Food Scene
Kallista Tea Rooms
103 Monbulk Rda stroll away.
The food is delicious , but open over the weekends only.
7 locals recommend
Woods Sherbrooke Receptions
21 Sherbrooke RdThe food is delicious , but open over the weekends only.
Kallista Deli Cafe
78A Monbulk RdGreat for light lunches and coffee. 78a Monbulk Road, Kallista
Gorgeous surroundings. Book or be prepared to wait. Avoid the weekend!
26 locals recommend
Burnham Bakery & Piggery Cafe
1 Sherbrooke RdGorgeous surroundings. Book or be prepared to wait. Avoid the weekend!
Fortnums Restaurant & Wedding Venue
395 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdWe love lunch here. Friendly and welcoming.
Miss Marple's Tearoom
382 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdDevonshire Tea here. Queues on weekends
The Forest Lounge
543 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdLunch and dinner. All styles of dining from casual to formal
Coonara Springs
129 Olinda-Monbulk RdRecently lovingly restored. Fine dining at its best
Sightseeing
Puffing Billy Railway
1 Old Monbulk RdGreat steam train rides.
Parks & Nature
Stunning views of Melbourne at night - and day. Great Maze and bush trails.
Don't forget to hike the 1000 steps at Upper Ferntree Gully, or walk through Sherbrooke Forest
Or visit the National Rhododendron Gardens in Olinda, or Cloudehill Gardens, Olinda.
121 locals recommend
SkyHigh Mount Dandenong
26 Observatory RdStunning views of Melbourne at night - and day. Great Maze and bush trails.
Don't forget to hike the 1000 steps at Upper Ferntree Gully, or walk through Sherbrooke Forest
Or visit the National Rhododendron Gardens in Olinda, or Cloudehill Gardens, Olinda.
This serene setting houses a variety of colourful blooms; including azaleas, camellias, rhododendrons and daffodils
89 locals recommend
Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden
The Georgian RoadThis serene setting houses a variety of colourful blooms; including azaleas, camellias, rhododendrons and daffodils
Named after the explorer , this beautiful sanctuary is a worthy place to visit. All are welcome to this peaceful place of reflection and quiet contemplation. Explore the sanctuary to understand Ricketts vision about the Aboriginal culture from intellectual, historical and social point of view
101 locals recommend
William Ricketts Sanctuary
1402 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdNamed after the explorer , this beautiful sanctuary is a worthy place to visit. All are welcome to this peaceful place of reflection and quiet contemplation. Explore the sanctuary to understand Ricketts vision about the Aboriginal culture from intellectual, historical and social point of view
About halfway between Kallista and Sherbrooke. Covering a range of exotic flowering plants and shrubs under a canopy of mountain ash.
12 locals recommend
George Tindale Memorial Gardens
33 Sherbrooke RdAbout halfway between Kallista and Sherbrooke. Covering a range of exotic flowering plants and shrubs under a canopy of mountain ash.
Located within the Dandenong Ranges National Park it's a unique and renowned tourist spot. Not for the faint hearted, be prepared for a workout up the steps! Burwood Hwy & Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd, Upper Ferntree Gully, VIC
48 locals recommend
1000 Steps Carpark
Mount Dandenong Tourist RoadLocated within the Dandenong Ranges National Park it's a unique and renowned tourist spot. Not for the faint hearted, be prepared for a workout up the steps! Burwood Hwy & Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd, Upper Ferntree Gully, VIC
Accessable from many points it covers 3540 hectares around the scenic Dandenong Ranges, this park features ancient trees, lush fern gullies, bushwalking tracks, waterfalls, picnic areas and a large number of native bird species.
66 locals recommend
Dandenong Ranges National Park
School RoadAccessable from many points it covers 3540 hectares around the scenic Dandenong Ranges, this park features ancient trees, lush fern gullies, bushwalking tracks, waterfalls, picnic areas and a large number of native bird species.
Shopping
24 shops filled with unique things to tempt you.
Sassafras Village - famous for Miss Marples Tea Room, Fortnums Tea Room, Tea Leaves, cafes, Dalcheri shop, Cream of Sassafras.
