Melbourne Airport 1 hr 3
Mount Dandenong (15 min)
Popular mountaintop spot with views of Melbourne's skyline & a cafe/bistro with observation decks. George Tindale Memorial Gardens (6 min)
Garden and park Lysterfield Park (19 min)
Scenic waterfront park featuring trails for hiking & cycling, plus lake sports & kangaroo sightings. Jells Park (28 min)
A trail runs along the manmade lake in this large, tranquil park with open lawns & picnic shelters. Miss Marple's Tearoom (5 min) Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden Ornamental Lake (12 min)
36-hectare garden with extensive paths past diverse plants, trees & water features, plus a cafe. Trees Adventure - Glen Harrow Park (8 min)
Ropes course with zip lining & aerial challenges among tall trees, including a sequoia & old oaks. Alfred Nicholas Memorial Garden (5 min)
Walking trails wind through this scenic, wooded garden park with a boathouse, waterfalls & islands. Puffing Billy Railway (7 min)
This open-air train with first-class dining carriages travels through the scenic Dandenong Ranges. GRANTS ON SHERBROOKE, Grants Picnic Ground (8 min)
BBQ facilities & picnic tables near a forest with fern gullies, paths & native birds like lorikeets. Sherbrooke Falls (3 min) Dandenong Ranges National Park (7 min)
This scenic forested area filled with birds offers multi-use trails, picnic areas & a playground. Kokoda Track Memorial Walk (1000 Steps) (9 min)
Scenic walking track in lush forest surrounds lined with plaques devoted to Australian soldiers. William Ricketts Sanctuary (12 min)
The artist, William Ricketts, is remembered by his works at this forest sanctuary for contemplation. Dandenong Ranges (13 min)
Large mountain range with botanic gardens, wildlife & zip lines, plus an art-filled cultural center. | 
