Guidebook for Ferny Creek

Joni & Philip
Guidebook for Ferny Creek

Sightseeing

Situated in a ferny glade in the Dandenongs, William Ricketts Sanctuary is a place of beauty and tranquillity, due both to the natural setting and the mystical sculptures.
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Kuil William Ricketts
1402 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd
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Situated in a ferny glade in the Dandenongs, William Ricketts Sanctuary is a place of beauty and tranquillity, due both to the natural setting and the mystical sculptures.
A nice gentle bush walk to Sherbrooke Falls if you want to sample the Dandenong walking tracks. You can start only 1.5km from the Fern Room.
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Sherbrooke Forest Car Park
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A nice gentle bush walk to Sherbrooke Falls if you want to sample the Dandenong walking tracks. You can start only 1.5km from the Fern Room.
Super busy on weekends and public holidays so why not schedule your visit mid-week. You will need to be fit to tackle the 1000 steps climb. If you are staying here start at the top - easier parking
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1000 Steps Carpark
Mount Dandenong Tourist Road
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Super busy on weekends and public holidays so why not schedule your visit mid-week. You will need to be fit to tackle the 1000 steps climb. If you are staying here start at the top - easier parking
The National Rhododendron Gardens host brilliantly coloured blooms of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, cherries and daffodils. Seasonal changes ensure the gardens are a delight all year around.
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Taman Botani Dandenong Ranges
The Georgian Road
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The National Rhododendron Gardens host brilliantly coloured blooms of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, cherries and daffodils. Seasonal changes ensure the gardens are a delight all year around.
Try any one of many walks through the National Park and enjoy everything nature has to offer.
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Taman Nasional Dandenong Ranges
School Road
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Try any one of many walks through the National Park and enjoy everything nature has to offer.
Several easy walks start at the carpark and you can even feed the cockatoos.
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Grant's Picnic Ground
70 Monbulk Rd
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Several easy walks start at the carpark and you can even feed the cockatoos.
2-3 minutes drive. Very sloping ground and there are plenty of steps, but the pathways are winding and reasonably gently. Highly recommended if time is short plus dogs are allowed on lead.
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Taman Kenangan Alfred Nicholas
1A Sherbrooke Rd
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2-3 minutes drive. Very sloping ground and there are plenty of steps, but the pathways are winding and reasonably gently. Highly recommended if time is short plus dogs are allowed on lead.
Open seven days a week, 365 days a year. A restaurant and bistro and an amazing view of Melbourne city skyline or the majestic sweep of Port Phillip Bay. Car park entry costs $6 per car.
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SkyHigh Mount Dandenong
26 Observatory Rd
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Open seven days a week, 365 days a year. A restaurant and bistro and an amazing view of Melbourne city skyline or the majestic sweep of Port Phillip Bay. Car park entry costs $6 per car.
Lovely gardens and near the Rhododendron gardens is you are visiting there. Also has food available.
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Cloudehill Garden & Nursery
89 Olinda-Monbulk Rd
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Lovely gardens and near the Rhododendron gardens is you are visiting there. Also has food available.

