Even The Fish
Beachside
Are Hooked On
Martha Cove
The sweep of sand between Safety Beach and Blairgowrie
Possession is 9/10 of the law.
And it seems this maxim holds
is still one of Victoria's best loved summer playgrounds. The
true below the ocean as well,
foreshores of Dromana, McCrae, Rosebud and Rye are dotted
because thousands of creatures
with countless piers and jetties.
are staking their claim on some
prime underwater real estate. It's
Dromana,
yet another ringing endorsement
to the Martha Cove development.
Safety Beach
Results from a recent underwater
and McCrae
study have revealed how the
10,000 visitors to try, learn and
waterfront estate is attracting a
are centrally located on the
experience marine activities over
greater variety of marine animals.
Peninsula for holiday-makers to
the two days of the festival.
The study, undertaken by a
enjoy the safe Bay beaches and
team from the Mornington Dive
The Grand Hotel Dragon Boat
surrounding attractions especially
Club, focused on an area around
Cup provided a grand spectacle
the Arthurs Seat Tourist Precinct and
the north groyne. Divers were
with 14 teams vying for 4 trophies.
Peninsula Wine Country.
surprised by the rapid growth
Go Sailing was very popular with
For a full listing of accommodation
of algae, weed & grass, & the
sailors of all ages and The Sail
options see pages 122-123.
discovery of a number of species
Peninsula AquaFest Regatta at
not previously recorded in the
Dromana nestles between the twin peaks of Arthurs Seat and
Safety Beach Sailing Club was
area. The study had initially been
Mt Martha. Well kept foreshore lawns provide picnic shelters and
also a great success.
intended to cover a wider area,
playgrounds while the long sweep of beach between Anthony's Nose
The Peninsula AquaFest
but was scaled back when divers
and Safety Beach is always a magnet for day trippers, all year round.
Community Marquee allowed
encountered an abundance of
McCrae is a charming small township with some exceptional. Lovely
visitors to learn more about
marine life - more than expected.
beach, fascinating lighthouse, superb scenery and interesting history
their local volunteer marine
including the McCrae Homestead (from which it takes its name).
SAILING, PADDLING & MARINE
organisations some visitors even
BASED ACTIVITIES were on
McCrae Homestead, built on the lower slopes of Arthurs Seat in
became members.
show at Peninsula AquaFest 2008
1844, is one of the few remaining homes built from local stringy-bark
Peninsula AquaFest 2009 will
held at Martha Cove in January.
drawn from the top of the mountain.
be held on 10 and 11 January
Presented by the Grand Hotel
2009 on and around the Martha
Mornington, the second Peninsula
Cove marina. So keep this
AquaFest was the Peninsula's
weekend free to celebrate
largest gathering of marine based
the Peninsula's unique
organisations, activities and
marine lifestyle.
community groups.
Twelve community groups and
23 Marine Expo exhibitors
participated, as well as eight
major marine
based activities
that provided
Located on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula,
opportunities
within minutes of a picturesque swimming beach,
to more than
built on the 1st hole of an 18 hole Golf Course,
this boutique resort has it all!
THINGS TO DO IN DROMANA,
MCCRAE & SAFETY BEACH
· Arthurs Seat Precinct
· Visit Martha Cove
· A multitude of quality wineries including
- Stillwater at Crittendens, Rest. & Cellar Door Ph. 5981 9555
- Five Sons Estate. Ph. 5987 3137
- Karina Vineyard. Ph. 5981 0137
1, 2 or 3 Bedroom Villas
- See our Wine Country pages from 68-105 for further details
· Spa Baths Made
· Foreshore and pier
to Pamper
· Dromana & District Historic Society
- McCrae Homestead, Beverley Rd
· Swimming pool
- McCrae Lighthouse and Beach
· AAA Rated ★★★★
· Two Bays & Bunarong Walking Tracks
· Safety Beach Country Club Ph. 5981 0100
To help you make your choice of where to stay
Valley Court, Safety Beach
please refer to our individual property descriptions and
ph: 1300 300 377
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