Healesville Sanctuary
Healesville Sanctuary, in the heart of the Yarra Valley is world-renowned as the best place to see Australia wildlife in their natural habitat. It is one of Australia’s most recognised attractions, showcasing more than 200 Australian wildlife species.
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Heaton and May
Heaton and May houses an eclectic blend of superbly crafted, handmade products by wonderful Australian makers, together with carefully selected items from overseas designers.
Open 11 am to 4 pm everyday, except Tuesdays when closed.
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Mandala Winery and Restaurant
The 180 degree views through the glass-walled spaces and the warm, friendly staff make you feel right at home amongst the vineyards
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Nourish
Get nourished with a range of massage therapies and day spa treatments available....
massage - remedial and relaxation. lomi lomi. facials. body pampering. crystal healing. reiki massage.
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Global Ballooning
Global Ballooning is Victoria’s largest hot air ballooning company, offering flights over Melbourne city, the Yarra Valley and the Mansfield ‘High Country’. Global Ballooning caters to all the needs of passengers wishing to experience the joy of being ‘lighter than air’ and award-winning service.
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Yanni Rigos Wood Alchemy Gallery
Come and visit the magical and whimsical world of Wood Alchemy
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Gembrook
In Gembrook today, potato, grape, chestnut and flower farms create a patchwork landscape, often with magnificent views of the distant blue ranges.
Visit the historic Kurth Kiln, and Bunyip State Park just 7 kilometres from town, the perfect setting for a bush BBQ!
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George Tindale Garden
This garden was started in 1958 by George Tindale, a research scientist with the Victorian Department of Agriculture, and his wife. Over time it has developed into the splendid garden that can be seen today.
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Forest Walks
There are many beautiful public gardens and forest walks in the Dandenong Ranges run by Parks Victoria and privately owned.
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Cameo Cinema
The Cameo Cinemas is located in the heart of Belgrave. Cinema now boasts 6 stylish auditoriums including cutting edge 3D and an outdoor cinema that operates Dec through to March each year.
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Natskin Spa Retreat at Balgownie Estate
Natskin Spa Retreat at Balgownie Estate offers private rooms and duo suites, signature spa treatments and wide range of skin and body treatments for complete relaxation and well being.
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White Rabbit Brewery
White Rabbit is a brewery that doesn't want to be constrained....and maybe that's why we like it up in the Hills, away from the norm, a place that we are free to think for ourselves
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IDYLLISM
Known for its individual and personalised gift ideas, ranging from original Sterling Silver Crystal Jewellery, Aromatherapy products, Natural Rock Crystals, Himalayan Salt Lamps, original artworks by local artists, Faerie Prints, Books, Tarot Cards and Incense.
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Olinda Health and Spa
Olinda Health & Spa is the area's only eco-friendly day spa catering to individuals, couples and groups. Olinda Health & Spa offers a range of luxurious treatments and packages.
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Innocent Bystander/Giant Steps Winery & Restaurant
Established in 2004 by Phil Sexton, Giant Steps/Innocent Bystander is an independent winery built around gravity flow principles and designed for small-batch winemaking
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Other Small Villages
There is a wonderful world of small historic villages spread throughout The Dandenong Ranges
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William Ricketts Sanctuary
William Ricketts Sanctuary is a unique place of spiritual renewal and quiet reflection where visitors can see for themselves the vision and passion that live in his art.
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Palette Cafe and Healesville Contemporary Art Space
Healesville Contemporary Art Space (HCAS) is delighted to announce the opening of Healesville’s newest food experience – PALATE MODERN HEATHY & FRESH FOOD
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Kallista
Kallista is surrounded by a number of attractive parks and gardens. Adjoining Sherbrooke Forest, which offers visitors walking tracks through native Australian bush in a scenic and mountainous environment.
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Watson’s Creek Antiques and Cafe
Situated amongst the rolling hills at the gateway of the Yarra Valley wine region, Watson’s Creek Antiques and Café is a convenient 40-minute drive from Melbourne CBD.
