Guidebook for Olinda
Food Scene
Ripe Australian Produce
376 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdGreat coffee
Ranges at Olinda
5 Olinda-Monbulk RdRelaxed, informal dining
Lunch and dinner. All styles of dining from casual to formal.
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The Forest Lounge
543 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdLunch and dinner. All styles of dining from casual to formal.
Coonara Springs
129 Olinda-Monbulk RdRecently lovingly restored. Fine dining at its best
Olinda Cafe
17 Olinda-Monbulk RdOur local favourite for coffee and snacks
Drinks & Nightlife
Kelly's Bar & Kitchen
1510 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdComfy relaxed. Pub meals. Open mike and music nights.
Sightseeing
Stunning views of Melbourne at night - and day. Great Maze, cafe/restaurant and bush trails. There's an entry fee for cars.
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SkyHigh Mount Dandenong
26 Observatory RdStunning views of Melbourne at night - and day. Great Maze, cafe/restaurant and bush trails. There's an entry fee for cars.
Enter Eyre Rd off Ridge Rd, Mount Dandenong and follow the track. Truly the best view and it's free! Go just before dusk, bring a rug to sit on and settle in to watch Melbourne light up. Magic.
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Burkes Lookout Reserve
9 Eyre RoadEnter Eyre Rd off Ridge Rd, Mount Dandenong and follow the track. Truly the best view and it's free! Go just before dusk, bring a rug to sit on and settle in to watch Melbourne light up. Magic.
National Park: Accessible from many points, it covers 3540 hectares around the scenic Dandenong Ranges, featuring ancient trees, lush fern gullies, walking tracks, waterfalls, picnic areas and a large number of native bird species.
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Dandenong Ranges
National Park: Accessible from many points, it covers 3540 hectares around the scenic Dandenong Ranges, featuring ancient trees, lush fern gullies, walking tracks, waterfalls, picnic areas and a large number of native bird species.
The famous Rhododendron gardens. This serene setting houses a variety of colourful blooms including azaleas, camellias, rhododendrons and bulbs.
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Ulwazi Lwemithi YaseDandenong Ranges
The Georgian RoadThe famous Rhododendron gardens. This serene setting houses a variety of colourful blooms including azaleas, camellias, rhododendrons and bulbs.
Located within the Dandenong Ranges National Park it's a unique and renowned tourist spot. Not for the faint hearted, be prepared for a workout up the steps! Burwood Hwy & Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd, Upper Ferntree Gully.
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Kokoda Track Memorial Walk
Tree Fern Gully TrackLocated within the Dandenong Ranges National Park it's a unique and renowned tourist spot. Not for the faint hearted, be prepared for a workout up the steps! Burwood Hwy & Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd, Upper Ferntree Gully.
Vintage steam train ride through the scenic Dandenong Ranges, fun for big and little kids.
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Puffing Billy Railway
1 Old Monbulk RdVintage steam train ride through the scenic Dandenong Ranges, fun for big and little kids.
Olinda Falls
Doughtys RoadPretty forest walk to the falls
Parks & Nature
Named after the explorer , this beautiful sanctuary is a worthy place to visit. All are welcome to this peaceful place of reflection and quiet contemplation. Explore the sanctuary to understand Ricketts vision about the Aboriginal culture from intellectual, historical and social point of view
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William Ricketts Sanctuary
1402 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdNamed after the explorer , this beautiful sanctuary is a worthy place to visit. All are welcome to this peaceful place of reflection and quiet contemplation. Explore the sanctuary to understand Ricketts vision about the Aboriginal culture from intellectual, historical and social point of view
Entertainment & Activities
Burrinja is a vibrant community cultural centre that encompasses multiple gallery spaces, a 400 seat theatre, live music, arts activities and events, artist studios, gardens, a gallery shop, workshops and a cafe.
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Burrinja Cultural Centre
351 Glenfern RdBurrinja is a vibrant community cultural centre that encompasses multiple gallery spaces, a 400 seat theatre, live music, arts activities and events, artist studios, gardens, a gallery shop, workshops and a cafe.
Shopping
Huge range. if you can't decide, try the wine tastings on Friday nights.
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Olinda Cellars
540 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdHuge range. if you can't decide, try the wine tastings on Friday nights.
Walk to the Village. It's chock full of Cafes and restaurants, gift shops and pampering services. There's an ATM outside the Pharmacy.
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Olinda
Walk to the Village. It's chock full of Cafes and restaurants, gift shops and pampering services. There's an ATM outside the Pharmacy.
Pretty village, minutes from your door. Gifts, cafes, clothing store, bakery, tea shop and general store
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Sassafras
Pretty village, minutes from your door. Gifts, cafes, clothing store, bakery, tea shop and general store
Tea Leaves AUST Pty Ltd
380 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdEvery tea you could imagine
Sassafras Creek Trail
383 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdAlso in Olinda. Go nuts. Best lolly shops ever
Essentials
Olinda Pharmacy
33 Monash AveFriendly service
Our local supermarket. There's also an Aldi and Woolies in Monbulk, a 7 minute drive.
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IGA Mt Dandenong
1526 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdOur local supermarket. There's also an Aldi and Woolies in Monbulk, a 7 minute drive.