Licensed Tour Operators know the all best places to go and will plan and prepare your visit to ensure you are safe and can enjoy your nature-based adventure to the fullest. This area has additional visitor advice This area has reported issues This area is closed. Dandenong Ranges National Park. Explore Dandenong Ranges National Park. Parks Victoria respects the deep and continuing connection that Traditional Owners have to these lands and waters, and we recognise their ongoing role in caring for Country.
Top places. Sherbrooke Falls walk and picnic area Deep in the Sherbrooke Forest, you'll find Sherbrooke Falls, where little creek cascades into a delightful gully. When you're there Download the Dandenong Ranges National Park visitor guide for more information about the park and the plethora of experiences to be had within its borders.
Please note; dogs are not allowed in the Dandenong Ranges National Park. Need to know Dandenong Ranges National Park. Accessibility Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state. Education Excursions This park offers curriculum-aligned ranger-guided excursions for school students.
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Valley Picnic Ground closed for visitor safety Valley Picnic Ground is closed until further notice due to recent severe weather damage. Olinda Falls Picnic Area closed for visitor safety Olinda Falls Picnic Area is closed until further notice due to recent severe weather damage.
Western Sherbrooke Forest tracks are closed for visitor safety The Western tracks in Sherbrooke Forest are closed due to storm damage until Notices Affecting Multiple Sites.
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But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Necessary Necessary. Blending with the natural environment, more than 90 intricate ceramic sculptures representing the Aboriginal culture of the area are creatively displayed among the foliage. The namesake creator of these gardens spent many years living with aboriginal communities, and the gardens celebrate their deep spiritual connection with Mother Earth.
Immersed in the cool, dark forest surrounded by the beauty of nature and art, you can't help but feel a sense of peace here. This is one of the many rewarding free things to do in the Dandenong Ranges. Many tourists combine a visit here with a picnic and stroll at the nearby Alfred Nicholas Memorial Garden.
Olinda Village. In the "garden belt" of the Dandenong Ranges, Olinda is a great overnight stop for visitors. At meters, this cute country town is the highest village in the Dandenong Ranges, and staying here puts you near some of the region's top attractions. In Olinda village, the narrow streets are filled with galleries, quaint bed-and-breakfasts, wonderful restaurants, wellness centers, day spas, and boutique shops.
And then there are the gardens If you're looking for more green space to stretch your legs, you can hike the scenic trails and soak up beautiful views at the R.
Hamer Aboretum, which is particularly lovely in the fall. Olinda also has a flourishing arts community. It was once the home of the acclaimed Australian artist Arthur Streeton, who depicted the beautiful scenery in many of his paintings, and today you can admire some of the local artwork at shops and studios in the village. Alfred Nicholas Gardens, named after its philanthropist owner, is the perfect garden for all seasons.
Blanketed with rhododendrons and azaleas in spring, hydrangeas and native ferns in summer, vibrant foliage of beech and maples in autumn, and sometimes a dusting of snow in winter, the garden attracts more wedding photographs than any other place in the Dandenong Ranges.
In particular, the gardens are known for their evocative water features, including a fern-fringed lake with a boathouse and soft-flowing waterfalls. Paths weave around these features under towering mountain ash trees, making this a peaceful spot for a stroll. Fresh goat's cheese. Rich, creamy cheeses are one of the specialty foods produced in the fertile Yarra Valley, and tasting some of these mouthwatering varieties is a must-do during your visit.
At Yarra Valley Dairy, cheese tastings are available in the farm's delightfully dilapidated year-old milking shed right next to the cheese factory. Both cow's and goat's milk is used for the signature range of cheeses, which includes an Ashed Pyramid goat's cheese, marinated cow's milk cheeses with chili and saffron, and a Persian feta with thyme and garlic, all served with fresh-baked breads and crackers. You can also order locally produced charcuterie items and award-winning jams and relishes to accompany the cheeses.
After your tasting, you can stock up on local goodies from the gift shop to take with you. With a history dating back to the s, Cloudehill Gardens offer a magical experience for anyone who loves nature. On an eastern slope of the Dandeonongs, the gardens are laid out in a series of "garden rooms" separated by stone walls and finely-clipped hedges. Highlights include the vibrant copper beech trees, the flower-flecked meadows, and the Water Garden.
Photographers will find a world of beauty here to capture with their cameras. Paths meander by billowing shrubs; water features; and clusters of colorful calla lilies, tulips, and rhododendrons. Sculptures grace the gardens, and a dazzling array of birds, butterflies, and bees dart from bloom to bloom.
It's easy to lose track of time here. Although spectacular in every season, the ancient Japanese maples in autumn lure many tourists. Innovative sculpture exhibitions and musical performances are often held in the gardens, particularly in summer. Specializing in Australian art from the s onwards, TarraWarra Museum of Art is a stunning example of modern architecture, with beautiful views of rolling green hills from every window. Blending with the environment, yet breaking new ground, the museum offers tourists the opportunity to view a permanent collection filled with iconic artists, such as John Brack, Brett Whiteley, and Russell Drysdale.
Temporary exhibitions are also held throughout the year in a range of different mediums.
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