Pirianda Gardens
A unique collection of exotic plants from all over the world The Pirianda Gardens are an extremely unique collection of… Read More »Pirianda Gardens
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Dandenong Ranges
On the eastern edge of Melbourne and just 45 minutes from the centre of the city is the Dandenong Ranges.
The Dandenongs really do provide a wonderland of beautiful gardens, forests and spectacular mountain views with interesting villages set among them.
Puffing Billy Scenic Railway
The Puffing Billy Scenic railway is a tourist railway run and maintained by volunteers that goes between Belgrave and Gembrook through the Dandenong… Read More »Puffing Billy Scenic Railway
National Rhododendron Gardens
One of the highlights of any trip to the Dandenong Ranges is the National Rhododendron Gardens at Olinda. Spectacular in spring but… Read More »National Rhododendron Gardens
Alfred Nicholas Gardens
One of the most attractive gardens in the Dandenong Ranges is the Alfred Nicholas Memorial Gardens. While some prefer the… Read More »Alfred Nicholas Gardens
Emerald
What began as a small mining settlement is now an outer suburb or Greater Melbourne and the home to around… Read More »Emerald
Olinda
A suburb and tourist village on Mount Dandenong famous for its tea rooms and artists. ?The township is central to… Read More »Olinda
Belgrave
A residential suburb and township of some 4,000 people located in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges, Belgrave is only 36 kms… Read More »Belgrave
Cardinia Reservoir
South of Emerald is the Cardinia Reservoir and dam. The reservoir is part of Melbourne’s water supply but also offers park lands… Read More »Cardinia Reservoir
Gembrook
A small township of around 2,000 people which began as a service centre for local dairy farming, timber and fruit… Read More »Gembrook
George Tindale Gardens
The garden was owned and developed by George Barrand Tindale (1903-1977), agricultural scientist and horticulturist who personally built this beautiful… Read More »George Tindale Gardens
Birdsland Reserve
Home to over 130 species of native birds. Birdsland Reserve is a few kilometers south of the township of Belgrave… Read More »Birdsland Reserve
Kalorama
A suburb and small village on Mount Dandenong, Kalorama provides great views of the Yarra Ranges and is surrounded by… Read More »Kalorama
RJ Hamer Arboretum
The RJ Hamer Forest Arboretum is unique collection of native and exotic trees, not with just a single or small… Read More »RJ Hamer Arboretum
Sherbrooke Forest Park
A lush forest of Australian mountain ash trees and dense tree fern undergrowth, the Sherwood Forest has picnic facilities and… Read More »Sherbrooke Forest Park
William Ricketts Sanctuary
The William Ricketts Sanctuary is a sculpture park comprising over 90 different sculptures depicting Australian aboriginal people and their cultural… Read More »William Ricketts Sanctuary
Olinda Falls
A section of the Dandenong Ranges National Park, the Olinda Falls Reserve covers 179 hectares between Olinda. Kalorama and to… Read More »Olinda Falls
Mount Dandenong
Mount Dandenong is a central point of the Dandenong Ranges and its peak sits 633 metres above sea level. The… Read More »Mount Dandenong