| check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. room service is available for a surcharge. amenities include an outdoor pool and hot tub, as well as free parking. the unassuming rooms include free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs with satellite channels, minibars, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. off maroondah highway, this straightforward motor inn is 11 km from warrandyte state park, 15 km from the caribbean gardens market and 30 km from melbourne
Melbourne Airport 46 min
William Ricketts Sanctuary (25 min)
The artist, William Ricketts, is remembered by his works at this forest sanctuary for contemplation. Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden Ornamental Lake (30 min)
36-hectare garden with extensive paths past diverse plants, trees & water features, plus a cafe. Jells Park (21 min)
A trail runs along the manmade lake in this large, tranquil park with open lawns & picnic shelters. Montsalvat (26 min)
Art gallery & artists’ community that offers exhibitions, concerts, festivals & creative events. Alfred Nicholas Memorial Garden (30 min)
Walking trails wind through this scenic, wooded garden park with a boathouse, waterfalls & islands. Puffing Billy Railway (29 min)
This open-air train with first-class dining carriages travels through the scenic Dandenong Ranges. LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne (29 min)
Destination for Lego-themed rides, kids' play areas & interactive building zones, plus a cinema. Dandenong Ranges (25 min)
Large mountain range with botanic gardens, wildlife & zip lines, plus an art-filled cultural center. GRANTS ON SHERBROOKE, Grants Picnic Ground (32 min)
BBQ facilities & picnic tables near a forest with fern gullies, paths & native birds like lorikeets. Warrandyte State Park (18 min)
Riverside park with leafy trails & wildlife including kangaroos, popular for bushwalking & canoeing. Heide Museum of Modern Art (20 min)
Unique modern art museum with three galleries & 15-acres of gardens with imaginative sculptures. Dandenong Ranges National Park (24 min)
This scenic forested area filled with birds offers multi-use trails, picnic areas & a playground. Mount Dandenong (26 min)
Popular mountaintop spot with views of Melbourne's skyline & a cafe/bistro with observation decks. Kokoda Track Memorial Walk (1000 Steps) (25 min)
Scenic walking track in lush forest surrounds lined with plaques devoted to Australian soldiers. Trees Adventure - Glen Harrow Park (31 min)
Ropes course with zip lining & aerial challenges among tall trees, including a sequoia & old oaks. | 
