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The Dandenong Ranges

3rd Edition: Expanded and Updated
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The Dandenong Ranges third edition is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to discover the very best of the Dandenong Ranges. This edition offers even more ways to explore and enjoy the Dandenong Ranges. It showcases exciting new highlights at the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden, including... Read More
Format: Hardback
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The Dandenong Ranges third edition is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to discover the very best of the Dandenong Ranges.

This edition offers even more ways to explore and enjoy the Dandenong Ranges. It showcases exciting new highlights at the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden, including the Chelsea Australian Garden and the Australian Cloud Forest Collection.

Explore the ngurrak Barring/RidgeWalk, a 39-kilometre arts trail celebrating the rich heritage of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people. Discover the transformed Olinda Precinct and the Eastern Dandenong Ranges Trail, which generally follows the route of the historic Puffing Billy Railway.

Other experiences include KaBloom at Silvan, one of Australia’s most spectacular floral displays with millions of flowers in full colour. Learn fascinating stories of Mary Card's legacy in Olinda, and former Australian Prime Minister Billy Hughes' connection to Sassafras. Enjoy a selection of new restaurants in Olinda and Sassafras, alongside beautiful gardens, scenic walking trails, local attractions, and unique experiences.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922779748

Publisher: Melbourne Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 November 2026

Country: Australia

Imprint: Melbourne Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 1.0mm

Width: 1.0mm

Height: 1.0mm

Weight: 1g

Pages: 192

About the Author

Kornelia and her twin brother Ulo Freeman are the authors and photographers for Melbourne Books' Portraits of Victoria series, which to date includes: The Dandenong Ranges, Parks & Gardens of Melbourne, Laneways of Melbourne, Melbourne Highlights, The Mornington Peninsula To Wilsons Promontory, The Yarra Valley & Surrounds, Goldfields of Victoria and Great Ocean Road. Kornelia and Ulo enjoy photography, travel, researching historical sites, uncovering secrets and showcasing the beauty of Victoria.

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