| some come with 4-poster beds, heated floors, bay windows and/or whirlpool tubs. massages are available upon request. it's 250 m from the c415 road. nestled at the edge of the dandenong ranges national park, this quaint b&b in a house dating from 1920 is 5 km from both the puffing billy railway and national rhododendron gardens. ranging from cottages to suites, the individually themed quarters feature free wi-fi and kitchens, as well as flat-screens, ipod docks and fireplaces. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. breakfast is served in a dining room. all have balconies or terraces with bbqs. parking is complimentary
Melbourne Airport 1 hr 5
Alfred Nicholas Memorial Garden (3 min)
Walking trails wind through this scenic, wooded garden park with a boathouse, waterfalls & islands. Lysterfield Park (20 min)
Scenic waterfront park featuring trails for hiking & cycling, plus lake sports & kangaroo sightings. Miss Marple's Tearoom (2 min) Puffing Billy Railway (8 min)
This open-air train with first-class dining carriages travels through the scenic Dandenong Ranges. Dandenong Ranges National Park (9 min)
This scenic forested area filled with birds offers multi-use trails, picnic areas & a playground. Jells Park (29 min)
A trail runs along the manmade lake in this large, tranquil park with open lawns & picnic shelters. GRANTS ON SHERBROOKE, Grants Picnic Ground (6 min)
BBQ facilities & picnic tables near a forest with fern gullies, paths & native birds like lorikeets. Sherbrooke Falls (2 min) George Tindale Memorial Gardens (4 min)
Garden and park Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden Ornamental Lake (10 min)
36-hectare garden with extensive paths past diverse plants, trees & water features, plus a cafe. Trees Adventure - Glen Harrow Park (9 min)
Ropes course with zip lining & aerial challenges among tall trees, including a sequoia & old oaks. William Ricketts Sanctuary (10 min)
The artist, William Ricketts, is remembered by his works at this forest sanctuary for contemplation. Mount Dandenong (12 min)
Popular mountaintop spot with views of Melbourne's skyline & a cafe/bistro with observation decks. Kokoda Track Memorial Walk (1000 Steps) (10 min)
Scenic walking track in lush forest surrounds lined with plaques devoted to Australian soldiers. Dandenong Ranges (10 min)
Large mountain range with botanic gardens, wildlife & zip lines, plus an art-filled cultural center. | 
