Joanne's Guidebook
Animal sanctuary
You can see Australian wild life and find out about programs to help it thrive.
Picnic places and cafes, bird shows and more.
Great place for a family or couple, take a picnic and make a day of it.
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Santuario di Healesville
Great place for a family or couple, take a picnic and make a day of it.
Lovely place for a wander, lunch, browsing shops and enjoying the traditional scenery.
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Sassafras
Lovely place for a wander, lunch, browsing shops and enjoying the traditional scenery.
Sightseeing
Ferrovia Puffing Billy
1 Old Monbulk RdA must do ride for all the family.
Really beautiful place for walks, bike rides, picnics.
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Lysterfield Park
Horswood RoadReally beautiful place for walks, bike rides, picnics.
If you want to see mobs of Kangaroos and emus wandering in their natural habitat or take a walk around the edge of the impressively huge reservoir this is a must to visit. Free entry and free parking.
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Cardinia Reservoir Park
Cardinia Reservoir Access RoadIf you want to see mobs of Kangaroos and emus wandering in their natural habitat or take a walk around the edge of the impressively huge reservoir this is a must to visit. Free entry and free parking.
A historic and fun place to challenge yourself, see the wildlife and great views.
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1000 Steps Carpark
Mount Dandenong Tourist RoadA historic and fun place to challenge yourself, see the wildlife and great views.
Mount Dandenong Observatory station
A local landmark
Horse lovers must see. The main equestrian centre for Victoria. Weekends offer free viewings of show jumping and other horse events.
Victorian Equestrian Centre
76 Beaconsfield-Emerald RdHorse lovers must see. The main equestrian centre for Victoria. Weekends offer free viewings of show jumping and other horse events.
Lake Aura Vale
Beautiful for kayaking, swimming and relaxing.
Great place to enjoy an English style garden, tranquility and nature.
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Nobelius Heritage Park
3 Crichton RdGreat place to enjoy an English style garden, tranquility and nature.
Emerald Market
Kilvington DriveLocal wares for sale, worth a little walk through.
This place is about 15-20 mins drive away. It’s absolutely stunning when the Rhododendrons are in bloom. There is a cafe and a small garden centre with in the gardens and many other shops and eateries in the town of Olinda nearby.
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Rhododendron Gardens Carpark
This place is about 15-20 mins drive away. It’s absolutely stunning when the Rhododendrons are in bloom. There is a cafe and a small garden centre with in the gardens and many other shops and eateries in the town of Olinda nearby.
Ferrovia Puffing Billy
1 Old Monbulk RdSkyhigh Bistro/Cafe
26 Observatory RdEntertainment
Local theatre and arts group offering their talents in a small setting.
Local amateur dramatics company and performers. Often offering something fun and interesting to see.
Gemco Players Community Theatre
19 Kilvington DrLocal amateur dramatics company and performers. Often offering something fun and interesting to see.
If you want to hire some roller blades and have fun at the roller rink, this place is about 20 mins drive away.
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Caribbean Rollerama
1298 Ferntree Gully RdIf you want to hire some roller blades and have fun at the roller rink, this place is about 20 mins drive away.
Great for a swim, cheap and well organised. Has a snack bar and life guards. Ideal for hot days.
Belgrave Outdoor Pool
69 Best StGreat for a swim, cheap and well organised. Has a snack bar and life guards. Ideal for hot days.
Not too far away and perfect if you fancy a cooling dip on a hot day.
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Olinda Pool
79 Olinda-Monbulk RdNot too far away and perfect if you fancy a cooling dip on a hot day.
Council offices but also has a theatre with live events and movies outdoors from time to time.
Bunjil Place Library
2 Patrick NE DrCouncil offices but also has a theatre with live events and movies outdoors from time to time.
Lunar Drive In
115 S Gippsland HwyDrive in movies 20 mins away.
Cranbourne Racecourse
A short drive away. Horse Racing.
Wet Day activities
Shopping, Eating, Bowling, Cinema, Play Centres
Westfield Fountain Gate
25-55 Overland DrIf you need an indoor activity, restaurant and shopping this place is easy to find and only 20 minutes drive back along Wellington Rd.
IKEA
917 Princes HwyIf you need an indoor activity, restaurant and shopping this place is easy to find and only 20 minutes drive back along Wellington Rd.
Fun for the kids ( and perhaps adults too!) indoor trampolining activities, cafe. Close to Knox Westfield shopping centre too. About 25 mins drive from here.
JUMPDECK
123 Lewis RdFun for the kids ( and perhaps adults too!) indoor trampolining activities, cafe. Close to Knox Westfield shopping centre too. About 25 mins drive from here.
Emerald Lake Model Railway
Emerald Lake RoadLocal attraction, indoors.
Only 25 mins away at Narre Warren. Good place for a wet day or evening activity. Food and bar.
OZ Tenpin
Only 25 mins away at Narre Warren. Good place for a wet day or evening activity. Food and bar.
Walking/ sightseeing/picnics
This is a vast outdoor space where you can enjoy wildlife, peace and quiet, scenic walks or a picnic. It houses Kirth Charcoal Kiln which is displayed with information free for visitors.
Kirth Kiln Picnic Ground
Thornton WalkWright Forest Bushland Reserve
Bailey RoadTesselaar Flower Farm
People love the tulip festival here each year.
Half an hour away by car. Worth a visit if you like forest walls.
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Foresta di sequoie di Cement Creek
Cement Creek RoadHalf an hour away by car. Worth a visit if you like forest walls.
Shopping
The usual modern shopping experience, under cover shops, cafes, restaurants.
About 25 mins drive away. Indoors and some outdoor eateries. Shops, cafes etc Westfield’s usual shopping experience.
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Westfield Knox
425 Burwood HwyAbout 25 mins drive away. Indoors and some outdoor eateries. Shops, cafes etc Westfield’s usual shopping experience.
A well- known market offering international foods and flavours. Check opening days/ times before you go. It’s lively and popular.
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Mercato di Dandenong
Cleeland StreetA well- known market offering international foods and flavours. Check opening days/ times before you go. It’s lively and popular.
20 mins drive away, plenty of indoor shopping and food venues, multiplex cinema etc
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Westfield Fountain Gate
25-55 Overland Dr20 mins drive away, plenty of indoor shopping and food venues, multiplex cinema etc
Great local market, plenty of interesting, locally made products and produce.
Belgrave Big Dreams Market - 2nd Sunday of the Month
Reynolds LaneGreat local market, plenty of interesting, locally made products and produce.
Food scene
Carlei Wines & The Green Vineyards
1 Alber RdPaternoster Wines
17 Paternoster RdThis place is friendly and is recommended by locals.
Interesting location, great food and service, sit indoors or out. Check opening hours before you go.
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Earthly Pleasures Cafe
1627 Burwood HwyInteresting location, great food and service, sit indoors or out. Check opening hours before you go.