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of Olinda, Ferntree Gully and Belgrave are the main towns of the Dandenong area, as<br />
well as Sassafras which is located on the mountain itself.<br />
Dandenong Ranges National Park<br />
This park is divided into three sections and covers over 3,000 hectares of parkland, which<br />
is amazing considering how close it is the the heart of Melbourne. The Sherwood Forest<br />
section is a great place for bird watching especially if the Lyrebird is one of your<br />
favourites. The Ferntree Gully section has lots of walking and hiking trails, and the area<br />
off Mt Dandenong Road has picnic and walking areas.<br />
Puffing Billy<br />
Puffing Billy is a steam-operated narrow-gauge railway running in the Dandenong<br />
Ranges forty kilometres to the east of Melbourne city centre. For almost a century<br />
Puffing Billy has traveled the 13km track from Belgrave to Emerald Lake. Passengers<br />
ride in open carriages taking in the breathtaking scenery of the Dandenong. Every May<br />
hundreds of runners pit themselves against Puffing Billy's big brother G42 in an unique<br />
13km fun run, racing the train. Read more about Puffing Billy . Belgrave Station,<br />
Belgrave.<br />
Rhododendron Gardens<br />
As the name suggest there are thousands of these pretty flowers as well as azaleas. There<br />
is a 3km walking track through the garden which makes it a very peaceful, pretty stroll.<br />
Olinda.<br />
R J Hamer Forest Arboretum<br />
There is plenty of trees and parkland and picnic areas here.<br />
William Ricketts Sanctuary<br />
This pretty park set amongst the towering trees, and waterfalls has displays of clay<br />
sculptures with Aboriginal themes.<br />
Daylesford<br />
Located 45km from Ballarat Daylesford and it's sister town Hepburn Springs are two of<br />
Victoria's best spa towns. While digging for gold in the goldrush days it was discovered<br />
that there was something else buried deep in this area, mineral springs. Daylesford is now<br />
a big attraction for upmarket city folk who want to enjoy spa treatments and relaxation, as<br />
well as indulge in fine food and wine. Daylesford is also popularly known as the gay and<br />
lesbian country capital , and plays host to <strong>Australia</strong>'s only gay and lesbian country<br />
festival every March.<br />
Convent Gallery<br />
This former nunnery now displays fine treaures such as antique jewellery and fine art,<br />
there is also a trendy cafe here. Hill street.<br />
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