The Basin
The charming village of The Basin is nestled in the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges, just 31km east of Melbourne CBD. It is located within the City of Knox and is close to suburbs such as Boronia, Ferntree Gully, Olinda and Sassafras.
Early European settlers settled in The Basin in the 1860s as it was the perfect environment for market gardens. Botanist Ferdinand von Mueller named the area The Basin in early 1860 during his visit to the Dandenong Ranges because it was located in a ‘basin’ surrounded by hills.
Today, the town is a beautiful tourist spot with a small number of shops and restaurants amidst a village atmosphere.
Things to See & Do near The Basin
Elle Naturale Olinda
Babajis Kerala Kitchen Belgrave
Cloudehill Gardens
Emma Jennings Gallery
Perfect Day Tours
Mount Dandenong Bakery
Mangana Olinda
Cameo Cinemas
Tealeaves
Tall Trees Studio and Gallery
Places to Stay in The Basin and surrounds
Winter Rose
Greenways
Magnolias on Mernda
Billabong Falls
Arcadia Cottages
Lorna Doone - Historic Sassafras Stay
Belle Cottage Sassafras
Loft in the Mill Boutique Accommodation
Camellia Cottage
Olinda Self-Service Apartments
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