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.

Montrose Community Playground

Large recreation space with sporting ovals, open space and bushland area and playground. The community-built all abilities wooden playground has lots of swings and a huge climbing net in the centre. This attractive bushy location has a sensory garden, animal sculptures and shade trees on three sides. Public toilets, picnic facilities and barbecues available.

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Mount Dandenong Arboretum

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

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Mt Evelyn Skate Park

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.

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Olinda Falls Reserve

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.

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Puffing Billy Railway

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

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R.J. Hamer Arboretem

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.

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Sherbrooke Falls Walk

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.

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SkyHigh Mount Dandenong

SkyHigh Views
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

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Tesselaar Tulip Festival

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.

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Top Views in the Dandenong Ranges

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.

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Trees Adventure

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

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Wandin Blacksmithing Group

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.

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William Ricketts Sanctuary

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.

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