Somers

Could a place named after a governor be anything but charming? Somers, named after a popular former Governor of Victoria, is indeed as charming as its namesake. The town sits peacefully on the Mornington Peninsula in Melbourne, Victoria. It’s a leisurely 67 km drive south-east of Melbourne’s bustling Central Business District. Somers, despite its serene beauty, holds a fascinating history. The area was initially known as Balnarring East. It was renamed in 1930 in honour of the beloved Governor who established the local Lord Somers Camp. Somers embodies a unique charm, a blend of history and natural beauty. This haven for peace-seekers started as a humble subdivision in 1925. A testament to its growth, the Boulevard Cafe & Post Office, opened its doors in 1927, back when the address was still Balnarring East. Education found its place in this blossoming town with the opening of the Palm Beach School No. 4458 in 1929, a beacon of knowledge for the community. Walking through Somers today, one can almost hear the echoes of children’s laughter and the clatter of typewriters from those early days. While Somers has maintained its peaceful aura, it hasn’t undergone any significant development since the 1920s. This conscious decision has helped in preserving much of its native bushland, particularly along the foreshore. A beautiful contrast to the sprawling urban landscapes elsewhere. Somers stands as a testament to the beauty of simplicity and the enduring allure of a bygone era.