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(2) 180 DEGREE view over Melbourn
definitely recommend and is perfect for a night or 2 away

Cottage Under The Vines Couples Retreat
Sam and Kathy were wonderful people and we had a lovely time staying in the cottage. It was tidy and well equipped with a very complete kitchen (including extra snacks from our lovely hosts!). The surroundings are absolutely beautiful, the area is private and peaceful yet walking distance to some great restaurants for evening outings. A perfect little weekend getaway for us!

Simply Sassafras: Tree Fern Suite (self-contained)
We had such a lovely time staying at Kirsten's home with our dogs! Everything was exactly as described, it was absolutely beautiful and the location is amazing! We would love to come back in the future :) Thanks Kirsten!

Entire private guesthouse w/ patio & bbq
Hosts left heater on, which was lovely as it was about 8 degrees outside. Place was well appointed and smelled nice and inviting. Bed was comfortable Nice hot shower Nice touches, complimentary quality coffee, potato crisps, Kit Kats, proper milk in a bottle, ice supplied. Late check-out

ForestView Garden Cottage Olinda
Beautiful and cosy home. Friendly and responsive hosts. 1 thing that I can suggest is that the bed is so tall and struggled getting on it haha a normal size bed would be just perfect! Thank you for having us! We love Olinda ❤️ Cheers

Cottonwoods
Rustic, charming, intimate cabin nestled on a hobby farm made me feel down to earth again. Roaring fire, home-made cookies and easygoing owners welcomed us after exploring the very many dog-friendly trails and gardens in the area. Big thank you, just what we needed.

Yarra Valley -Yerindah luxe couples retreat.
We absolutely adored our stay at Yerindah! Not a thing to change, and we had everything we needed and more (thanks for the little treats!) Beautifully set up and decorated, and so cosy warm for our winter stay. We loved feeding the alpacas too! Close to wineries and yet felt like we were in our only little space far from anyone. Will definitely be back! Thanks Trudy

The Hidden Forest Cabin Olinda
It would be the perfect spot for a weekend getaway and digital detoxing. It only 10mins by walk from the closest public transportation (bus). The town is beautiful and calm with some cozy cafes making the property a beautiful spot to get some peace from daily hustle. Sharon was extremely helpful with providing instructions and answering all my questions patiently, which made getting there less stressful. I would definitely recommend this place (I have already recommended it to a few friends).
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110 properties
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40 properties are a good fit for families
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20 properties allow pets
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Your guide to Mount Dandenong
Welcome to Mount Dandenong
Leave the city of Melbourne behind, and within an hour you can find yourself surrounded by fairytale ferny groves and towering mountain ash forest, thriving on the steep volcanic hills of the Dandenong Ranges. The highest peak here is Mount Dandenong (633 metres, 2,077 feet), its charming namesake village replete with artists’ studios, craft stores, and family-owned cafes. It’s the gateway to more than 200 hiking and cycling tracks across national parkland that is home to wallabies, wombats, lyrebirds, and owls. Arguably Melbourne’s most trafficked trail is the 1,000 Steps (aka the Kokoda Track Memorial Walk) — it’s steep and challenging, but staggeringly beautiful, your route swathed in rainforest with clearings offering glimpses of the city.
The village of Mount Dandenong is also the ideal base from which to explore some of the state’s finest cool-climate gardens, including the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden, the RJ Hamer Arboretum’s 150 species of native and exotic trees, and the delicate ginkgo and maple trees in the Alfred Nicholas Memorial Gardens. From here, the Yarra Valley wine region is within easy reach, known for having some of Australia’s most awarded cool-climate wines.
The best time to stay in a holiday rental in Mount Dandenong
Given its proximity to Melbourne, Mount Dandenong is busy year round, particularly on weekends, when city folk come for a dose of soul-saving nature. The altitude guarantees temperatures significantly lower than the state’s capital, offering cool respite over the summer months, when Melbourne can sizzle. The lead-in to summer is also a popular time for fruit pickers, with surrounding cherry orchards blooming in September and October, and the fruit ripe from November through January.
Hikers will appreciate the cool climes of winter, while floral fans will want to visit in spring and autumn to fully appreciate the deciduous trees, conifers, and bulbs that distinguish the region’s gardens; autumn is also grape harvest in the Yarra Valley, which sees a flurry of activity and the opportunity to glimpse winemaking in real time.
Top things to do in Mount Dandenong
Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden
With views over the Yarra Valley, this floral preserve is widely recognised as Victoria’s premier cool-climate garden. In addition to housing Australia’s largest collection of rhododendrons (a staggering 15,000 of them), the park blooms with azaleas, camellias, daffodils, and many other species of flowers and trees, and is particularly pretty in spring and autumn.
William Ricketts Sanctuary
The Australian potter called Mount Dandenong home for almost 60 years, and over that time created 92 sculptures of people and animals that now peek from behind ferns and tangle with vines amid these dreamy gardens. Wander paths ventilated by cool mountain air, and find a spot for quiet contemplation.
Puffing Billy Railway
Australia’s best-preserved steam train chugs 24 kilometres (15 miles) between Belgrave and Gembrook, a short drive from Mount Dandenong, amid soaring mountain ash and over timber bridges, pausing at small-town railway stations. Special journeys can take you through the rainforest while you enjoy a gourmet lunch with matched wines.
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