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Horse Riding in the Dandenong Ranges

Horse Riding in the Dandenong Ranges

by Carmel | May 12, 2019 | Attractions, Dandenong Ranges, Parks & nature, Views and vistas, Walking tracks

Explore the Dandenong Ranges on horseback. Beginners and experienced riders welcome. 1 & 2hr trail rides, every weekend except …

So, what is Forest Bathing?

So, what is Forest Bathing?

by Carmel | Apr 24, 2019 | Buzz, Dandenong Ranges, Parks & nature, Walking tracks, Wellbeing

Shinrin-yoku is the Japanese art of ‘forest bathing’. It reduces stress, improves people’s mood and it’s really easy to do…

Sherbrooke Forest

Sherbrooke Forest

by Carmel | Mar 11, 2019 | Attractions, Dandenong Ranges, Parks & nature, Walking tracks, Wildlife

Many of the walking tracks in Sherbrooke Forest make you feel you’re in a prehistoric place! Moss, vines and fern trees…

Grants Picnic Ground. Feed the birds!

Grants Picnic Ground. Feed the birds!

by Carmel | Mar 11, 2019 | Attractions, Dandenong Ranges, Parks & nature, Walking tracks, Wildlife

Feed native birds at Grants Picnic Ground. Cockatoos, Rosellas & Parrots!

Alfred Nicholas Memorial Gardens

Alfred Nicholas Memorial Gardens

by Carmel | Mar 3, 2019 | Attractions, Dandenong Ranges, Parks & nature, Walking tracks

The Alfred Nicholas Memorial Garden in Sherbrooke, Victoria is considered one of the finest in Australia. Beautiful and romantic!

1000 Steps Kokoda Track

1000 Steps Kokoda Track

by Carmel | Mar 3, 2019 | Attractions, Dandenong Ranges, Parks & nature, Walking tracks, Wildlife

Yes, there are (roughly) 1000 steps! This walk (climb) is roughly 2.8 km’s one way.