Dandenong Ranges Touring Map

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri as the traditional owners of this land. We pay respect to Elders past and present.
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TO HEALESVILLE
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31.7 km
31 mins
Puffing Billy (Belgrave) — Healesville Sanctuary
42.7 km
42 mins
Belgrave — Gembrook
24.3 km
28 mins
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Belgrave
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Hoddles
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C424
Emerald
Puffing Billy
Steam Railway
Cardinia
Reservoir
Gembrook
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Puffing Billy Railway
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Olinda
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Woori
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MELBOURNE
M80
Lakeside
Railway Stn
YARRA RANGES
NATIONAL PARK
C506
C411
Coldstream
RT
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HW
Lilydale
W
BLACK SPUR
Healesville
B360
B300
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Emerald
Lake Park
Yering
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River
Yarra
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Ground
Greensborough
Eltham
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Sugarloaf
Reservoir
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C413
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Broadmeadows
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Trig Point
Lookout
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Melbourne
Airport
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Reservoir
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Hurstbridge
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Olinda — Yarra Valley Wineries
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Olinda — tesselaars
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VA
From Melbourne Airport take route 43, exit onto Eastern Freeway.
continue onto the Eastlink tollway. Exit at burwood Hwy, follow the
Rd to upper Ferntree Gully, or exit at canterbury Rd, Ringwood and
follow the Rd to Montrose. At Montrose, turn right at the roundabout
and follow the Mt. Dandenong Tourist Rd (thru to Olinda).
Tesselaar Tulip Festival shuttle bus Route 663
board from Lilydale train station or belgrave train station
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Travel by metro train to Lilydale or belgrave. A daily bus service
TRANSPORT runs between towns and villages. For detailed information on train
OPTIONS
and bus timetables and costs contact Public Transport Victoria on
(in Australia only) 13 16 38 or visit ptv.vic.gov.au
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From Melbourne take Eastern Fwy. (continue onto the Eastlink
Tollway). Exit Eastlink tollway onto Springvale Rd, turn left onto
canterbury Rd, turn right at roundabout onto Mt. Dandenong
Tourist Rd c415 and follow this route to Olinda.
PARkING AccESS FOR TRAILS
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From Melbourne, travel along the Eastern Freeway. continue onto
the Eastlink tollway. Exit at burwood Hwy, follow the Rd to upper
Ferntree Gully, or exit at canterbury Rd, Ringwood and follow the
Rd to Montrose. At Montrose, turn right at the roundabout and
follow the Mt. Dandenong Tourist Rd (thru to Olinda).
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NATIONAL PARk AND cONSERVATION RESERVE
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Butterfield
Picnic Ground
&
Wildlife
Reserve
Railway Museum
Menzies Creek
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MELBOURNE tO thE DANDENONG RANGES
METROPOLITAN ROuTE NuMbER
PARKS VICTORIA
INFORMATION
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MAjOR ROADS
CALL 13 19 63
NANGANA parkweb.vic.gov.au
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Leadbeaters
Possum
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Selby
Railway Stn
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Located between Phillip Island (south) and Yarra
Valley (north) once you are here there are only short
distances between attractions and villages.
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Lysterfield
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Metro
Car Park
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Car Park
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The Dandenong Ranges are dominated by vast tracts
of National Park waiting to be explored on well-marked
walking tracks and home to the beautiful Sherbrooke
Forest, an Australian sub-temperate rainforest. Hidden
amongst the ranges are the stunning public gardens
perfect for quiet contemplation.
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Puffing Billy
Tressle Bridge
BELGRAVE
SOUTH
TO TREES
ADVENTURE
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Yellingbo
State
Fauna
Reserve
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Kensleys
Picnic Ground
Olympic
Picnic
Ground
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Reserve
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C404
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BELGRAVE
HEIGHTS
LG
RW
TH
Kays Picnic Ground
RK
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Puffing Billy
Railway Stn
C404
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10 Picnic Ground
Belgrave
Lake Park
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Less than one hour by car or metro train, escape the city
and immerse yourself in Melbourne’s Dandenong Ranges.
From panoramic views to hillside villages dappled by
sunlight and seasonal colour, you step into the tranquility
of crisp country air and the sounds of nature.
