Melbourne Airport 49 min
Heide Museum of Modern Art (27 min)
Unique modern art museum with three galleries & 15-acres of gardens with imaginative sculptures. Domaine Chandon (20 min)
Winery, sparkling wine, vineyard, wine, and wine tasting Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden Ornamental Lake (33 min)
36-hectare garden with extensive paths past diverse plants, trees & water features, plus a cafe. William Ricketts Sanctuary (28 min)
The artist, William Ricketts, is remembered by his works at this forest sanctuary for contemplation. Lillydale Lake (16 min)
Lake popular for boating & fishing, in a recreation area with a playground, picnic tables & trails. Alfred Nicholas Memorial Garden (36 min)
Walking trails wind through this scenic, wooded garden park with a boathouse, waterfalls & islands. Dandenong Ranges (28 min)
Large mountain range with botanic gardens, wildlife & zip lines, plus an art-filled cultural center. Dandenong Ranges National Park (30 min)
This scenic forested area filled with birds offers multi-use trails, picnic areas & a playground. Yering Station Winery (16 min)
Luxe winery since 1838 with grand modern & historic buildings, an upscale restaurant & scenic views. TarraWarra Museum of Art (24 min)
Exhibits of modern Australian art in an architecturally unique building next to a winery estate. Montsalvat (25 min)
Art gallery & artists’ community that offers exhibitions, concerts, festivals & creative events. Warrandyte State Park (16 min)
Riverside park with leafy trails & wildlife including kangaroos, popular for bushwalking & canoeing. Kokoda Track Memorial Walk (1000 Steps) (32 min)
Scenic walking track in lush forest surrounds lined with plaques devoted to Australian soldiers. Mount Dandenong (29 min)
Popular mountaintop spot with views of Melbourne's skyline & a cafe/bistro with observation decks. Yarra Valley Dairy (15 min)
Wine tasting and wine | 
