Secluded getaways when you need some distance
Slip away from the day-to-day on a mindful escape from the city to the Dandenong Ranges. Preserve your health – physical and mental.
People, places, stories – we bring the Dandenong Ranges to life for you with blogs that capture the heart of this remarkable destination. Find Your Self in a heritage garden, inspired by a recipe featuring local produce or learning the secret locations that offer the best views, or the foodie experience that you will never forget.
Get the inside word on where to get the best coffee, find fabulous day itineraries, immersive cultural experiences, and perfect getaway accommodation. Live like a local and wander through nature at your pace jump on a cycling track or maybe for you it's a drive through the majestic forest trees. It’s all here.
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Walks to clear your head in trying times
If you’re feeling a little hemmed in, nature provides a wonderful remedy. There’s plenty of space for physical distancing, and stretching the legs
Shop Local for Fresh Healthy Food
Shop local for fresh, healthy food especially if the supermarket queues are more than you can cope with.
WALKS LESS THAN AN HOUR IN THE DANDENONG RANGES
No visit to the Dandenong Ranges is complete without a walk in nature. Here's a list of walks you can do in less than an hour.
Bushwalking Tracks in the Dandenong Ranges
Your guide to hiking in Melbourne' Dandenong Ranges using public transport.
Writers Retreats in the Dandenong Ranges
Find space to focus on your writing project in the Dandenong Ranges. A mid-week sojourn, or a weekend away from the demands of life.
Walking in the Dandenong Ranges
Gerran shares his love of walks in the Dandenong Ranges
Activities to enjoy when you need to stay indoors
Even lovers of the great outdoors sometimes need to stay inside. Whether its too hot, too cold, too spring hayfevery or just a little whiffy.
Ways you can help with recovery in tourism regions
Recent emergency events have impacts tourism in regional areas across Australia. Help regional communities by doing what you love to
Authentic Lunar New Year celebrations in the Dandenong Ranges and beyond
Celebrate Lunar New Year in the Yarra Valley. Gather the family together to bring in the Year of the Metal Rat.