Category: Dandenong Ranges

  • A Spectacular Scenic Hike – Olinda, Victoria

    A Spectacular Scenic Hike – Olinda, Victoria

    Olinda is located in Victoria’s outer east and is much loved by hikers and nature lovers. The town is located around 40km from the Melbourne CBD and is easiest to get to by car. The peaceful small town is also well known for its unique cafes, art culture and relaxed hippie vibe. One of the…

  • Emerald to Cockatoo Rail Trail – a hidden gem an hour past Melbourne

    Emerald to Cockatoo Rail Trail – a hidden gem an hour past Melbourne

    In the heart of Victoria lies a hidden gem, quite literally, known as the Emerald to Cockatoo Rail Trail. It’s not just a hike, it’s a time machine that transports you to an era where steam trains chugged through the lush eastern Victorian landscape. This 6-kilometer trail (and a 13km roundtrip), is brimming with history…

  • Eastern Sherbrooke Forest Walk

    Eastern Sherbrooke Forest Walk

    We met with our friends on Saturday to go for a walk in Dandenong Ranges. We decided to do the Eastern Sherbrooke Forest Walk. We started from the Grants picnic ground. Straight away we saw big trees. The trail was wide and flat. There was a section of the trail that was quite steep. We…