Food Scene

Probably the most popular tearoom in Victoria. (Dont know why) Arrive early or join the Q. If you are in the mood for a stroll you can easily walk there from the Fern Room (about 3.5km each way)
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Tearoom Miss Marple
382 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd
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Probably the most popular tearoom in Victoria. (Dont know why) Arrive early or join the Q. If you are in the mood for a stroll you can easily walk there from the Fern Room (about 3.5km each way)
Lovely hills township. Several interesting shops and restaurants.
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Olinda
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Lovely hills township. Several interesting shops and restaurants.
Lovely hills township. Several interesting shops and restaurants. If you are in the mood for a stroll you can easily walk there from the Fern Room (about 3.5km each way)
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Sassafras
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Lovely hills township. Several interesting shops and restaurants. If you are in the mood for a stroll you can easily walk there from the Fern Room (about 3.5km each way)
Interesting history and great bread selection. A bit pricey but very popular. If you are in the mood for a stroll you can easily walk there from the Fern Room. (about 3km each way)
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Burnham Bakery & Piggery Cafe
1 Sherbrooke Rd
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Interesting history and great bread selection. A bit pricey but very popular. If you are in the mood for a stroll you can easily walk there from the Fern Room. (about 3km each way)
Nice jams and bits and pieces to take away. And visit Sherbrooke Arts Society nearby.
Evolve
64-68 Monbulk Rd
Nice jams and bits and pieces to take away. And visit Sherbrooke Arts Society nearby.
If you like a pancake then this is the place for you. Pancakes for any time of day. The dessert selection servings are big enough for two. Easily walk there from the Fern Room (about 3km each way)
Flippin' Pancakes
327 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd
If you like a pancake then this is the place for you. Pancakes for any time of day. The dessert selection servings are big enough for two. Easily walk there from the Fern Room (about 3km each way)
Simply good pizza!
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Mad Raven Pizza Deluxe
78 Monbulk Rd
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Simply good pizza!
Basic restaurant with good tasting Indian food at reasonable price. Popular with locals who keep coming back. (it is actually in Mt Dandenong a few km past Olinda, google says Olinda)
Indian by Nature
1526-1528 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road
Basic restaurant with good tasting Indian food at reasonable price. Popular with locals who keep coming back. (it is actually in Mt Dandenong a few km past Olinda, google says Olinda)
We've actually never been but it is always packed with tourist buses and seems to be the busiest eating place in the Hills.
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Cuckoo Restaurant
508 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd
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We've actually never been but it is always packed with tourist buses and seems to be the busiest eating place in the Hills.
Good pub. Good food. Not much more you can say.
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Micawber Tavern
71 Monbulk Rd
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Good pub. Good food. Not much more you can say.

Shopping

If you like your tea, don't miss this shop. You will be overwhelmed with the scents. Great selection of tea pots for sale (some coffee too). Walk there from the Fern Room (about 3.5km each way)
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Tea Leaves AUST Pty Ltd
380 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd
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If you like your tea, don't miss this shop. You will be overwhelmed with the scents. Great selection of tea pots for sale (some coffee too). Walk there from the Fern Room (about 3.5km each way)
Browse and buy from their selection of unique and boutique regional produce for the pantry.
Cream at Sassafras
372 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd
Browse and buy from their selection of unique and boutique regional produce for the pantry.
This Post Office has some basic food items and an amazing array of beers and wines. If you want a nice wine - not the commercial stuff - go to the Post Office! You can post a card as well!
Ferny Creek General Store and Liquor Shop
195 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd
This Post Office has some basic food items and an amazing array of beers and wines. If you want a nice wine - not the commercial stuff - go to the Post Office! You can post a card as well!

Everything Else

Dogs allowed on lead.
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George Tindale Memorial Gardens
33 Sherbrooke Rd
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Dogs allowed on lead.
Experience a forest walk with your dog. Dogs allowed on lead. But be careful not to stray into the surrounding National Parks.
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R.J. Hamer Arboretum
10 Chalet Rd
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Experience a forest walk with your dog. Dogs allowed on lead. But be careful not to stray into the surrounding National Parks.
A big oval surrounded by trees but my dog's favourite - just ask her! A sign says, “dogs allowed on lead” but with very few people around she always gets a free run and the chance to chase a ball.
Ferny Creek Reserve
A big oval surrounded by trees but my dog's favourite - just ask her! A sign says, “dogs allowed on lead” but with very few people around she always gets a free run and the chance to chase a ball.
If you have time to spare and you fancy a quality massage. Call or text Melinda at Elle Naturale Massage Olinda and tell her Philip from Ferny Creek recommended her.
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Elle Naturale Olinda
1606 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd
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If you have time to spare and you fancy a quality massage. Call or text Melinda at Elle Naturale Massage Olinda and tell her Philip from Ferny Creek recommended her.
Grab some brochures from here on your way up (plus we have our own info guide in your room) and you wont have to leave the mountain until your visit is over.
Dandenong Ranges Visitor Information Centre
Grab some brochures from here on your way up (plus we have our own info guide in your room) and you wont have to leave the mountain until your visit is over.