featuring balconies or terraces, the relaxed rooms and 1-bedroom suites offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minibars, plus safes, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. sharing grounds with the heritage golf & country club, this refined hotel is 9 km from yarra ranges regional museum and 4 km from the billanook estate winery. complimentary perks include breakfast and parking, as well as access to the adjacent golf course and wellness centre. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. some have sofabeds and/or separate living areas. room service is available 24/7. other amenities include a restaurant, a bar, and meeting and event space Melbourne Airport 56 min
Mount Dandenong (33 min) Popular mountaintop spot with views of Melbourne's skyline & a cafe/bistro with observation decks. Domaine Chandon (23 min) Winery, sparkling wine, vineyard, wine, and wine tasting Dandenong Ranges National Park (37 min) This scenic forested area filled with birds offers multi-use trails, picnic areas & a playground. TarraWarra Museum of Art (27 min) Exhibits of modern Australian art in an architecturally unique building next to a winery estate. Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden Ornamental Lake (37 min) 36-hectare garden with extensive paths past diverse plants, trees & water features, plus a cafe. Montsalvat (31 min) Art gallery & artists’ community that offers exhibitions, concerts, festivals & creative events. Alfred Nicholas Memorial Garden (41 min) Walking trails wind through this scenic, wooded garden park with a boathouse, waterfalls & islands. Yarra Valley Dairy (19 min) Wine tasting and wine Dandenong Ranges (32 min) Large mountain range with botanic gardens, wildlife & zip lines, plus an art-filled cultural center. Lillydale Lake (20 min) Lake popular for boating & fishing, in a recreation area with a playground, picnic tables & trails. Heide Museum of Modern Art (34 min) Unique modern art museum with three galleries & 15-acres of gardens with imaginative sculptures. Warrandyte State Park (23 min) Riverside park with leafy trails & wildlife including kangaroos, popular for bushwalking & canoeing. William Ricketts Sanctuary (32 min) The artist, William Ricketts, is remembered by his works at this forest sanctuary for contemplation. Kokoda Track Memorial Walk (1000 Steps) (38 min) Scenic walking track in lush forest surrounds lined with plaques devoted to Australian soldiers. Yering Station Winery (19 min) Luxe winery since 1838 with grand modern & historic buildings, an upscale restaurant & scenic views. |