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  DoAustralia | Dandenong ranges, the dandenongs
The area experiences heavy rainfall which in turn provides the Dandenongs with lush green vegetation and the area is a mass of ferns and green trees.
The Dandenongs has long been a traditional summer retreat for many Melburnians and a lot of the older buildings have been converted into BandB's and guesthouses.
Mount Dandenong is the highest point of the ranges at 633 feet above sea level and from the viewpoint at the top you can see the most spectacular views of Melbourne.
www.doaustralia.com /states/Vic/DandenongRanges.htm   (282 words)

  
 Walkabout - Dandenongs, The
The Dandenongs, or the Dandenong Ranges, are a collection of small towns and villages characterised by attractive houses nestled into the surrounding forests and some of the finest gardens in Australia.
Dandenong Ranges National Park (3215 ha) is a very attractive and popular attraction which beckons Melburnians who can gaze upon its western slopes on a clear day.
It is noted for its walking tracks, its views of Melbourne, its ferneries, eucalypt forests, picnic areas, birdlife (including lyrebirds, crimson rosellas and eastern whipbirds), mammals (including wallabies, bandicoots, echidnas and possums) and its flora, including 47 species of native orchids, native grasses, eucalypts and shrubs such as bush pea and austral indigo.
www.walkabout.com.au /locations/VICDandenongsThe.shtml   (525 words)

  
 Melbourne,olinda,bandb,Gift Voucher,restaurants, corporate, accommodation, b& b, dandenong,sky, high,Puffing ...
Dandenong Ranges National Park (3215 ha) is an attractive and popular area with its western slopes visible from the City of melbourne.
During the 1880’s and the 1890’s the Dandenong's forests were decimated mainly as a result of poverty stricken city folk being allocated 10 acre farm lets in the Dandenong's on which to make a living.
It is therefore easy to forget that the Dandenong Ranges is home to over 130 native bird species, 31 species of native animals, 21 reptiles and 9 amphibians, all contained within the borders of the Dandenong Ranges National Park, created in 1987 by combining five large existing forest reserves.
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 Dandenongs Accommodation Holiday Rentals VIC Australia
Stays features premier Dandenongs Accommodation in all areas on the Dandenongs.
Dandenongs is part of the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges region which also includes Yarra Valley, Dandenongs, Gembrook, Healesville, Kallista, Mystic Mountain, Olinda, Yarra Glen, Marysville, Seville, Wandin, Warburton, Wonga Park Box Hill, Diamond Valley Hurstbridge.
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 Dandenongs & Yarra Valley Accommodation & Services
The Dandenongs are popular for its numerous restaurants, cafes, and its Bed and Breakfasts.
Other popular attractions include, the Mt Dandenong lookout, which allows visitors to view Melbourne in all its enormity, the William Ricketts Sanctuary, the Healesville Animal Sanctuary and the Puffy Billy Railway.
This is a village of 4 seasons, the colours of autumn, the snow in winter, the flowers of spring and the cool forest scents in summer.
www.inaustralia.com.au /vic/Yarra_acc.asp   (194 words)

  
 Dandenongs, Melbourne, Yarra Valley, Bed and breakfast and cottage accommodation at Katandra Retreat Australia. ...
Dandenongs, Melbourne, Yarra Valley, Bed and breakfast and cottage accommodation at Katandra Retreat Australia.
Katandra Gardens is situated central to the Dandenong Ranges, Warburton, Healesville, Yarra Glen and Lilydale yet is less than an hour by car from Melbourne CBD.
The Yarra Valley and Dandenongs offer hundreds of walks for the person who wishes to explore the region on foot.
www.katandragardens.com.au /ywalks.html   (774 words)

  
 Climbing Route - dandenongs
Having said all that I have never turned a pedal in the Dandenongs at all!!!
The latter is a great descent as the turns are all smooth and you don't need to use breaks at all.
As an aside, you could head up to the Mt Dandenong observatory for a great view to Melbourne on a clear day.
www.cyclingforums.com /showthread.php?p=828537   (424 words)

