Emelia & Karen’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Must see Gardens, nursery and cafe all rolled into one (fee to enter Gardens)
51 locals recommend
Cloudehill Garden & Nursery
89 Olinda-Monbulk RdMust see Gardens, nursery and cafe all rolled into one (fee to enter Gardens)
See the local birds, great walks and picnicking
Grants Picnic Ground (Dandenong Ranges National Park)
See the local birds, great walks and picnicking
See the local birds - you might even see or hear the lyrebirds, great walks and picnicking
7 locals recommend
Sherbrooke Picnic Ground
Sherbrooke TrackSee the local birds - you might even see or hear the lyrebirds, great walks and picnicking
A hidden gem - it's a very narrow track along the side of Mount Dandenong to a spot to watch the sunset. For hikers only.
30 locals recommend
Burkes Lookout Reserve
9 Eyre RoadA hidden gem - it's a very narrow track along the side of Mount Dandenong to a spot to watch the sunset. For hikers only.
Shopping
Mangana Olinda
29 Olinda-Monbulk RdFabulous quirky boutique homewares
Emma Jennings Gallery
Olinda-Monbulk RoadMeet the Makers - hand designed and crafted wares
Tall Trees Studio
540 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdMeet the Makers - gorgeous artisanal locally made jewellery and homewares, classes
Food scene
Ranges at Olinda
5 Olinda-Monbulk RdKelly's Bar & Kitchen
1510 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdGood vibes, good food, family friendly
Olinda Cellars
540 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdFriday night tastings - why not?
Cognoscenti
1628A Burwood HighwayTo-die-for food and romantic ambience
Storehouse Roastery OLINDA
1544 Mount Dandenong Tourist RoadFor the coffee lovers!
For the little people
Olinda Pool
79 Olinda-Monbulk RdJust for kids (and dogs)
Geppetto S Workshop
25 Olinda-Monbulk RdYou won't leave without bringing something home
Emerald
A trip out to Emerald is worth it for seeing Puffing Billy cross the line!
You can now sit with your legs dangling again - let the kids have a fun day out!
234 locals recommend
Puffing Billy Railway
1 Old Monbulk RdYou can now sit with your legs dangling again - let the kids have a fun day out!
Neighbourhoods
Everything you could need for an extended stay - laundry, Woolworths, medical, newsagency, bike shop, bakery
7 locals recommend
Monbulk
Everything you could need for an extended stay - laundry, Woolworths, medical, newsagency, bike shop, bakery
Sassafras
Charming village with cafes, galleries and boutique shopping
Charming village with artisanal boutiques - meet the makers, cafes and restaurants
64 locals recommend
Olinda
Charming village with artisanal boutiques - meet the makers, cafes and restaurants
The village with the needful! IGA, wholefood store, cafes, bakery, and great coffee!
48 locals recommend
Mount Dandenong
The village with the needful! IGA, wholefood store, cafes, bakery, and great coffee!
Gorgeous little village with a great general store, the Kallista deli with yummy food, a wonderful children's store, organic produce store, boutique handmade clothing and...pizza
10 locals recommend
Kallista
Gorgeous little village with a great general store, the Kallista deli with yummy food, a wonderful children's store, organic produce store, boutique handmade clothing and...pizza