Guidebook for The Patch
Drinks & Nightlife
This is the mountain's trendy hang out, for socialising and enjoying live entertainment
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Sooki Lounge
1648 Burwood HwyThis is the mountain's trendy hang out, for socialising and enjoying live entertainment
Micawber Tavern is a hearty pub and beer garden that offers large fires in winter, friendly atmosphere and great vibe. Live music and great food, make it a good night out.
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Micawber Tavern
71 Monbulk RdMicawber Tavern is a hearty pub and beer garden that offers large fires in winter, friendly atmosphere and great vibe. Live music and great food, make it a good night out.
Sightseeing
One of Victoria’s most famous tourist destinations, Puffing Billy is a century old steam train that still runs on it’s original tracks through the mountain as it makes it’s way through the temperate rainforest. The carriages are open, so rug up if it is fresh. The train is slow, so we think that a trip to Emerald is more than sufficient.
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Puffing Billy Railway
1 Old Monbulk Rd One of Victoria’s most famous tourist destinations, Puffing Billy is a century old steam train that still runs on it’s original tracks through the mountain as it makes it’s way through the temperate rainforest. The carriages are open, so rug up if it is fresh. The train is slow, so we think that a trip to Emerald is more than sufficient.
1000 Steps is the place for all those fit enough to tackle the famous 1000 steps up the mountain. The scenery is breath taking and there is a reason why people from all around Melbourne get up at the crack of dawn to do the steps. (Actually there are only about 800 steps, but we don't tell anyone :)
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1000 Steps Carpark
Mount Dandenong Tourist Road 1000 Steps is the place for all those fit enough to tackle the famous 1000 steps up the mountain. The scenery is breath taking and there is a reason why people from all around Melbourne get up at the crack of dawn to do the steps. (Actually there are only about 800 steps, but we don't tell anyone :)
Overlooking Melbourne, this place has the greatest lookouts of Melbourne. With hedge mazes, bistros and English gardens to stroll, it is a great place for a family outing.
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SkyHigh Mount Dandenong
26 Observatory RdOverlooking Melbourne, this place has the greatest lookouts of Melbourne. With hedge mazes, bistros and English gardens to stroll, it is a great place for a family outing.
Parks & Nature
Little known is the Sherbrooke forest walking trail, off the beaten path and an absolute delight down to the Sherbrooke falls. Listen carefully, as that might not be a kookaburra laughing, it could be the cheeky but shy imitating lyre bird.
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Sherbrooke Forest Car Park
Little known is the Sherbrooke forest walking trail, off the beaten path and an absolute delight down to the Sherbrooke falls. Listen carefully, as that might not be a kookaburra laughing, it could be the cheeky but shy imitating lyre bird.
Situated next to Burnham Beeches, the many linking paths through this garden take you beneath a canopy of majestic Mountain Ash Trees. Walking through shady trees down to the picturesque lake, and picnic by the quaint boathouse, you will soon see why this is a very popular wedding reception and place to take wedding photos.
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Isitshalo sase-Alfred Nicholas Memorial
1A Sherbrooke Rd Situated next to Burnham Beeches, the many linking paths through this garden take you beneath a canopy of majestic Mountain Ash Trees. Walking through shady trees down to the picturesque lake, and picnic by the quaint boathouse, you will soon see why this is a very popular wedding reception and place to take wedding photos.
The National Rhododendron Gardens are host to brilliantly coloured blooms of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, cherries and daffodils. Seasonal changes ensure the gardens are a delight all year around.
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Ulwazi Lwemithi YaseDandenong Ranges
The Georgian Road The National Rhododendron Gardens are host to brilliantly coloured blooms of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, cherries and daffodils. Seasonal changes ensure the gardens are a delight all year around.
William Ricketts Sanctuary is a place of beauty and tranquillity, due both to the natural setting and the mystical sculptures half hidden among ferns along the pathways. It is a place for quiet reflection and for contemplation of the essence of the vision of William Ricketts. A man who had a profound connection with aboriginal community in Victoria and the Central desert at a time when aboriginals were treated very poorly. Many travel across the world to visit this place time and time again.
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William Ricketts Sanctuary
1402 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdWilliam Ricketts Sanctuary is a place of beauty and tranquillity, due both to the natural setting and the mystical sculptures half hidden among ferns along the pathways. It is a place for quiet reflection and for contemplation of the essence of the vision of William Ricketts. A man who had a profound connection with aboriginal community in Victoria and the Central desert at a time when aboriginals were treated very poorly. Many travel across the world to visit this place time and time again.
Once your experience the majestic mountain ash trees, you will see why this is a favourite destination.
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Iphakethe yaseDandenong Ranges
School Road Once your experience the majestic mountain ash trees, you will see why this is a favourite destination.
Feed our cheeky and hungry cockatoos at Grant's picnic Ground
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Grant's Picnic Ground
70 Monbulk RdFeed our cheeky and hungry cockatoos at Grant's picnic Ground
Here you will find over 150 species of native and exotic trees in plantations designed to represent forests, creating a patchwork effect over the hills. Take a quiet, peaceful stroll along the many walking tracks and roads of the Arboretum and take in the tranquil beauty and stunning scenery across the Yarra Valley out to the Warburton Ranges and beyond.
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R.J. Hamer Arboretum
10 Chalet RdHere you will find over 150 species of native and exotic trees in plantations designed to represent forests, creating a patchwork effect over the hills. Take a quiet, peaceful stroll along the many walking tracks and roads of the Arboretum and take in the tranquil beauty and stunning scenery across the Yarra Valley out to the Warburton Ranges and beyond.
Food Scene
Burnham Beeches is an iconic Art Moderne mansion and estate located in the heart of the Dandenong Mountains. Owned by world renowned chef, Shannon Bennett (Masterchef)
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Burnham Beeches
1 Sherbrooke RdBurnham Beeches is an iconic Art Moderne mansion and estate located in the heart of the Dandenong Mountains. Owned by world renowned chef, Shannon Bennett (Masterchef)
Best pies in Melbourne by far. These pie have won many awards.
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Pie In the Sky
43 Olinda-Monbulk RdBest pies in Melbourne by far. These pie have won many awards.
Miss Marple's Tearoom
382 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdIconic devonshire tea and coffee shop
Always fresh and home cooked bakery. Award winning vanilla slices...
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Emerald Village Bakery & Cafe
8 Kilvington DrAlways fresh and home cooked bakery. Award winning vanilla slices...
One of Belgrave's best jewel's Babaji's Kitchen offers authentic South Indian Street Food. Great atmosphere, this is the perfect place to try some Indian street food. The thali tasting plate or the Dosa pancakes are a special treat. You won't be disappointed.
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Babaji's Kitchen
1644 Burwood HighwayOne of Belgrave's best jewel's Babaji's Kitchen offers authentic South Indian Street Food. Great atmosphere, this is the perfect place to try some Indian street food. The thali tasting plate or the Dosa pancakes are a special treat. You won't be disappointed.
Getting Around
Belgrave
Shopping
Olinda Village has some beautiful and unique shops, local crafts and is a must see for any visitor of our beautiful mountain.
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Olinda
Olinda Village has some beautiful and unique shops, local crafts and is a must see for any visitor of our beautiful mountain.
Sassafras has the famous teapot shop, and many beautiful shops full of local food, art and crafts.
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Sassafras
Sassafras has the famous teapot shop, and many beautiful shops full of local food, art and crafts.
For all essentials, a lazy pizza or just need to replenish on basic essentials
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Monbulk
For all essentials, a lazy pizza or just need to replenish on basic essentials