Olinda
Perch high above Melbourne and observe the striking seasons in the beautiful gardens from Olinda, one of the highest villages in the Dandenong Ranges.
Olinda's gardens in bloom
Soak up postcard-perfect scenery in Olinda's public and private gardens with spring blooms, autumnal colours, crisp summer days and occasional light snowfalls.
A particular prize is the National Rhododendron Gardens, which contain thousands of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias and daffodils. There are also the quirky sculptures hiding in the William Ricketts Sanctuary, rare and historic plants at Cloudehill and botanically important trees at Pirianda.
Browsing boutiques and replenishing refreshments
Search for boutique treasures and browse through the art and handicraft galleries like Touchstone Craft Gallery, which sells the works of over 250 Australian master craftspeople.
Sample a famous Dandenong Ranges Devonshire tea by all means, but save room for the showcasing of local produce at Ranges at Olinda, Olinda Creek Hotel, Wild Oak Café and Credo Restaurant.
Things to do
Situated in the Dandenongs in a ferny glade, William Ricketts Sanctuary is a place of beauty and tranquility, due both to the natural setting and the...
Read more
The National Rhododendron Gardens are host to brilliantly coloured blooms of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, cherries and daffodils. Seasonal...
Read more
Designed to take advantage of the steep slopes, the 11 hectare terraced gardens of Pirianda are distinctive for their combination of botanically...
Read more
'Arboretum' is a Latin word meaning a place for trees and an Arboretum can simply be called a 'tree museum'. Things to Do * Open daily with free...
Read more
Protecting the tall forests of the Dandenongs, the Dandenong Ranges National Park is well known for its spectacular Mountain Ash trees and lush fern...
Read more