Melbourne Airport 1 hr 25
Emerald Lake Park (34 min)
Lakeside park with picnic areas, walking trails, paddle boating & fishing in picturesque surrounds. Redwood Forest (31 min) Alfred Nicholas Memorial Garden (35 min)
Walking trails wind through this scenic, wooded garden park with a boathouse, waterfalls & islands. Mount Dandenong (36 min)
Popular mountaintop spot with views of Melbourne's skyline & a cafe/bistro with observation decks. Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden Ornamental Lake (36 min)
36-hectare garden with extensive paths past diverse plants, trees & water features, plus a cafe. Blue Lotus Water Garden (15 min)
Lotus ponds, banana trees & Giant Amazon Waterlilies in a manicured setting with bridges & artworks. Four Pillars Gin Distillery (22 min)
Distillery specializing in gin with a modern tasting room offering cocktails & snacks. Dandenong Ranges (34 min)
Large mountain range with botanic gardens, wildlife & zip lines, plus an art-filled cultural center. Maroondah Reservoir Park (29 min)
Highlights of this scenic park include gardens, a waterfront walking trail & charming playground. GRANTS ON SHERBROOKE, Grants Picnic Ground (33 min)
BBQ facilities & picnic tables near a forest with fern gullies, paths & native birds like lorikeets. TarraWarra Museum of Art (27 min)
Exhibits of modern Australian art in an architecturally unique building next to a winery estate. Domaine Chandon (27 min)
Winery, sparkling wine, vineyard, wine, and wine tasting Healesville Sanctuary (21 min)
Zoo dedicated to Australian wildlife, offering animal encounters, bird shows & a play area for kids. Lillydale Lake (27 min)
Lake popular for boating & fishing, in a recreation area with a playground, picnic tables & trails. William Ricketts Sanctuary (34 min)
The artist, William Ricketts, is remembered by his works at this forest sanctuary for contemplation. | 