VISITOR INFORMATION
NATIONAL
PARK
Tecoma
Metro Stn
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MO
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TU
TECOMA
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TO MELBOURNE
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RD
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AFR
BELGRAVE
TOWN PARK
PUFFING
BILLY
RAILWAY
STATION
R
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Birdsland
Reserve
TO GRANTS
PICNIC GROUND,
TO SKYHIGH
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C404
Pirianda Garden
Ground
O’Donohue
Picnic Ground
DANDENONG
RANGES
TER
OO
T
TO DANDENONG
RANGES AND
YARRA VALLEY
RD
V
RW
5
Sherbrooke
Falls
C
C404
IC H RD
1 17
George Tindale
Memorial
Beagleys
K E Garden
Picnic
R
RD
BU
UPPER
FERNTREE
GULLY
5
TO KALLISTA
& MONBULK
T
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C415
Upwey
Metro Stn
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SA
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Sherbrooke
Picnic Ground
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Arboretum
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RD
L R
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SH
Alfred
Nicholas
Gardens
Ferny Creek
Reserve
C
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BU
Upper
Ferntree Gully
Metro Stn
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FERNY
CREEK
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Ferntree Gully
Picnic Ground
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1000 Steps
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FARM RD
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8
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Walking & cycling tracks
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DA
AV
MT
ON
Olinda Public
Golf Course
2
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1
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LUM
SASSAFRAS
3
N
D
RD
O LI N D A
C406
6
5 4
16
2
Olinda
Recreation
Reserve
R G IA
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AV
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SON
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SH
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RAN
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CHA RLE MON T
LN
NA
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Walking Track
To Sassafras
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National
Rhodedendron
Gardens
TH
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NT
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1
LN 1
23
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17 C A R S R D
DANDENONG
IN
HW
RANGES
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NATIONAL
PARK One Tree Hill 14
Picnic Ground
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OLINDA STATE
FOREST
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RD
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FA
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DANDENONG
15
SASSAFRAS
Tra
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DANDENONG RANGES 24
NATIONAL PARK
OLINDA 30
MOUNTAIN
HWY
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28
IN
OLINDA
A
TO SKYHIGH
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WALkING TRAILS IN AREA
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Woolrich
Lookout
OLI
C415
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Rhododendron
Gardens Entrance
TO KALORAMA
DG
N
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RIS
SEE MAP INSERT
THE BASIN
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RD
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Valley Picnic
Ground
G IA N
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MOUNT
DANDENONG
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RD
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Eagle Nest
Olinda Falls DANDENONG Picnic Ground
Picnic Ground
RANGES
NATIONAL
PARK
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RD
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B380
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WOORI
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Walking & cycling tracks
ENO
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UA
LK
RD
C403
DA C
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Dandenong
Ranges
TO LAUNCHING PLACE
TO WARBURTON
BU
RD
S
12
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Silvan
Reservoir Park
S
RD
28
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SEVILLE
EAST
7
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ND
W
William
Ricketts
Sanctuary
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N HW
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14
P
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W
Doongalla
Homestead
Site and Stables
Picnic Ground
IN
7
RD
ALLSOPS
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2 1
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Mt. Dandenong
Arboretum
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Mt.Dandenong
Observatory
UNT
MT DANDENONG, OLINDA , SASSAFRAS
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Kalorama
Park
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4
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DUCK
DANDENONG
RANGES
NATIONAL
PARK
Five Ways
KALORAMA
22
N
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28
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3
BA
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ND
NO
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RD
- TO UR IS T
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FA
SH
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MT
Montrose
Recreation
Reserve
F
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MONTROSE
IE
W
HW
M
RD
RD
Mt Evelyn
Picnic Ground
RD
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URTO
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ON
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AV
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RD
10
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TA
WARB
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10 3
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ND
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RANGES
NATIONAL
PARK
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Mooroolbark
Metro Stn
CA
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RD
C401
BIR
15
RD
TR
EAST
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EFO
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RA
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LILLYDALE
LAKE
VIA EASTLINK
RAIL TRAIL
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WARB
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N D A H HW
B380
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Visitor information (+61 3) 9758 7522
HESTE
13 13
AH
A
MAROO
5
ST
ND
W
MANC
M A IN
MA
O
RO
HEAL ESVI LLE - KOO WEE
RUP RD
Lilydale Metro Stn
Yarra Ranges
Regional
Museum
GRUYER E RD
18
Start of
LilydaleWarburton
Rail Trail
LIL YDA LE
R RD
CK RD
ANDE
SW IT CH BA
RD
19
TO HEALESVILLE
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TO BUNYIP
STATE PARK
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August 2015.
