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  Dandenong Ranges - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Dandenong Ranges are a set of low mountain ranges, rising to 633 metres at Mount Dandenong, east of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Sheltered gullies in the south of the range are home to temperate rainforest, fern gullies and Mountain Ash forest Eucalyptus regnans, whereas the drier ridges and exposed northern slopes are covered by dry sclerophyll forest of stringybarks and box.
A large part of the Dandenongs are covered by the Dandenong Ranges National Park.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dandenong_Ranges   (205 words)

  
 Dandenong Ranges, Victoria Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The Dandenong Ranges is a region east of Melbourne and south of the famous wine region, the Yarra Yarra Valley.
Dandenong Ranges has a Tulip Festival at Silvan from mid September to mid October and the National Rhododendron Gardens at Olinda is a spectacular 40 ha display of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias and daffodils.
At Mount Dandenong is the internationally famous William Ricketts Sanctuary which is a moving collection of clay sculptures of Aboriginal figures set among weaving walking trails and ferns trees.
www.auinfo.com /The-Dandenongs-Victoria.html   (561 words)

  
 Parks Victoria: Dandenong Ranges National Park page
Originally used by the Bunurong and Woewurrong Aboriginal tribes, the Ranges became an important source of timber for early Melbourne and much of the forest was cleared.
Dandenong Ranges National Park has six major vegetation communities in which about 400 indigenous plant species occur.
Valley Picnic Ground is nestled in the tall wet forest of the Dandenong Ranges.
www.parkweb.vic.gov.au /1park_display.cfm?park=49   (1120 words)

  
 Melbourne bed breakfast Accommodation in the Dandenong Ranges
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.
www.hollylodge.com.au   (2767 words)

  
 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)

  
 Bonza View Bed & Breakfast
The Dandenong Ranges are a mountain area to the east of Melbourne characterized by small towns and villages.
The Dandenong Ranges are the perfect place to take a break from everyday life and enjoy the best that nature has to offer while still being surprisingly close to the Melbourne CBD.
The Dandenong Ranges is home to approximately 350 plant species, 130 bird species,31 mammals and 21 reptiles.
www.bonzaview.com.au   (306 words)

  
 Dandenong Ranges - Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, Australia
For over 100 years the Dandenong Ranges have been an idyllic retreat for Melburnians wanting to take the mountain air and escape the bustle of city life.
Spend a relaxing afternoon browsing through the many art, antique and handicraft galleries and sampling a famous Dandenong Ranges Devonshire cream tea.Take a ride on Puffing Billy, Australia’s oldest steam railway, through thick forests, fern-filled gullies and past gorgeous villages with poetic names like Belgrave, Gembrook and Emerald.
Home of spectacular tall forests, the Dandenong Ranges National Park is the perfect place to unwind and relax.
www.visitvictoria.com /displayObject.cfm/ObjectID.00025455-FC9F-1ECA-A18380C476A900AA/vvt.vhtml   (289 words)

  
 Dandenong Ranges Real Estate
"Dandenong Ranges Real Estate" is a family owned business with years of experience in the local real estate industry.
We have a dedicated team who have the necessary skills to sell all forms of real estate including residential, commercial, industrial and businesses along with a property management department currently managing one of the largest rent rolls in the hills.
Be drawn to the unique beauty of the Dandenong’s and enjoy a refreshing lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of suburbia but still within easy commutable distance to the city.
www.dandenongrangesre.com.au   (156 words)

  
 Dandenong Ranges - Wikitravel
The Dandenong Ranges are a group of hills forming the eastern boundary of Melbourne, Australia, about 35 km east of the central city.
Dandenong Ranges and Knox Visitor Information Centre, 1211 Burwood Highway, next to Upper Ferntree Gully train station, [2].
This historic steam train is the most popular attraction in the Dandenong Ranges.
wikitravel.org /en/Dandenong_Ranges   (343 words)

  
 Dandenong Ranges National Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dandenong Ranges National Park is in Victoria (Australia), 38 km east of Melbourne.
Because the park is located in an urban area, the park has a long history of major problems with feral and roaming animals.
A cat-curfew was introduced in the entire Dandenong Ranges area some years ago, and since then the numbers and variety of lyrebirds and other native species have climbed dramatically.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dandenong_Ranges_National_Park   (129 words)

  
 Dandenong Ranges - To Do
Enjoy a lovely walk to Sherbrooke Falls (located in the Dandenong Ranges National Park), a 1.2 kilometre walk one way through a forest of tree ferns and eucalypts.
The Dandenongs Ranges are also well-known for its outstanding gardens.
William Ricketts Sanctuary, accessed from the Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, Mount Dandenong, is known for its sculptures of Aboriginal figures situated among ferns, rocks and Mountain Ash trees.
www.weekendretreats.com.au /dandtodo.htm   (498 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.
It’s the highest point in the range, at 633 metres, with views to Melbourne and the bay.
www.greatplacestostay.com.au /dandenongs_c.asp   (444 words)

