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Dandenong Ranges National Park
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Dandenong Ranges National Park

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Dandenong Ranges National Park is located approx. 40 km east of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, and is a national park characterized by its forests, mountains, waterfalls, and nature trails. Its terrain is dominated by rolling hills and deep valleys, with vast forests covering the mountains, where tall mountain ash trees and various ferns grow. Dense canopies, a moist forest environment, and winding creeks combine to create a cool, damp forest landscape. The park features multiple hiking trails suitable for visitors of all fitness levels. Visitors can enjoy the towering trees, ferns, and forest creeks along the trails, and may also have the opportunity to spot local wildlife such as lyrebirds and kangaroos.Tremont · 1.2km from downtown
Carlton Gardens
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Carlton Gardens

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Carlton Gardens covers an area of approx. 26 hectares and was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2004, together with the Royal Exhibition Building located within the gardens. The garden maintains a Victorian-style landscape, with open lawns and avenues lined with plane trees complementing each other. Multiple tree-lined paths connect historical buildings with leisure areas. The garden features 3 fountains, among which the one designed by sculptor Joseph Hochgertel for the 1880 exhibition is particularly striking, and 2 decorative small lakes are located in the southern part. The garden is planted with various trees, including English oaks, elms, London plane trees, and Moreton Bay figs, offering different scenery throughout the seasons. The Melbourne Museum on the north side forms a sharp contrast with the classical garden through its modern architectural language, and the same area also features a children's playground inspired by the Victorian maze. The garden is perfect for a stroll; people can walk along the tree-lined paths or rest on the lawns to experience urban garden life in Melbourne.Carlton · 34.4km from Mount Dandenong
Melbourne Skydeck
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Melbourne Skydeck

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Melbourne Skydeck, the Eureka Skydeck 88, is located on the 88th floor, is 285 meters above the ground. With a direct elevator, you can overlook the entire city of Melbourne, 360 degrees, in a few seconds. There is a viewfinder for accurate observation of important landmarks throughout Melbourne. There is also a glass cube called The Edge that extends out of the edge of the building, and extremely exciting to stand up and look downstairs. △ Enjoy the sunset over Melbourne city △ Feel the exciting Edge experienceSouthbank · 34.9km from Mount Dandenong
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne
No. 9 of Family-friendly Attractions in Victoria

LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne

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Legoland Discovery Centre Melbourne is an indoor playground focusing on parent-child play, located in the fashion capital of Australia - Chadstone Shoppingcentre in Melbourne. The LEGO Discovery Center, built with thousands of LEGO bricks, has 15 themed areas, providing LEGO-themed rides, a 4D cinema, and a game area, bringing fresh and inspiring experiences to every visitor. Indoor Lego playground experience. △ Experience a pleasant family time △ Explore melbourne‘s most iconic landmarks △ Touch the stars in LEGO® 4D cinemaMalvern East · 25.2km from Mount Dandenong
Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden

Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden

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The very beautiful Rhododendron National Park must not be missed when going to Mount Dandenong. If you like picnics, you can also prepare tablecloths in advance and enjoy a rare leisurely afternoon with your family.Olinda · 502m from downtown
Alfred Nicholas Memorial Garden

Alfred Nicholas Memorial Garden

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The original garden of the historic Burnham Beeches estate, renowned for its extensive water features, the garden contains a picturesque lake, over 13 hectacres of plants, and a path that take you beneth a canopy of large Mountain Ash Trees.Sherbrooke · 983m from downtown
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens
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Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens

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Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens is located on the beautiful south bank of the Yarra River, where thousands of exotic plants from Australia and around the world thrive. The gardens also feature diverse architecture and engaging activities. 1. The Children's Garden helps kids explore the natural world Inside the Children's Garden, there are many interactive facilities where kids can play to their heart's content and get up close with nature. The garden offers everything to help children explore the natural world: crawl-through plant tunnels, climbable rocks, and bamboo groves perfect for playing hide-and-seek. The Children's Garden is temporarily closed for maintenance every winter. Opening hours during other seasons are Wednesday–Sunday from 10:00 AM until sunset, with daily operation during Victoria school holidays. 2.ObservatoryExplore the brilliant starry sky Next to the Children's GardenObservatoryThe bright yellow exterior walls and silver semi-dome make it easily recognizable. Built between 1861–1863, it has maintained close ties with the Astronomical Society of Victoria. The interior is only open to tour groups, and general visitors cannot enter. Planetarium visits are typically scheduled for the evening. 3. Herbarium plant specimen collection To the right of the Children's Garden is the Herbarium, a white circular building. It houses over 1.2 million plant specimens, mostly from Victoria, Australia, with more than half being at least a century old. The facility also includes a small library dedicated to botanical literature. Unfortunately, visitors are not permitted inside. 4. Tropical Greenhouse Step into the tropical greenhouse and discover exotic plants from around the world.Melbourne · 33.5km from Mount Dandenong
CherryHill Orchards - Wandin East

