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Bunjil Place Plaza

Entertainment Venues

Bunjil Place

Bunjil Place is a multi-disciplinary Arts and Entertainment venue in the heart of Melbourne's South-East. They are a creative hub, a hive of culture and a community meeting place. Since its opening on 28 October 2017, Bunjil Place has secured its place as the City of Casey's premier entertainment precinct by bringing together an exciting mix of facilities. Be delighted and entertained by their full program of creative events in their outdoor events plaza, theatre, multipurpose studio and public gallery. Visit their community facilities at the City of Casey Customer Service Centre, library, function centre, café or public meeting rooms. Having hosted such events as Floribunda and The Archibald Prize in the gallery, and the Casey Cornucopia local produce festival, there's always something to see and do at Bunjil Place.

Narre Warren VIC

0.0 km away

The Mad Magician — Image credit: Escape house

Amusement and Theme Parks

Escape House

Escape House is an escape room venue offering immersive adventures for two to six players. Immersive escape room adventures including Airline Hijack and The Haunted Motel. Solve clues, crack codes, and escape within 60 minutes Ideal for travelers, team building, birthdays, and group fun, with themed rooms featuring clever puzzles, story-driven challenges, and unforgettable moments.

Narre Warren VIC

0.7 km away

Lysterfield Park Lake Track

Parks and Gardens

Lysterfield Park Lake Track

Lysterfield Park is a beautiful spot, not far from Melbourne, offering a range of recreational activities. It has picnic areas, barbeques and games, as well as a car park. There are also two large toilets and shower blocks and a drinking water fountain. A wide, flat path with tall trees provides shade.

Lysterfield VIC

6.0 km away

Lysterfield Park — Image credit: Parks Victoria

National Parks and Reserves

Lysterfield Park

Rising from the southern foothills of the Dandenong Ranges, Lysterfield Park is the perfect place to experience recreational activities in nature. Spot kangaroos while walking or jogging the six kilometre Lake Circuit Trail, ride 24 kilometres of mountain bike trails or relax at the lakeside picnic areas. You can sail, kayak or canoe in the lake, while runners love the network of gravel bush tracks. It is also home to one of Australia's busiest mountain biking trail networks – including the State Mountain Bike Course, which was a venue at the 2006 Commonwealth Games, easy green trails and action packed black diamond trails for experienced riders. Lysterfield is a great place to see kangaroos and wallabies in the wild close to Melbourne, so please ensure you leave your dog at home and don't disturb the local wildlife. Pedestrians and cyclists can access the park 24 hours a day. The main carparking area at Lysterfield Park is open from sunrise to sunset seven days a week. Vehicles can exit the park after hours via one-way spikes. Before your visit, please check the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website for updated changes of conditions and familiarise yourself with important bushfire safety information to ensure your experience is safe and enjoyable. For information about fires, Fire Danger Ratings and Total Fire Bans visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au

Lysterfield VIC

7.5 km away

Dandenong Market Main Entrance — Image credit: Dandenong Market

Shopping and Markets

Dandenong Market

Located in the heart of Dandenong since 1866, Dandenong Market is one of Melbourne's oldest and most culturally diverse markets, a vibrant destination for fresh produce, global street food, and artisan traders. Since opening, the Dandenong Market has been a place where generations come together, cultures are shared, and small businesses thrive. Home to more than 150 traders and welcoming over 5.5 million visitors each year, the Dandenong Market is more than just a place to shop - it's a dynamic meeting place at the heart of the community. The Dandenong Market proudly supports local vendors, family businesses, and create a welcoming space for everyone, from long-time locals to first time visitors and newly arrived migrants. Their mission is simple: to bring people together through food, culture, and community. The Dandenong Market delivers a year-round calendar of vibrant events that bring people together through food, culture and shared experiences. From major festivals and seasonal family activations to immersive cultural celebrations and unique pop-up experiences, these events attract thousands of visitors and consistently deliver high-energy experiences that create meaningful memories and leave a lasting impression. Follow the Dandenong Market on social media to stay up-to-date with market news and events.