So many lovely places to visit.
64 locals recommend
Olinda
24 shops filled with unique things to tempt you.
Sassafras Village - famous for Miss Marples Tea Room, Fortnums Tea Room, Tea Leaves, cafes, Dalcheri shop, Cream of Sassafras.
So many lovely places to visit.
Our local supermarket. There's also an Aldi in Monbulk, a Woolies in Belgrave and Monbulk
41 locals recommend
IGA Mt Dandenong
1526 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdOur local supermarket. There's also an Aldi in Monbulk, a Woolies in Belgrave and Monbulk
Geppetto S Workshop
25 Olinda-Monbulk RdModern and vintage toys. Also in Sassafras
Sassafras Creek Trail
383 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdGo nuts, it’s the best lolly shop ever. Also in Olinda
SOAK Bath & Body Perfume Parlour
Beautiful candles, soaps and toiletries
Every loose tea or coffee bean you can imagine. Take some home
9 locals recommend
Tea Leaves AUST Pty Ltd
380 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdEvery loose tea or coffee bean you can imagine. Take some home
A real market. The Dandenongs is home to a number unique markets, not just farmers markets but markets promoting sustainable and healthy living. Kallista is on the first Saturday of the month but look on Dandenong Ranges visitors sites for many others.
Kallista Community House
2 Church StA real market. The Dandenongs is home to a number unique markets, not just farmers markets but markets promoting sustainable and healthy living. Kallista is on the first Saturday of the month but look on Dandenong Ranges visitors sites for many others.
Family business grown and developed over thirty-five years to become one of Melbourne’s favourite homewares and lifestyle stores. Sourced from craftsmen around the world, each piece is carefully selected for its beauty, charm and timelessness.
16 locals recommend
Mangana Olinda
29 Olinda-Monbulk RdFamily business grown and developed over thirty-five years to become one of Melbourne’s favourite homewares and lifestyle stores. Sourced from craftsmen around the world, each piece is carefully selected for its beauty, charm and timelessness.
Entertainment & Activities
Great current Movies on a rainy day. Then dine in Belgrave, there's French, Italian, Thai, Vietnamese food and Rubys lounge for music afterwards.
36 locals recommend
Cameo Cinema
1628 Burwood HwyGreat current Movies on a rainy day. Then dine in Belgrave, there's French, Italian, Thai, Vietnamese food and Rubys lounge for music afterwards.
In the height of Summer or the depths of Winter, they offer year round relaxation. Fully supervised by qualified lifeguards who are at your service and therefore your safety. Weekends and holidays are an especially fun time for kids with a heated indoor program pool with beach effect and a 25 metre indoor heated pool.
Monbulk Aquatic Centre
26 Baynes Park RdIn the height of Summer or the depths of Winter, they offer year round relaxation. Fully supervised by qualified lifeguards who are at your service and therefore your safety. Weekends and holidays are an especially fun time for kids with a heated indoor program pool with beach effect and a 25 metre indoor heated pool.
Soar through the treetops of the Dandenongs on an array of flying foxes, tight ropes and tunnels.
Glen Harrow Gardens,Old Monbulk Rd, Belgrave,
43 locals recommend
Trees Adventure - Glen Harrow Park
Old Monbulk RoadSoar through the treetops of the Dandenongs on an array of flying foxes, tight ropes and tunnels.
Glen Harrow Gardens,Old Monbulk Rd, Belgrave,
Drinks & Nightlife
Kelly's Bar & Kitchen
1510 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdComfy relaxed pub, pub meals, open mike nights
Arts & Culture
Burrinja is a vibrant community cultural centre that encompasses multiple gallery spaces, a 400 seat theatre, live music, arts activities and events, artist studios, gardens, a gallery shop, workshops and a café.
48 locals recommend
Burrinja Cultural Centre
351 Glenfern RdBurrinja is a vibrant community cultural centre that encompasses multiple gallery spaces, a 400 seat theatre, live music, arts activities and events, artist studios, gardens, a gallery shop, workshops and a café.