is proudly home to some of the country’s finest naval personnel. Combining the friendly village atmosphere with an abundance of picturesque wineries and beaches that fringe Hastings, this township is becoming more the day trip destination for families and couples looking for something off the beaten track.
Established as a fishing village, Hastings has a rich heritage of booming business. The railway line and establishment of orchards in the 1800s meant that many people and businesses flocked into Hastings to make it a thriving township.
With hundreds of boutique shops settling into High Street there is an endless supply of unique trinkets and products to sample and buy. Enriched with a tremendous history, Hastings is becoming more popular by the day!
With one of the deepest natural ports in the world, Hastings is often one of the first destinations for large shipping containers. Marking a major milestone in the 1970s and taking advantage of this rare opportunity, Esso and BlueScope Steel moved their manufacturing plants to call Hastings home. As the largest employer on the Peninsula, the township underwent another boom period as demand for new housing increased.
For the history buffs, you can visit the Hastings-Westernport Historical Society Museum on Marine Parade. Complete with a Gun Museum and Fishing Museum, you can take the children on a tour of White Fairy Garden, the Back Garden and Remembrance Garden. Open 2-4pm Sundays and 10am-12pm Wednesdays. Admission is by gold coin donation for adults, children go free when accompanied by an adult.
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