Dandenong VIC

8.5 km away

Lysterfield Park Trig Point

Natural Attractions

Lysterfield Park Trig Point

Trig Point, situated in Churchill Park, provides a spectacular 360 degree view of Melbourne. This track varies from hardened gravel to surfaces with widely variable and unpredictable features. A reasonable fitness level is required. From the Churchill Picnic Area, there are many walking trails to explore, ideal for peaceful walks in nature.

Lysterfield VIC

9.0 km away

Churchill National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Churchill National Park

Churchill National Park offers a glimpse of the landscape that existed before clearing and settlement, with remnant forest and woodland supporting healthy populations of Eastern Grey Kangaroos and Swamp Wallabies. The park features peaceful walking tracks plus options for jogging and cycling. Head up Stonemasons Track to the Trig Point Lookout for panoramic views across the park. Wildlife watching is a highlight, so bring binoculars. You may see reptiles sunning themselves, wallabies moving through the undergrowth or even a Powerful Owl roosting in the trees. Keep an eye out for parrots, honeyeaters, Superb Fairy-wrens, thornbills, grebes, cockatoos, pelicans and seasonal visitors like the Swift Parrot and Japanese Snipe. Peregrine Falcons and Black-shouldered Kites also nest in the area, making the park a rewarding spot for birdwatchers. Churchill National Park is also home to Little Forest Bats, a range of frogs, reptiles and snakes, and the endangered Southern Toadlet, often heard calling along the creeks. Over a dozen eucalypt species grow here, along with wattles, orchids and Red-fruit Saw-sedge in the damp woodlands. This plant is essential to the life cycle of the Sword Grass-brown butterfly, which lays its eggs exclusively on the saw-sedge. Before you go check Parks Victoria's website for local changes and park conditions. Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors and stay up to date using the Vic Emergency website.

Rowville VIC

9.4 km away

Social Fair Cranbourne Giant Playgrounds

Amusement and Theme Parks

Social Fair Cranbourne

Discover Social Fair, one of Melbourne's most exciting indoor adventure destinations. From soaring high-ropes and vibrant mini golf to towering climbing walls and immersive play zones, it's a place where families, friends, and travellers can play, explore and unwind all under one roof. With a welcoming café and bar, birthday and group experiences, and activities for all ages, Social Fair Cranbourne is the perfect stop for visitors looking to add fun, energy, and unforgettable moments to their Melbourne itinerary.

Cranbourne VIC

9.6 km away

Cardinia Reservoir Park

National Parks and Reserves

Cardinia Reservoir Park

Visitors who view the huge expanse of water that is Cardinia Reservoir by the morning light will understand why this is one of Melbourne's most popular outdoor destinations. The open parklands, picnic and barbecue areas, and native bush areas that are home to abundant wildlife and natural flora are a draw card to those seeking a day in a natural setting. All picnic areas have access and toilets for visitors with limited mobility. Most have barbecues and shelter. Popular spots include Crystal Brook, Duffy's and Kangaroo Flat. Dogs are allowed at Crystal Brook and Duffy's but must be kept on a leash at all times. Portable gas barbecues are allowed, but portable barbecues using heat beads or wood are not permitted in the park. Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. For the latest information on changes to local conditions, please visit the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website. Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors. Refer to the Bushfire Safety section on the Parks Victoria website for tips on how to stay safe.

