Spend two days in the Dandenong Ranges.
Located within an easy 50-minute drive from Melbourne’s CBD, the Paradise Valley Hotel caters for those wanting to sample the best of local drinks all the way up to those wanting to sample the acclaimed hospitality and locally sourced dishes in the bistro and beer garden.People flock to Clematis for a taste of authentic local hospitality. If you…
Learn moreStep back in time at Australia’s oldest and best-preserved heritage steam railway, Puffing Billy, situated in the picturesque Dandenong Ranges and only 60-minutes from Melbourne CBD. With lush fern gullies brushing past the open side carriages and Mountain Ash trees towering overhead, Puffing Billy Railway makes for a wonderful opportunity to…
Learn moreAlfred Nicholas Memorial Garden is the original garden of the historic Burnham Beeches estate, renowned for its extensive water features. Delightful all year round, choose your own adventure along the many linking paths beneath the canopy of Mountain Ash trees as you stroll through the garden.Make your way down to the picturesque lake for a picnic…
Learn moreRipe Sassafras is a well-known cafe restaurant in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges, owned and run by long-time hills locals. Set within one of Sassafras Village's original 1900s homes, the venue blends rustic character with a fully enclosed alfresco dining space overlooking the trees. It serves as the perfect spot for slow mornings, long lunches…
Learn moreNestled in the heart of Olinda, Citrine Bistro and Bar is a neighbourhood gem serving elevated seasonal dishes, thoughtful hospitality, and candlelit charm. Citrine offers a warm, welcoming experience for both locals and visitors.Citrine's atmosphere shifts effortlessly with the seasons — fireside tables create a cosy retreat in winter, while in…
Learn moreLocated within the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden, the Chelsea Australian Garden at Olinda is a permanent display, featuring an enormous Waratah sculpture, waterfall and billabong. Over 15,000 plants have been used in the design, with over 400 different Australian species. Wander around the sealed paths and discover an amazing variety of building…
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