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Scenic SpotPhoto of Murrays Lookout — Scenic Spotvia Google Maps

Murrays Lookout

Arthurs Seat, VIC|5
Hiking areaPhoto of Kokoda Memorial Walk (The Thousand Steps) — Hiking areavia Google Maps

Kokoda Memorial Walk (The Thousand Steps)

Tremont, VIC|5
ParkPhoto of William Ricketts Sanctuary — Parkvia Google Maps

William Ricketts Sanctuary

The artist, William Ricketts, is remembered by his works at this forest sanctuary for contemplation.

Mount Dandenong, VIC|5
State ParkPhoto of Arthurs Seat State Park (Parks Victoria) — State Parkvia Google Maps

Arthurs Seat State Park (Parks Victoria)

Charming public park offering sweeping bay views & a variety of nature hikes, gardens & wildlife.

Red Hill, VIC|5
Scenic SpotPhoto of Burkes Lookout — Scenic Spotvia Google Maps

Burkes Lookout

Popular sunset vista point offering panoramas of the Melbourne area & nearby walking tracks.

Mount Dandenong, VIC|5
Scenic SpotPhoto of Sherbrooke Falls — Scenic SpotOur original photo

Sherbrooke Falls

Gravel path to a waterfall through ferns & tall ash trees, with sightings of wombats & blue parrots.

Sherbrooke, VIC|4
Wildlife ParkPhoto of Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park — Wildlife Parkvia Google Maps

Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park

At this 25-acre zoo, visitors can view rare & endangered Australian animals by day & night.

Pearcedale, VIC|5
Wildlife ParkPhoto of Serendip Sanctuary (Parks Victoria) — Wildlife Parkvia Google Maps

Serendip Sanctuary (Parks Victoria)

Bird & wildlife sanctuary with walking tracks amid wetlands & open grassy woodlands.

Lara, VIC|4
Wildlife RefugePhoto of Healesville Sanctuary (Zoos Victoria) — Wildlife Refugevia Google Maps

Healesville Sanctuary (Zoos Victoria)

Zoo dedicated to Australian wildlife offering indoor & outdoor playgrounds, plus cafes & shops.

Badger Creek, VIC|5
State ParkPhoto of You Yangs Regional Park — State Park

You Yangs Regional Park

Boasting panoramic vistas from its granite peaks, this park offers hiking & mountain-biking trails.

Little River, VIC|5
Botanical GardenPhoto of Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden — Botanical GardenOur original photo

Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden

36-hectare garden with extensive paths past diverse plants, trees & water features, plus a cafe.

Olinda, VIC|5
ParkPhoto of Olinda Falls — Parkvia Google Maps

Olinda Falls

Waterfalls with trails to a viewing platform & lookouts, plus picnic tables, a car park & restrooms.

Olinda, VIC|4
Botanical GardenPhoto of Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne — Botanical Gardenvia Google Maps

Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne

Horticultural attraction & plant conservation center with elaborately landscaped beds & trees.

Cranbourne, VIC|5
Nature PreservePhoto of Birdsland Reserve — Nature Preservevia Google Maps

Birdsland Reserve

Belgrave Heights, VIC|5
State ParkPhoto of Werribee Gorge State Park (Parks Victoria) — State Park

Werribee Gorge State Park (Parks Victoria)

Nature area drawing daytrippers with hiking paths, climbing terrain, picnic spots & swimming holes.

Pentland Hills, VIC|5
GardenPhoto of Alfred Nicholas Memorial Garden — Garden

Alfred Nicholas Memorial Garden

Walking trails wind through this scenic, wooded garden park with a boathouse, waterfalls & islands.

Sherbrooke, VIC|5
ParkPhoto of Lysterfield Park — Parkvia Google Maps

Lysterfield Park

Scenic waterfront park featuring trails for hiking & cycling, plus lake sports & kangaroo sightings.

Lysterfield, VIC|5
National ParkPhoto of Dandenong Ranges National Park — National ParkOur original photo

Dandenong Ranges National Park

This scenic forested area filled with birds offers multi-use trails, picnic areas & a playground.

Tremont, VIC|5
FarmPhoto of Myuna Farm — FarmOur original photo

Myuna Farm

Doveton, VIC|5
Botanical GardenPhoto of RJ Hamer Arboretum (Parks Victoria) — Botanical Gardenvia Google Maps

RJ Hamer Arboretum (Parks Victoria)

Arboretum featuring scenic, hilly walking trails amid 150+ types of native & exotic trees.

Olinda, VIC|5