Melbourne Airport 47 min
Dandenong Ranges (29 min) Large mountain range with botanic gardens, wildlife & zip lines, plus an art-filled cultural center. Sherbrooke Falls (19 min) Trees Adventure - Glen Harrow Park (20 min) Ropes course with zip lining & aerial challenges among tall trees, including a sequoia & old oaks. Alfred Nicholas Memorial Garden (21 min) Walking trails wind through this scenic, wooded garden park with a boathouse, waterfalls & islands. GRANTS ON SHERBROOKE, Grants Picnic Ground (21 min) BBQ facilities & picnic tables near a forest with fern gullies, paths & native birds like lorikeets. Mount Dandenong (31 min) Popular mountaintop spot with views of Melbourne's skyline & a cafe/bistro with observation decks. Kokoda Track Memorial Walk (1000 Steps) (15 min) Scenic walking track in lush forest surrounds lined with plaques devoted to Australian soldiers. Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden Ornamental Lake (28 min) 36-hectare garden with extensive paths past diverse plants, trees & water features, plus a cafe. Jells Park (14 min) A trail runs along the manmade lake in this large, tranquil park with open lawns & picnic shelters. Lysterfield Park (23 min) Scenic waterfront park featuring trails for hiking & cycling, plus lake sports & kangaroo sightings. Dandenong Ranges National Park (13 min) This scenic forested area filled with birds offers multi-use trails, picnic areas & a playground. William Ricketts Sanctuary (28 min) The artist, William Ricketts, is remembered by his works at this forest sanctuary for contemplation. Heide Museum of Modern Art (23 min) Unique modern art museum with three galleries & 15-acres of gardens with imaginative sculptures. LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne (23 min) Destination for Lego-themed rides, kids' play areas & interactive building zones, plus a cinema. Puffing Billy Railway (18 min) This open-air train with first-class dining carriages travels through the scenic Dandenong Ranges. |