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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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ng at Proserpina Bakehouse

Proserpina Bakehouse

August 17, 2022

Opening at their new site at Ferny Creek in 2022 Proserpina Bakehouse still offers beautifully presented sweets and savouries with the flakiest pastry

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Eco Soul Collective

August 13, 2022

Eco Soul Collective provide space for over 50 artists and makers, 90 percent of whom are local to the Dandenongs, to sell their works. So not only is Eco Soul a small business, it itself is supporting even smaller businesses.

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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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Water play at Belgrave Lake Park

Belgrave Lake Park and Playground

May 16, 2022

A local favourite my children love Belgrave Lake Park 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 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 with newborn in the forest at Kallista during winter

Melbourne Winter Family Photos

March 27, 2022

7 reasons to consider booking a winter family photoshoot in Melbourne’s Dandenongs.

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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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Cosy Shopping Spots In The Dandenongs

June 11, 2021

Favourite stores in Melbourne’s Dandenongs which provide a unique shopping experience.

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Rainy Day Photoshoot In Melbourne

May 11, 2021

Why you should consider including muddy puddle play at the end of your photo shoot during winter in Melbourne.

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Nature Play In The Dandenong Ranges

March 24, 2021

Favourite places for outdoor and nature play with children in the Dandenong Ranges.

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