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EXPERIENCE
THE DANDENONGS
AND THE SURROUNDING TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
And you are only 35 kms from Central
Melbourne
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William
Ricketts Sanctuary Kalorama
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Amazing
spiritual earth sculpture linking to a forest backdrop. |
National
Rhododendron Gardens
Olinda. |
Later
summer brings the wonderful colors of the hydrangeas set in acres
of landscaped mountain gardens and enjoy the spectacular views.
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This
is the link to our Associate Websites.
"The icons of the Dandenong Ranges"
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Guide to marvellous Melbourne!
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Make
the Dandenongs the center of your Melbourne experience!!
There
is just so much to SEE and DO!!
Great
accommodation, restaurants, wineries, art, gardens, forests,
specialty shops.
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Here
are some suggestions for just six full day experiences.
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Indigenous
Art at Burrinja Gallery, Local History, William Ricketts Sanctuary. |
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Upper
Yarra Valley, Wandin East Wineries, Mt DeLancy Historic Home and
Museum, Warburton Village. |
| Day 3: |
The
Yarra Valley Art Trail, Heidi, Kalorama Native Gardens. |
| Day 4: |
Lilydale
Museum, Yarra Valley Wineries, The Dairy for Lunch, Healesville
Sanctuary |
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The
Famous Gardens of the Dandenongs, and specialty shops. |
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Kallista
Village, Sherbrooke Forest Walk and the famous Puffing Billy.
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That
could be a week of experiences.
Then there are very special events that
could be arranged such as tours of several private gardens,
Horatios Tin House, and historic buildings..
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The
Villages of Melbourne's Blue Dandenongs.
Where you can find the treasures of the
hills!
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Olinda
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National
Rhododendron Gardens, Specialty shops, Pie in the Sky, Olinda
Golf Course, Nurseries, Restaurants, The Cuckoo,
B&B's galore. |
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Sassafras
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Miss
Marples,Wild Possum Gallery,Tealeaves, Antiques,
Lifestyle |
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Kallista
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Tea
Rooms, Grants Picnic Ground, Sherbrooke Forest, Genies Restaurant,
Cooks Corner Tea Rooms and Gallery, Beagley's Bridge and
forest walks. |
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The
Patch
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Unspoiled
Hills Village with great views and private gardens. |
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Upwey
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The
Dandenong Ranges galleries including Burrinja Gallery. This gallery contains one of Australia's
best collections of Indigenous Art and Oceanic Artifacts. |
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Sherbrooke
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Alfred
Nicholas and George Tindale Gardens, Poet's Lane Receptions,
Parking for Sherbrooke Forest Walks. Marybrooke Receptions. |
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Silvan
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Adjoining
the Silvan Reservoir there are the numerous nurseries that
the Dandenongs are famous for. The annual Tulip Festival
is held in Spring at Tesselaar's Tulip Farm. |
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Belgrave
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Village
Shopping Strip, Puffing Billy, Micawbers Tavern,
Library with local history section.
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Emerald
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Emerald
Country Club, Emerald Lake, Lakeside Station and Model Railway
display. |
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Kalorama
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Karrwarra
Australian Plant Gardens, Five Ways Lookout.
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Wandin
East
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Boutique Wineries, Nurseries, Mt De Lancy Historic Mansion
and Museum. |
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Click
below for Fast Links
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