Guidebook for Olinda & Surrounds
Essentials
IGA Mt Dandenong
1526 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdShopping till 8am-8pm
Mountain Wholefoods
234 Ridge RdGet your organic and biodynamic fix here!
Australia Post - Olinda LPO
Cash deposit/withdrawals, passports, post
Hair for the Hills
1534 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdGet your hair done for that special occasion
Food Scene
SkyHigh Mount Dandenong
26 Observatory RdGreat view over greater Melbourne
Ripe Australian Produce
376 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rdnice outdoor area in the front on a sunny warm day
Ranges at Olinda
5 Olinda-Monbulk RdCosy fireplace and great food, open some nights.
Olinda Cellars
540 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdFriday night wine tasting with experts on boutique wines and beers
All house made goodies, plus some deli and gourmet items for sale
44 locals recommend
Proserpina Bakehouse.
261 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdAll house made goodies, plus some deli and gourmet items for sale
Only Mine Chocolate Factory
540 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdTHE best hot chocolate around!
Cognoscenti
1628A Burwood HighwayFabulous Euro fusion foods, beautiful ambience, great little beer garden
Storehouse Roastery OLINDA
House roasts and friendly smiles
Kallista General Store
85 Monbulk RdLots of special deli and handmade goods
Olinda Tea House
86A Olinda-Monbulk RdBest Asian-Fusion food and amazing high teas
Shopping
Mangana Olinda
29 Olinda-Monbulk RdReally interesting reproduction antiques and homewares
SoapOpera Australia
27 Olinda-Monbulk RdNaturopathic remedies for skin, plus lovely natural soap products
Herbicious Delicious
10 Parsons LnGreat kitchen and gardenalia
Tea Leaves AUST Pty Ltd
380 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdTea lover's delight!
Emma Jennings Gallery
Olinda-Monbulk RoadBeautiful handmade fabrics and homewares created by the artisan herself
Butlers Vintage Depot
1552 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdGreat vintage wares, curated stalls, quirky, old, antique etc.
Tall Trees Studio
540 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdArtisan gift ware, jewellery
Tesselaar Flower Farm
Want something iconic for your garden back home?
Sightseeing
Alfred Nicholas Memorial Garden
1A Sherbrooke RdBeautiful - take a picnic!
Sherbrooke Picnic Ground
Sherbrooke TrackGo for a walk to the falls - they're beautiful!
R.J. Hamer Arboretum
10 Chalet RdGreat for hiking and walking
Beautiful gardens all year round, lovely nursery and great cafe (indoors and out)
51 locals recommend
Cloudehill Garden & Nursery
89 Olinda-Monbulk RdBeautiful gardens all year round, lovely nursery and great cafe (indoors and out)
An icon - plus see the Cloud Forest and Chelsea Garden under construction from a distance - seasonal cafe
89 locals recommend
Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden
The Georgian RoadAn icon - plus see the Cloud Forest and Chelsea Garden under construction from a distance - seasonal cafe
Olinda Falls
Doughtys RoadNice short hikes in and out from here
Sherbrooke Forest Circuit Start
Great on a hot day
Chelsea Australian Garden at Olinda
Latest addition to the beautiful gardens of the Dandenong Ranges
Perfect for a private sunset view - along the side of the mountain so unfortunately not suited to mobility-impaired guestsl
Burkes Lookout
Perfect for a private sunset view - along the side of the mountain so unfortunately not suited to mobility-impaired guestsl
Drinks & Nightlife
Kelly's Bar & Kitchen
1510 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdGreat vibe, live music and good food.
Olinda Cellars
540 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdFriday night wine tasting.
They have Foxtel if you're a sports fan, also great space for really casual drinks/meals.
34 locals recommend
Pig & Whistle Tavern
1429 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdThey have Foxtel if you're a sports fan, also great space for really casual drinks/meals.
Dudley's
540 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdNo place better on a warm night with a platter and a drink or two
Storehouse Roastery OLINDA
Coffee fix!
Getting Around
Bus stop for Olinda - bus number 688 from either Croydon or Ferntree Gully stations.
Parsons Lane station
Bus stop for Olinda - bus number 688 from either Croydon or Ferntree Gully stations.