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Category: Dandenong Ranges

  • Sunday Hike in Dandenong Ranges

    Sunday Hike in Dandenong Ranges

    The weather started getting warm and we went on a hike in Dandenong Ranges (early December). We started from 1000 Steps car park. Apparently many people had the same idea and finding a parking spot was a challenge. My knee was still a bit sore so we decided to walk on the Lyrebird track instead…

  • Alfred Nicholas & George Tindale Memorial Gardens, Sherbrooke 

    Alfred Nicholas & George Tindale Memorial Gardens, Sherbrooke 

    Nestled in the beautiful hills of the Dandenong Ranges is one of Victoria’s most charming short hikes. This loop starts and ends at the stunning Alfred Nicholas Memorial Garden. The trail offers a feast for the senses and a much-needed escape from daily life. You will find a perfect mix of calm forest paths, colourful…

  • A Spectacular Scenic Hike – Olinda, Victoria

    A Spectacular Scenic Hike – Olinda, Victoria

    Olinda is located in Victoria’s outer east and is much loved by hikers and nature lovers. The town is located around 40km from the Melbourne CBD and is easiest to get to by car. The peaceful small town is also well known for its unique cafes, art culture and relaxed hippie vibe. One of the…

  • Emerald to Cockatoo Rail Trail – a hidden gem an hour past Melbourne

    Emerald to Cockatoo Rail Trail – a hidden gem an hour past Melbourne

    In the heart of Victoria lies a hidden gem, quite literally, known as the Emerald to Cockatoo Rail Trail. It’s not just a hike, it’s a time machine that transports you to an era where steam trains chugged through the lush eastern Victorian landscape. This 6-kilometer trail (and a 13km roundtrip), is brimming with history…

  • Eastern Sherbrooke Forest Walk

    Eastern Sherbrooke Forest Walk

    We met with our friends on Saturday to go for a walk in Dandenong Ranges. We decided to do the Eastern Sherbrooke Forest Walk. We started from the Grants picnic ground. Straight away we saw big trees. The trail was wide and flat. There was a section of the trail that was quite steep. We…