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Attractions
Rhododendron gardens and Café Vireya
The National Rhododendron Gardens are host to an unparalleled variety of brilliantly coloured blooms, mainly rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, cherries and daffodils. Of international reputation, these magnificent gardens attract thousands of visitors during all seasons.
Enjoy a self-guided tour, strolling through 40 hectares of scenic botanic gardens.
Enjoy a picnic by the lake and take in stunning views of the Australian Alps.
Photograph the native bird life and brilliant floral scenery.
During the Spring Floral Festival held annually from August to November visitors can enjoy a series of undercover floral displays, including the largest undercover display of daffodils in the Southern Hemisphere.
Cafe open daily 10am - 4pm September to November - Click here for the menu
Lovers' Picnic Lunches - Do you want a romantic picnic lunch without the hassles of buying and packing a picnic the click here for information.
For Cafe bookings - functions@skyhighmtdandenong.com.au
Great place to get married -
Click on the image below to see a fantastic wedding venue in the National Rhododendron Gardens.
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Bookings for Dandenong Ranges accommodation,
special packages or comprehensive information
on local tourist attractions, contact the Dandenong Ranges
Information Centre where our friendly tourism volunteers
are on hand to help you organise your Dandenong Ranges experience.
Tel: (03) 9758 7522 | Freecall - interstate only: 1800 645 505
In the village of Olinda, The Loft in the Mill is luxurious Boutique Accommodation, providing eight private entrance suites, each individually decorated with choices of double spas, log fires, 4 poster beds and private courtyards and a tariff to suit all budgets.
Take advantage of Skyhigh Restaurant Bed, Breakfast, Stretch Limo Transfer and Dinner Packages -Click here for details
Burrinja is a community cultural access centre featuring Aboriginal and Oceanic art gallery, performing and visual arts events, arts education, cafe, and venue hire.
burrinja.org.au
Open studios
Blue Hills Berries and Cherries is the place where you can purchase or pick your own berries and cherries direct from the farm.
upickberries.com.au
ParkWeb has been developed by Parks Victoria to enable visitors to better appreciate the parks, rivers, marine areas and heritage properties it manages on behalf of all Victorians.
parkweb.vic.gov.au
Australia's century-old steam train is still running on its original mountain track from Belgrave to Gembrook in the scenic Dandenong Ranges, just 40 km east of Melbourne, Victoria
puffingbilly.com.au
Accomodation
hollygatehouse
Holly Gate House is a luxury bed & breakfast in the majestic Dandenong Ranges at Kalorama in Victoria , providing comfortable accommodation just minutes from Sky High Mt Dandenong and offering complimentary transport to our guests attending the Sky High restaurant or the function venue.