| freebies include cooked-to-order breakfast and parking. they also have gas fireplaces, patios, and kitchenettes with microwaves, minibars, and tea and coffeemaking facilities, as well as whirlpool baths. the warm suites feature tropical decor and come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and dvd players, plus ipod docks. massage services are offered for a fee. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. set in the dandendong ranges and surrounded by forest, this polished all-suite hotel is 2 km from the national rhododendron gardens and 4 km from dandenong ranges national park
Melbourne Airport 1 hr 6
Lysterfield Park (26 min)
Scenic waterfront park featuring trails for hiking & cycling, plus lake sports & kangaroo sightings. Miss Marple's Tearoom (7 min) Kokoda Track Memorial Walk (1000 Steps) (18 min)
Scenic walking track in lush forest surrounds lined with plaques devoted to Australian soldiers. Lillydale Lake (16 min)
Lake popular for boating & fishing, in a recreation area with a playground, picnic tables & trails. Dandenong Ranges (10 min)
Large mountain range with botanic gardens, wildlife & zip lines, plus an art-filled cultural center. R.J. Hamer Arboretum (6 min)
Arboretum featuring scenic, hilly walking trails amid 150+ types of native & exotic trees. GRANTS ON SHERBROOKE, Grants Picnic Ground (11 min)
BBQ facilities & picnic tables near a forest with fern gullies, paths & native birds like lorikeets. Alfred Nicholas Memorial Garden (11 min)
Walking trails wind through this scenic, wooded garden park with a boathouse, waterfalls & islands. Mount Dandenong (5 min)
Popular mountaintop spot with views of Melbourne's skyline & a cafe/bistro with observation decks. Sherbrooke Falls (10 min) Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden Ornamental Lake (7 min)
36-hectare garden with extensive paths past diverse plants, trees & water features, plus a cafe. William Ricketts Sanctuary (2 min)
The artist, William Ricketts, is remembered by his works at this forest sanctuary for contemplation. Dandenong Ranges National Park (17 min)
This scenic forested area filled with birds offers multi-use trails, picnic areas & a playground. Trees Adventure - Glen Harrow Park (16 min)
Ropes course with zip lining & aerial challenges among tall trees, including a sequoia & old oaks. Puffing Billy Railway (14 min)
This open-air train with first-class dining carriages travels through the scenic Dandenong Ranges. | 
