Guidebook for Kalorama
Drinks & Nightlife
They have live music and good food that you can enjoy in the beer garden.
55 locals recommend
Kelly's Bar & Kitchen
1510 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdThey have live music and good food that you can enjoy in the beer garden.
Food Scene
Pig & Whistle Tavern
1429 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdVery cute pub, with great pub food at reasonable price
Lovely food and great to sit outside on a lovely day and enjoy some good fine and a drink in the dappled hills sunshine
33 locals recommend
Dudley's
540 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdLovely food and great to sit outside on a lovely day and enjoy some good fine and a drink in the dappled hills sunshine
For that special night out at a lovely restaurant with lovely food.
32 locals recommend
The Forest Lounge
543 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdFor that special night out at a lovely restaurant with lovely food.
Olinda Pizza
1514 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdFantastic pizza at a great price
Good coffee, lovely breakfast (, Particulary the corn fritters), great lunch menu and they serve a delicious deavonshire tea with great views of Silvan Damn and the mountain
Destiny Point Cafe
1284 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdGood coffee, lovely breakfast (, Particulary the corn fritters), great lunch menu and they serve a delicious deavonshire tea with great views of Silvan Damn and the mountain
King Henry Arts Cafe
320 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdWhite Ginger Thai Restaurant
Good Thai food found at Mt Dandenong shops
Proserpina Bakehouse.
261 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdA fabulous bakery and good coffee, a must visit.
Everything Else
Lovely spot for coffee and cake with great views of Melbourne and the surrounding areas. Also lots of interesting things to do whilst there.
121 locals recommend
SkyHigh Mount Dandenong
26 Observatory RdLovely spot for coffee and cake with great views of Melbourne and the surrounding areas. Also lots of interesting things to do whilst there.
Lovely village to look around, have some lunch and do a spot of shopping
70 locals recommend
Sassafras
Lovely village to look around, have some lunch and do a spot of shopping
Shopping
Olinda
Lovely village to look around, have some lunch and do a spot of shopping
Essentials
IGA Mt Dandenong
1526 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd Both an IGA Groceries and IGA Liquor store
IGA Mt Dandenong
1526 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdArts & Culture
*Currently Closed*
Within the sanctuary grounds, there are over 90 different sculptures depicting the aboriginal people engaging with the earth in a pure forest setting. Carved into rocks and tree trunks that dot the paths that flow throughout the property, the themes in his artwork reflect his philosophies of connections with human, nature and the earth.
102 locals recommend
William Ricketts Sanctuary
1402 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd*Currently Closed*
Within the sanctuary grounds, there are over 90 different sculptures depicting the aboriginal people engaging with the earth in a pure forest setting. Carved into rocks and tree trunks that dot the paths that flow throughout the property, the themes in his artwork reflect his philosophies of connections with human, nature and the earth.
Parks & Nature
Located in the cool climate of the Dandenong Ranges, Olinda Falls is a perfect place to have a quiet picnic, short walk and spend time with the family.
The walk to Olinda Falls is only 350 Metres to the viewing platform and 500 Metres to the base of the falls. The walk itself takes between 10 – 15 minutes and is shaded from the carpark all the way down to the falls. There are picnic tables, running water, toilets and plenty of shade to sit in.
Olinda falls is in the Olinda Reserve, which can be accessed via Falls road, straight off the Mt Dandenong Tourist road.
27 locals recommend
Olinda Falls
Doughtys RoadLocated in the cool climate of the Dandenong Ranges, Olinda Falls is a perfect place to have a quiet picnic, short walk and spend time with the family.
The walk to Olinda Falls is only 350 Metres to the viewing platform and 500 Metres to the base of the falls. The walk itself takes between 10 – 15 minutes and is shaded from the carpark all the way down to the falls. There are picnic tables, running water, toilets and plenty of shade to sit in.
Olinda falls is in the Olinda Reserve, which can be accessed via Falls road, straight off the Mt Dandenong Tourist road.
Explore a bushland haven for Australian wildlife at Healesville Sanctuary, in the stunning Yarra Valley.
Wander through the tranquil tracks and meet some iconic Australian animals like Koalas, Kangaroos, Platypus, Dingoes, Wombats and Emus.
Healesville Sanctuary is also home to the Australian Wildlife Centre, a hospital which treats more than 2000 sick and injured native animals every year and is an important training centre for wildlife veterinarians.
272 locals recommend
Healesville Sanctuary
Explore a bushland haven for Australian wildlife at Healesville Sanctuary, in the stunning Yarra Valley.
Wander through the tranquil tracks and meet some iconic Australian animals like Koalas, Kangaroos, Platypus, Dingoes, Wombats and Emus.
Healesville Sanctuary is also home to the Australian Wildlife Centre, a hospital which treats more than 2000 sick and injured native animals every year and is an important training centre for wildlife veterinarians.
Alfred Nicholas Memorial Garden
1A Sherbrooke RdDandenong Ranges Botanic Garden