Guidebook for Olinda

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Guidebook for Olinda

Food Scene

Lunch and dinner. All styles of dining from casual to formal
32 locals recommend
Coonara Springs
129 Olinda-Monbulk Rd
32 locals recommend
Lunch and dinner. All styles of dining from casual to formal
Relaxed, informal dining
25 locals recommend
Ranges at Olinda
5 Olinda-Monbulk Rd
25 locals recommend
Relaxed, informal dining
Great coffee
27 locals recommend
Ripe Australian Produce
376 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd
27 locals recommend
Great coffee
Comfy, relaxed. Pub meals. Open mike and music nights
55 locals recommend
Kelly's Bar & Kitchen
1510 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd
55 locals recommend
Comfy, relaxed. Pub meals. Open mike and music nights
32 locals recommend
The Forest Lounge
543 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd
32 locals recommend

Sightseeing

Vintage steam train ride through the scenic Dandenong Ranges, fun for big and little kids.
234 locals recommend
Puffing Billy Railway
1 Old Monbulk Rd
234 locals recommend
Vintage steam train ride through the scenic Dandenong Ranges, fun for big and little kids.
Enter Eyre Rd off Ridge Rd, Mount Dandenong and follow the track. Truly the best view and it's free! Go just before dusk, bring a rug to sit on and settle in to watch Melbourne light up. Magic.
30 locals recommend
Burkes Lookout Reserve
9 Eyre Road
30 locals recommend
Enter Eyre Rd off Ridge Rd, Mount Dandenong and follow the track. Truly the best view and it's free! Go just before dusk, bring a rug to sit on and settle in to watch Melbourne light up. Magic.
Stunning views of Melbourne at night - and day. Great Maze, cafe/restaurant and bush trails. There's an entry fee for cars.
121 locals recommend
SkyHigh Mount Dandenong
26 Observatory Rd
121 locals recommend
Stunning views of Melbourne at night - and day. Great Maze, cafe/restaurant and bush trails. There's an entry fee for cars.
Beautiful local gardens.
51 locals recommend
Cloudehill Garden & Nursery
89 Olinda-Monbulk Rd
51 locals recommend
Beautiful local gardens.

Parks & Nature

National Park: Accessible from many points, it covers 3540 hectares around the scenic Dandenong Ranges, featuring ancient trees, lush fern gullies, walking tracks, waterfalls, picnic areas and a large number of native bird species.
70 locals recommend
Dandenong Ranges
70 locals recommend
National Park: Accessible from many points, it covers 3540 hectares around the scenic Dandenong Ranges, featuring ancient trees, lush fern gullies, walking tracks, waterfalls, picnic areas and a large number of native bird species.
Named after the explorer , this beautiful sanctuary is a worthy place to visit. All are welcome to this peaceful place of reflection and quiet contemplation. Explore the sanctuary to understand Ricketts vision about the Aboriginal culture from intellectual, historical and social point of view
102 locals recommend
William Ricketts Sanctuary
1402 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd
102 locals recommend
Named after the explorer , this beautiful sanctuary is a worthy place to visit. All are welcome to this peaceful place of reflection and quiet contemplation. Explore the sanctuary to understand Ricketts vision about the Aboriginal culture from intellectual, historical and social point of view
Located within the Dandenong Ranges National Park it's a unique and renowned tourist spot. Not for the faint hearted, be prepared for a workout up the steps! Burwood Hwy & Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd, Upper Ferntree Gully.
71 locals recommend
Kokoda Track Memorial Walk
Tree Fern Gully Track
71 locals recommend
Located within the Dandenong Ranges National Park it's a unique and renowned tourist spot. Not for the faint hearted, be prepared for a workout up the steps! Burwood Hwy & Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd, Upper Ferntree Gully.
The famous Rhododendron gardens. This serene setting houses a variety of colourful blooms including azaleas, camellias, rhododendrons and bulbs.
89 locals recommend
Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden
The Georgian Road
89 locals recommend
The famous Rhododendron gardens. This serene setting houses a variety of colourful blooms including azaleas, camellias, rhododendrons and bulbs.

Entertainment & Activities

Burrinja is a vibrant community cultural centre that encompasses multiple gallery spaces, a 400 seat theatre, live music, arts activities and events, artist studios, gardens, a gallery shop, workshops and a cafe.
48 locals recommend
Burrinja Cultural Centre
351 Glenfern Rd
48 locals recommend
Burrinja is a vibrant community cultural centre that encompasses multiple gallery spaces, a 400 seat theatre, live music, arts activities and events, artist studios, gardens, a gallery shop, workshops and a cafe.

Shopping

Walk to the Village. It's chock full of Cafes and restaurants, gift shops and pampering services. There's an ATM outside the Pharmacy.
64 locals recommend
Olinda
64 locals recommend
Walk to the Village. It's chock full of Cafes and restaurants, gift shops and pampering services. There's an ATM outside the Pharmacy.
Huge range. if you can't decide, try the wine tastings on Friday nights.
31 locals recommend
Olinda Cellars
540 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd
31 locals recommend
Huge range. if you can't decide, try the wine tastings on Friday nights.
Our local supermarket. There's also an Aldi and Woolies in Monbulk, a 7 minute drive.
41 locals recommend
IGA Mt Dandenong
1526 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd
41 locals recommend
Our local supermarket. There's also an Aldi and Woolies in Monbulk, a 7 minute drive.

Essentials

Friendly service. Free health advice
17 locals recommend
Olinda Pharmacy
33 Monash Ave
17 locals recommend
Friendly service. Free health advice

Getting Around

Give them plenty of notice
15 locals recommend
Melbourne Eastern Taxis
15 locals recommend
Give them plenty of notice