ARTS, CULTURE & HERITAGE
ACCOMMODATION
1
188-190 Falls Road, Olinda
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Linden Gardens Rainforest Retreat
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Award-winning luxury b&b, cooked breakfasts,
spa, gas log fires, free wi-fi, Foxtel.
1383-85 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd,
Mount Dandenong
T 03 9751 1103
W www.lindengardens.com.au
Arcadia is off the busy Tourist Road on
top of Mt. Dandenong in Olinda, just
500 metres to the villages & restaurants.
Accommodation is for couples in
4 separate cottages, all hidden away in
3 acres of forested gardens, log fire,
hot tub or spa bath, full breakfast
provisions & treats included.
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Lochiel Luxury Accommodation
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Luxury, relaxing , intimate, romantic
retreat log fires, large spa bathrooms, views!
1590-1594 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd, Olinda
T 03 9751 2300
W www.lochielaccommodation.com
Running Rabbits Military Museum upwey belgrave RSL, 1 Mast Gully Rd,
upwey T 03 9754 3665 W www.upweybelgraversl.org.au/ Thurs-Sun 10am2pm or by appointment. Also visit Ariettes bistro. Open daily lunch and dinner.
CAFES, RESTAURANTS & WINERIES
Copperfields
1
ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES
EMAIL
[email protected]
14
Mountain Element Retreats
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contemporary, luxury, self-contained, spa, views,
fire, balcony, bbQ, organic brekkie.
VISIT
www.arcadiacottages.com.au
VILLAGES
The heritage and contemporary essence of the
Dandenong Ranges lie within its villages. Follow the
scenic winding roads and discover the wonderful
villages and communities scattered amongst the trees.
Character filled streets lined with boutique shops
await you. Fossick through the antique and craft
stores, then sip tea in a quaint tearoom or indulge in
a latte in front of a crackling fire.
2
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Open all year, (every day in july and December),
the cuckoo offers a delicious international
smorgasbord and live entertainment.
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FARMER’S AND CRAFt MARkEtS
15
Olinda Country Cottages
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Self-contained king bed spa cottages & 2 bR
budget family suite great location, sunny garden.
Belgrave South Community Market: First Sunday of the month.
The Loft in the Mill
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A place filled with love and laughter, log fires,
large double spas & limousines
Valley Ranges Getaways
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A range of properties, perfect for couples,
families and groups of all budgets.
Gembrook Market: Fourth Sunday of the month.
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Montrose Community Craft Market: Third Saturday of the month.
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Upper Ferntree Gully Market: Every Saturday & Sunday of the month.
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NOW OPEN
COOL CLIMAtE GARDENS
10 Sherbrooke Road, Sherbrooke
www.marybrooke.com.au
ph. 9755 2755
4
Como Cottages
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Award winning, romantic self-contained, log fires,
Large spas, couples & family cottages.1465 Mt
Dandenong Tourist Rd, Olinda
T 03 9751 2264
E [email protected]
W [email protected]
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Cottages Monreale
Rainforest Mountain Retreat. Woodfires, Spas,
Massage, Hampers. couples, Families, Friends.
81 The crescent, Sassafras/Olinda
T 03 9755 1773
W www.cottagesmonreale.com.au
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6
Cottages of Mt Dandenong
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A 100 yr old 2 brm cottage set in 1 acre garden,
dbl spa, fire, kitchen, 4 poster bed.
29
17 Sunset Ave, Olinda
T 03 9751 2447
W visitdandenongranges.com.au
SCENIC DRIVES
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Eagle Hammer Cottages
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Romantic, secluded cottages in a bushland
setting just for couples. Relax & unwind or
celebrate that special occasion.