Offering a large selection of Victorian and Edwardian Antique furniture, china, clocks, crystal, home wares and gifts.
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Hobknob Jewellery
Hobknob Jewellery Stores in Sassafras & Yarra Glen
Ladies accessories including clothing, footwear, handbags, fashion jewellery, sterling silver and semi-precious jewellery
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Wellbeing Holidays
Holiday and relax with in-room massages, organic facials, reiki, meditation or yoga.
Our caring therapists visit you in your accommodation or venue and we can cater for one person to 100 people. Don't drive somewhere, then have to get up and get in the car and drive back - enjoy relaxation where it has the most effect - right where you are!
Whatever your holiday or special occasion – it probably requires at least some pampering, rejuvenation and relaxation while in the Dandenongs.
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Alfred Nicholas Memorial Gardens
These gardens hint at an opulent past as part of the Burnham Beeches estate. Follow the terraced lane down the hill past the waterfall to the lake with its quaint boathouse. Visitors can picnic on islands interconnected by wooden bridges and feed the ducks that have made the lake their home.
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Oakridge Winery and Restaurant
Since its founding in 1978, Oakridge has been making wine in the Yarra Valley and has evolved as an outstanding winery
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Quirky Werx Antiques
A quaint little store in the heart of Australia's Dandenong Ranges. We have an extensive range of furniture, collectables, china, glassware, homewares, decorator items, jewellery and items that tickle our fancy arriving constantly!!
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Metisse
Specialising in vintage and antique French wares and homewares from around the world
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Winery Tours
A great selection of Winery Tours are on offer visiting the major wineries in the Yarra Valley
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Eco-Adventure Tours
Eco-Adventure Tours has been offering easy walks and tours of Victoria's Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges regions since 1993.
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Sherbrooke Art Society Gallery
Sherbrooke Art Society Gallery is situated on the Sherbrooke Forest edge beside Clematis Creek just a short walk from Belgrave. The Gallery has long been known for its high standard of traditional paintings and now it has also opened its doors to contemporary artists.
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Olinda
One of the highest of the Dandenong Range's villages, this popular tourist town is noted for its scenic beauty.
Olinda Village is well renowned for its collection of craft and antique shops, boutique cafes and restaurants
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Warratina Lavender Farm
Warratina Lavender farm is situated at 105 Quayle Road, Wandin Yallock at the foothills of the Dandenongs, just 1 hour from Melbourne.
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Monbulk Village
Monbulk is a thriving township with many diversified farms growing fruit, nursery plants and a substantial bulb and cut-flower industry for national and international markets.
Wickedly Delicious French Patisserie is a must visit locale at the corner of Monbulk Rd and Olinda-Monbulk Roads.
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Warburton Golf Course
Warburton Golf Course is a private golf course located in the Yarra Valley with public green fee access. Come and see this hidden gem, nestled amongst the ranges - a course that surprises many with its excellent greens, deceptive length, and picturesque surroundings.
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Puffing Billy
Puffing Billy is Australia’s favourite steam train and one of the finest preserved steam railways in the world.
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Circle of Stones Gift Shop
Crystal Therapy, Ear Candling, Energy Healing, Spiritual Healing, Theta Healing, good source of alternative clothing, incense, crystals, stones etc
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Elmswood Estate Winery
Fine wines and weddings are the specialty of Elmswood Estate, with the combination of stunning photographic opportunities and our glassed room ‘The Pavilion’ all in one location, offering the perfect wedding venue
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Bulong Estate Winery and Restaurant
Bulong Estate is located in the Upper Yarra Valley, an area recognised as being one of the best in the Yarra Valley for the production of high quality cool climate grapes.
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Dorset Golf Club
Dorset Golf Course is a picturesque 18 hole, par 69 course around 5200 metres long
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Emerald Golf Course
Nested in the heart of the magnificent Dandenong Ranges, The Emerald Golf & Country Resort can quite rightly lay claim to being one of the most picturesque ....