CherryHill Orchards - Wandin East

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4.5/5
2 reviews
Cherryhill Orchards is a renowned cherry-picking farm in Melbourne, featuring vast grounds with abundant cherry trees bearing plump, juicy cherries. Surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, it's the perfect weekend getaway for relaxation.Wandin East · 1.5km from downtown
State Library Victoria
No. 13 of Best Things to Do in Melbourne

State Library Victoria

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4.5/5
289 reviews
State Library Victoria is located in the center of Melbourne, founded on the same day as the University of Melbourne in 1854, and opened to the public in 1856. It is one of the oldest public libraries in Australia. The library was designed by architect Joseph Reed and established through the efforts of then-Lieutenant Governor La Trobe and Judge Redmond Barry, among others. It was positioned from its inception as a cultural institution integrating books, art, and science. The core highlight is the La Trobe Reading Room, completed in 1913. The height and diameter of the octagonal hall both exceed 30m, the central dome skylight allows natural light to pour in, and the surrounding multi-level galleries taper inward. Overlooking the entire hall from the upper galleries is one of the most popular photo angles in Melbourne; the galleries also house a permanent exhibition themed around rare books called "The World of the Book". The collection exceeds 5 million items, ranging from books and manuscripts to maps, photographs, and newspapers. Diaries of Melbourne's founding pioneers, Captain Cook's maritime documents, and the original armor and letters of bushranger Ned Kelly are all housed here, and the armor is still on display in the library's Redmond Barry Reading Room. The lawn in front of the library is scattered with giant chessboards and statues, serving as a resting place for nearby office workers and students; inside, readers can be seen studying at their desks all year round. If you are short on time, heading straight to the La Trobe Reading Room after entering and then climbing to the top-level gallery is a classic route to experience the charm of this library.Melbourne · 34.9km from Mount Dandenong
Hosier Ln
No. 15 of Best Things to Do in Melbourne

Hosier Ln

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4.4/5
192 reviews
Hosier Ln is a laneway in Melbourne's Central Business District famous for its street art, located between Flinders Street and Flinders Lane, with one end facing the entrance to Fed Square. Since the late 1990s, this bluestone-paved laneway has gradually become a canvas for local and international street artists. Spray paint, stencils, and installations are layered across the walls on both sides, often featuring expressions of social issues, making it one of the most popular street art lanes in Melbourne. The lane is permanently open to street artists, allowing them to create without needing a permit. As a result, the artwork changes rapidly; if you visit again after a while, the walls may feature entirely new pieces. Many visitors describe it as an open-air gallery that is constantly being re-curated, and you might even catch artists at work. This short laneway is always crowded with people taking photos, and it is a favorite spot for wedding and fashion photography. There are also various popular eateries inside the lane. To capture the walls without crowds, it is best to visit during quieter times.Melbourne · 34.5km from Mount Dandenong

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Puffing Billy Steam Train & Wildlife Day Tour with [Explore Australia Tours]
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[Explore Australia]Puffing Billy Steam Train & Rainforest Day Tour
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Melbourne Puffing Billy Steam Train + Redwood Forest + Yarra Valley & Dandenongs Ranges Day Tour [Premium Group | Hotel Transfers]
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Puffing Billy Railway, chocolate tasting, wine tasting and jungle hiking tour
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Melbourne Puffing Billy Train + Redwood Forest + Yarra Valley Winery English Day Tour in Australia
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Half-Day Tour to Puffing Billy Railway in Melbourne, Australia [Quick Visit/Round-Trip from City]
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Old Melbourne Gaol: Entry Ticket
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Plaza Premium Lounge VIP lounge service at Melbourne Airport
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Geelong Audio Tour: Maritime Marvels and Heritage Highlights of Geelong
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Melbourne Immigration Museum: Entry Ticket
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Melbourne Sunset Kayaking Experience with Dinner
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Shark Dive Xtreme at Sea Life Melbourne
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Queenscliff Harbour: 3.5hr Seal & Dolphin Snorkelling Tour
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Melbourne: Iconic City Sights Kayak Experience
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Melbourne: Sunset Kayak Tour with Dinner
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Sorrento: Seal and Sea Dragons 2-Hour Snorkel Experience
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Mornington Peninsula: SUP, Hike, & Hot Springs Trip w/ Lunch
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What travellers say about Mount Dandenong