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Fernglade on Menzies B&B
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Luxury spa and garden suites, beautiful views and
log fires for couples & family getaways.
11 caroline cres, Emerald
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Arnica Views 10 Observatory Rd, Mt. Dandenong
T 03 9751 0610 W www.arnicaviews.com.au
7 luxury self-contained retreats with breakfast supplied.
Bonza View B & B
26 bonza View, kalorama T 03 9728 8887 W www.bonzaview.com.au
Amazing views of Melbourne from your own private hot tub.
Lakeside Cottage Luxury B&B
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Private lake, gazebo in lights, views of
Mt Dandenong. King bed, spa, fire, b/fast.
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Lifestyle Apartments at Ferntree
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Luxury serviced apartments, close to
Mt Dandenong, Easy access from cbD.
1 Station Street, Ferntree Gully
T 03 9753 1999
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Tesselaar Tulip Farm, 357 Monbulk Road, Silvan Vic 3795
Pick your own big, sweet, fresh cherries straight
from our cherry trees!
474 Queens Road, Wandin East
T 03 5964 4235 W www.cherryhill.com.au
Open Daily 9am - 5pm* Mid November - Early
january. *closed christmas Day
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Emerald Lake Park - The Park for all seasons.
Candlelight Mountain Retreats 7-9 Monash Ave, Olinda
T 03 9751 2464 W candlelightmountainretreats.com.au
Walk to villages & shops, indulge in spa & fire. Breakfast incl.
T 1300 131 683
W www.emeraldlakepark.com.au
Cooinda House 1562 Mt. Dandenong Rd, Olinda
T 03 9751 0610 W www.arnicaviews.com.au
Luxury accommodation for up to 8. Four en-suite bedrooms.
Grants on Sherbrooke
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Hand feed wild birds, walking tracks, café and
gift/souvenir shop, ample bus parking. Grants
picnic ground.
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Dalblair Bed & Breakfast
65 Ducks Lane, Seville T 03 5961 9041 W www.dalblairbnb.com.au
Magnificent views, peaceful, pool, excellent service.
Fleurbaix Bed & Breakfast 286 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd, Sassafras
T 03 9755 1185 W www.fleurbaix.com.au
Private self contained spa suites. Single nights welcome.
Gembrook Cottages
91 Main St, Gembrook T 03 5967 7055
Private garden, large spa, woodfire, a/c, walk to cafes & restaurants.
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Holly Lodge
7 Erith Ln, kalorama T 03 9728 6064 W [email protected]
Surrounded by national park with breathtaking panoramic views.
Stones Throw Cottage B&B 11 Wattle Ave, belgrave
T 03 9752 6487 W stonesthrowcottage.com.au
Self-Contained 2 bedroom cottage and 1 Private Suite. Breakfast, Wi-fi.
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Mont De Lancey
Historic Homestead
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Enjoy yester-year with our guided tours of the
1880s pioneer homestead plus lots more.
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Exquisite views, bbQs, bistro/restaurant, function
& events, maze & stunning gardens.
26 Observatory Rd, Mount Dandenong
T 03 9751 0443
Open Daily. Including all Public Holidays
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Vintage Motoring
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A private collection of vintage vehicles and
memorabilia housed in a period building.
Yarra Valley Motel 418-420 Main St, Lilydale
T 03 9735 3000 W www.yarravalleymotel.com.au
4 star motel, spa, family & queen rooms, ideal wedding accommodation.
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70 Monbulk Rd, kallista T 03 9755 2888
W www.grantsonsherbrooke.com.au
Open Daily 9am-5pm
SkyHigh Mount Dandenong
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Wild Orchid Olinda 1576 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd, Olinda
T 03 9751 2556 W www.wildorchidolinda.com
Relax in romantic cottage amongst towering Mountain Ash trees.
Yarra Ranges Country Apartment 7 Aqueduct Avenue, Mount Evelyn
T 0419 582 410 W www.yarrarangescountryapartment.com.au
Fully self contained, central to Yarra Valley & Dandenongs, free wifi.
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www.geppettosworkshop.com.au
371 Mt. Dandenong Tourist Rd., 03 9755 3300
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unique & perosnalised wine and food tours
through the Yarra Valley. Pick up from your b&b
available. customised Dandenong Ranges tours by
arrangement.
