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Dandenong Ranges National Park, Melbourne

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#5 of 332 in Nature in Victoria

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The lush Dandenong Ranges National Park provide an ideal escape from urban Melbourne. Among these low mountains--which rise to 633 m (2,076 ft)--you'll find a dense temperate rainforest of towering mountain ash trees. Colorful with flowers in spring, deep green in summer, and occasionally snow-dusted in winter, the area offers numerous activities and charming villages. Head to SkyHigh atop Mount Dandenong for views back to Melbourne. Stop and smell the flowers at the National Rhododendron Gardens or hike through dense stands of soaring mountain ash trees in Sherbrooke Forest. Wander around the shops and galleries in Olinda, Belgrave, and Sassafras. If you want to spend a night or two, reserve a cottage or guesthouse nestled in the woods near one of the area's friendly towns. Put Dandenong Ranges National Park at the forefront of your travel plans using our Melbourne road trip app.

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Dandenong Ranges National Park Reviews

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• By 111bert

  "Tranquil forest walks, quaint hilltop towns and charismatic animals such as lyrebirds and wallabies." This citation from the Dandenong Ranges National Park web site, perfectly says all that needs.....  more »

• By knuwanga91

  The best place for a couple to relax and spend the day and enjoy the beautiful sunset. Food is not that  more »

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• By Jeremy Thomas

  Beautiful national park, full of giant Mountain Ash trees and tree ferns. See if you can spot some of the region's most famous birds, such as the Sulphur Crested Cockatoo, Crimson Rosella or the region's emblem, the Lyrebird. The walks start from all over, and make sure you head to one of the towns for lunch!

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• By Tahlee Kearns

  Did the 1000 steps and loved (and hated) every minute of it. Definitely going back again. Lots of signage and stories to read about the history of the area which is great. Plenty of parking and places to BBQ & eat. Great for friends & family to enjoy.

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