  
 Visit the Dandenong Ranges aka the Dandenongs.
The ‘Dandenongs’, otherwise known as the Dandenong Ranges, is one hour east of Melbourne.
However there’s so much to see and do in the Dandenongs, that to really sample what’s on offer, nothing beats spending a couple of nights in one of the special places that can be found in and around the mountains.
A visit to the Dandenongs is not complete without taking in the view from Mt Dandenong Observatory.
www.greatplacestostay.com.au /dandenongs_c.asp   (444 words)

  
 Dandenongs accommodation, Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, VIC: Holiday Rental Properties
Holiday properties listed in Dandenongs: Below are holiday properties listed as available for holiday rental in the Dandenongs area of VIC.
Luxury three bedroom house 30 min from the city and 4 km from the Dandenong ranges.
The information displayed about holiday properties in the Dandenongs region of the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges VIC has been provided by outside parties and is included on this website in good faith.
www.stayz.com.au /accommodation/vic/yarra-valley-dandenong-ranges/dandenongs   (300 words)

  
 Death in the Dandenongs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Planning to survive bushfires involves choosing options which expose people to the lowest risk possible in a hazardous situation.
Deciding whether to leave or stay is one such decision.
Three people died sheltering in a "cellar" at their house in the Dandenongs.
home.vicnet.net.au /~chfb/dandydeaths.html   (380 words)

  
 Tall Tree country Tour via Yarra Valley, Dandenongs and The Ranges Suggested Itineraries Information - Melbourne and ...
When your return, wander the villages of The Dandenongs, where a bric-a-brac, crafts and antiques abound.
A stroll amongst rhododendroms and azaleas at the National Rhododendrom Gardnes or the sculptures at William Ricketts Sanctuary is a must.
For those who enjoy an early rise, a hot air balloon ride at dawn followed by a champagne breakfast is the way to start, or, if you enjoy a sleep in, head to Healsville Sanctuary.
www.melbourne.visitorsbureau.com.au /itineraries/talltrees.html   (478 words)

  
 Cafes in the Dandenongs travel and tourism information for Weekends For Two
And while there’s nothing to fault the British institution of a plate of warm scones piled with lashings of jam and cream, these days the Dandenongs are home to a new kind of dining experience that takes the taste buds into more exotic territory.
In Olinda, Credo Restaurant brings a touch of city style, minimalist décor, and a sassy, pasta-fuelled menu to the hills.
For those who would rather stick with tradition, Miss Marple’s in Sassafras is a reproduction of a traditional English cottage inspired by Agatha Christie, and has been named “Most Popular Tea Room” in the Dandenongs.
www.weekendsfortwo.com.au /destinations/cafe_dandenongs.htm   (331 words)

  
 Self guided walk in the Dandenongs(near Melbourne) | walking tour | Dandenongs
The Dandenongs are also famous for their magnificent landscaped gardens and our walking route allows you to explore some of them as well as climb to the summit of Mt Dandenong for a panoramic view over the surrounding countryside.
The Dandenongs is 1.5 hours from Melbourne by car and 2 hours by public transport.
The forests of the Dandenongs National Park will lead you to the summit of Mt Dandenong for a panoramic view over the city of Melbourne.
www.infohub.com /TRAVEL/SIT/sit_pages/9665.html   (519 words)

  
 dandenongs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Dandenong Ranges National Park,, about 40km from Melbourne.
Covering 3215 hectares, the park plays an important role in protecting a population of famous lyrebirds and other fauna, as well as protecting the forests and fern gullies of the Ranges.
Since June 1997 Olinda State Forest and the Mt Evelyn Forest have also been included in Dandenong Ranges National Park.
www.palmdps.act.edu.au /pod_pages/dandenongs.htm   (511 words)

  
 BootsnAll.com - Melbourne, Australia - June 1999
There are good roads leading to the Dandenongs and plenty of signposted and advertised scenic drives.
A map of the area is a good idea and the roads have developed according to the terrain.
Of course, no trip to the Dandenongs is complete without a visit to the Healsville Sanctuary.
www.bootsnall.com /pacifictravelguides/melbourne/jun99melbourne.shtml   (1034 words)

