Adventure
If you are adventurous, this is a unique walk amongst the treetops. Wear comfortable clothes and enclosed shoes. All safety gear and instructions are explained and instructors are available at all times.
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Ukuphila Kwezithunzi - i-Glen Harrow Park
Old Monbulk RoadIf you are adventurous, this is a unique walk amongst the treetops. Wear comfortable clothes and enclosed shoes. All safety gear and instructions are explained and instructors are available at all times.
Sightseeing
The sanctuary is a peaceful place of reflection where a better understanding of the Aboriginal culture can be gained.
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William Ricketts Sanctuary
1402 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdThe sanctuary is a peaceful place of reflection where a better understanding of the Aboriginal culture can be gained.
Olinda is a quaint little village in the Dandenong Ranges with lots to offer.
Day Spa and Wellness Centre
Galleries
Boutique Shops
Olinda Village
Olinda is a quaint little village in the Dandenong Ranges with lots to offer.
Day Spa and Wellness Centre
Galleries
Boutique Shops
Sassafras is a another scenic village in the Dandenong Ranges where you can browse antique stores and local speciality shops.
A DevonshireTea at Miss Marples is a must.
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Sassafras
Sassafras is a another scenic village in the Dandenong Ranges where you can browse antique stores and local speciality shops.
A DevonshireTea at Miss Marples is a must.
Sherbrooke Falls is one of the nicest waterfalls in the Dandenong Ranges. You will find a number of great picnic spots and relaxing trail walks.
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Sherbrooke
Sherbrooke Falls is one of the nicest waterfalls in the Dandenong Ranges. You will find a number of great picnic spots and relaxing trail walks.
Magical views to be experienced day or night. If time permits, I would recommend that you spend a few hours up there and witness the transition from day to night. Gas BBQs and picnic tables are available for all to enjoy or eat in the Skyhigh Bistro.
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SkyHigh Mount Dandenong
26 Observatory RdMagical views to be experienced day or night. If time permits, I would recommend that you spend a few hours up there and witness the transition from day to night. Gas BBQs and picnic tables are available for all to enjoy or eat in the Skyhigh Bistro.
Calming spot. Great walking tracks and kangaroos can often be seen. Great picnic areas and easy kayak access or just cool off on a hot day.
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Lysterfield Park
Horswood RoadCalming spot. Great walking tracks and kangaroos can often be seen. Great picnic areas and easy kayak access or just cool off on a hot day.
Similar outlook to Lysterfield Park and closer to the accommodation. Great spot for a picnic with tables available. Great playground for kiddies that Lysterfield does not offer. Walking tracks are worth exploring.
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Iphamu yase-Cardinia Reservoir
Cardinia Reservoir Access RoadSimilar outlook to Lysterfield Park and closer to the accommodation. Great spot for a picnic with tables available. Great playground for kiddies that Lysterfield does not offer. Walking tracks are worth exploring.
Adventure/Sightseeing
Built in 1900 to serve the local communities of the hills, a trip on the old steam train is a must. It leaves from Belgrave and can be heard winding its way around the hills to Emerald Lake Park.
Emerald Lake Park has much to offer icluding paddle boats.
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Puffing Billy Railway
1 Old Monbulk RdBuilt in 1900 to serve the local communities of the hills, a trip on the old steam train is a must. It leaves from Belgrave and can be heard winding its way around the hills to Emerald Lake Park.
Emerald Lake Park has much to offer icluding paddle boats.
Food scene
Walking distance from accommodation, this hotel has a lovely glass dining area out the back that looks down to puffing billy rail.
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Paradise Valley Hotel
249 Belgrave-Gembrook RdWalking distance from accommodation, this hotel has a lovely glass dining area out the back that looks down to puffing billy rail.
Located 5 minutes from the accommodation, this restaurant provides something for all. Pizza, Tapas and pub food.
Enjoy a cocktail from the bar.
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Elevation @ Emerald
374 Belgrave-Gembrook RdLocated 5 minutes from the accommodation, this restaurant provides something for all. Pizza, Tapas and pub food.
Enjoy a cocktail from the bar.
Yarra Ranges Estate if 15 minutes drive from accommodation in Monbulk. Food is amazing and hosts Anna and Anton are lovely accommodating people
Yarra Ranges Estate
39 Coulson RoadYarra Ranges Estate if 15 minutes drive from accommodation in Monbulk. Food is amazing and hosts Anna and Anton are lovely accommodating people
Neighbourhoods
Emerald is a 5 minute drive from the accommodation. It has everything to offer from supermarkets, GPs, physiotherapist, massage therapist, dentist, chemist, bottle shops, service stations, bakery, banks, hardware, cafe's, restarurants and take away outlets.
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Emerald
Emerald is a 5 minute drive from the accommodation. It has everything to offer from supermarkets, GPs, physiotherapist, massage therapist, dentist, chemist, bottle shops, service stations, bakery, banks, hardware, cafe's, restarurants and take away outlets.
Izeluleko zedolobha
Ukuzulazula
Cars are the most practical way of getting around
Be mindful of wildlife especialy at dawn and dusk
Ungaphuthelwa
Emerald has a market on the 3rd Sunday of the month
The market is held in the town centre
Bhukha ngaphambi kokuthi uhambe
Puffing Billy
Book online
Okufanele ukupakishe
Comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing
Keep in mind that the weather in the Dandenong Ranges can be a few degrees cooler than metro area.
The accommodation has floorboards throughout so slippers would be an advantage to keep your feet warm.