Overview Features: Iconic train ride through the Dandenong Ranges Opening Times: 10:30am to 2:30pm, daily Best Time to Visit: In Spring (Sep to Nov) Duration: 3 hours Transport Options: Train, car Cost: A$11 - $68 Address: 1 Old Monbulk Rd, Belgrave, Victoria, Australia Type: Train Ride [wp-review] The amazing views from the train. Need to pre-book online [...]
Overview Features: Landscaped picnic areas and open lawns Opening Times: 10am to 5pm, daily Best Time to Visit: In Spring (Sep to Nov) Duration: 3 to 4 hours Transport Options: Train/bus, car Cost: FREE Address: Silvan, Victoria, Australia Type: Park [wp-review] Nice picnic/barbecue area. Walking tracks don't compare to Dandenong Ranges NP. [...]
Overview Features: Hill top garden for all seasons Opening Times: 10am to 5pm, daily Best Time to Visit: In Spring (Sep to Nov) Duration: 1 to 2 hours Transport Options: Train/bus, car Cost: FREE Address: 33 Sherbrooke Rd, Sherbrooke, Victoria, Australia Type: Gardens [wp-review] The garden in autumn colours is spectacular. Can get busy on weekends in [...]
Overview Features: Historic homestead set in landscaped gardens Opening Times: 10am to 4:30pm, Wed-Sun Best Time to Visit: Anytime Duration: 1 to 2 hours Transport Options: Car Cost: Adults $9.50, Concession $8, Family $21.50 Address: 71 Wellington Rd, Wandin, Victoria, Australia Type: Homestead [wp-review] The guided tour was very insightful. Overall, quite an average [...]
Overview Features: Beautiful woodland garden Opening Times: 10am to 5pm, daily Best Time to Visit: In autumn (Mar to May) Duration: 1 to 2 hours Transport Options: Train/bus, car Cost: FREE Address: Hacketts Rd, Olinda, Victoria, Australia Type: Gardens [wp-review] Different colours of the trees in autumn. Walks are on steep gravel and require a degree of fitness. [...]
Overview Features: Garden rooms, nursery & restaurant Opening Times: 9am tp 5pm, daily Best Time to Visit: In Spring (Sep to Nov) Duration: 1 to 2 hours Transport Options: Train/bus, car Cost: A$10 for adults, children free Address: 89 Olinda-Monbulk Rd, Olinda, Victoria, Australia Type: Gardens [wp-review] Variety of beautiful gardens. Can get busy on [...]
Overview Features: Public gardens with lovely water features Opening Times: 10am tp 5pm, daily Best Time to Visit: In Spring (Sep to Nov) Duration: 1 to 2 hours Transport Options: Train/bus, car Cost: FREE Address: 1A Sherbrooke Rd, Sherbrooke, Victoria, Australia Type: Gardens [wp-review] The ornamental lake with the original boathouse. Can get busy on weekends in Spring. [...]
Overview Features: Exquisite views, bistro/restaurant, maze and stunning gardens Opening Times: 9am-10pm, Mon-Thu; 9am - 10:30pm, Fri; 8am-11pm, Sat; 8am - 10pm, Sun Best Time to Visit: Dinner (for spectacular views) Duration: 1 to 2 hours Transport Options: Train/bus, car Cost: Gate entry A$6 a car Address: 26 Observatory Rd, Mt Dandenong, Victoria, Australia Type: Restaurant, Lookout [wp-review] Beautiful gardens with flowering plants [...]
Overview Features: Lookout over Melbourne city skyline Opening Times: 9am-10pm, Mon-Thu; 9am-10:30pm, Fri; 8am-11pm, Sat; 8am-10pm, Sun Best Time to Visit: At night Duration: 30 mins Transport Options: Train/bus, car Cost: A$6 per car Address: 26 Observatory Rd, Mt Dandenong, Victoria, Australia Type: Lookout [wp-review] View of Melbourne city lights at night. Can get busy on weekends. [...]
Overview Features: An arboretum of rare and exotic trees Opening Times: Daily Best Time to Visit: In Spring (Sep to Nov) Duration: 2 to 3 hours Transport Options: Train, car Cost: FREE Address: Chalet Rd, Olinda, Victoria, Australia Type: Gardens [wp-review] Beautiful gardens with exotic trees and lovely walking tracks. Can get busy on weekends in Spring. [...]
