Melbourne Airport 1 hr
Alfred Nicholas Memorial Garden (9 min) Walking trails wind through this scenic, wooded garden park with a boathouse, waterfalls & islands. GRANTS ON SHERBROOKE, Grants Picnic Ground (6 min) BBQ facilities & picnic tables near a forest with fern gullies, paths & native birds like lorikeets. Trees Adventure - Glen Harrow Park (5 min) Ropes course with zip lining & aerial challenges among tall trees, including a sequoia & old oaks. Miss Marple's Tearoom (9 min) Puffing Billy Railway (4 min) This open-air train with first-class dining carriages travels through the scenic Dandenong Ranges. Lysterfield Park (16 min) Scenic waterfront park featuring trails for hiking & cycling, plus lake sports & kangaroo sightings. 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. George Tindale Memorial Gardens (8 min) Garden and park Jells Park (26 min) A trail runs along the manmade lake in this large, tranquil park with open lawns & picnic shelters. Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden Ornamental Lake (16 min) 36-hectare garden with extensive paths past diverse plants, trees & water features, plus a cafe. Dandenong Ranges (17 min) Large mountain range with botanic gardens, wildlife & zip lines, plus an art-filled cultural center. Mount Dandenong (19 min) Popular mountaintop spot with views of Melbourne's skyline & a cafe/bistro with observation decks. Sherbrooke Falls (4 min) William Ricketts Sanctuary (16 min) The artist, William Ricketts, is remembered by his works at this forest sanctuary for contemplation. |