Dromana, Victoria
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| Dromana Melbourne, Victoria |
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| Population: | 4798 (2006)[1] | ||||||||||||
| Postcode: | 3936 | ||||||||||||
| Area: | 6.2 km² (2.4 sq mi) | ||||||||||||
| Property Value: | AUD $305,000 [2] | ||||||||||||
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| LGA: | Shire of Mornington Peninsula | ||||||||||||
| State District: | Nepean | ||||||||||||
| Federal Division: | Flinders | ||||||||||||
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Dromana is a suburb south of Melbourne, the capital city of Victoria, Australia, and is located on the Mornington Peninsula. Its Local Government Area is the Shire of Mornington Peninsula.
Dromana is known for its number of vineyards. More than 22 separate vintners operate within Dromana, as well as several vineyards. A famous export of Dromana are Christie's Barbecues, which can be found in many parks and reserves across Australia. They are also exported over to New Zealand, Singapore and United Arab Emirates.
The Dromana Drive-in cinema is a popular entertainment spot for locals and holidaymakers alike.
Overlooking Dromana from the south Arthurs Seat, is the highest point on the Mornington Peninsula offering panoramic views of Port Phillip Bay, Safety Beach and Mount Martha.
[edit] Schools
- Dromana Primary School
- Dromana Secondary College (Formerly Dromana Technical College)
- Dromana Special School
[edit] References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). Dromana (State Suburb). 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved on 2007-10-01.
- ^ Dromana, accessed 9 August 2007
[edit] External links
- Dromana, Victoria is at coordinates Coordinates:
- Dromana and District Historical Society Inc.
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