By JODIE SYMONDS
WHILE travelling through the breathtaking Dandenong Ranges, visitors can’t go past Kallista and Sherbrooke for afternoon tea and a gentle stroll through their delightful landscapes.
1. Kallista Tea Rooms
Situated on 103 Monbulk Road, Kallista, this delightful licensed cafe offers more than just great tasting tea. Its food is sourcing from local suppliers and visitors are able to enjoy some great food from its seasonal menus while enjoying the picturesque landscape that is Kallista.
2. Sherbrooke Falls
There’s nothing more peaceful than walking through the Sherbrooke Falls and breathing in that crisp yet refreshing summer air. This gentle walk will be sure to have visitors feeling relaxed and invigorated. The trail begins at Sherbrooke Picnic Ground on Sherbrooke Road and winds past rough and small tree ferns to finish at the outstanding Sherbrooke Falls.
3. Grants Picnic Ground
Part of Sherbrooke Forrest, Grants Picnic Ground could be the perfect hideout for a beautiful picnic with family and friends. Located on Monbulk Road in Kallista, this fantastic picnic spot is home to some colourful friends including crimson rosellas, sulphur crested cockatoos and pink galahs which are always ready for a feed. This is the perfect spot to chill out and take in the atmosphere. Grants on Sherbrooke is nearby for a tasty meal.
4. Kallista Deli
This small deli is packed full of delicious food. With its delicious recipe, which ranges from cakes to focaccias, visitors won’t leave hungry. The parade of shops beside the deli at 78 Monbulk Road is draped in stunning wisteria.
5. George Tindale Gardens
These gardens are big in size and big in character. Hidden away in the Dandenong Ranges, exotic trees, shrubs, a wide array of flowers and the occasional sculpture all feature at the George Tindale Gardens on Mount Dandenong Road. The winding paths and beautiful views are a sure way to de-stress.