Sir Paz Estate
64 Parry Rd, Eltham North T 1800 774 424
W wineandfoodloverstours.com.au
Open Daily 9am-6pm.
Award-winning wine tastings (complimentary),
Gourmet Mediterranean cheese Platters
54 Parker Rd, Wandin East
T 03 5964 2339 W www.sirpaz.com
Open Saturday & Sunday 11am-5pm*
*Subject to change. Refer to our website.
Cafe de Beaumarchais Shop 1/372 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd, Sassafras
T 03 9755 1100 W www.cafedebeaumarchais.com.au
Weekdays 8am-4pm, Weekends 8am-5pm. A Taste of Paris in Sassafras.
Chappies
21 Parker Rd, Silvan T 03 9737 9534 W www.chappies.com.au
Open daily 9-5pm, Nov-jan. chappies cherries & berries. u-pick or buy fresh.
Stunning setting, choose from a fantastic range
of massage, facials, beauty and body treatments.
226 Ridge Rd, Mount Dandenong
T 03 9751 0326
W www.dandenongrangesdayspa.com.au
Open Daily 9am-6:30pm
25 Main Rd., 03 9751 0005
A vibrant cultural centre, encompassing
Indigenous and contemporary visual arts. Gallery
and café.
351 Glenfern Rd, upwey
T 03 9754 8723 W www.burrinja.org.au
Open Tues-Sun 10am-4pm, closed Mondays.
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beautiful garden weddings. Ideal for ceremony
and photos. On site guest accommodation.
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180 Olinda creek Rd, kalorama
T 03 9728 7070
W www.countryplace.com.au
Round Bird Can’t Fly
170 Main St, Lilydale T 03 9735 9724 W www.rbcf.com.au
Mon-Fri 7am-4pm, Sat/Sun 8am-4pm. Refined seasonal fare with flair.
Seville Hill Winery 8 Paynes Rd, Seville
T 03 5964 3284 W www.sevillehill.com.au/ Open Daily 10am-5pm.
Tastings and Platters. Summer jazz sessions Sept-April.
The Deli Platter 1/1514 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd, Olinda
T 03 9751 0144 W www.thedeliplatter.com.au/ Open Daily 8.30am-5.00pm.
Delicious fresh produce, home cooked, food allergy friendly.
The General Food Store 377 belgrave-Gembrook Rd, Emerald
T 03 5968 3580 W www.thegeneralfoodstore.com.au/ Mon-Sat 7:30am-4pm,
Sun 8am-4pm. cafe & providore, seasonal menu, local produce, great coffee!
Yarra Ranges Estate 39 coulson Rd, Monbulk T 03 9752 0683
W www.yarrarangesestate.com.au/ Sundays 10am-5pm or by appointment.
Sunday lunches and cellar door and vineyard weddings.
PICNIC SPOtS
Take the time to be in the outdoors and feel the
difference. Picnics can be the ultimate in a family day
out or an intimate day for two to reconnect and wash
the worries of the week away. Fresh air, stunning
views, amazing wildlife and spectacular gardens all
make for an entirely wonderful adventure.
tOP 5 GREAt WALkS
Valley Walk
This 6.5 km walk for more experienced walkers starts
at the Valley Picnic Ground and connects to Eagle
Nest Rd and picnic ground and returns along the
Rifle Range Gully Track.
Margaret Lester Walk
Located at Grants Picnic Ground, this hard surfaced
track has been especially designed for visitors with
limited mobility. It follows a steady gradient, weaving
through spectacular Mountain Ash bush.
Explore one of Australia’s finest gardens
Garden entry, shop
& nursery
Warratina Lavender Farm 105 Quayle Rd, Wandin North
T 03 5964 4650 W www.warratinalavender.com.au/ Open Feb-Sept 9am4pm, Oct-jan 9am-5pm. Tea room, gift shop, garden walks, talks and events.
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WEDDINGS
Ripe - Australian Produce 376 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd, Sassafras
T 03 9755 2100 Open Daily 8am-6pm. Delightful hidden gem, offering
local produce and excellent service.