  
 Hotel, motel, & bed and breakfast accommodation Yarra Valley including accommodation in Healesville & Dandenong ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
If you are looking for somewhere to stay in the majestic Yarra Valley and Dandenong ranges region of Victoria we have selected some of the best Yarra Valley and Dandenongs accommodation with some great deals on offer.
If you are after Dandenong Ranges accommodation, there’s plenty to choose from, only 1 hour’s easy drive from Melbourne.
Much of the Dandenong Ranges accommodation is set right in the heart of the forest where you can experience the stunning views & scenery right on your doorstep.
www.betterbookit.com /region/yarra_valley_dandenongs   (310 words)

  
 DANDENONGS
The highest point of the Dandenong Ranges is Mt Dandenong, which stands at 633 metres high.
A great way to see the Dandenongs is on 'Puffing Billy' a steam train that puffs its way around the beautiful landscape.
There are also several relaxing places to stay including hotel and apartment style accommodation within the Dandenongs, where you can escape from everything.
www.australianexplorer.com /dandenongs.htm   (179 words)

  
 Fodor's Travel Guides | Forums Messages
Melbourne's airport is to the northwest of the city, and the Dandenongs are to the east of the city.
In terms of the Dandenongs, if you find you cannot fit in everything on your wish list, this is how I would rank the sites in terms of their uniqueness (i.e., they're only in Australia and cannot be duplicated elsewhere):
The Dandenongs are only about 45 minutes drive from the CBD so a wander through these hills could fill in an afternoon.
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 Dandenongs Walking   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Dandenongs, "Melbourne's Playground", lures walkers with a wealth of experiences.
Walk through dense state forests, enjoy a picnic lunch beside a scenic waterfall and reach the summit of Mount Dandenong.
(B) The Dandenongs is close to Melbourne, around one hour by local train or car.
www.io.com /~jmc12/dandenongs.html   (351 words)

  
 Dandenongs and North East Country Victoria conference and meeting venue industry news for Dawsons.com.au
Dandenongs and North East Country Victoria conference and meeting venue industry news for Dawsons.com.au
To the East is the Dandenong Ranges with its bracing mountain air, quiet villages and beautifully appointed gardens.
To the North-East are such towns as Mansfield and Wangaratta and, as the altitude increases, the renowned ski fields of Mount Buller, Mount Hotham and Falls Creek.
www.dawsons.com.au /VenueEd41/Dandenongs_NE_Regional.htm   (395 words)

  
 Yarra Valley, Dandenongs and The Ranges - Victoria's regions - visitvictoria.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Immerse yourself in the Yarra Valley, Dandenongs and the Ranges, where tall trees and ancient mountain ranges meet the vineyards and world class wineries of the Yarra Valley.
An hour’s drive from Melbourne, discover a timeless sanctuary in this place of beauty, where stylish restaurants, quality produce and boutique accommodation are in harmony with village life, open gardens and Australian wildlife in its natural habitat.
Parks, gardens, native fern forests and nature trails define Dandenongs and The Ranges.
www.visitmelbourne.com /displayObject.cfm?ObjectID=DCA0D577-1B92-4934-99533BBC8CB0E2FB   (396 words)

  
 Victoria Dandenongs And Yarra Valley Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Dandenong Ranges National Park is just 35 kilometres, 21.9 miles east of Melbourne in Woiworung country.
The cool of the mountain ash forests, lush fern gullies and bubbling creeks provide a welcome relief from the heat around Port Phillip Bay.
There are over 100 bird species living in the Dandenongs but you have to identify each by sight as the lyrebird can mimic many other birds calls!
www.discoveraustralia.com.au /explore_by_state_victoria_dandenongs_and_yarra_valley.html   (337 words)

