| they also come with tea and coffeemaking facilities. built in 1940, this old englishstyle hotel in the dandenong ranges is 1. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. the hotel provides free parking and hot breakfast. other amenities include meeting and event space, landscaped gardens for outdoor events, and a high-end restaurant/bar serving lunch, high tea and dinner. 1 km from the alfred nicholas memorial gardens and 4 km from the puffing billy railway. there's a 4-bedroom cottage with a kitchen and private deck. the upscale suites, some with 4-poster beds, feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minibars
Melbourne Airport 1 hr 7
Mount Dandenong (15 min)
Popular mountaintop spot with views of Melbourne's skyline & a cafe/bistro with observation decks. Dandenong Ranges National Park (11 min)
This scenic forested area filled with birds offers multi-use trails, picnic areas & a playground. Dandenong Ranges (13 min)
Large mountain range with botanic gardens, wildlife & zip lines, plus an art-filled cultural center. Sherbrooke Falls (2 min) Puffing Billy Railway (6 min)
This open-air train with first-class dining carriages travels through the scenic Dandenong Ranges. William Ricketts Sanctuary (12 min)
The artist, William Ricketts, is remembered by his works at this forest sanctuary for contemplation. Alfred Nicholas Memorial Garden (11 min)
Walking trails wind through this scenic, wooded garden park with a boathouse, waterfalls & islands. Lysterfield Park (18 min)
Scenic waterfront park featuring trails for hiking & cycling, plus lake sports & kangaroo sightings. Trees Adventure - Glen Harrow Park (8 min)
Ropes course with zip lining & aerial challenges among tall trees, including a sequoia & old oaks. 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. Kokoda Track Memorial Walk (1000 Steps) (12 min)
Scenic walking track in lush forest surrounds lined with plaques devoted to Australian soldiers. GRANTS ON SHERBROOKE, Grants Picnic Ground (14 min)
BBQ facilities & picnic tables near a forest with fern gullies, paths & native birds like lorikeets. R.J. Hamer Arboretum (11 min)
Arboretum featuring scenic, hilly walking trails amid 150+ types of native & exotic trees. George Tindale Memorial Gardens (1 min)
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