Dandenong Rangers Local Attractions

The Dandenongs are home to an amazing range of unique, fascinating and downright beautiful places that you should visit while you’re staying at Holly Lodge. Here’s a list we’ve put together for you.

William Ricketts Sanctuary

William Ricketts Sanctuary is a breathtaking combination of compelling sculptures and natural beauty and tranquillity.

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Mt Dandenong Sky High Observatory

The observatory provides a panoramic view from the Mornington Peninsula across the waters of Port Phillip Bay.

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Puffing Billy

Australia’s favourite steam train. The railway travels for 25 kilometres through the beautiful forests and fern gullies of the Dandenong Ranges.

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Healesville Animal Sanctuary

Australia’s most acclaimed wildlife sanctuaries dedicated to showcasing Australian wildlife.

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Trees Adventure

It comprises five tree-top obstacle and flying fox courses that weave through the awe-inspiring canopy of Glen Harrow Gardens.

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1000 Steps Kokoda Trail

Plaques along the trail depict the lives of the soldiers who fought and died on the real Kokoda Trail in Papua New Guinea, during World War II.

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National Rhododendron Gardens

Host to brilliantly coloured blooms of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, cherries and daffodils.

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Tesselaars Tulip Farm and Festival

Delight in the magic of more than half a million tulips in every conceivable colour blooming in the fields.

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Alfred Nicholas Memorial Gardens

The gardens are blooming with rhododendrons, azaleas, camelias, kalmias and flowering cherries.

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