Parco nazionale Dandenong Ranges

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Scenic Nature Trails & Gardens

Explore the cool-temperate rainforests and curated landscapes of the Dandenong Ranges. This collection features the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden, home to thousands of rhododendrons and azaleas, alongside the historic Alfred Nicholas Memorial Gardens. Discover the towering Mountain Ash trees of Sherbrooke Forest and enjoy expansive views from Bourke's and Kalorama lookouts. The list also highlights the R.J. Hamer Arboretum’s 120 hectares of diverse tree species and the multi-tiered cascades of Olinda Creek.

Scenic Nature Trails & Gardens — Mappa

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National Rhododendron Gardens

The Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden, formerly known as the National Rhododendron Gardens, is a botanical garden in Olinda, Victoria,…

B

Woolrich Lookout

Elevated viewpoint offering vistas across the Yarra Valley and the Great Dividing Range.

C

Sherbrooke Falls

A waterfall in the Sherbrooke Forest accessible via a 2.4-kilometre return walk through Mountain Ash and tree ferns.

D

Bourke's Lookout

Western-facing viewpoint on Mount Dandenong with views of the Melbourne city skyline and Port Phillip Bay.

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Kalorama Lookout

Scenic overlook providing views of the Silvan Reservoir and the distant Yarra Valley.

F

Alfred Nicholas Memorial Gardens Boat House

An ornamental lake and historic timber boathouse surrounded by maples and ginkgos within the 13-hectare Alfred Nicholas Memorial Gardens.

G

Mount Dandenong Arboretum

A 16-hectare park featuring a collection of conifers and deciduous trees from the Northern Hemisphere.

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Olinda Creek waterfall lower

The lower tier of a series of cascades on Olinda Creek, accessible via forest walking tracks.

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Olinda Creek waterfall middle

The middle section of the Olinda Creek cascades, located within the Dandenong Ranges National Park.

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Olinda Creek waterfall upper

The upper-most cascade of Olinda Creek, reached via the Mechanics Track or Valley Picnic Ground.

K

Lookout Rock

Natural rock outcrop providing views of the surrounding forest and valley near Olinda.

L

George Tindale Memorial Garderns

A garden featuring rare plants, including camellias and hydrangeas, situated under a canopy of towering Mountain Ash trees.

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Rj Hamer Arboretum

A 120-hectare arboretum featuring over 150 species of exotic and native trees planted for forestry research.