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Trees Adventure Pty Ltd Old Monbulk Rd, belgrave
T 03 9752 5354 Open 11am-5pm weekdays. 9am-5pm weekends.
climbing and Flying Foxes. 5yrs+. bookings Essential.
Balance Mountain Day Spa & Retreat
Gardeners in Their Gardens 7 Monash Avenue, Olinda
T 1300 889 825 W www.gardenersintheirgardens.com.au
We welcome tour groups to visit Dandenong Ranges gardens.
PJs Restaurant at Marybrooke Manor 10 Sherbrooke Rd, Sherbrooke
T 03 9755 2755 W www.marybrooke.com.au/ Open Thurs–Sun 9am–9pm
(Breakfast, lunch, Devonshire tea & dinner). Homestyle menu, cosy log fire,
wine garden in the summer months.
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Grants on Sherbrooke Grants Picnic Ground, 70 Monbulk Rd, kallista
T 03 9755 2888 W www.grantsonsherbrooke.com.au/ Open Daily Mon-Sun
9am-5pm. Hand feed wild birds, walking tracks, cafe and souvenir shop.
Yarra Valley Cycles 108 Main St, Lilydale
T 03 9735 1483 W www.yarravalleycycles.com/ Open Daily.
Late trading 9pm on Fridays. bike hire, sales & service, tours & transfers.
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Paperbark Café at Kuranga Native Nursery 118 York Rd, Mt Evelyn
T 03 9760 8100 W www.kuranga.com.au Open Daily 8.30am-4.30pm.
Seasonal menu & daily specials offering the freshest local ingredients with
subtle bushfood twist.
Blue Hills Berries and Cherries 27 Parker Rd, Silvan T 03 9737 9400
W www.upickberries.com.au/ Open Daily 9am-5pm, November - April.
Pick your own or buy fresh picked berries and cherries.
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Olinda Store
Burrinja Cultural Centre
Wine & Food Lovers Tours
T 03 5964 7654 W www.raynersorchard.com.au
Open Daily 8.30am-5pm
GARDENS & NURSERIES
Ph: 9751 0584
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89 Olinda-Monbulk Road,
Olinda | Open 7 days 9-5
www.cloudehill.com.au
Open 9.30-5
for bookings:
Ph: 9751 0168
Emerald Museum & Nobelius
Heritage Park
Local museum situated within a secluded
heritage park, formerly Nobelius Nursery.
DAY SPAS
Sassafras Store
Mon-Fri 9:30am to 5:30pm, closed Weekends
T 0411 465 098 W www.vintagefun.com.au
Open Tues-Sun 10am-3pm
The Finest Toys of the World in the Dandenong Ranges
European puppets, marionettes and wooden toys
Teddies, dolls, matryoshka, games and puzzles
Fairy dresses, doll houses, castles and figurines
18 Mittagong court, berwick
T 03 8759 0142 E [email protected]
77 Main St, Gembrook
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T 03 9761 9791
W www.lakesidecottage.com.au
Day tours to Healesville, Tesselaar, Puffing Billy,
Wineries.
Fruit orchard 350 varieties, café, farm shop, fruit
bottling workshops, tractor tours year round.
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Gracehill Accommodation
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Mangana Olinda 29/41 Olinda-Monbulk Rd, Olinda
T 03 9751 1780 Open daily 10am-6pm.
Treasure filled with eclectic mix of quality arts and crafts.
Safir Tours Pty Ltd
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T 03 9751 1019
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Jodee Creations 4 York Rd, Mt Evelyn T 03 9736 4336
W www.jodeecreations.com.au/ Mon-Wed 9:30am-3:30pm,
Thurs-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-12pm. closed Sunday & open by appointment.
unique Australian designed jewellery, cards, and gifts.
5 Olinda Monbulk Rd, Olinda
Rayners Orchard
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Balance Mountain Day Spa & Retreat 226 Ridge Rd, Mt.Dandenong
T 03 9751 0326 W www.dandenongrangesdayspa.com.au
Stunning tranquil retreat for 2. Spa bath, fire, spa treatments.
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Gracehill is family friendly, playground, bbQ,
spas,views opposite Rj Hamer Arboretum.
