Emerald | Ferny Hill Retreat

Garden Art – painted mannequins

Two wire mannequins placed next to a shed transformed a once dreary garden bed. It now zings, thanks to the bright pops of colour!

This little spot at Ferny Hill Retreat has been set aside for bird feeding. Sit back with a wine or coffee and wait for the birds to arrive.

Emerald is a stunning little village in the Dandenong Ranges that’s brimming with country charm – and I should know because I live here!

13 & 14 April. Talopea Gardens offer visitors vistas of autumn coloured trees & many other forms of flora. Music & plant sales!

7 April. Emerald’s Funfest is a HUGE street festival. Rides, stalls, music, street performers, art, food, wine and more. Don’t miss it!

Whether you’re a train enthusiast or just inquisitive, and no matter what your age, this model railway is a must-see. It’s HUGE!

7-14 April. PAVE, Emerald’s week-long Festival, brings the streets alive. Music, arts, food and entertainment!

3rd Sunday every month. Emerald Market is the largest in the Dandenong Ranges. Food, gifts, clothes, plants and more!

Relax and take in the views as the steam train, Puffing Billy chugs its way through forests, grasslands and over historial bridges.