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多多29 October 2020
4.0
I heard that the Chinese employees of Wilson factory said that Dandenong is good. In June 2012, a friend drove a group of three people to Dandenong. There were few cars and people, and the road was unimpeded. As soon as we entered the forest area, our breathing felt much deeper, and we felt energetic and refreshed. There were many people consuming at the mountaintop cafe, but there were still empty seats. We brought barbecue ingredients and barbecued on the lawn slightly lower than the cafe. From memory, this lawn is 6 to 8 meters wide and about 10 meters long. There are 6 barbecue tables, which are divided into two rows, with three in each row. Our barbecue actually attracted several laughing kookaburras, which are a bird unique to Australia and New Guinea. There were also several local Australians who came to taste our barbecue. After the barbecue, we cleaned up thoroughly. The environment here makes people feel very enjoyable and natural.

Dandenong Ranges National Park

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Mandadadada30 May 2023
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Lovely place to walk past on the way to the Melbourne museum. This time of the year, there’s autumn leaves covering the walkways. There is even a small pond with some ducks in the corner. And right in front of the royal exhibition hall, there is a fountain where sometimes you will catch couples taking their wedding photos here.

Carlton Gardens

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Avinash Khanapur22 March 2026
4.0
I have completed summit of various tallest buildings and observatory decks. However Eureka Towers lacks the punch or experience and assuming that I was never designed from a commercial aspects. However being jn CBD, it does offer some spectacular views and photographic opportunities. But challenge always remains that Wearher should support u. The GenZ experiences like EDGE and VR are there but can be much better. Felt they are not value for money.

Melbourne Skydeck

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Anonymous user9 June 2026
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The legoland discovery is small, but my son still can enjoy there more than 4hours.

LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne

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coo***an15 April 2020
5.0
We went for the ride with a group of 15 adults and children. We enjoyed the ride very much except for the rain. We took many pictures along the way. We saw many beautiful birds along the walking path around the entrance. There are many picnic tables and chairs around to stop and rest during the ride. It is an easy walk for both the elderly and children.

Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden

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蝴蝶飞了25 November 2024
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The Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne is one of Australia's most famous botanical gardens. It is located on the banks of the Yarra River south of Melbourne's city center and covers an area of ​​about 38 hectares. The garden is famous for its beautiful natural scenery, diverse flora and tranquil environment. It is an ideal place for local residents and tourists to take a leisurely walk. Scenic features: 1. Diverse plant areas The garden has more than 8,500 species of plants, including native Australian plants and rare plants from all over the world. In particular, the Australian rainforest area and the cactus garden show completely different natural landscapes. 2. Lakes and wetlands The central lake (Ornamental Lake) is the core landscape of the garden. The lake reflects the surrounding trees and sky, providing visitors with a peaceful view. There are seats and paths by the lake, suitable for slow walking and relaxation. 3. Hiking and viewing trails There are many trails in the garden that shuttle through the trees. From the winding trails, you can enjoy the natural landscape from different angles, especially in spring and autumn, when the garden is most colorful. 4. Landscape Architecture and Sculptures There are some exquisite pavilions, stone bridges and sculptures in the garden. These buildings are harmoniously integrated with the natural environment, adding cultural and artistic atmosphere to the scenic area. 5. Bird watching and wildlife The garden is home to many kinds of birds, including black swans, parrots and ducks, making it a paradise for bird watchers. In addition, you can occasionally see traces of kangaroos or possums. 6. Seasonal landscape In spring, the garden is full of flowers, especially the rose garden area, which is fragrant; in autumn, maple trees and deciduous plants present brilliant colors of golden and crimson. Featured activities: • Moonlight Cinema During the summer, visitors can enjoy open-air movies on the lawn and experience the combination of nature and culture. • Guided tours and educational activities The botanical garden provides free or paid guided tours to help visitors better understand plants and their ecological significance. Summary The Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne is not only a place to appreciate natural beauty, but also a window to experience Australia's unique ecological environment. Whether it's a leisurely walk, a family gathering, or a photography project, this place can bring an unforgettable experience.

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens

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_TS***m911 November 2025
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Absolutely worth going!

CherryHill Orchards - Wandin East

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lucialuo4 February 2025
5.0
Free to visit, no, it should be called free admission. The library, which was originally supposed to be a quiet space for reading, is now full of tourists taking photos and checking in! The library is large and beautiful, an old and beautiful building that is well worth a visit!

State Library Victoria

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Journeyyyme25 May 2023
4.0
The graffiti street is full of art. It's so cool. There might be homeless people. Overall, I like it a lot. It's a street full of art.

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