Day trips
Mount Macedon
The Wine Collective
652 Black Forest DrTop notch food with a great view
Mount Macedon Memorial Cross
The site and focus for the classic Australian film "Picnic at Hanging Rock"
76 locals recommend
Hanging Rock Reserve
139 S Rock RdThe site and focus for the classic Australian film "Picnic at Hanging Rock"
Lake House
4 King StHatted restaurant, day spa and boutique hotel.
Sakana Restaurant
1 Camp StExcellently executed Japanese
Daylesford Spa Country Railway
16-18 Raglan StOld times train trip + the do a lunch some days
Dandenong ranges
Get some sun on the deck before exploring the mountain village of Sassafras
27 locals recommend
Ripe Australian Produce
376 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdGet some sun on the deck before exploring the mountain village of Sassafras
Alfred Nicholas Memorial Garden
1A Sherbrooke RdPeaceful picnic spot or just to wander
Mt Dandenong Arboretum
65 Ridge RdWilliam Ricketts Sanctuary
1402 Mount Dandenong Tourist RoadCloudehill Garden & Nursery
89 Olinda-Monbulk RdMiss Marple's Tearoom
382 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdPuffing Billy Railway
1 Old Monbulk RdThe Peninsula
Peninsula Hot Springs
140 Springs LnCape Schanck
The rock pools here are great for swimming at low tide in summer.
London Bridge Lookout
London Bridge RoadSorrento