By JODIE SYMONDS
ENJOY spectacular views with sandwiches in hand while you sip a cold glass of lemonade at The National Rhododendron Gardens in Olinda – the perfect spot for you to relax amid the serenity.
This popular garden is great for picnics as it is home to some of the most beautiful daffodils, azaleas and blooms of rhododendrons.
You can also take a step into the Dandenong Ranges National Park and visit the Olinda Falls Picnic Ground.
There are three main picnic areas for the whole family to enjoy any day of the week. Have your lunch in a state of tranquillity as you listen to the water falling as you smell the fresh air around you.
Some other picnic locations around the hills are Grant’s Picnic Ground in Sherbrooke, the Observatory in Olinda and Silvan Reservoir Park.
If you’re looking to make your way to the Yarra Valley, then head to The Maroondah Dam.
Located just out of Healesville, this small water reservoir has multiple picnic areas, a barbecue area and a playground for the young ones to enjoy.
Other popular picnic locations in the Yarra Valley include Badger Weir Picnic Area, Queen’s Park and Lilydale Lake.
