Villages & Towns

Belgrave

Take a journey on a steam train from Belgrave or visit the eateries, gift shops and the historic Cameo Cinema, all set against a forest backdrop.

Cockatoo, originally named Cockatoo Creek, was first settled in the 1870s by gold prospectors and timber merchants.

Emerald Lake is a stunning little village that is brimming with country charm and wonderful hospitality.

Tucked in to the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges, just one hour's drive from Melbourne, you will find Gembrook

Kallista is a small and pretty village located in the mountain forests of the Dandenong Ranges.

Kalorama Memorial Reserve - Dandenong Ranges

Kalorama is a small, scenic village perched atop the Dandenong Ranges 40 km east of Melbourne on the Mt Dandenong Tourist Road.

Lilydale a the gateway to both the Dandenong Ranges and the Yarra Valley

Menzies Creek is a rural township in the Dandenong Ranges and 5km east of Belgrave. It lies within the Menzies Creek Valley and is one of the most scenic valleys with steeply sloping land with lush pasture, tall Mountain Ash trees and native vegetation.

Monbulk is a scenic suburb of Melbourne, heading towards the Dandenong Ranges.

Montrose is a thriving township situated at the start of the Mount Dandenong Tourist Road.

The village of Mount Dandenong is a popular destinations for day-trippers, offering a cosy café culture, specialty shops and beautiful accommodation.

Located less than an hour from Melbourne and right in the heart of the Yarra Valley and the Dandenongs, the village of Mount Evelyn is a hidden gem which has much to offer visitors including stunning views of mountains and valleys.

From cooking spices to homewares, hand-crafted jewellery, fashion and old fashioned sweets – you can spend hours browsing Olinda’s stores and boutiques for treasures.

The village of Sassafras, just over an hour's drive from Melbourne, is a popular destination for day-trippers. Offering a cosy cafe culture, amazing scenery and beautiful national parks, there is sure to be something to please.

The township of Selby was developed in conjunction with Menzies Creek after the narrow-gauge railway was built from Upper Ferntree Gully to Gembrook in 1904.

Silvan is home to some of the best quality fruits in Australia as well as the Tesselaar Tulip Festival.

Tecoma is a small suburb, nestled between Belgrave and Upwey, in the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges. It adjoins Sherbrooke Forest and was named after the shrub ‘Tecoma’ that grew in the area.

The charming village of The Basin is nestled in the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges, just 31km east of Melbourne CBD.

Upper Ferntree Gully, Visit Dandenong Ranges

Upper Ferntree Gully, in the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges, was a farming area in the early 1930’s and popular spot for holiday-makers staying overnight in boarding houses and cottages.

Upwey is a thriving community of over 6,800 residents. The Main Street boasts a wide variety of shops and services, with a traditional community village atmosphere, just 32km east of Melbourne.