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Mangana
Mangana is a treasure filled, eclectic mix of arts and crafts which evoke a sense of craftmanship and quality. The collection is vast and includes such items as lamps from Morocco, masks from Venice...
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Kombi Love
Kombi Love is Melbourne’s premier Kombi hire company where beautifully restored Volkswagens are matched with the highest level of chauffeuring etiquette and customer service, making your special occasion fun and truly memorable.
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Ceramic Pottery Classes
Experience the thrill of creating your own ceramics pieces, with tuition from Olga Maxwell, award winning local ceramic artist.
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Palmistry and Chirology – Hand Reading
Known as Chirology, when all aspects of Hand and Palm Lines are read in a scientific way using a psychological approach.
Were you aware that Your Life is in Your Hands?
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Cloudehill Gardens and Nursery
A must see garden made at the top of The Dandenongs where a maze of stone walls and jewel like garden rooms are set within woodlands of magnificent and historic, cool climate trees.
Some 20 garden compartments are threaded through glorious 80 year old European beech, magnolias, maples and a collection of fabulous Himalayan tree rhododendrons
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Alisa Day Spa
Step into the serenity and stunning views of Alisa Day Spa where the treatments focus on bringing your body back into harmony with the rhythm of nature.
Alisa Day Spa has become one of the most popular retreats as it is the place where you can truly unwind from the stress of everyday life. You can enjoy the most amazing massages and spa treatments right in the middle of the Dandenong Ranges.
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Emerald Park Lake
Emerald Lake Park
With two beautiful lakes, Lake Treganowan and Nobelious, and 50 hectares of rolling parklands, Emerald Lake Park…
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Shantell Vineyard & Cellar Door Restaurant
Shantell is a small vineyard and winery situated in a picturesque hillside setting at Dixons Creek, just 60km from the heart of Melbourne
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Two Brooke’s Bar at McWilliam’s Winery
Two Brooke's Bar provides the best of McWilliams wines, a selection of boutique beers and premium meats cooked to order on the barbeque in the middle of the restaurant.
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King Parrot Valley Country Retreat
A unique secluded property of 30 hectares overlooking the King-Parrot Creek with spectacular views over the ranges and valley below.
Two Identical Two Storey Fully Self Contained Log Cabins built in a Swiss Chalet style with European appliances in full kitchens, wide verandah's, Cosy Gas Log fires, Twin Spa Baths, carports and both with two bedrooms to sleep up to four persons. Also Banksia Gallery on the property displaying local Arts & Crafts.
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The Patchwork Tea House
When Marilyn retired and started to sew again it became very obvious that Warburton needed a patchwork shop and tea rooms so.....
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Visitor Guides
Official Visitor Guides of The Dandenongs and Yarra Valley
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R J Hamer Arboretum
With 200 acres of woodland to choose from, you shouldn’t have any trouble finding the perfect picnic spot where you can enjoy the lush mix of native and exotic trees on offer. And don’t forget to view the grove of oaks in Autumn.
The RJ Hamer Arboretum land is a small part of the original Dandenong and Woori Yallock State forest, proclaimed over 110 years ago.
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Red Gum Gallery Olinda
Redgum Gallery Olinda still celebrates the many and varied artistic talents of the local community. The gallery showcases a wonderful range of timber sculptures, clocks, vases, mirrors,hall and coffee tablesand many gift ideas using timber.
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Yarra Valley Dairy
The Yarra Valley Dairy is a small family business started by the Mooney family in 1995. Our farm is located in a picturesque area one hour from Melbourne. It is one of the premium wine and dairy regions of Australia.
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Vineyards and Wineries
The Yarra Valley is home to a world class selection of food and wineries which are known for their exceptional quality, variety and for the passion in which they are produced.
Whether it’s from the paddock to the plate or the grape to the glass the Yarra Valley will truly seduce and tantalise your tastebuds. As a wine region, the Yarra Valley offers you a total experience!
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Blackwood Lane Studio
This art gallery features the work of artist Sue Jarvis, an award winning artist and photographer whose contemporary artworks centre around figures in contemporary settings, often in the city.
