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Some Parks & Gardens in the Dandenongs
 

Burnham Beeches Estate

This lavish estate was built for Alfred Nicholas (developer of Aspro) and his family. It exudes 1920s chic and you would not be surprised to see a Hispano Suza glide up the driveway with young men in boaters and young ladies with parasols. The Alfred Nicholas Gardens (see left) with their extensive water features are open to the public.

Sherbrook Road, Sherbrook
10am - 5pm daily

(See also the Nicholas Building - the city 'skyscraper' built for Nicholas)

National Rhododendron Gardens

Home to the Australian Mountain Ash - the world's largest flowering tree, these gardens feature a huge range of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, hydrangeas and daffodils.

10 am - 5 pm daily
The Georgian Road, Olinda

Other Gardens & Arboreta

The R.J. Hamer Arboretum (Chalet Road, Olinda) features European American and Asian trees, while the Mt. Dandenong Arboretum (Ridge Road, Dandenong) features rare conifers from the Southern Hemisphere. The George Tindale Gardens (Sherbrook Road, Sherbrook -  Me ref 75 J2) and the Pirianda Gardens (Hacketts Road, Olinda) both blend exotic plants with the native trees

All 10am - 4.30pm daily
Karwarra Australian Plant Garden

Karwarra

An Australian Plant Garden devoted to displaying the diversity of Australian plants in a landscaped setting. It features one of the largest ranges of Australian plants in public gardens with many rare and unique species

Karwarra
Mt Dandenong Tourist Road, Kalorama
(Mel ref 120 B9)
Enquiries: (03) 9728 4256
10am-4pm Tue-Fri
1-4pm, weekends & public holidays

 

'SkyHigh' at Mount Dandenong
'SkyHigh' at Mount Dandenong

National Rhododendron Garden
At The National Rhododendron Gardens you will find brilliantly coloured blooms of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, cherries and daffodils. Seasonal changes ensure the gardens are a delight all year around. When not in bloom, you can still soak in the beauty of rich bark textures, seed capsules, foliage shapes and beautiful fragrance as you stroll through the grounds. National Rhododendron Garden
10am to 5pm daily (except Christmas Day)

 

 The Georgian Road - Olinda

Yarra Ranges Regional Museum
This museum includes a significant section dedicated to the great Australian singer, Dame Nelly Melba. It is currently closed for major renovations but will reopen to the public early 2011.

 

 33 Castella Street - Lilydale
Enquiries: (03) 9294 6313

Chestnut Festival
Held annually by the Mt Dandenong Preschool on the Kalorama Reserve in the Dandenong Ranges. Market stalls, fair ground rides, fairy floss, hot food and, of course, roasted chestnuts! Full details at Chestnut Festival.
Sunday 4th May 2014 (tbc)

Kalorama Reserve, Mt. Dandenong Tourist Rd., Kalorama -

Free Entry

Cherished Once More Baby & Children's Mini - Market
Quality New & Preloved Baby and Kids items for sale. One day only Sat 7th Feb 2009. 10 Holme Rd, Ferntree Gully. 9am - 2pm. Prams, toys, books, manchester, clothes, and heaps of new stock at heavily reduced prices.
9am to 2pm, Saturday 7th February 2009

 

 10 Holme Rd - Ferntree Gully
Enquiries: (03) 9778 3323

Cockatoo Plant Market
Held twice yearly, this market sells garden related items including garden furniture, plants, shrubs, seedlings, garden tools and garden supplies such as manure. It regularly attracts over 100 stallholders.
9am to 2pm, last Sunday of March & October

 

 cnr Woori Yallock & Kirk Rds - Cockatoo
Enquiries: 0419 949 694

Emerald Craft and Produce Market
In the beautiful township of Emerald in the Dandenong Ranges next to a beautiful little park is the Emerald Craft and Produce Market. Friendly stallholders sell high quality, homemade, home-grown or vintage goods. Ride Puffing Billy from Belgrave to Emerald Station or about a 1 hour drive from the CBD. A splendid day out in the hills.
9am to 3pm, 3rd Sunday of month

 

 cnr Kilvington Drive & Main Street - Emerald
(Mel ref 127 F4) Enquiries: 0419 345 750 - blairnd@bigpond.com

Gembrook Market
"Free Entry & Family Fun" - A wide range of mostly locally grown and made craft and produce for sale. Find everything from Crafts, Jewellery, plants to soaps and other handmade goods and foods. Tantalise your taste buds with freshly brewed coffee, a range of sweet & savoury foods, a community barbecue operated by Gembrook Community groups available. Stallholder & Volunteer enquiries welcome.
9am to 3pm, 4th Sunday of month (except Dec)

 

 Gembrook Puffing Billy Railway Station - Gembrook
(Mel ref 312 K10) Enquiries: 0437 664 121

