Julie's Guidebook
Food scene
Maria Cafe
56-58 Main StGreat breakfast place and super yummy.
Fortnums Restaurant & Wedding Venue
395 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdFabulous high tea experience
Olinda Tea House
86A Olinda-Monbulk RdDudley's
540 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdGreat pit stop for coffee and cake or a light lunch.
Best Parmy ever here..Quiet a good menu, recommend to book for dinner.
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Pig & Whistle Tavern
1429 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdBest Parmy ever here..Quiet a good menu, recommend to book for dinner.
Nice place for a great wine and platter.. must book ahead.
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The Peacock Den
381 Forest RdNice place for a great wine and platter.. must book ahead.
Sightseeing
Beautiful scenic walks and you might even spot a lyre bird. Need good hiking shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty.
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Sherbrooke Falls
Odonohue TrackBeautiful scenic walks and you might even spot a lyre bird. Need good hiking shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty.
Lovely easy garden walk with a lovely lake, perfect for beautiful photos and selfies.
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I-Alfred Nicholas Memorial Garden
1A Sherbrooke RdLovely easy garden walk with a lovely lake, perfect for beautiful photos and selfies.
A lovely experience for families, or equally for couples looking for a long slow lunch, while taking in some of the best breath taking scenery throughout the Dandenong Ranges.
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Puffing Billy Railway
1 Old Monbulk RdA lovely experience for families, or equally for couples looking for a long slow lunch, while taking in some of the best breath taking scenery throughout the Dandenong Ranges.
Just two minutes walking from 1000 Reasons door you will find the famous 1000 Steps, a challenging hill climb/walk, we recommend this walk for those with at least intermediate fitness levels. Very good walking shoes are recommended. Please be aware of any bushfire dangers before entering during the summer months.
1000 steps Dandenong
1A Mount Dandenong Tourist RdJust two minutes walking from 1000 Reasons door you will find the famous 1000 Steps, a challenging hill climb/walk, we recommend this walk for those with at least intermediate fitness levels. Very good walking shoes are recommended. Please be aware of any bushfire dangers before entering during the summer months.
Beautiful gardens to walk around, take in the scenery and walk off your lunch.
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Cloudehill Garden & Nursery
89 Olinda-Monbulk RdBeautiful gardens to walk around, take in the scenery and walk off your lunch.
Neighbourhoods
Lots of nice shops cafes, very pretty town on the Mt Dandenong Tourist Road.
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Sassafras
Lots of nice shops cafes, very pretty town on the Mt Dandenong Tourist Road.
Olinda has many unique boutiques, cafes, restaurants, art studios, antique shops and even a chocolate shop. A nice place to meander and enjoy.
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Olinda
Olinda has many unique boutiques, cafes, restaurants, art studios, antique shops and even a chocolate shop. A nice place to meander and enjoy.
Visit the Pig & Whistle Pub for a greatest Parmy ever! Stock up with local produce and supplies in the town or visit Sky High Lookout.
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Mount Dandenong
Visit the Pig & Whistle Pub for a greatest Parmy ever! Stock up with local produce and supplies in the town or visit Sky High Lookout.
Adventure Park
Set amongst the giant eucalypt trees of the Dandenong Ranges you’ll find Trees Adventure Glen Harrow Park. This tree-top, eco-adventure includes 23 flying foxes and 100+ aerial challenges that range from 3 meters to 15 meters in height. With activities available for participants aged 4+, Trees Adventure is suitable for kids, families, and adrenaline junkies alike.
A great challenging family activity to do while in the Dandenong Ranges.
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Izicwangciso Zemithi - i-Glen Harrow Park
Old Monbulk RoadA great challenging family activity to do while in the Dandenong Ranges.
Distillery
Great Distillery specialising in rum and fabulous cocktails and lots of great food, serving up breakfast and lunch.
Great cocktails best to book a table especially on weekends for breakfast and lunch.
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Killik Handcrafted Rum
64 Monbulk RoadGreat cocktails best to book a table especially on weekends for breakfast and lunch.
Night Life
The Fat Goat
2 Morris RdGreat craft beers, DJs and local gathering spot.
The Acorn Bar & Restaurant
375 Forest RoadGreat live music scene. Ring ahead to find out who is playing.
Sooki Lounge
1648 Burwood HwyGreat food and live music
Amacebiso ngesixeko
Ukuhamba-hamba
Driving is the best way to travel through the mountains
Travellers must be careful driving through the Dandenong Ranges on very windy days as trees can fall. Travellers should also be mindful of bushfire ratings during summer months and avoid the area if extreme fire warnings are in place.