Guidebook for Dandenong Ranges
Parks & Nature
Puffing Billy Eisenbahn
1 Old Monbulk RdAlfred Nicholas Memorial Garden
1A Sherbrooke RdSassafras
Within the sanctuary grounds, there are over 90 different sculptures depicting the aboriginal people engaging with the earth in a pure forest setting. Carved into rocks and tree trunks that dot the paths that flow throughout the property, the themes in his artwork reflect his philosophies of connections with human, nature and the earth.
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William Ricketts Sanctuary
1402 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdWithin the sanctuary grounds, there are over 90 different sculptures depicting the aboriginal people engaging with the earth in a pure forest setting. Carved into rocks and tree trunks that dot the paths that flow throughout the property, the themes in his artwork reflect his philosophies of connections with human, nature and the earth.
Sightseeing
Kokoda Track Memorial Walk
Tree Fern Gully TrackSkyHigh Mount Dandenong
26 Observatory RdOlinda
Entertainment & Activities
The Trees Adventure course is set amongst eight hectares of forest, and after trying it out for ourselves we can verify that it really does involve both trees and adventure. This is a favourite with couples and kids, Just keep in mind the course does require a bit of physical strength.
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Baumabenteuer - Glen Harrow Park
Old Monbulk RoadThe Trees Adventure course is set amongst eight hectares of forest, and after trying it out for ourselves we can verify that it really does involve both trees and adventure. This is a favourite with couples and kids, Just keep in mind the course does require a bit of physical strength.
Drinks & Nightlife
The famed Ruby’s Lounge has been turned into Sooki Lounge. It’s still got live music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and an open-mic night on Sunday, and now boasts a tapas menu. Depending on who’s playing it can be really buzzing some nights and the crowd spills out onto the street. Definitely worth a look if you feel like staying up past 9pm
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Sooki Lounge
1648 Burwood HwyThe famed Ruby’s Lounge has been turned into Sooki Lounge. It’s still got live music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and an open-mic night on Sunday, and now boasts a tapas menu. Depending on who’s playing it can be really buzzing some nights and the crowd spills out onto the street. Definitely worth a look if you feel like staying up past 9pm
Food Scene
Shannon Bennett (of Vue de Monde) has plans to renovate the dilapidated Burnham Beeches building into a six-star hotel, and The Piggery Cafe. Comprising a wonderful child-friendly restaurant, with lawn bowls and croquet out the front, some might say the service isn’t always as swift as it could be—but who cares when it’s such a lovely place to sit and relax.
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Burnham Beeches
1 Sherbrooke RdShannon Bennett (of Vue de Monde) has plans to renovate the dilapidated Burnham Beeches building into a six-star hotel, and The Piggery Cafe. Comprising a wonderful child-friendly restaurant, with lawn bowls and croquet out the front, some might say the service isn’t always as swift as it could be—but who cares when it’s such a lovely place to sit and relax.
This beautiful old stone building was built in 1930 by the Jorgensen family, who are also famous for building Montsalvat in Eltham. It’s an ‘ethically-focused’ cafe that serves breakfast and lunch: our favourite by far is the hearty lentil soup with crusty bread, and the kids love running around the lawn on sun-filled mornings
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Earthly Pleasures Cafe
1627 Burwood HwyThis beautiful old stone building was built in 1930 by the Jorgensen family, who are also famous for building Montsalvat in Eltham. It’s an ‘ethically-focused’ cafe that serves breakfast and lunch: our favourite by far is the hearty lentil soup with crusty bread, and the kids love running around the lawn on sun-filled mornings
Pig & Whistle Tavern
1429 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdCentury-old log cabin hung with fairy lights, for bistro meals and cocktails, plus an outdoor area.
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Kelly's Bar & Kitchen
1510 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdCentury-old log cabin hung with fairy lights, for bistro meals and cocktails, plus an outdoor area.
Arts & Culture
Burrinja Cultural Centre
351 Glenfern RdSherbrooke Art Society Inc
62 Monbulk Rd