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Safety Beach is a bayside suburb in Victoria, between the foothills of Mount Martha and Arthurs Seat, and borders Port Philip Bay to its west. It is 67 km from Melbourne, and has an area of 6 km2. The population of Safety Beach was 3,518 in 2011.
SAFETY BEACH FACTS Safety Beach has a calm, sandy bay and a swimming beach which is popular for boating. The foreshore reserve has an attractive children's playground and BBQ areas with shading. Safety Beach takes its name from the calm and shallow waters of Dromana Bay, which makes it an ideal spot for children. There is a small jetty on the coast, while the coastal road of Marine Drive separates housing and commercial areas from the foreshore and the beach. Safety Beach is a particularly scenic spot, with views to the peak of Mount Martha in the north and to Arthurs Seat in the south. Martha Cove is a large inland harbour and residential development in Safety Beach. It was named after its location in the cove at the foot of Mount Martha. The project, which began in 2004, was initially heavily protested by residents. After experiencing considerable financial difficulties, Martha Cove has since recovered to become a thriving residential community Safety Beach is home to a resort-style golf course, the Safety Beach Country Club that surrounds a residential
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estate. Landscaped to a tropical theme, the 18 hole course features a restaurant, tennis courts, palm trees and several lakes. Safety Beach Sailing Club was established in 1967. Safety Beach Sailing Club has hosted many State and National titles and SBSC sailors are recognized by the sailing community for their excellence in sailing with success at regattas and at State, National and International level Safety Beach was originally named 'Shark Bay', but underwent a name change to attract tourist trade to the peninsula. In 1841, Hugh Jamieson purchased 5,120 acres (2,070 ha), or eight square miles, of land from the Crown for ₤1 an acre under the terms of the shortlived “special survey” regulations. The purchase included the entire present suburb of Safety Beach. The area is known as Jamieson's Special Survey in cadastral surveys. The survey extended east as far as Bulldog Creek Rd. Henry Dunn had leased the Survey from 1846 until 1851 and was succeeded by tenants such as the Griffith, Eaton, Peatey, McLear, Clydesdale, Wilson, Cottier and Gibson families, which continued next page...
April 2017
COFFEE SAFARI Fresh brewed coffee is a must have for weekends away and Safety Beach coffee is second to none with great coffee haunts around the town. Here are a few to check out when head down to this beautiful end of the world.
PROVINCIA FOOD STORE Shop 3-5/154 Marine Drive A great cup of coffee in a food store that appeals to a variety of tastes and dietary needs. A warm, welcoming and friendly atmosphere with freshly made cakes and Paninis.
MARTHA COVE CAFE AND STORE Corner Anchorage Avenue and Harbourside Esplanade Enjoy a stroll along the boardwalk and grab a coffee at the café, dining al fresco or inside in the modern waterside surrounds.
CAFÉ DEL SOL (Opposite) 81 Marine Drive You will find this cafe on wheels serving nourishing sweet treats, a range of hand crafted teas and health drinks as well as a delicious coffee.