Narre Warren East VIC

9.7 km away

Birdsland Reserve

Natural Attractions

Birdsland Reserve

Located in the southern area of the Dandenong Ranges, between Belgrave and Lysterfield Lake Park, is Birdsland Reserve, a 75 hectares bushland reserve that is home to native birds and animals. You may even spot a Platypus. The original owner of Birdsland reserve was the Bird family who owned the property from the 1940s to the 1980s. The reserve was opened, as it now stands, in the late 1980s once then Shire of Sherbrooke (now known as Yarra Ranges Council) purchased the land from the Bird family and promoted it as a community bushland area. The reserve has barbeques and is a perfect spot for a picnic. There are walking tracks throughout the reserve for bushwalking. Visit the website for opening hours. Closing times do vary depending on the season. Check the signs at the park entrance for details. The reserve is not open on days of Total Fire Ban. The Reserve entrance is off Mount Morton Road in Belgrave South.

Belgrave Heights VIC

11 km away

Burrinja Cultural Centre

Entertainment Venues

Burrinja Cultural Centre

Burrinja is at the heart of a thriving, contemporary art and performance culture that invites participation, tells important narratives and champions creative expression, located in the Dandenong Ranges. Visual art, original theatre, live comedy, live music, artist studios, co-working spaces, meeting rooms, venue hire and social enterprise cafe. Burrinja is a not-for-profit organisation that thrives thanks to the support of Yarra Ranges Council, artists, visitors and the community. They deliver a wide array of cultural experiences to the Dandenong Ranges region and beyond. The 400 seat theatre and 130 studio theatre combines professional performers, community and school productions with a range of commercial and other hire events, while three exhibition spaces, artist's studios and cultural development events ensures a vibrant visual and community arts program. Burrinja is obsessed with art. Focused on community. Steered in partnership. Interested in tomorrow. Aware of history. Seeking Impact. Continuously learning. Driven by ethics. Burrinja is a fabulous place to experience great art - from theatre to exhibitions and studios. For what's on, please visit the Burrinja Cultural Centre website.

Upwey VIC

12 km away

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria — Image credit: Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

Natural Attractions

Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne

Just a 50 minute drive from Melbourne's city centre, discover the astonishing beauty and diversity of more than 100,000 native plants at the Cranbourne Gardens. You will find them displayed in settings that capture the essence of Australia's diverse landscape from the Red Centre to the coastal fringes. The award-winning Australian Garden comprises 11 precincts and facilities , boardwalks and viewing platforms on Howson and Gibson Hills. Tours, activities and programs in the Australian Garden provide a range of informative and exciting experiences for visitors of all ages. Take a Free Guided Walk or ride on The Explorer Bus to discover this amazing 15 hectare garden. From the Australian Garden, head into the bushland and picnic areas or visit the Gardens Shop and Boon Wurrung Café. The bushland has a state-of-the-art nature playground, hiking and biking trails. Visitors can also discover inspiration and information about how to use Australian plants in your garden. The Friends of Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne host a plant sale, where you can choose from a range of plants including grasses, climbers, border-plants, ground-cover, bushes, trees and more, many of which you will find in the Australian Garden. Please check their website for further details.

Cranbourne VIC

12 km away

The timeless tradition of sitting on the carriage sill is back!

Amusement and Theme Parks

Puffing Billy Railway

Step back in time at Australia’s oldest and best-preserved heritage steam railway, Puffing Billy, situated in the picturesque Dandenong Ranges and only 60-minutes from Melbourne CBD. With lush fern gullies brushing past the open side carriages and Mountain Ash trees towering overhead, Puffing Billy Railway makes for a wonderful opportunity to relax and breathe in the fresh air whilst the train makes its way through the temperate rainforest. Discover wonderful wildlife and spectacular landscapes made for adventure while sitting on the carriage sill of Puffing Billy’s open-side carriages; a truly iconic experience that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. Located adjacent to Lakeside station sits Puffing Billy’s new state-of-the-art Lakeside Visitor Centre. Featuring a modern café with the best produce on offer in the region, a dedicated gift shop featuring locally designed treasures and a gallery of steam artifacts in the Lakeside Hall, the Visitor Centre offers guests a cultural hub with world-class facilities. Open daily with free entry to passengers and visitors.

