The nearby village of Emerald offers a variety of activities in both summer and winter, and Glenview Retreat B&B is the perfect base to experience it all.
Explore the many walking tracks through the State Forests of the Dandenong Ranges and Emerald Lake, fish for trout, go horse riding , play golf at the Beconhill golf course, ride the legendary Puffing Billy Steam Train, or just indulge in the diversity of award winning restaurants, galleries, wineries and the many tourist attractions the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley has to offer.Puffing Billy Railway
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
Australia.
Parks and Gardens
Emerald Lake Park is a park for all seasons and a delightful
destination for absolutely everyone. With two beautiful lakes,
Lake Treganowan and Tribulation, and 50 hectares of rolling
parklands, Emerald Lake Park in the Dandenong ranges offers discovery, enjoyment and
relaxation.
Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges Tourism
The Official Site of the Yarra Ranges and Dandenong Ranges Shire
Online.... Designed to showcase the food, wine and tourism of our
region.
Cloudehill Nursery and Carden Gardens
A must see garden made at the top of The Dandenong Ranges where a maze of stone
walls and jewel like garden rooms are set within woodlands of magnificent and
historic, cool climate trees.
Alfred Nicholas Gardens
The many linking paths through this garden take you beneath
a canopy of the awesome mountain ash trees of the Dandenong Ranges.
The garden was part of the historic Burnham Beeches Estate,
home of Alfred Nicholas, developer of the Aspro formula. It
is known for its extensive water features including waterfalls
and an ornamental lake complete with boathouse.
National Rhododendron Gardens
The National Rhododendron Gardens are host to an unparalleled variety
of brilliantly coloured blooms, mainly rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias,
and daffodils. Of international reputation, these magnificent gardens
attract 50,000 to 60,000 visitors annually to the Dandenong ranges.
Pirianda Garden
Designed to take advantage of the steep slopes, the 11 hectare terraced
gardens of Pirianda are distinctive for their combination of botanically
important trees, shrubs and perennials with an overstorey of large
blackwoods and mountain ash towering over the natural fern gullies of the Dandenong Ranges.
The garden is particularly beautiful in autumn when the trees change
colour to the many hues of orange, red and yellow.
Hancocks
Daffodil Garden
Take the unique opportunity to select and order your favourite
varieties for planting next Autumn. There is no better way to
create your own Magical Spring Garden than choosing from the
flowers themselves! It's easy!
Beaconhills Country Golf Club
The south-east's premier 36 hole golf club, set in the splendour
of the Dandenong Ranges. You get 2 courses for the price of 1!
Easy access via Monash freeway. Only 50 minutes from Melboune.
Enjoy country style hospitality and a Modern Pro-Shop.
Wellington Equestrian Park
The Riding School caters for absolute beginners and novice riders
of all ages.
Glendower Restaurant
All those with a special appreciation of things culinary, will
always find the following at GLENDOWER: Fresh, wholesome and
lovingly prepared dishes that are specially selected from
literally hundreds of German and other recipes. This is part of
our underlying philosophy, as embodied by PETER HUTTEN, our
Executive Chef from Germany. He is most highly skilled in the
preparation of these delicacies, each of which is a
masterpiece.
Elevation at Emerald
Overlooking the green hills of the Dandenong Ranges, our cafe is open for
Breakfast Lunch and Dinner Sunday to Saturday.
Hindquarter Steakhouse Restaurant
The restaurant atmosphere is beautifully relaxed, conductive to a
leisurely dining experience, rather than a quick meal. The dining
room has an atmosphere and decor of an occasion's restaurant.
Despite establishing a name for itself as a steakhouse, the
Hindquarter has a comprehensive seafood and pasta menu. Come visit the Hindquarter for one of the best steaks in the Dandenong Ranges
Elmswood Estate
Fine Boutique Wines and Functions in the Dandenong Ranges / Yarra Valley.
Five
Oaks Vineyard
Experience the personal touch of a small family vineyard in the
Yarra Valley producing handcrafted premium wines
