parking is complimentary. set within a 4-storey, mountainside home within the allyn jennings reserve, this posh b&b is 1. 8 km from the summit of mt. dandenong and 5 km from the national rhododendron gardens. check-in time: 2:30 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. offering private decks with hot tubs and panoramic city views, the airy, contemporary 1- and 2-bedroom apartments also have full kitchens, flat-screen tvs and dvd players Melbourne Airport 1 hr 5
Mount Dandenong (6 min) Popular mountaintop spot with views of Melbourne's skyline & a cafe/bistro with observation decks. Kokoda Track Memorial Walk (1000 Steps) (23 min) Scenic walking track in lush forest surrounds lined with plaques devoted to Australian soldiers. Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden Ornamental Lake (10 min) 36-hectare garden with extensive paths past diverse plants, trees & water features, plus a cafe. R.J. Hamer Arboretum (11 min) Arboretum featuring scenic, hilly walking trails amid 150+ types of native & exotic trees. Lillydale Lake (15 min) Lake popular for boating & fishing, in a recreation area with a playground, picnic tables & trails. Sherbrooke Falls (15 min) Puffing Billy Railway (19 min) This open-air train with first-class dining carriages travels through the scenic Dandenong Ranges. Trees Adventure - Glen Harrow Park (21 min) Ropes course with zip lining & aerial challenges among tall trees, including a sequoia & old oaks. Dandenong Ranges National Park (22 min) This scenic forested area filled with birds offers multi-use trails, picnic areas & a playground. Alfred Nicholas Memorial Garden (16 min) Walking trails wind through this scenic, wooded garden park with a boathouse, waterfalls & islands. GRANTS ON SHERBROOKE, Grants Picnic Ground (16 min) BBQ facilities & picnic tables near a forest with fern gullies, paths & native birds like lorikeets. Dandenong Ranges (5 min) Large mountain range with botanic gardens, wildlife & zip lines, plus an art-filled cultural center. Olinda Falls (5 min) William Ricketts Sanctuary (5 min) The artist, William Ricketts, is remembered by his works at this forest sanctuary for contemplation. Yering Station Winery (27 min) Luxe winery since 1838 with grand modern & historic buildings, an upscale restaurant & scenic views. |