Belgrave VIC

13 km away

Treetops Adventure Belgrave

Amusement and Theme Parks

Treetops Adventure Belgrave

Come along and soar through Victoria's first tree ropes course, situated in the Dandenong Ranges. Move through the branches on an array of ziplines, tight ropes and tunnels. The estate, which is located on traditional Wurundjeri land, now spans eight hectares of forest alongside the Puffing Billy station in Belgrave. It features rare trees, including a magnificent 150-year-old Algerian Oak, used as the Home Tree. A 2.5-hour session through the aerial challenges (including gearing up) will have you laughing along with the Kookaburras. After safety, your adrenaline is our top priority, so our courses are designed to challenge you, no matter what level you're at. Treetops Adventure Belgrave offers 10 tree ropes courses, six vertical challenges, over 100 aerial obstacles, and 23 ziplines including a 100 metre ziplne.

Belgrave VIC

14 km away

Wings'n'Roses

Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks

Wings'n'Roses

Wings'n'Roses is a unique parrot-focused sanctuary, home to over 200 colorful parrots, with a special emphasis on hand-raised parrots that are friendly, interactive, and close to people. They also feature rare hand-raised owls for an unforgettable experience. During the Exotic Parrot Encounter, you'll get up close with some of the sweetest, hand-raised parrots as they perch on your arm for unforgettable photos, nibble treats from your hand, and fill the air with vibrant colour as they fly around you. It's an intimate, interactive experience designed to let you meet these beautiful birds the way we know them—curious, playful, and full of personality. Open throughout Christmas and New Year, Parrot Rose Garden is the perfect festive destination to enjoy the charm, intelligence, and beauty of parrots up close.

Pakenham VIC

14 km away

Cardinia Cultural Centre

Entertainment Venues

Cardinia Cultural Centre

Cardinia Cultural Centre is a vibrant and innovative arts and events centre located in Pakenham's Lakeside area in Melbourne's outer south-east. The centre includes a fully-equipped performing arts theatre, a stunning digital and visual arts gallery, functions rooms overlooking a picturesque lake, and a contemporary café open Tuesdays to Sundays as well as before shows. The centre caters for everything from casual lunches to business functions, to exhibitions and weddings. Cardinia Cultural Centre also hosts a diverse range of professional and community performances, including touring shows and exhibitions, as well as arts made right here. Opening this winter, Cardinia Cultural Centre (CCC) and Brewing Bliss are collaborating to bring you The Thursday Lounge. Offering seasonal nibbles, drinks and live atmospheric entertainment. It's the time and place to get together for something a little special, locally. Bar and Gallery open late, and live music 6-8pm. The centre provides professional services including technical assistance, ticketing and catering making it convenient and affordable for both business and entertainment. Situated on two hectares, it is ideally located to service not only regional businesses and community groups, but users through the south-eastern region of Melbourne.

Pakenham VIC

14 km away

Dandenong Ranges National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Dandenong Ranges National Park

The Dandenong Ranges is a place of tranquil forest walks, quaint hilltop towns and charismatic animals such as lyrebirds and wallabies. Conquer the famous 1000 Steps, discover Olinda Falls and enjoy commanding views over Melbourne and the Yarra Valley. The Dandenong Ranges is a rainforest getaway on Melbourne's doorstep. A short drive or train ride from the city you will find hills covered by the world's tallest flowering tree, the Mountain Ash. Living among the greenery are wallabies, lyrebirds, wombats and the Powerful Owl so please ensure you leave your dogs at home to avoid disturbing the local wildlife. Take an energetic walk up the 1000 Steps from Ferntree Gully Picnic Area and learn about its poignant association with Australia's Second World War veterans and the Kokoda Track Campaign. The mountains of the Dandenong Ranges offer stunning views across Melbourne. Waterfalls are also a feature of this cool temperate rainforest. Olinda Falls and Sherbrooke Falls are best after rain. Just don't forget to wear hiking boots! Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. Before your visit, please check the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website for updated changes of conditions and familiarise yourself with important bushfire safety information to ensure your experience is safe and enjoyable. For information about fires, Fire Danger Ratings and Total Fire Bans visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au

