| apartments feature kitchens. other amenities include an indoor pool, a hot tub and guest laundry facilities. suites have kitchenettes and whirlpool baths. laid-back rooms come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and microwaves. check-in time: 12:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. this unassuming motel is a 6-minute walk from the yarra ranges regional museum, 13 minutes' walk from lilydale train station and 2 km from lillydale lake. theres a patio with a bbq grill
Melbourne Airport 1 hr
Puffing Billy Railway (28 min)
This open-air train with first-class dining carriages travels through the scenic Dandenong Ranges. Domaine Chandon (12 min)
Winery, sparkling wine, vineyard, wine, and wine tasting Kokoda Track Memorial Walk (1000 Steps) (27 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. Dandenong Ranges National Park (26 min)
This scenic forested area filled with birds offers multi-use trails, picnic areas & a playground. Mount Dandenong (18 min)
Popular mountaintop spot with views of Melbourne's skyline & a cafe/bistro with observation decks. Lillydale Lake (14 min)
Lake popular for boating & fishing, in a recreation area with a playground, picnic tables & trails. Dandenong Ranges (17 min)
Large mountain range with botanic gardens, wildlife & zip lines, plus an art-filled cultural center. Healesville Sanctuary (23 min)
Zoo dedicated to Australian wildlife, offering animal encounters, bird shows & a play area for kids. Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden Ornamental Lake (22 min)
36-hectare garden with extensive paths past diverse plants, trees & water features, plus a cafe. Yarra Valley Dairy (10 min)
Wine tasting and wine Yering Station Winery (12 min)
Luxe winery since 1838 with grand modern & historic buildings, an upscale restaurant & scenic views. William Ricketts Sanctuary (17 min)
The artist, William Ricketts, is remembered by his works at this forest sanctuary for contemplation. TarraWarra Museum of Art (20 min)
Exhibits of modern Australian art in an architecturally unique building next to a winery estate. GRANTS ON SHERBROOKE, Grants Picnic Ground (24 min)
BBQ facilities & picnic tables near a forest with fern gullies, paths & native birds like lorikeets. | 
