The Dandenongs’ Best Summer Lookouts and Viewpoints
The Dandenongs offer many scenic locales near Melbourne for exploration. Hiking trails wind through lush fern gullies and dense forests of Mountain Ash trees. The park is famous for its diverse wildlife, where visitors can spot native animals like koalas,…
Superstitions and Beliefs Unique to the Dandenongs
Dandenong Ranges are home to sprawling tracts of National Park, offering breathtaking scenery, walking tracks and charming public gardens. Day trippers love taking the Puffing Billy train; or enjoy high tea and scones in one of the charming hillside villages….
Landscape Photography – Capturing the Dandenongs’ Beauty
Building a portfolio of landscape photographs is an effective way to demonstrate both technical skill and artistic eye. By exploring either an educational route or self-teaching methods, creating your own distinctive style as a landscape photographer is possible. Be sure…
Winter Photography in the Snowy Dandenongs
Winter Photography in the Snowy Dandenongs provides photographers with an amazing variety of photographic opportunities, from intimate close ups of windswept Snow Gums to vast landscape vistas with mountain peaks wrapped in crisp blue skies. Exposure can be tricky; white…
The Dandenongs’ First Schools and Education History
Dandenongs education history dates back over one hundred years. St Mary’s Primary School in Dandenongs was established by the Presentation Sisters in 1912 and has an established tradition of welcoming and celebrating cultural diversity within its community. Mr Percy Langford…
Nature Playgrounds for Kids in the Dandenongs
Nature play is a fantastic way to nurture children’s imagination and sense of adventure, and the Dandenong Ranges provide plenty of opportunities to do just that! There are cascading waterfalls, idyllic picnic spots and amazing views here that children will…
Supporting Local and Sustainable Businesses in the Dandenongs
Supporting local businesses fosters entrepreneurialism and economic development within a community. By hiring residents, paying taxes, increasing purchasing power and creating sustainable economies – local businesses contribute immensely towards Greater Dandenong’s sustainability. Goodman recently completed a high-specification sustainable warehouse at…
Kid-Approved Cafes and Restaurants in the Dandenongs
These Dandenongs cafes and restaurants are sure to satisfy everyone in your family – children can order off a special kids menu while you relax with a cup of coffee in hand! There are plenty of family-friendly eateries nearby, from…
Best Activities and Spots in the Dandenongs
Just an hour’s drive from Melbourne, the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges make ideal day trip and weekend getaway destinations. Nature enthusiasts can explore temperate rainforests dotted with fern gullies and towering mountain ash trees. Children can interact with Australian…
The Dandenongs’ Role in Australian History
The Dandenong Ranges have played an integral part in Australia’s history for centuries. Rich pastures attracted graziers and timber cutters while offering weekend retreats from city life. Central Dandenong flourished into a bustling metropolitan centre, home to residents from 137…