  
 Dandenong Ranges Net - Dandenong Ranges accommodation, b & b and cottages, holiday and family tourism and luxury. Your ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Dandenong Ranges Net - Dandenong Ranges accommodation, b & b and cottages, holiday and family tourism and luxury.
Recreation and community in the villages of olinda, sassafras, mt dandenong, belgrave, kallista, monbulk, emerald, the patch, kalorama, ferny creek, selby, menzies creek, silvan.
Featuring Dandenong Ranges accommodation, b & b and cottages, holiday and family tourism and luxury.
www.dandenong-ranges.net.au   (170 words)

  
 crafterm's weblog: Mt Dandenong Ranges for the afternoon
I was particularly amazed how close the Dandenongs were to get to from the city.
There's some beautiful forrests and landscapes in the Dandenongs, we were there for only a few hours and went to the 'Sky High' lookout just outside of Olinda in the middle of the ranges.
From there you could see the city on the horizon, and also the ocean and bay curving around to to the east which was great.
blogs.cocoondev.org /crafterm/archives/004659.html   (141 words)

  
 Dandenong Ranges Restaurants, dining, pubs, nightclubs, bars & cafes VIC Australia
Relax in the picturesque surroundings and be served by the casual, attentive, and educated...
Ranges are a contemporary restaurant, which specialises in serving superior modern...
The towns of the Yarra Valley, Dandenongs and the Ranges regions might be close to the city but a long way from the hustle and bustle.
www.totaltravel.com.au /travel/vic/yarravalleyvic/dandanongs/directory/entertainment   (354 words)

  
 Attic House Bed & Breakfast - Dandenong Ranges Victoria Australia
This historic steam train began providing daily transport in 1900 for people living in the beautiful countryside of the Dandenong Ranges.
During November, and particularly on the Melbourne Cup weekend, you will be stunned by the colours, scents and views at the spectacular National Rhododendron Gardens.
Near Attic House, groups of interesting and varied stores may be found at the villages of Mount Dandenong (1 km), Olinda (2 km) and Sassafras (4.8 km).
www.attichouse.com.au /update1.htm   (1055 words)

  
 "Dandenong Ranges Accommodation, Attic House, Mt Dandenong, b&b, bed and breakfast, INN.HOUSE, Victoria, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Attic House at Mt Dandenong is a member of INN.HOUSE Bed and Breakfast Australia Inc., a group of independent BandB operators who meet the high standards set by INN.HOUSE for hospitality, comfort and cleanliness.
The Dandenong Ranges are great for walkers wanting to explore the Australian bush.
The Dandenong Ranges are richly endowed with some of the most beautiful countryside in Victoria.
www.innhouse.com.au /attic.html   (636 words)

  
 Belgrave bed and breakfast accommodation dandenong ranges and Yarra Valley
Belgrave bed and breakfast luxury accommodation is set in the Dandenong Ranges and south of the Yarra Valley.
Cedar and the Golden Elm are beautifully appointed Edwardian style self contained suites, and yet with modern luxuries of a spa, twin shower TV, Video and DVD player, also the charm and romance of a log fire, but with the convenience of a gas.
Seville on the border of the Dandenong Ranges and the Yarra Valley has more than 15 wineries ranging from small one person operations to large national.
www.belgravebb.com.au   (394 words)

  
 Dandenong Ranges Net
The Dandenong Ranges is renowned for it's beautiful forests & views, sense of community, local crafts, fine dining and luxury accommodation.
The Dandenong Ranges Net is the largest directory of the Dandenong Ranges on the Internet.
The Dandenong Ranges are within an hour from Melbourne.
www.dandenong-ranges.net.au /nfindex.htm   (69 words)

  
 Dandenong Ranges Accommodation - Weekend Retreats
The Dandenong Ranges, often called "The Dandenongs", is endowed with romantic charm.
The Dandenongs conjures a tradition of family picnics in Sherbrooke Forest or by Emerald Lake, Devonshire Teas and wandering through gardens and nurseries.
Inspired by the exotic architecture of Bali and Thailand, here is a hideaway for two of acclaimed luxury and romance.
www.weekendretreats.com.au /dandenongs.htm   (134 words)

  
 Dandenong Ranges National Park
Scenic drives through the Ranges are just as popular now as they have been for many years.
Originally inhabited by the Wurundejeri Aboriginal people, the Ranges became an important source of timber for early Melbourne and much of the forest was cleared.
Reproductions of their works can be found in the park and around the Ranges.
www1.visitvictoria.com /displayObject.cfm/ObjectID.0007F362-19F8-1A40-8D9D80C476A90000/vvt.vhtml   (292 words)

