Dromana
Past & present.

Dromana’s story is closely tied to the bay: first as a route for local produce, then as a destination for visitors arriving by sea.

In the nineteenth century, the jetty helped connect the surrounding agricultural district with Melbourne. Paddle steamers later brought holidaymakers to the shore, and camping became part of the town’s seaside life. Beyond the beach, retreats such as Heronswood reflected another side of the area’s growth.

These photographs offer a way to look again at the town: its pier, the main road, familiar buildings and the coastline that links them. Open a paired image to move between the past and the present, or browse the historical selection below.