Monthly Features | People and Places
29/08/2023
Dromana and Safety Beach – the best of coast and country
by Mornington Peninsula Magazine

Dromana and Safety Beach sit pretty with the rolling hills of the hinterland as their backdrop. There’s natural beauty as far as the eye can see, and the area has become a magnet for those seeking fabulous food, wine and coffee, and artisan creations.

Naturally the bay is a year-round feature. The collection of colourful beach boxes lining the sand add to the view and give this postcode some of its eclectic character. The warm and welcoming community is another of this area’s charms.

The shopping strip across from the bay is the place for everything, from excellent coffee to first-rate dining and boutique browsing.  Laneway Espresso in Dromana is quirky and cool with an inner-city hipster vibe permeating from the décor to the staff, the food, and most definitely the coffee.  Check it out.

Want some pampering? Look no further than Sol Lashes and Beauty, just a few doors from Laneway on Nepean Highway. With a coastal and boho feel, it’s a bright space to enjoy essential beauty services.

Dromana Indoor Market is a one-stop shop for browsers that’s open seven days a week. Find it just near Aldi on Nepean Highway.

The Valley Golf, Sport and Leisure in Safety Beach is right on the ball for excellent spring activities in a friendly, all-inclusive atmosphere.  Here you will find a golf course, mini-golf, tennis courts, pool, foot golf, and a café and bar.

Away from the water and the shopping village is Dromana’s ever-evolving industrial area. Inside the industrial buildings and warehouses you’ll meet some of the Peninsula’s finest brewers, distillers, coffee roasters, cheese makers, candle makers, antique sellers – the list goes on.  Rock & Redgum is the locals’ choice for sand, soil and sleepers.

Some of Dromana’s gems are off the beaten track, such as the drive-in that’s been around since 1961. A little further along from the drive-in you can stock up on some of the Peninsula’s unbeatable fresh produce at Torello Farm.

Keep heading inland and you’ll find Crittenden Estate, one of the oldest family-owned and operated wineries on the Peninsula. Settle in and enjoy the stunning grounds and equally stunning wine made by winemakers who are passionate about creating cool-climate wines with integrity.

Wellness activities abound. Try Prana Yoga & Wellness studio, or become healthier and happier with HeartWanderers Institute.

There is a boutique real estate agency in Dromana quietly exceeding clients’ expectations one property at a time. Scenic Property is specialising in Safety Beach and Dromana with amazing results.  If you are looking for integrated wealth solutions, look no further than Wealth Arena, now open at Dromana Hub.  Graeme Freeman and the team at Freeman Family Law suggest that you should take care of your family while they take care of your rights. With offices in both Mornington and Dromana and more than 30 years in the business, they have you covered.

We hope our special feature entices you to take a drive to Dromana and Safety Beach and check out the treasures of coast and country.