Upper Ferntree Gully VIC

14 km away

The Reveal, an Artwork along ngurrak barring — Image credit: ngurrak barring YRC

Galleries, Museums and Collections

ngurrak barring

Connecting the vibrant villages of the Dandenong Ranges, ngurrak barring (meaning mountain paths in Wurundjeri woi wurrung) is an arts and culture trail winding through forests of towering Mountain Ash and lush fern gullies. Along the trails you will discover artworks, sculptures and interpretive signage celebrating the long and continuing tradition of creative inspiration found in the Dandenong Ranges. ngurrak barring examines the human relationship to place, from First Nations people's connection to Country, to shared contemporary experiences. The trails can be explored from multiple access points allowing for a visit to just one particular artwork, a day's walk discovering a themed section of the connected trails, or a multi-day stay immersed in the entire experience. The trail connects the townships of Belgrave, Belgrave Heights, Upper Ferntree Gully, Kallista, Sassafras, Sherbrooke, Tremont, Olinda, Mount Dandenong, Kalorama and Montrose The Dandenong Ranges are home to lush forests, scenic public gardens, and unique villages full of boutique stores, artesian offerings and creative communities to discover. Only 45 minutes from Melbourne there is so much to explore - along the trails of ngurrak barring and beyond.

Belgrave VIC

14 km away

Kokoda Memorial Walk (1000 Steps)

Natural Attractions

Kokoda Memorial Walk (1000 Steps)

The Kokoda Track Memorial Walk (incorporating the 1000 Steps) departs from Ferntree Gully Picnic Ground, winding up a steep hill along a creek through lush rainforest, before emerging into a clearing where you can enjoy great views of Melbourne through the trees. Complete the loop by taking the Lyrebird Track back to the carpark. Created in the early 1900s, the 1000 Steps Walk was originally made from the trunks of tree ferns laid along the wetter areas of the track to make the 290 metre ascent somewhat easier. These have been replaced by a combination of wooden steps and concrete section over time to ensure that the track can cater for users year-round in all weather. The path is steep and beautiful, which makes it attractive to fitness walkers and tourists however please leave your dog at home, as this walk is not for your pets. Dogs are not allowed at the 1000 Steps. Living among the greenery are wallabies, wombats and an abundance of native birdlife, including the Powerful Owl, crimson rosellas, kookaburras and Superb Lyrebird. Once at the top you can take the Lyrebird Track, which makes a great return circuit, or continue on some 800m to One Tree Hill.

Tremont VIC

14 km away

Country Node — Image credit: ngurrak barring

Landmarks and Buildings

ngurrak barring Country theme Architectural Node

The ngurrak barring Architectural Nodes are collaborative explorations of the themes of the walk through an Indigenous lens, crafted by First Peoples design studios, Djinjama and COLA Studio. ngurrak barring, meaning mountain paths in Woiwurrung, is an arts and culture trail through the Dandenong Ranges, with artworks, nodes and signage celebrating the long inspiration the area has had on artists and creatives. The Country Node takes a macro lens to Country bringing awareness and education on the ancient nature of the tree ferns. At each ribbed section of the node structure, the body is embraced and guided through varying sensory experiences of an unfurling fern narrating a macro story of time. The ribs establish a contemplative space at a human scale as users move through the Node, and provide individual expressions of each layer of Wurundjeri Country: Biik-ut – Below Country, Biik-dui – On Country, Baanj Biik – Water Country, Murnmut Biik – Wind Country, Wurru wurru Biik – Sky Country, Tharangalk Biik – Star Country.