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Geppettos Workshops 371 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd, Sassafras & 25 OlindaMonbulk Rd, Olinda T 03 9755 3300 W geppettosworkshop.com.au
Open Daily 10am-5pm. Australias finest toy stores - a magical wonderland.
60 School House Rd, Worri Yallock
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28 chalet Rd, Olinda
StAY A WhILE
book online at: visitdandenongranges.com.au
A Country House Bed & Breakfast 13 Warwick Farm Rd, Olinda
T 03 9755 1783 W www.acounrtyhouse.com/ Romantic suites with a cooked
breakfast each morning, open wood fire and a large spa.
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relaxing environment!
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11 Tereddan Drv, kilsyth Sth
Take time to enjoy a change of scenery and stay
a couple of nights or longer. Accommodation is
available year round in boutique b&bs, secluded
luxury retreats, self-contained cottages and
guesthouses.
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Woolrich Historic Garden
Accommodation
T 03 5968 2228
W www.ferngladeonmenzies.com.au
PICtURESqUE VIEWS
The views from the Dandenong Ranges are
breathtaking. There are arboretums and lookouts
aplenty. As varied as they are stunning you will be
amazed at just how far the eye can see. undulating
fields, mountain ranges and huge patchwork quilts
of colour guide you through to the twinkling lights
of the city and there’s no better vantage point than
the viewing platforms at SkyHigh Mt Dandenong
with sweeping views across Melbourne and Port
Phillip bay.
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T 03 9751 0154 W www.woolrichretreat.com.au
Mont De Lancey Country Market: Second Saturday of the month
(except june-August).
Creswick Natural Fibres Shop 3, 383 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd,
Sassafras T 03 9755 3030 Monday to Friday 10am-5pm Saturday & Sunday
9:30am-5:30pm. Natural fibre knitwear, accessories & homewares.
TOURS & TRANSPORT
Ranges Restaurant
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Enjoy the many scenic drives to magical forests
and historic townships, through the patchwork of
nurseries, wineries, and orchards. Alternatively, sit
back and enjoy the views from Australia’s favourite
steam train Puffing Billy as it traverses through lush
bushland from belgrave to Emerald or Gembrook.
bistro, bar, TAb, bottleshop and gardens for
lunch, dinner, functions and weddings.
T 03 5968 4037
W www.paradisevalleyhotel.com.au
Open Daliy, Lunch and Dinner
Stunning location and b&bs for one or two
couples. Next to cloudehill. Lovely views!
Lilydale Farmers Produce Market: First Sunday of the month.
jump in your car and take to the roads less travelled
of the Dandenong Ranges. Feel the city fall away as
you follow the winding road up through the thick tall
forests and cool fern gullies.
Paradise Valley Hotel
T 1300 48 84 48
W www.valleyrangesgetaways.com.au
Kallista Community Market: First Saturday of the month.
Listen out for the intriguing and elusive superb
Lyrebird imitating the diverse life surrounding it as
you walk through the beautiful woodlands. Make
your way to the cascading Sherbrooke Falls or
Olinda Falls viewing platforms. Quiet and gentle of
foot, you may observe wallabies, wombats, echidnas
and a wide variety of birdlife such as cockatoos and
rainbow parrots.
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7 Monash Avenue, Olinda
Weddings | Functions | Conferences
Accommodation | Restaurant
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T 03 9751 2133 W www.ranges.com.au
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263 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd, Ferny creek
T 03 9755 2630
W www.thecourtyard.net.au
Open Daily 10.30am-5pm (closed Tues)
249 belgrave-Gembrook Rd, clematis
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Emerald Craft and Produce Market: Third Sunday of the month.
WILDLIFE
T 03 9754 1437 W www.evolve4life.com.au
Open Daily 8am - 4pm
T 03 9751 1700
W www.loftinthemill.com.au
Belgrave Big Dreams Market: Second Sunday of the month.
Home of the National Rhododendron Gardens, Alfred
Nicholas Gardens, Pirianda Gardens, George Tindale
Memorial Garden, kawarra Native Australian Garden
and the iconic William Ricketts Sanctuary. curated
gardens such as cloudehill entice us to walk through
and imagine ourselves in a story, whilst others tell
the tales of this place, its vast history and the stories
of the Wurundjeri people, the traditional owners and
early settlers.
