My suburb becomes unrecognisable when the SUV procession rolls in
Blairgowrie, a small suburb on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, transformed during the summer holidays as city dwellers arrived in SUVs. The influx of vacationers filled local beaches and shops, reshaping the quiet community into a bustling hub. This seasonal change supports local businesses, despite longer wait times for coffee and crowded streets.
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Published 06 Jul 2026, 09:00 UTC · Updated 06 Jul 2026, 09:10 UTC
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