Food scene
Great day out for kids and adults. 5.7kms to Belgrave. Amazing scenery, excellent places to eat in Gembrook or take a picnic. Must try is an amazing Argentinian restaurant in Gembrook called “the Independent “
234 locals recommend
Puffing Billy Railway
1 Old Monbulk RdGreat day out for kids and adults. 5.7kms to Belgrave. Amazing scenery, excellent places to eat in Gembrook or take a picnic. Must try is an amazing Argentinian restaurant in Gembrook called “the Independent “
Walking distance from house, approx 2kms. Spectacular food, dog friendly outdoors, breakfast or lunch...amazing!! Also take home delights
44 locals recommend
Proserpina Bakehouse.
261 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdWalking distance from house, approx 2kms. Spectacular food, dog friendly outdoors, breakfast or lunch...amazing!! Also take home delights
Walking distance from house approx 2.5kms. Good pub food, open fires, beer garden dog friendly
Sassafras Tavern
327 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdWalking distance from house approx 2.5kms. Good pub food, open fires, beer garden dog friendly
Turn left out of the driveway, walk about 500 metres then right into the back of these beautiful gardens and up the hill to the lake and the Burnham beeches estate and mansion. A wonderful walk.
6 locals recommend
Alfred Nicholas Memorial Gardens - Gardens of the Dandenongs
1A Sherbrooke RdTurn left out of the driveway, walk about 500 metres then right into the back of these beautiful gardens and up the hill to the lake and the Burnham beeches estate and mansion. A wonderful walk.
Wood fired pizza, good hearty meals, great dog friendly garden, inside open fires, casual friendly place to eat, open 7days.
33 locals recommend
Dudley's
540 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdWood fired pizza, good hearty meals, great dog friendly garden, inside open fires, casual friendly place to eat, open 7days.
Walking distance from house, approx 2.3km, walking track can be challenging in winter. Great food, hills atmosphere and healthy food options , dog friendly outside.
18 locals recommend
Kallista Tea Rooms
103 Monbulk RdWalking distance from house, approx 2.3km, walking track can be challenging in winter. Great food, hills atmosphere and healthy food options , dog friendly outside.
Walk to Sassafras village for gorgeous shops and cafes. Turn right out of driveway, walk up the road until you see the sign for walking track which leads you to the back of the village. Approx 2km uphill there, downhill home! Medium fitness required. Track can be quite muddy in winter, if so, walk to the top of the road and turn right and walk on good pathways into town (a bit longer but easier in winter)
70 locals recommend
Sassafras
Walk to Sassafras village for gorgeous shops and cafes. Turn right out of driveway, walk up the road until you see the sign for walking track which leads you to the back of the village. Approx 2km uphill there, downhill home! Medium fitness required. Track can be quite muddy in winter, if so, walk to the top of the road and turn right and walk on good pathways into town (a bit longer but easier in winter)
Iconic local Bavarian restaurant, short drive, fun place, smorgasboard. Big tourist destination
23 locals recommend
Cuckoo Restaurant
508 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdIconic local Bavarian restaurant, short drive, fun place, smorgasboard. Big tourist destination
Fun pub where locals hang out. Dog friendly beer garden. Approx 4.5km from house
17 locals recommend
Micawber Tavern
71 Monbulk RdFun pub where locals hang out. Dog friendly beer garden. Approx 4.5km from house
Coonara Springs
129 Olinda-Monbulk RdLocal place to eat
Olinda Tea House
86A Olinda-Monbulk RdLocal place to eat
Kallista Organic Market
3 Church StFabulous organic produce store
If scones, jam and cream and Welsh rarebit are your thing! Big tourist destination, always very busy, prepare to queue!
53 locals recommend
Miss Marple's Tearoom
382 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdIf scones, jam and cream and Welsh rarebit are your thing! Big tourist destination, always very busy, prepare to queue!
Pub grub, live music on weekends, casual tavern style, dog friendly outdoor tables
55 locals recommend
Kelly's Bar & Kitchen
1510 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdPub grub, live music on weekends, casual tavern style, dog friendly outdoor tables
Ridiculously good food, long lunches.....lively and generous, take Puffing Billy or a local bus home. Or approx 30min scenic drive from house around the hills. Worth it, don’t miss this one!
30 locals recommend
The Independent
79 Main StRidiculously good food, long lunches.....lively and generous, take Puffing Billy or a local bus home. Or approx 30min scenic drive from house around the hills. Worth it, don’t miss this one!
Wedding
Group or family accommodation for local weddings
Nathania Springs Receptions
245 Olinda-Monbulk RdWedding venue close to house.
Bushwalking
Walking tracks through the forest
Lyrebird Falls - Melbourne Wedding Venue
175 Monbulk RdWedding reception venue close to the house.
William Ricketts Sanctuary
1402 Mount Dandenong Tourist RoadInteresting walk through sculpture gardens
Sightseeing
Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden
The Georgian RoadBeautiful gardens
SkyHigh Mount Dandenong
26 Observatory RdViews and gardens and tourist cafe. Views to Melbourne