Nature & Adventure

Get outdoors and let nature do the rest, whether you are looking for something adventurous to get your heart rate pumping or to just enjoy the being in the Australian bush there is plenty to choose from. For some it’s the all about the National Parks and State Forests, and the wildlife within, while for others it’s the ability to simply to breath in the clean air.

Morrison Reserve West Playground

A landscaped, “farmyard” themed playground with great views of the Yarra Valley, best visited in the late afternoon when the sun is at your back.

The Mount Dandenong Arboretum extends over 16 hectares and contains a collection of maturing deciduous trees and conifers from around the world.

Street style skate park that transitions between a top and bottom level, offering varied skate experiences for the novice and more experienced skaters and riders. The skate park is located next to Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail.

O’Donohue Picnic Ground has the easiest walk to Sherbrooke Falls through tall Mountain Ash and tree ferns.

A lovely walk from Mount Evelyn Recreation Reserve to Silvan Reservoir Park

Located in the cool climate of the Dandenong Ranges, Olinda Falls is a perfect place to have a quiet picnic, short walk and spend time with the family.

If you're climbing the 1000 Steps, then stop and admire the view from the One Tree Hill Picnic Ground.

Puffing Billy is Australia’s favourite steam train and is one of the finest preserved steam railways in the world.

With views that stretch across to Silvan Dam and the Yarra Valley, the R.J. Hamer Arboretum provides visitors with 120 hectares of breathtaking scenery and tranquil beauty.

Fill your senses with unforgettable sights, delicious local food and wine and the scents of stunning spring gardens. Meeting at Kalorama each morning.

A short walk in the the Sherbrooke Forest with the Dandenong Ranges National Park, experience the fern gullies and towering Mountain Ash as you reach the picturesque Sherbrooke Falls.

Less than one hour from Melbourne you can be SkyHigh – on the uppermost reach of the Dandenong Ranges, amid cool fern glades and lush towering native forest. Enjoy our bistro, gardens, SkyHigh hedged maze, walks and more

The Tesselaar Tulip Festival began in 1954 and has since grown to become one of Victoria’s most iconic tourist attractions, showcasing the breathtaking beauty of over one million spring flowers in bloom.

Take the time to be in the outdoors and feel the difference. Picnics can be the ultimate in a family day out or an intimate day for two to reconnect and wash the worries of the week away.

The views from the Dandenong Ranges are beyond breathtaking. Undulating fields, mountain ranges and huge patchwork quilts of colour guide you through to the twinkling lights of the city. Be transported, be amazed and enjoy the magic carpet ride that will unfold before your very eyes.

Zip-trek high above the ground and take on the thrilling tree-top obstacles. Nature based adventure for all ages and abilities.

Trig Point Lookout is the highest point in Lysterfield Park with excellent views across Melbourne.

Every Sunday there are between 6 to 12 blacksmiths working at the forge. The forge itself is the largest in Victoria with six permanent forges and six portable forges.

Hidden away in a dense inlet along the winding Mt Dandenong Tourist Road is the internationally renowned William Ricketts Sanctuary. The sanctuary is not only one the Dandenong’s more iconic experiences, but one of the most inspiring and tranquil places on the mountain.

Woolrich Lookout, with its stunning views of the Yarra Valley and Silvan Dam, is one of the best viewing areas in the Dandenong Ranges.

Nature & Adventure

Morrison Reserve West Playground

Mount Dandenong Arboretum

Mt Evelyn Skate Park

O'Donoghue Picnic Ground

Olinda Creek Walking Track

Olinda Falls Reserve

One Tree Hill Picnic Ground

Puffing Billy Railway

R.J. Hamer Arboretum

Secret Gardens of the Dandenong Ranges

Sherbrooke Falls Walk

SkyHigh Mount Dandenong

Tesselaar Tulip Festival

Top Picnic Spots in the Dandenong Ranges

Top Views in the Dandenong Ranges

Trees Adventure

Trig Point Lookout

Wandin Blacksmithing Group

William Ricketts Sanctuary

Woolrich Lookout

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