| the relaxed rooms and suites come with free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as desks, minibars, and tea and coffeemaking facilities; some add in-room whirlpool baths. parking is free. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. amenities include an airy restaurant/bar serving breakfast (fee) and modern australian cuisine, plus a business centre and 2 meeting rooms. off the m3 eastlink toll road, this low-key hotel in melbourne's eastern suburbs is a 7-minute walk from heatherdale train station and 6 km from blackburn lake sanctuary. room service is available
Melbourne Airport 41 min
Dandenong Ranges National Park (20 min)
This scenic forested area filled with birds offers multi-use trails, picnic areas & a playground. Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden Ornamental Lake (35 min)
36-hectare garden with extensive paths past diverse plants, trees & water features, plus a cafe. William Ricketts Sanctuary (30 min)
The artist, William Ricketts, is remembered by his works at this forest sanctuary for contemplation. LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne (25 min)
Destination for Lego-themed rides, kids' play areas & interactive building zones, plus a cinema. Collingwood Children's Farm (21 min)
Sizable nonprofit farm offering hands-on experiences with animals, plus a cozy cafe with a patio. Australian Sports Museum (24 min)
Museum featuring artifacts & interactive displays tracing the history of Australian sport. Montsalvat (21 min)
Art gallery & artists’ community that offers exhibitions, concerts, festivals & creative events. Mount Dandenong (31 min)
Popular mountaintop spot with views of Melbourne's skyline & a cafe/bistro with observation decks. Dandenong Ranges (30 min)
Large mountain range with botanic gardens, wildlife & zip lines, plus an art-filled cultural center. Jells Park (17 min)
A trail runs along the manmade lake in this large, tranquil park with open lawns & picnic shelters. Melbourne Cricket Ground (24 min)
Home of Australian football and the National Sports Museum, also serving as a music venue and more. Puffing Billy Railway (25 min)
This open-air train with first-class dining carriages travels through the scenic Dandenong Ranges. Heide Museum of Modern Art (16 min)
Unique modern art museum with three galleries & 15-acres of gardens with imaginative sculptures. Kokoda Track Memorial Walk (1000 Steps) (21 min)
Scenic walking track in lush forest surrounds lined with plaques devoted to Australian soldiers. Alfred Nicholas Memorial Garden (27 min)
Walking trails wind through this scenic, wooded garden park with a boathouse, waterfalls & islands. | 