  
 Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges - Travel Victoria: accommodation & visitor guide
The Dandenong Ranges, also know as the Dandenongs, are where Melbourne's suburbs meet the mountains.
From Mount Dandenong are stunning views of the city, while the surrounding villages offer boutique accommodation, galleries, markets and beautiful gardens.
View an album of Yarra Valley photographs, covering the rich vineyard and fruit growing areas and the Yarra Ranges National Park.
www.travelvictoria.com.au /regions/yarravalley   (285 words)

  
 AAT Kings - Puffing Billy and Dandenong Ranges with Devonshire Tea - Escorted, Sightseeing and Independent Tours ...
AAT Kings - Puffing Billy and Dandenong Ranges with Devonshire Tea - Escorted, Sightseeing and Independent Tours Australia and New Zealand.
Take a half day trip to ride Puffing Billy and see the Dandenong Ranges in Victoria with AAT Kings.
Travel east of the city to the beautiful Dandenong Ranges.
www.aatkings.com /index.php?tour_code=K5   (171 words)

  
 Goodwood B&B Cottage: Dandenong Ranges - Montrose, Cottage/ House holiday accommodation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
VIC > Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges > Dandenongs > Goodwood B&B Cottage
Located in the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges, with easy access to the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley, the cottage is beautiful, romantic and private, and is nestled in one of the oldest gardens in the district.
Goodwood BandB Cottage is only a hop, skip and a jump from all the attractions and activities in the Dandenong Ranges and the Yarra Valley, and only 50 minutes from Melbourne CBD.
www.stayz.com.au /6983   (454 words)

  
 Glenview Retreat bed and breakfast accommodation attractions in the dandenong ranges, yarra valley
Visit Glenview Retreat's bed and breakfast accommodation Dandenong Ranges Yarra Valley, with its natural beauty and variety of tourist attractions has something to suit everyone's needs, from exploring the small townships across the mountain, to riding on the Puffing Billy Railway - it has it all.
A must see garden made at the top of The Dandenong Ranges where a maze of stone walls and jewel like garden rooms are set within woodlands of magnificent and historic, cool climate trees.
Designed to take advantage of the steep slopes, the 11 hectare terraced gardens of Pirianda are distinctive for their combination of botanically important trees, shrubs and perennials with an overstorey of large flwoods and mountain ash towering over the natural fern gullies of the Dandenong Ranges.
www.glenviewretreat.com.au /attractions.htm   (712 words)

  
 Dandenong Ranges Harley Davidson Motorbike Ride
Explore the winding roads around Mount Dandenong, just 45 minutes out of the city.
Climb to the summit of Mount Dandenong to the Observatory and revel in the majestic views looking back over the city.
Stop in Olinda and explore this beautiful town before winding along ancient fern lined, winding roads down the other side of the mountain, for the return trip back to Melbourne.
www.affiliate.viator.com /brochure/product_show.jsp?CODE=2868DANDENONG&ID=1010&PRODUCTID=1016&AUID=2843   (373 words)

  
 Australia-Mt Dandenong Accommodation - Dandenong Ranges - Olinda, Sassafras, Kalorama,Bed and Breakfast for Sale
Here are RACV (AAAT) star rated bed and breakfast accommodations situated in the Yarra Ranges.
A range of accommodation options is available on Mount Dandenong.
Mt Dandenong is just a 40 minute drive from Melbourne.
www.mtdandenong.net.au   (249 words)

  
 Folly Farm - romantic accommodation dandenong ranges olinda cottage B&B self-contained - rural historic hills station ...
Situated in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges, Little Folly is a private and romantic cottage for two.
For those who truly wish to experience the Dandenong Ranges, discover beautiful walks to Olinda Falls, bike through the Hamer Arboretum and marvel at the rare trees and colorful gardens of Pirianda, Alfred Nicholas and Tindale Gardens.
Little Folly is an exceptional opportunity to escape for a day or two into another lifestyle and sample all that the Dandenong Ranges has to offer.
www.follyfarm.com.au   (711 words)

  
 Melbourne City Sights and Dandenongs Afternoon Tour
Dominating Melbourne's horizon, the bluish hue of the Dandenong Mountain Ranges beckons visitors to enjoy fantastic forest scenery with breathtaking views of the City and Port Phillip Bay.
Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Dandenong Mountains and Melbourne surrounds.
If you are not staying at one of the hotels listed - the tour operator will advise the most convenient pick up location upon reconfirming your booking 24 hours prior to travel.
www.affiliate.viator.com /brochure/product_show.jsp?ID=1010&PRODUCTID=1016&CODE=2230M2&AUID=1350   (542 words)

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