GrassRoots Community Market Upwey
A new market in the Dandenong Ranges, featuring all that is good about our region. 50 stalls, free music. Details at GrassRoots Community Market. Market dates Saturday 20th Nov 2010, 26 March 2011 and more to follow
10am to 4pm

 

 behind the Upwey Shops -
Enquiries: 0407 040 994

Gully Market
An outdoor market at the foot of Mount Dandenong comprises of a large Fruit and Veg stall, ferns, natives, rare bulbs, statues, jewelry, arts and crafts and many more. Water and some powered sites are available both Saturday and Sunday.
9am – 4pm daylight saving time and 9.30am – 3pm off daylight savings , Sat & Sun

 

 Upper Ferntree Gully Railway Station - Upper Ferntree Gully
Enquiries: 0417 599 466

Kallista Community Market
An outdoor market in the surroundings of the Dandenongs with a wide range of home made and locally produced goods.
9am-1pm (3pm in Nov & D ec), 1st Sat of month (except Jan)

 

 Church Street, - >Kallista
(Mel ref 75 K3) Enquiries: (03) 9755 2622

Lilydale Farmers Produce Market
Lilydale Farmers Produce Market featuring farm fresh produce, variety fresh foods. Easy access and Parking. Over 50 stalls. Organized by Rotary Clubs of Montrose & District, Lilydale and Chirnside Park.
8am to 1pm, 1st Sunday of month

 

 Bellbird Park, Swansea Road - Lilydale
(Mel Ref 38 G8) Enquiries: (03) 9727 0037

Montrose Community Craft Market
An outdoor market with over 30 stalls providing beautiful local craft, homegrown fruit, veg and plants.
9am to 1.30pm, 3rd Saturady of month (except Jan)

 

 Town Centre, Mount Dandenong Tourist Road - Montrose
(Mel ref 52 C7) Enquiries: 0429 949644

Mt Evelyn Affordable Food Market
Local food growers providing healthy food at affordable prices. Live music, cooking demonstrations and free entry.
9.30am to 1.30pm, 2nd Friday of month (commencing Nov.2012)

 

 Scout Hall, 23 Station Street - Mount Evelyn
Enquiries: (03) 9736 1177

Warburton Community Market
High quality arts and crafts, plants, cakes, organic produce, musical instruments and Frank's sausage sizzle.
3rd Saturday of month

 

 St Mary's (Anglican) Church Hall, Warburton Highway - Warburton
(Mel ref 290 A4) Enquiries: (03) 5966 9765

Emerald Winterfest
An annual community festival.
July 2012 ? Emerald

Mount Dandenong Village Festival
Looking for something to do in Mt Dandenong?? Come to our 6th annual Mt Dandenong Village Festival this year promises to be better than the last year with rides for the kids live entertainment, market and craft stall, bric-a brac, strawberries and an early visit from Santa getting his list ready for Christmas, sausage sizzle and much much more, something for the whole family to enjoy. Monies raise will be for the Local CFA and the Royal Children Hospital. Proudly supported by the Mt Dandenong Bendigo Bank, Olinda /Tecoma Stockdale and Leggo and Mt Dandenong Hotel
November 2012 ? Mount Dandenong Village, 1451 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd

Oppy Family Fun Ride
A family fun ride in celebration of the achievements of Sir Hubert Opperman. Choose from a 2km or 14.4km ride,
March 2013 ? Ferntree Gully Reserve, 1010 Burwood Hwy, Ferntree Gully

Tesselar Tulip Festival
Tulips are magic for so many reasons, their exotic majesty a reflection of natures miraculous beauty. They encompass every colour from dazzling to delicate hues in patterns most daring and others most plain. They have inspired poets and artists and bewitched nations with their allure. They are the stuff of legend, and rumoured to be the sleeping cradles of the fairies. They are even said to have their origin in the blood of a star crossed lover. There are more than half a million enchanted bulbs set to transform into beautiful flowers in the field. Escape the every day for a little hocus pocus at a festival packed with entertainment and splendour. Delight in the magic of spring at the Tesselaar Tulip Festival. Food + Drink available, Free off street parking, Wheelchair friendly, Dogs on leads welcomed and most of all don't forget your camera.
October 2013 ? Tesselaar Tulip Farm 357 Monbulk Rd, Silvan

The Basin Music Festival
A music festival with a wide range of of performers and including free music in the park during the weekend. Full details at The Basin Music Festival.
March 2014 ? The Basin

Italian Cooking Class
Italian Cooking Class


Park at Silvan Dam


 
Markets around Australia

You can find a comprehensive guide to markets around Australia at The White Hat Guide to Markets in Australia.

 

The Windsor Hotel's Weekend Afternoon Tea
The Windsor Hotel's
Weekend
Afternoon Tea