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Introduction:

Dromana is a bayside centre, nestled between Safety Beach and McCrae, and situated at the foot of the towering peak of Arthurs Seat.

Dromana's commercial centre is concentrated along the coastal boulevard of Point Nepean Road, with Arthurs Seat and its surrounding bushland providing a scenic backdrop to the shops and cafes along this route.

Dromana's foreshore reserve lines the coast and consists of grassy picnic areas, shelters, walking tracks and designated camping areas. The calm, sandy beaches provide safe swimming and boating opportunities. Points of interest along the coast include the Dromana Pier and the rocky cutting at Anthonys Nose where a boat ramp is situated.

Heronswood is a historic property situated on an elevated 2 hectare allotment on Latrobe Parade, overlooking the bay. The house and surrounding gardens date back to 1871 and are open for visitors to explore and enjoy. The property includes a cafe which serves organic produce from the gardens and fresh food from local growers where possible. There is a retail shop and nursery, with garden workshops held regularly. Heronswood is managed by Diggers Club, Australia's largest garden club, which also looks after the cool climate St Erth Gardens at Blackwood in the Macedon Ranges.

Dromana and neighbouring Tuerong to the north, are home to a number of vineyards, some with cellar doors open for wine tasting.

 
Attractions:

Dromana 3 Drive-In Theatre
One of the last remaining drive-ins around Melbourne with a cafeteria, playground and sports field
Heronswood
Historic property dating back to 1871 which overlooks the bay, surrounded by gardens, with a cafe and nursery

Shopping & markets:

Dromana Sunday Market
Held at the Dromana Drive-In, it's the biggest weekly garage sale on the Mornington Peninsula with fresh produce, electrical goods, books, toys, clothing and second-hand goods

Parks, gardens & trails:

Arthurs Seat State Park
Enjoy breathtaking views from the Arthurs Seat peak, the attractive Seawinds Garden with its lookouts, and walking tracks through hundreds of hectares of surrounding bushland

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