Ethical eating, brunch served all day, vegan
options. Great coffee. Small produce store.
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Exquisite handcrafted furniture, homewares and
local art pieces in a gallery setting.
64-68 Monbulk Rd, belgrave
1602 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd, Olinda
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T 03 9751 1777
W www.olindacountrycottages.com
Comfortable accommodation for up to 124 guests.
Conferences, weddings, social groups.
CountryPlace, Olinda Creek Road, Kalorama.
www.countryplace.com.au
P. 9728 7070
T 03 9754 1027
W www.belgrave.vic.au
508 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd, Olinda
T 03 9751 1003 W www.cuckoorestaurant.com.au
Wed-Thurs 11:30am-3pm, Fri-Sun 11:30am-11:30pm
1558 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd, Olinda
communities of artists are dotted throughout the hills
and back roads. Some opening doors to their private
spaces over the Dandenong Ranges Open Studios
weekend in May each year, others with permanent
spaces for the public to visit or represented in shop
spaces dedicated to the diversity of talent that
flourishes here.
burwood Hwy, belgrave
Cuckoo Restaurant
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ARtS & CULtURE
belgrave, the heart of the hills for shopping,
cafés, restaurants, music and nightlife and hosting
a calendar of annual events.
T 03 9751 1043 W www.copperfields.com.au
Trading Hours Lunch Fri-Sun, Dinner Thurs-Mon.
20 Mount View Rd, Ferny creek,
Mt Dandenong
ACCOMMODATION
Belgrave Traders Association
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PHONE
03 9751 1017
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Family run restaurant specilaising in free-range
produce and seafood.
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Sherbrooke Art Society Sherbrooke Gallery, 62 Monbulk Rd, belgrave
T 03 9754 4264 Open Wed-Mon 11am-4pm (closed tuesdays)
Great original art, friendly atmosphere, artist run gallery.
Yarra Ranges Regional Museum 35-37 castella St, Lilydale
T 03 9294 6313 W www.yarrarangesregionalmuseum.com/ Open Daily
10am-4pm. Free entry. Historical exhibitions, cafe, museum shop, tours.
SHOPS
crichton Rd, Nobelius Heritage Park, Emerald
T 03 5968 2152 W www.emeraldmuseum.org.au
Wed. 10am-3pm & Sun. 1.30-4pm
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Kuranga Native Nursery
& Paperbark Café
Specializing in Australian natives, unique gift
shop, Café-subtle bushfood flavours.
Elle Naturale Olinda
118 York Rd, Mount Evelyn
The best massage on the mountain. Natural
facials, couples, pregnancy & sports therapeutic.
1/1606 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd, Olinda.
T 03 9751 0199 / 0411 622 445
W ellenaturaleolinda.com.au
Mon -Thurs 10am-7pm, Fri-Sun 10am-5pm
T 03 9760 8100 W www.kuranga.com.au
Open Daily - 8.30am-5pm
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Karwarra Australian Plant Garden 1190-1192 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd,
kalorama T 03 9728 4256 Tues - Fri 10am-4pm, Weekends: 1pm-4pm.
Native garden featuring over 1400 species retail nursery
Olinda Falls
This walks starts at the Olinda Picnic Ground. A
300m walk leads to the top viewing platform across
Olinda Creek as the steady flow of water cascades
over the rocks. A further 140m leads to the lower
viewing platform and a small bridge crossing over
the creek.
Sherbrooke Loop
This 4.8 km loop starts at Sherbrooke Picnic Ground.
Head north along Lloyds Track, continue along
Monument Track, Hackett Track, O’Donohue Track
and back to the picnic ground via Sherbrooke Track.
You will pass through temperate rainforests, fern
gullies and ancient towering Mountain Ash trees.
1000 Steps/ kokoda Memorial Walk
At a length of 2.5km one-way, this track combines
the challenges of the famous 1000 steps walk with
the kokoda Memorial Walk, between Ferntree Gully
Picnic Ground and One Tree Hill Picnic Ground.
Leave no trace! Please take all your rubbish home.