Dandenongs Local Knowledge

• Activities (0)
• Tourist Attractions (2)
• Restaurants (2)
• Things To Do (2)
• Sightseeing (2)
• Local History (3)
• Services (1)

Activities in Dandenongs

Tourist Attractions in Dandenongs

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  Olinda Village Market

  A delightful little produce market has just commenced behind the shops in Olinda Village - every Saturday morning from 8.30am - 12 noon.

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  Olinda Village

  Pearls in Olinda??? A variety of fascinating shops, interesting locals who will welcome your visit to this great village atmosphere.

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Restaurants in Dandenongs

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  Cloudehill Gardens

  These gardens are fabulous - early Daffodils and Camellias and Rhododendrons out now. Much, much more to come - In addition to that, there is a wonderful cafe opening at Cloudehill - Lady Chatterly's...Mediterranean breakfasts, luscious lazy luncheons overlooking the gardens, proper High Tea - a treat.. Opening mid August, 2005

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  Glendower Restaurant

  Set in a 'grand old style' house and garden. Great food, fabulous views. For those with a special appreciation of things culinary.

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Things To Do in Dandenongs

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  Puffing Billy Steam Train

  Famous for years - now enjoy the luncheon train every day.

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  Walking Trails

  Take an invigorating or just a pleasant relaxing walk on one of the many beautiful walking trails the Dandenongs have to offer.
   

Sightseeing in Dandenongs

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  William Ricketts Sanctuary

  William Ricketts in the Dandenong Ranges. A cultural and heritage park property which reflects a spirit of place expressed through one man's dream where your can explore sculptures of people and animals in natural surroundings.

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  Great Gardens of the Dandenongs

  Come and discover the history, beautiful plants and spectacular mountain views that make these gardens unique.

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Local History in Dandenongs

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  Kurth Kiln

  Kurth Kiln Park, covering 3,500 ha, contains a range of forest types. The park is mostly known for its kiln used during the Second World War to make charcoal for gas producer units fitted to motor cars. This substitued fuel for petrol which was rationed at the time. There are several trails with a variety of walks. Tomahawk Creek circuit is a pleasant walk along the Tomahawk Creek where water cascades over exposed granite rocks. Several picnic grounds have a fire places and toilets.

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  Station Masters Walk

  The story goes that every day the Station Master at Gembrook walked through the woodlands which in spring is covered with bluebells and daffodils. The Station Master always walked beside the single guage railway which has views of the Warburton Ranges.
   
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  Dandenong Ranges

  More than 300 million years ago a great volcano welled up as a cauldron in the crust of the earth in the area centered near the present township of Olinda. From this cauldron four series of lava flow were extruded. The first massive flows spread as far north as Coldstream. The second flow spread southwards past Fern Tree Gully which today is the base of the ranges as seen from Melbourne. The third lava flow was thinner and formed a platform between the first two flows. The fourth flow followed ejection of volcanic ash and was a thick lava which reached as far as Emerald. After prolonged weathering these rocks broke down to form the rich soil of the forested ranges. The formations left by the erosion, forming the subsided mountain and valleys were first settled around 1855.

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Services in Dandenongs

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  Avalon Castle

  Wedding reception and function centre with romance, style and glamour.

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  (03) 5968 8392