Dandenongs

Introduction

Lush eucalypt forests harbour the villages nestled around the Dandenong Ranges, a national park an hour outside Melbourne. Given their easy access from Melbourne, the Dandenongs are one of the favourite getaways in the areas, for tourists and Melburnians alike. The major draw card here is the setting: gorgeous forests whose sight denies the drought that has plagued Victoria over the past decade, where you can observe native wildlife in their natural habitat. The natural bounty gives villages such as Sassafras and Olinda their stunning backdrop, but it also offers the opportunity to see native wildlife in their natural habitat, a number of bush walking trails, and simply a great place to go for a Saturday picnic.