The Pirianda Gardens in Olinda are truly a hidden gem in the Dandenong Ranges.
Off the beaten track, the smaller gardens boast an 11-hectare woodland, magnificent views and a backdrop of ever-changing colours.
It is a photographers and bird watchers haven, and the perfect spot for a picnic in the autumn months.
Pirianda invites the visitor to slow, to just meander through the grounds and admire the beauty of the botanically significant exotic and rare trees and shrubs, under the canopy of blackwoods and mountain ash.
Pirianda Garden is located at 5-9 Hacketts Road, Olinda.
Parks Victoria recommend visitors access Hacketts Road via the Olinda-Monbulk Road only. Ignore GPS directions that take you via Perrins Creek Road, as this access is extremely steep and only suitable for 4WD vehicles.
There is a car park dedicated to Pirianda Gardens, please abide by signage to protect the natural environment.