Sherbrooke VIC

15 km away

Z7 steam ploughing engine and balance plough — Image credit: Neil Meyers

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Melbourne Steam Traction Engine Club

The Melbourne Steam Traction Engine Club operates a vintage engine museum set in six hectares of parkland in the south eastern suburb of Scoresby. In all, there are several hundred engines and related exhibits housed in a number of exhibition sheds around the grounds. Steam exhibits include traction engines, among them a pair of massive Fowler Z7 steam ploughing engines, steam rollers, portable engines and a large and varied collection of industrial and marine stationary steam engines and pumps. There is a period workshop and a diesel engine section. You are unlikely to see a comparable display of large diesel generators elsewhere. There are displays of tractors, agricultural equipment and early road working and earth moving machinery and a working Blacksmith shed. An added attraction for the kids is the miniature railway which operates every Sunday. The one kilometre miniature railway track circuits the grounds. The museum is open for static display each weekend but most of the engines are in running order and on the last Sunday of the month a selection can be seen in operation on our Run Day. The grounds are attractively laid out with a lake, barbecues and a shady picnic areas.

Scoresby VIC

15 km away

Bike Ride Gembrook Eastern Dandenongs Rail Trail

Natural Attractions

Eastern Dandenong Ranges Trail

The Eastern Dandenong Ranges Trail starts near the Emerald Puffing Billy Railway station and follows the train tracks so walkers get a sneak peek at the steam train. This is generally an easy to moderate walk with some minor climbs over bridges. The scenic 15.5 kilometre walk can also be cycled and takes you through Emerald Lake Precinct, Wright Forest and alongside the Puffing Billy train line. A shorter trail can be from Emerald to Cockatoo or take public transport to your destination and walk back. You'll find compacted forest track, some road crossings and bridges. The trail links the Hill's towns of Emerald, Cockatoo and Gembrook, and ultimately leads to Belgrave via other path networks.

Emerald VIC

15 km away

Let's Groove Tonight!

Entertainment Venues

Sk8house

Sk8house is a family-friendly entertainment destination where all generations can get rolling, from preschoolers taking their first steps on skates to teens, adults and the young at heart. Located in Carrum Downs, at the gateway to Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula, Sk8house offers visitors a fun, affordable and distinctly different experience. Roller skating is great entertainment and a fantastic cardio workout, helping develop balance, coordination and motor skills along the way. Step inside, lace up your skates and hit the spacious rink, surrounded by music, games and the infectious energy of fellow skaters. Whether you're an experienced skater or trying it for the first time, it's an experience families and friends can enjoy together. Choose from general skating sessions, learn-to-skate classes, birthday parties, group activities, private functions and special events. The fully stocked Sk8Shop also offers skates, blades, protective equipment, accessories and apparel. Exploring Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula? Mix up your itinerary with something unexpected. Swap the sightseeing for some skating, make memories together and experience a local favourite that's fun in any weather. Rain, hail or shine, make Sk8house part of your visit and get rolling.

Carrum Downs VIC

15 km away

Sherbrooke Falls Loop

Natural Attractions

Sherbrooke Falls Loop

The Sherbrooke Falls Loop walk meanders through a forest containing the tallest flowering hardwood in the world, the Mountain Ash (Eucalyptus regnans) with an understorey of a variety of fern species. The Sherbrooke area provides habitat for the Suburb Lyrebird, which can often be seen or heard within the forest. The falls are most inspiring after rain when the Sherbrooke Creek cascades over rocky outcrops. The walk can begin and end at either the Sherbrooke Picnic Ground or O'Donohue Picnic Grounds, located on Sherbrooke Lodge Road. The Mountain Ash forests provide the perfect habitat for local wildlife such as wombats, swamp wallabies, ring-tailed and brush-tailed possums. Tree creepers, small birds that cling to the side of trees looking for a meal of grubs and insects can be seen foraging amongst the tree trunks. The beautiful and elusive blue-winged parrot has also been sighted in the Sherbrooke Forest.

Sherbrooke VIC

16 km away

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