Drinks & Nightlife
Lovely views during the day of Puffing Billy and the countryside. You can even ask Puffing Billy to stop and let you off at the pub!!
Great food.
Good music on the weekends.
The only pub in town!!
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Paradise Valley Hotel
249 Belgrave-Gembrook RdLovely views during the day of Puffing Billy and the countryside. You can even ask Puffing Billy to stop and let you off at the pub!!
Great food.
Good music on the weekends.
The only pub in town!!
Parks & Nature
Lots of walks through the Aussie bush. Puffing Billy stops here. Feed the ducks in the lake. Swimming pool in the summer. Paddle Boats all year around. Live music on some weekends. BBQ's available & playgrounds. Fishing allowed as long as you have a fishing licence.
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Emerald Lake
Emerald Lake RoadLots of walks through the Aussie bush. Puffing Billy stops here. Feed the ducks in the lake. Swimming pool in the summer. Paddle Boats all year around. Live music on some weekends. BBQ's available & playgrounds. Fishing allowed as long as you have a fishing licence.
Great place to have a paddle around in your kayak or canoe! No motorised craft though - just your own power! You might even find a few Geocaches whilst you're there. ;)
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Aura Vale Lake Park
Wellington RoadGreat place to have a paddle around in your kayak or canoe! No motorised craft though - just your own power! You might even find a few Geocaches whilst you're there. ;)
Arts & Culture
Local history is wonderfully displayed at the Emerald Museum. Open Wednesdays & Sundays (Please google it for opening hours as they are limited).
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Nobelius Heritage Park
3 Crichton RdLocal history is wonderfully displayed at the Emerald Museum. Open Wednesdays & Sundays (Please google it for opening hours as they are limited).
Essentials
Pick up a Community Benefits card (nominate Rotary Club of Emerald & District, for example!) and receive discounts on some items. Proceeds from your shop will go to your nominated charity...Rotary Club of Emerald & District, for example!! Great supermarket supporting local charities.
Ritchies IGA Emerald
342 Belgrave-Gembrook RdPick up a Community Benefits card (nominate Rotary Club of Emerald & District, for example!) and receive discounts on some items. Proceeds from your shop will go to your nominated charity...Rotary Club of Emerald & District, for example!! Great supermarket supporting local charities.
Need to do a load or two? This is the place for you! With a couple of cafes and a hairdresser next door, time to relax whilst your clothes get clean. :)
Swish Swash Laundromat
379 Main StNeed to do a load or two? This is the place for you! With a couple of cafes and a hairdresser next door, time to relax whilst your clothes get clean. :)
Sightseeing
Native birds flock to this picnic spot! You can hand feed parrots and cockatoos. The cafe there sells yummy Devonshire teas too!
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Grant's Picnic Ground
70 Monbulk RdNative birds flock to this picnic spot! You can hand feed parrots and cockatoos. The cafe there sells yummy Devonshire teas too!
Cardinia Reservoir provides drinking water for Melbourne and as a result, there is no swimming or boating on the lake. However, it does provide a wonderful example of engineering in the creating of the dam wall AND creates a fabulous park to enjoy! Kangaroos are a-plenty and there are even a few emus strutting around, if you're lucky enough to spy them. Some wonderful scenic walks, bbqs and children's playgrounds make for a very nice day out.
Cardinia Reservoir Access Road
Cardinia Reservoir Access RoadCardinia Reservoir provides drinking water for Melbourne and as a result, there is no swimming or boating on the lake. However, it does provide a wonderful example of engineering in the creating of the dam wall AND creates a fabulous park to enjoy! Kangaroos are a-plenty and there are even a few emus strutting around, if you're lucky enough to spy them. Some wonderful scenic walks, bbqs and children's playgrounds make for a very nice day out.
Food Scene
Elevation @ Emerald
374 Belgrave-Gembrook RdGood food in a lovely location!
The ice-cream is great! Coffee, milkshake, hard to find lollies...everything sweet is here!
Right opposite Puffing Billy's playground where you can sit and enjoy your sweets!
The Sweet Station
13 Kilvington DrThe ice-cream is great! Coffee, milkshake, hard to find lollies...everything sweet is here!
Right opposite Puffing Billy's playground where you can sit and enjoy your sweets!
Great AUSSIE Institution - the old Fish & Chips!!
George & Michael from Bill's, do THE BEST fish n chips in town!!!
Also the burgers are huge and souvlakis are stupendous!!
Call 59685525 to order in advance.
Bills Fish & Chips
11 Kilvington DrGreat AUSSIE Institution - the old Fish & Chips!!
George & Michael from Bill's, do THE BEST fish n chips in town!!!
Also the burgers are huge and souvlakis are stupendous!!
Call 59685525 to order in advance.
Entertainment & Activities
Iconic Victorian tourist attraction! Best to look up the Puffing Billy website to see what's on offer!!
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Puffing Billy Railway Lakeside Station
Emerald Lake RoadIconic Victorian tourist attraction! Best to look up the Puffing Billy website to see what's on offer!!
The Trout Farm is a place for family fun. Fish for salmon and trout - and the staff will even clean it for you - bbq's are available, as well as a fun playground, animals, mini golf and arcade/pinball games!
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Australian Rainbow Trout Farm
26 Mulhalls RdThe Trout Farm is a place for family fun. Fish for salmon and trout - and the staff will even clean it for you - bbq's are available, as well as a fun playground, animals, mini golf and arcade/pinball games!