Holiday houses in Dromana

Set along the western shore of the Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, Dromana is a laid-back beach town peppered with small wonders. Front and centre is Dromana’s eponymous beach, which features a walking path that winds through a foreshore reserve dotted with banksia and tea trees. Set at the base of the peninsula’s highest point, Arthurs Seat, the beach is noted for its rows of colourful bathing boxes and scenic ocean views. The beach also has a pier that extends 200 metres out into the bay, making it a great spot for a sunset stroll.

Parallel to the beach is Point Nepean Road, which is lined with charming cafes, craft shops, and fish and chips shacks. Inland, visitors will find a variety of parks, nature reserves, and green spaces, such as Arthurs Seat State Park with its car-accessible lookout points and hiking trails that offer sweeping views of Port Phillip, and wildlife like koalas, wedge-tailed eagles, and southern brown bandicoots. In addition to dazzling waterfront beaches and distinctive parks, Dromana is a part of Mornington Peninsula’s renowned wine country, with dozens of wineries and craft breweries just a short ride away.

Dromana experiences mostly fair weather with many visitors choosing to come during the spring, summer, and autumn when temperatures don’t rarely drop below the single digits Celsius. In summer, people flock to area beaches or traverse inland to tour the Mornington Peninsula’s flourishing wine country. The peninsula hosts events year-round, including a concert series, wine festivals, auto races, art fairs, and performing arts festivals. A local favourite is the Soul Night Market at Dromana Estate, where creatives, makers, craft vendors, and food trucks gather every second Friday of the month throughout the summer months.

Arthurs Seat State Park

Locals’ favourite Arthurs Seat State Park features lookout points offering views of Port Phillip and, on a clear day, Melbourne to the north. You’ll also find a network of hiking trails, mountain biking trails, and Seawinds Garden, a charming greenspace with a playground and a lush nature reserve. For the real panoramic views, drive or hike to the top of the 314-metre peak for the full 360 angle.

The Drive-In

Catch a flick at Victoria’s longest continually running drive-in theatre, which has been screening films for 60 years and features a 1950s-style diner with Hollywood décor and pinball machines. On Sundays, the cinema hosts a flea market with vendors selling fresh produce, food, antiques, crafts, and other odds and ends.

Dromana Wine

The Mornington Peninsula’s mild maritime climate makes Dromana and its immediate vicinity a stronghold for grape growing; the area has over 20 wineries and vendors that specialize in Pinot Noir, Pinot Grigio, and Chardonnay. Take advantage of a group wine tour, enjoy a tasting, or have a nice meal for supper while sipping on reds, whites, and pinks.