cherryhill orchard, coldstream
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Summer means CHERRIES! And you can’t miss the opportunity to pick your own. Cherryhill Orchards have just opened their second U-Pick location in Coldstream.
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maroondah reservoir park, healesville
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One of Mamma's favourite places for a family picnic has to be Maroondah Reservoir Park in Healesville. This parkland reserve is alive with birdlife, beautiful gardens and great family walks.
Read Morebeagleys picnic ground, kallista
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There’s nothing better than a picnic in the Dandenongs on a nice sunny day. Set under the mountain ash trees, along the Sassafras Creek, Beagleys Picnic Ground is the perfect spot. Centrally located, you can grab a coffee or some takeaway from many of the local cafes in the Dandenongs and settle in for a nice relaxing lunch.
Read Moremathias track, olinda
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Situated in the Dandenong Ranges, Mathias Track is a lovely, relatively easy and dog friendly walking track. It’s around 8km return, Mamma definitely didn’t get to explore the entire track with weary little legs by her side. The walk is quite flat and boasts beautiful views of the Dandenongs in all its glory.
Read Moreburke's lookout, mount dandenong
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Mamma knew there had to be a great vantage point of the city and the rest of Melbourne up in the Dandenongs and we think we have found it. Heading up the mountains for some fresh air and a lovely stroll is exactly what we are after.
Read Morechelsea australian garden @ dandenong ranges botanic gardens, olinda
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The Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens in Olinda have a new roommate - the Chelsea Australian Garden. This is breathtaking. After winning Gold at the world famous Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Chelsea Flower Show in London (that’s a mouthful!) a replicated and expanded design, is now taking pride of place in the Dandenong Ranges.
Read Morewarburton rail trail
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The Warby Trail has to me Mamma’s MOST favourite place to relax and chill out with the dogs.
Read Morecog bike hire @ lakeside, emerald
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Emerald Lake is a real GEM - and now you can hire a bike to explore all of its beauty!
Read Moreshiprock falls and picnic grounds, hoddles creek
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Head in to the forest to chase some waterfalls … but you might just end up climbing giant rocks instead!
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puffing billy railway lakeside visitors centre, emerald
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It’s official. The train mad kids are going to LOVE you for taking them to Emerald Lake. Puffing Billy Railway have just opened their brand new visitors centre along side the beautiful original Lakeside station.
Read Morehaining park farm, don valley
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This is Parks Victoria’s most recently opened public park. Welcome to Haining Farm.
Read Moreolinda falls, mt dandenong
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The hunt to find the Olinda Falls are just as exciting as the waterfalls themselves. There is something magical about these hills.
Read Moresnow play, mount donna buang
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With little kids, the best day in the snow is a day that is easy, fun and free! Mt Donna Buang is the an ACE place to catch some snow and it's FREE, making it ideal for snow play
Read Morebirdsland reserve, belgrave heights
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Tucked in the hills of Belgrave Heights, this nature reserve and trail that weaves around the Monbulk Creek and retarding basin and is yet ANOTHER slice of eastie paradise.
Read Moredragon forest @ r. j. hamer arboretum, olinda
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The hills are beginning to come alive with the magic of dragons!
Read Morelillydale lake, lilydale
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We might not have the beach or the bay … but the east sure has The Lake! Lillydale Lake (yep … it has the old spelling still) is an eastie classic.
Read Moreroll play - bike track, healesville
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There is a new, AMAZING and safe place at Queens Park in Healesville to take the bikes, scooters and trikes and let the kids do laps.
Read Moremurrup brarn yarra flats billabongs, yering
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This little trail fits a very specific criteria - a bike trail that is great for beginners, not too long and can cope with a scooter!
Read Moreyarra valley trail, lilydale to yering
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We love a great rail to explore! Even better when it is nice and flat and has a lovely view to take in.
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