Shire of Mornington Peninsula
Dromana
vic 3936
About Dromana
Dromana is known for its number of vineyards. More than 22 separate vintners operate within Dromana, as well as several vineyards. The Dromana Drive-in cinema is a popular entertainment spot for locals and holidaymakers alike.
Dromana Location
Dromana is located on Port Phillip Bay 85 km south of Melbourne via the M3 and M11.
Dromana Schools
- Dromana Primary School
- Dromana Secondary College (Formerly Dromana Technical College)
- Dromana Special School
Shopping & Eating Out in Dromana
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 retail environment is mostly restaurants and take away food shops, present on the main strip is also a drive through bottle shop, it also has a small shopping centre that contains Bakers Delight, Ritchies IGA, café, pharmacy, newsagent and a liquor store.
Sporting & Recreation in Dromana
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.
Dromana and neighbouring Tuerong to the north, are home to a number of vineyards, some with cellar doors open for wine tasting.
In Dromana there are a variety of parks and reserves including:
- Bracken Ridge Reserve
- Brasser Avenue Reserve
- Catalina Avenue Reserve
- Dromana Bushland Reserve
- Dromana Community Garden
- Dromana Football Club
- Dromana Foreshore Reserve
- Dromana Park Playground
- Dromana Pump Track
- Fig Street Reserve
- Hillview Community Reserve (off leash dog park)
- Jackson Way Reserve
- Latrobe Reserve
- Lupin Street Reserve
- OT Dam
- Pier Street Reserve (fenced dog park)
- Red Hill MTB Park
- Stan Williams Reserve
- Shaw McKeown Reserve
- The Righi Reserve
Suburbs near Dromana
Merricks North
Red Hill
Tuerong