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Emerald Lake Park
With two beautiful lakes, Lake Treganowan and Nobelious, and 50 hectares of rolling parklands, Emerald Lake Park offers discovery, enjoyment and relaxation.
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Yarra Valley Villages
The Yarra Valley houses approximately 85 wineries producing wine from 3800 hectares of grapes. The diversity of wine style is very broad with wines to suit every individual.
The major towns within that boundary are St Andrew in the North East, Dixon's Creek and Yarra Glen in the north, Lilydale and Coldstream in the middle, Healesville in the east and Seville, Monbulk and Warburton in the South.
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Pirianda Garden
Meander down the hill past a host of exotic trees and explore the fascinating intact native fern gullies where you can hear the cry of native birds such as Currawongs, Crimson and Eastern Rosellas, Butcher Birds, Honey Eaters and Kookaburras.
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Edna Walling Cottage
Edna Walling Cottage is a boutique bed and breakfast with accommodation for a 2 adults. The cottage is found through security gates, down the driveway past Mawarra Manor. Upstairs it comprises a Queen Size Bed and downstairs, a lounge with TV/DVD, kitchen, bathroom/toilet and laundry with washing machine.
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Tea Rooms and Singing Gardens of Poet C J Dennis
Come and stroll around the beautiful gardens ‘Arden’, home to C J Dennis, Australis’a famous bush poet. Wander among the beautiful mountain ash, and follow the mud map detailing the gardens history.
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Trees Adventure
Trees Adventure is an awesome eco-adventure situated in a beautiful heritage garden. There are 12 flying foxes high in the trees - many more than 80m long and 65 aerial challenges. The activity combines the soaring sensation of zip-trekking with the thrill of high ropes challenges.
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Marysville Golf and Bowls Club
Nestled in a fertile valley of the Great Dividing Range this course is one of Victoria’s most picturesque golf courses.
Our recently revamped green’s all-weather carpet surface awaits players both new and experienced.
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Mustangs in Black
If you fancy a ride on the wild side, then climb aboard this very sexy mustang tour around one of Victoria’s most popular natural attractions.
Mustangs in Black is the only company in Melbourne offering chauffeur-driven Mustangs for hire. They are beautifully presented and are there for you to enjoy — the only limit is your imagination.
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Toolangi Forestry Discovery Centre
The Toolangi Forest Discovery Centre is set amidst messmate and mountain ash forests and it is essentially an educational facility providing information on aspects of the forest and its habitats
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Sassafras Village
Today Sassafras is a popular tourist destination with several boutique and antique stores, nurseries, and numerous restaurants and cafes such as Miss Marples, Ripe, Cream at Sassafras, Black Kettle Tea Rooms, Sassfras Café, Flippin' Pancakes and Fortnums Restaurant.
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Coldstream Brewery
Coldstream Brewery is the brainchild of five friends, who dreamed of owning their own brewery
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About The Dandenong Ranges
The Dandenong Ranges is a magical world of history, with beautiful little villages and a wonderful selection of accommodation, restaurants and tourist attractions.....all 45 minutes from Melbourne. Read some of the history......
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Melbourne Skydive Centre
Melbourne Skydive Centre started with the desire of two friends passionate about the sport and a desire to represent their country on the world stage. This dream started was realised in 2001 and continues today in the pursuit of skydiving excellence.
Melbourne Skydive Centre's team have been involved in the sport of skydiving from twelve to twenty five years.
Take a Tandem Jump with qualified, professional Instructors
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Wild Patch Chocolates
Wild Patch Chocolates not only offers incredible gluten-free chocolates online, you can come and learn how to make your own chocolates in classes held in the Dandenong Ranges, Victoria.
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De Bortoli Yarra Valley Estate
Locale restaurant @ De Bortoli Yarra Valley Estate - open Thursday - Monday lunch from 12.pm. Saturday evening for dinner from 6.30pm.Cellar Door and Cheeseroom - open daily - 10am to 5pm
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Emerald Village
Emerald was initially known as Main Ridge but was renamed after Emerald Creek which was, in turn, named after a murdered prospector. Prior to the arrival of Europeans the Woiwurung people are thought to have occupied the area.
