Olinda > Free Public Garden
Pirianda Gardens
Enjoy magnificent views from these terraced gardens and tranquil walks, bird watching, photography and picnicking on the lawns at Pirianda Gardens.
Dandenong Ranges > Belgrave
Treetops Adventure
Soar through the forest on an array of flying foxes and take on a series of thrilling challenges. There are easy courses and those for thrill seekers.
Dandenong Ranges > Emerald
Emerald Lake Park
Ride the paddleboats, wade in the pool, watch Puffing Billy Steam Train fill up with water, see the model railway exhibition or just take a stroll.
Dandenong Ranges > Free Entry
Menzies Creek Train Museum
A train enthusiasts dream, big or small. The historic museum covers a space of 1160 square metres and houses over 80 exhibits.
Dandenong Ranges > Lakeside Park, Emerald
Lakeside Paddleboats
The iconic vintage paddleboats on the Lake have been lovingly restored. Experience a close encounter as you navigate your way amongst our resident wildlife.
Olinda > Jeweller, Workshops & Local Artisans
Tall Trees Studio
Eclectic in Nature & Style, Tall Trees Studio is home to local & Victorian Artists showcasing beautiful designed and/or hand made pieces.
Kalorama > Australian native display garden & nursery
Karwarra Australian Native Botanic Garden & Nursery
Karwarra Australian Native Botanic Garden, set on 2 hectares at picturesque Kalorama is devoted to displaying the diversity of Australian plants in a landscape setting.
Olinda > Exclusive & Hand Dyed fibers’/yarns’
Mountain Ash Yarnery & Gifts
Boasting a fiber/yarn hand dyer from each state and territory in Australia as well as exclusive colour ways and yarns. Mini Fiber blending and Spinning demos available on request.
Kallista > Birds, Walking Trails & Café
Grants Picnic Ground
See an abundance of native animals and birds, such as the Superb Lyrebird, the world’s tallest flowering tree the Mountain Ash and walks through lush fern gullies.
Mt Dandenong > Free Public Garden
William Ricketts Sanctuary
CLOSED. A place of beauty and tranquillity, due both to the natural setting and the mystical sculptures half hidden among ferns along the pathways.
Dandenong Ranges > Gembrook
The Motorist Collection & Museum
A small private collection of vintage and classic cars, motorcycles, machinery and associated memorabilia housed in a period converted garage.
Dandenong Ranges > Family Fun
Rayners Orchard & Tractor Tours
Just a short drive away, freshly picked fruit is available every day of the year and during the popular daily Fruit Tasting Tractor Tours.
Dandenong Ranges > Upwey
Running Rabbit Military Museum
This Museum displays over 2,500 items including weaponry, documents and equipment from the Boer War through WWI and WWII to the current day.
Dandenong Ranges > Belgrave
Cameo Cinemas
A mixture of movies on a total of 8 screens, including an outdoor cinema that operates December - March every year.
Dandenong Ranges > Belgrave
Burrinja Gallery
Indigenous art gallery, collection and cultural education, contemporary arts gallery, performing arts, artist studios, live music, workshops and café.
Olinda > 10am - 5pm Daily
Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens
Enjoy a tour, or just take a stroll through 40 hectares of scenic botanic gardens or a picnic by the lake and take in stunning views of the Australian Alps.
Dandenong Ranges > Emerald
Emerald Museum & Heritage Park
Dating back to 1886, the heritage site was part of the Nobelius Nursery. The Museum houses a display of Emerald’s past to the present day.
Dandenong Ranges > Trains Run Daily
Puffing Billy Railway
Step 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.
Sherbrooke > Free Public Garden
Alfred Nicholas Gardens
Once part of Burnham Beeches Estate, Alfred Nicholas Gardens has extensive water features with waterfalls, an ornamental lake and the famous boat house.
Olinda > 10am - 5pm Daily
The Chelsea Australian Garden
The 2013 Chelsea Flower Show winning garden recreated in Olinda featuring an enormous Waratah sculpture, waterfall, billabong and over 15,000 plants!
Dandenong Ranges > Lavender Farm in Wandin
Warratina Lavender Farm
Over 10,000 lavender plants makes a beautiful sight. See the lavender hand harvested and dried in the drying shed during harvest time.
Olinda > A must-see garden in all seasons
Cloudehill Gardens & Nursery
Some 20 garden compartments threaded through 80 year old European beech, magnolias, maples and a collection of Himalayan tree rhododendrons.
Dandenong Ranges > Macclesfield
Rainbow Trout Farm
Catch a variety of species, Rainbow Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout and Atlantic Salmon. Also, a playground, mini golf and picnic grounds with BBQ’s.
Dandenong Ranges > Belgrave South
Birdsland Reserve & Nursery
A natural sanctuary with over 130 different native birds including the Wedgetail Eagle and Powerful Owl, also over 200 species of native plants.
Dandenong Ranges > Wandin North
Mont De Lancey Museum & Gallery
Take a trip back in time to Mont De Lancey Homestead, an authentic recreation of pioneer life in the Dandenong Ranges and an art gallery.
Sassafras > No bookings, waiting list only
Miss Marples Tea Rooms
An authentic English cottage, our tea room is a gallery of Miss Marple memorabilia, offering Devonshire Teas and savoury treats in murderous proportions.
Dandenong Ranges > Art Gallery & Art School
Sherbrooke Art Gallery
Local Art Gallery featuring works by members of Sherbrooke Art Society in historic Red Mill building. Art classes & workshops . Events & Exhibitions.
Olinda > Australia's Tastiest Handmade Chocolates
Only Mine Chocolate Factory
The Only Mine chocolate factory is open 7 days in the heart of Olinda to enjoy Australia's best hand crafted chocolates.
Mt Dandenong > Best views of Melbourne
SkyHigh Mount Dandenong
SkyHigh is a lookout with majestic views, 2 cafes, restaurant, function room, summer beer garden, Maze, English garden and walking trails in the state forest.
Olinda > Artwork and Gifts
Emma Jennings Gallery
Emma Jennings Gallery is a unique destination featuring local, ethical and sustainable art and gifts inspired by living in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges.