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Art Galleries In The Dandenongs

August 11, 2023

Must see art galleries in the Dandenong Ranges all visitors (and locals too!) should visit.

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The central elements of Olinda's new Chelsea Australian Garden

Chelsea Australian Garden at Olinda

July 5, 2023

One of the Dandenongs’ newest attractions the Chelsea Australian Garden at Olinda is a must see.

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The Hills By Night

June 17, 2023

A celebration of the 2023 winter solstice: capturing shop windows of Olinda, Sassafras and Kallista after dark.

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platypus mural in Blacksmiths Way Belgrave

Belgrave Graffiti Street Art Project

May 16, 2023

Belgrave’s newest drawcard; vibrant street art in Blacksmiths Way.

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Olinda Falls photographed in Spring with slow shutter speed

Olinda Falls

September 15, 2022

The complete guide to visiting Olinda Falls in the Dandenong Ranges National Park.

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Display Garden at Hancock's Daffodils

Hancock’s Daffodils

September 8, 2022

Hancock’s Daffodils are Australia’s premier breeder and supplier of over 1,000 varieties of daffodils. Located in the Dandenongs they are open to the public every day in September.

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Dam wall walk at Cardinia Reservoir

Cardinia Reservoir

September 3, 2022

The complete guide to visiting Cardinia Reservoir in the southern Dandenong Ranges.

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More Than Puffing Billy

August 31, 2022

8 attractions and activities in Melbourne’s Dandenongs for train obsessed kids.

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Tealeaves at Sassafras

August 26, 2022

With 300+ tea varieties and the craziest range of teapots Tealeaves at Sassafras is a must see, even if you are a coffee, not a tea drinker.

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Alfred Nicholas Gardens

May 31, 2022

The most photographed and iconic 13 acre gardens in the Dandenongs. Read everything you need to know before visiting.

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Family of four walking in Dandenong Ranges National Park

Dandenong Ranges National Park

May 12, 2022

A guide to what you need to know when visiting the Dandenong Ranges National Park.

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Indoor plants at Dandenongs nursery

Nurseries In The Dandenongs

May 6, 2022

12 must visit nurseries in the Dandenong Ranges all plant and garden lovers should visit.

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Swings at Olinda Playspace

A Guide To Olinda Playspace

April 14, 2022

A local favourite my children love Olinda Playspace for all it offers, natural and manmade. It’s the perfect place for littles to burn off energy and parents to relax.

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Family photographed walking at Pirianda Gardens by Kate Cashin

Pirianda Gardens At Olinda

March 5, 2022

Pirianda Gardens is a little known public garden in Olinda. Spread over 23 acres of sloping terrain it has stone walls, narrow paths, deciduous trees and ferns.

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Hills Gardens To Explore With Children

October 17, 2021

Perfect and magical gardens to explore with children in Melbourne’s Dandenongs.

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