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Video | Emerald Lake Park – something for everyone!

Video | Emerald Lake Park – something for everyone!

by Carmel | Dec 5, 2019 | Attractions, Dandenong Ranges, Emerald, Parks & nature, Wildlife

Emerald Lake Park is a great place for nature & fun. There are so many things to see and do – even a Puffing Billy station inside the park!

Our thief left clues!

Our thief left clues!

by Carmel | Jul 9, 2019 | Buzz, Our gardens, Wildlife

Yesterday I discovered that we were the victims of a theft! During the night our veggie patch had been decimated, but there were clues…

Feed the birds

Feed the birds

by Carmel | Jun 4, 2019 | Buzz, Emerald, Our gardens, Wildlife

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.

10 species of wildlife in the Dandenong Ranges

10 species of wildlife in the Dandenong Ranges

by Carmel | May 8, 2019 | Attractions, Buzz, Dandenong Ranges, Parks & nature, Wildlife

Check out this selection of 10 awesome birds and animals you want to look out for when visiting the Dandenong Ranges.

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!

10 interesting facts about the Dandenong Ranges

10 interesting facts about the Dandenong Ranges

by Carmel | Mar 7, 2019 | Attractions, Buzz, Dandenong Ranges, Parks & nature, Views and vistas, Wildlife

There’s more to the Dandenong Ranges than magnificent forests and scenic drives. Here are 10 facts you may not know…

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.

The day I met Eddie, our echidna

The day I met Eddie, our echidna

by Carmel | Feb 26, 2019 | Buzz, Our gardens, Wildlife

We have a resident echidna at Ferny Hill Retreat. This is how I met him…

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Hi, I’m Carmel

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  • Proud owner of Ferny Hill Retreat
  • Aspiring children’s author
  • Art lover, nature lover
  • Traveller, explorer
  • Often coffee-fuelled

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Recent posts

  • Fern fronds signaling Spring
  • Gardening in the hills is a BIG job!
  • The rewards of hosting a short term rental (beyond money)
  • Guest’s private fernery & patio
  • New feature wall in the bedroom
  • We’re officially one of Airbnb’s best of the best

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