Family Getaways Guide

Families live busy lives, so taking time away with the family, even if it's just a couple of nights, is a great way to unwind and reconnect. Let the kids forget about gaming and YouTube for a while and get into some nature play. The Dandenong Ranges have attractions that will spark their imagination and restaurants with kids menus that they will love, and you'll love our amazing houses that are perfect for families. So what are you waiting for?

place of interest  >  SkyHigh Mt Dandenong

SkyHigh Mt Dandenong

Come and enjoy the view from The Giants Chair, wander the gardens, explore the carved trees or take on the Maze. 

place of interest  >  A Ride on Puffing Billy Steam Train

A Ride on Puffing Billy Steam Train

Kids just love a genuine Steam Train. Puffing Billy travels through the magnificent forests and fern gullies from Belgrave to Gembrook.

place of interest  >  Treetops Adventure

Treetops Adventure

If you are a family that likes a thrill, then weaving through the canopy of some of the world’s rarest trees might be for you.

place of interest  >  Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery

Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery

What's not to love! Free entry, free tastings, Chocolatiers to watch at work plus hundreds of chocolate creations to marvel at.

place of interest  >  Olinda Playscape

Olinda Playscape

A wonderful playground with a flying fox, slides, cubbies, water play, swings and more... and coffee for you!

place of interest  >  Seville Water Play Park

Seville Water Play Park

The park has free water activities for all ages with water jets activated every day from September to April.

place of interest  >  Geppetto's Workshop

Geppetto's Workshop

Guaranteed to bring out the child in everyone with an amazing array of toys and puppets.

place of interest  >  Emerald Lake Park

Emerald Lake Park

Ride the paddleboats, wade in the pool, watch Puffing Billy Steam Train fill up with water or see the model railway exhibition.

place of interest  >  Only Mine Chocolates

Only Mine Chocolates

Only Mine was founded in 2015 by life partners Anya Tran & Jason Stockton. Through humble beginnings they began producing all of t...

place of interest  >  Sassafras Sweet Co

Sassafras Sweet Co

Olinda Sweet Co opened it’s doors in February 1997 and shortly added it’s sister store in Sassafras- Sassafras Sweet Co. Warrandyte opened its doors in 2017.

They ...

place of interest  >  Mary Eats Cake

Mary Eats Cake

A country glam venue set in the quaint leafy suburb of Montrose close to Mount Dandenong and on the way to the Yarra Valley. A high tea ...

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SkyHigh Mt Dandenong
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A Ride on Puffing Billy Steam Train
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Treetops Adventure
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Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery
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Olinda Playscape
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Seville Water Play Park
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Geppetto's Workshop
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Emerald Lake Park
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Only Mine Chocolates
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Sassafras Sweet Co
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Mary Eats Cake

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