  
 Melbourne and Victoria Information - Yarra Valley and Dandenongs regional information - Melbourne and Victoria, ...
A totally different perspective awaits visitors on the circle tour east from Melbourne through tall timber country, which includes some of Australia's best eucalypt forests and vast stands of mountain ash, the world's largest flowering tree.
Much of the Dandenongs, the Yarra Valley and the high country farther north has been planted over time with European trees which create a riot of colour in autumn (fall) from about April.
The Dandenongs have long been a very popular getaway for people living in Melbourne, and is thick with cafes, restaurants and small art and craft galleries.
www.melbourne.visitorsbureau.com.au /regions/reg_yarravalley.html   (805 words)

  
 Victoria - Yarra Valley, Dandenongs and The Ranges Bed and Breakfast Accommodation - InterBed Accommodation and Travel ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Gould Farm is close to many fine restaurants and the magnificent wineries of the Yarra Valley.
Only one hour east of Melbourne, with nearby views of the city skyline from Mt Dandenong, Fleurbaix is centrally located in the most popular tourist region of Victoria featuring forests, lakes, picnic areas, waterfalls and spectacular gardens of azaleas and rhododendrons.
Yallambee Ridge is a charming self contained "loft retreat", nestled on a ridge with superb views towards Western Port Bay and the beautiful Dandenongs in Upper Beaconsfield.
www.interbed.com.au /vic_1.htm   (441 words)

  
 Parks Victoria: William Ricketts Sanctuary page
Situated in the Dandenongs in a ferny glade, William Ricketts Sanctuary is a place of beauty and tranquillity, due both to the natural setting and the mystical sculptures half hidden among ferns along the pathways.
It is a place for quiet reflection and for contemplation of the essence of the vision of William Ricketts.
The display building is poorly accessible due to a narrow entrance and corridor width, as well as poor lighting.
www.parkweb.vic.gov.au /1park_display.cfm?park=216   (475 words)

  
 Self-Drive & Walk in Victoria, Australia | Walking tour | self-drive
Travel from the lush forests and dense tree-fern gullies of the Dandenongs National Park to the wild beaches and historic relics of the Mornington Peninsula.
The weather should be best for this holiday from October to May. Refer to comments for the Dandenongs, Great Ocean Walk and Grampians "inn-to-inn" trips.
Drive to the Dandenongs and walk through tall mountain ash forests, dense fern gullies and landscaped gardens.
www.infohub.com /TRAVEL/SIT/sit_pages/9662.html   (677 words)

  
 Accommodation - Victoria   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Carinya Park is a large Equestrian Property located in the lush green Hills of the Dandenongs east of Melbourne.
Chestnut Hill Conference Lodge and Accommodation Centre at Kallista located in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges, Victoria Australia, located on seven acres of magnificent 100 year old landscaped gardens alongside towering mountain ash gums and native ferns.
Dandenong Ranges Bed And Breakfast Booking Service (DRBNB) is networked with over 70 B&Bs, cottages and motels in the Dandenong Ranges.
www.vicnet.net.au /travel/travelvic/accommvic/page3.html   (854 words)

  
 Dandenong Ranges Bed and Breakfast B&B Cottages
The tall mountain ash and charming fern gullies, streams and waterfalls, and towering copses of tree ferns, represent some of Victoria's most loved and accessible forest scenery and walks.
The Dandenongs is also renown for its English gardenscapes.
In Autumn the deciduous European trees provide a glorious specatcle, while in spring the National Rhododendron gardens are a dazzle of massed bloom and the famous tulip farm attracts thousands of visitors to see the fields of tulips and partake in the festivities.
www.greatplacestostay.com.au /dandenongs   (552 words)

  
 dandenongs accommodation victoria australia,Yallambee Ridge Bed and Breakfast Romantic Loft Cottage.
Yallambee Ridge is a charming self contained "loft retreat" nestled on a ridge with superb views across the beautiful Dandenong Ranges and towards Western Port Bay.
This lovely self contained retreat, is situated in Puffing Billy Country, Victoria and is the perfect romantic hideaway and place to come and unwind.
Yallambee Ridge is tucked away between the Mornington Peninsula and the Dandenong Ranges, and is central to many attractions; Penguins, historic Puffing Billy Steam Train, Healesville Sanctuary, native animals, wineries and the mountains of the Dandenongs.
www.yallambeeridge.com   (230 words)

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