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Balance Therapies
Relax in this calm and comfortable environment with the day spa that comes to you!
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Geppetto’s Toy Store
Geppetto’s specialises in wooden toys made with old-world charm: Marionettes and hand puppets, Spinning tops and kaleidoscopes, wooden puzzles and games.
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Tiare Black Pearl
Tiare Black Pearl gives you the possibility to choose from over 5000 pearls and select from a range of 200 18ct gold settings to construct a unique piece of jewellery.
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Bruno’s Sculpture Garden
The original and unique artworks of sculptor and painter Bruno Torfs continues to bring joy and inspiration to visitors from all over the world.
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Belgrave
One of Belgrave's main attractions is the Puffing Billy steam train.
The town's main commercial centre which is home to a selection of eateries, gift shops and the historic Cameo Cinema, all set against a forest backdrop.
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Domaine Chandon & Green Point Room Restaurant
Chandon Australia is nestled in the captivating Yarra Valley, one of Australia’s oldest and most prestigious wine regions.
The recently revitalised Chandon Greenpoint Brasserie....
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Kalorama
Here is a spectacular lookout which provides easterly views across Kalorama Park and down to the Silvan Reservoir. Across the road from the lookout is Verandah Point Bakery and Café, the Five Ways Art Gallery, and the bushy Ellis Jeeves Reserve.
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Creature House
creaturehouse's biggest attractions are their amazing custom made animal enclosures. The only commercial business to receive a display license from the Department of Sustainability and Environment outside of a zoo or wildlife park, you can get up close to prehistoric looking Southern Angle Headed Dragons, the endangered Growling Grass Frogs and cute Mitchells Hopping Mice.
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Touchstone Gallery
No visit to Olinda Village is complete without a visit to Touchstone Craft Gallery, where you will find four rooms of Australian Craft ranging from hand blown Glass, Wood, Jewellery, Collage, Batik, Silk, and much more
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National Rhododendron Gardens
The National Rhododendron Gardens is a unique setting for cool climate plants with breathtaking views over theYarraValley. Seasonal changes ensure these Gardens are an all-year-round delight.
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Zonzo Winery and Restaurant
Zonzo is featured in The Age “Good Food Guide” and has been recognised in the “OUTthere Food & Wine Awards”
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Chilli Obsession
Hello chilli lovers, One man's flirtation with chillis has become an obsession. What ever is out there, he wants. We have since found that we are not alone, and decided to become a onestop shop for chilli heads.
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Kurth Kiln Regional Park
Kurth Kiln Regional Park, seven kilometres north of Gembrook, is a favourite place for families. Mums and dads relax at timber tables under shady stringybarks while children play in the cool waters where Tomahawk Creek meets the lake.
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Olinda Antiques & Decor & Mimi’s Fashion Boutique
Olinda Antiques & Decor is a browsers delight with its amazing variety of eclectic and affordable treasures.
It incorporates Mimi's Fashion Boutique .
We are excited to announce a new range of Velvet Attic clothing - feminine fashion filled with soft floating fabrics,delicate laces and romantic embroidery.
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Balgownie Estate Winery
Great Wines, Great Location, Great People and Great Atmosphere!
Come and experience for yourself our stylish cellar door and enjoy our friendly hospitality whilst you unwind and taste some (or all) of our extensive wine tasting range.
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Mt.Dandenong
The premier tourist attraction in the area and now the second most popular tourist destination in Victoria, is the Mount Dandenong Observatory.
Mount Dandenong Village is home to a strip of boutique shops, a supermarket, and the Wild Oak, Indian by Nature, Fairy Mountain Chinese and Grinds and Vines Restaurants.
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Mount Donna Buang – the Rainforest Skywalk
The summit of Mount Donna Buang is surrounded by Alpine ash trees and Sub alpine snow gums, and at nearby Cement Creek there is a raised walkway through Myrtle Beech....
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