Melbourne Airport 1 hr 11
Emerald Lake Park (14 min)
Lakeside park with picnic areas, walking trails, paddle boating & fishing in picturesque surrounds. Lysterfield Park (22 min)
Scenic waterfront park featuring trails for hiking & cycling, plus lake sports & kangaroo sightings. Kokoda Track Memorial Walk (1000 Steps) (33 min)
Scenic walking track in lush forest surrounds lined with plaques devoted to Australian soldiers. Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden Ornamental Lake (31 min)
36-hectare garden with extensive paths past diverse plants, trees & water features, plus a cafe. Cardinia Reservoir (16 min)
Reservoir and park Sherbrooke Falls (26 min) Dandenong Ranges (32 min)
Large mountain range with botanic gardens, wildlife & zip lines, plus an art-filled cultural center. Puffing Billy Railway (23 min)
This open-air train with first-class dining carriages travels through the scenic Dandenong Ranges. Cardinia Reservoir Park (12 min)
Lush park offering walking trails & scenic lookout points around the dam, plus picnic & BBQ areas. Dandenong Ranges National Park (31 min)
This scenic forested area filled with birds offers multi-use trails, picnic areas & a playground. GRANTS ON SHERBROOKE, Grants Picnic Ground (22 min)
BBQ facilities & picnic tables near a forest with fern gullies, paths & native birds like lorikeets. Gumbuya World (32 min)
Park, pheasant, koala, amusement park, and water park Alfred Nicholas Memorial Garden (24 min)
Walking trails wind through this scenic, wooded garden park with a boathouse, waterfalls & islands. Trees Adventure - Glen Harrow Park (24 min)
Ropes course with zip lining & aerial challenges among tall trees, including a sequoia & old oaks. William Ricketts Sanctuary (32 min)
The artist, William Ricketts, is remembered by his works at this forest sanctuary for contemplation. | 
