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Festival fun
By Kath Gannaway Spring has sprung and in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges festival folk are shaking off their winter blues and getting into…
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Shooting for the skies
PhotoEscapades assists passionate photographers in expanding their photographic knowledge while flying to ‘off the beaten track’ locations. Hosted by successful professional photographer Ric Wallis, guests…
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Festival alive with colours of spring
Back with more tulips than ever before, the Dandenong Ranges will once again transform into a burst of colour for the 64th annual Tesselaar Tulip…
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The season when falls at their best
By Kath Gannaway Spring rains make for wonderful waterfalls. Walking along a picturesque forest path, often the first thing to excite your senses is the…
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Five reasons to visit Belgrave
By Derek Schlennstedt Puffing Billy The much-loved steam train is synonymous with Belgrave, and is a symbol of the Dandenong Ranges. Each day it departs…
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Billy’s pulling power
By Effie Caloutas What better way to spend a weekend than by taking a step back in time. Puffing Billy is Australia’s favourite steam train,…
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Trails to adventure
By Peter Douglas With so many beautiful trails enticing hikers to Marysville, where do you start? One inspiring, yet convenient option is the Tree Fern…
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Olinda in a day
By Derek Schlennstedt Nestled among the tree tops and ferns, Olinda sits at the top of Mount Dandenong and, although a quaint town, it is…
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The inspiration behind the art
Discover the hidden creative world of Yarra Valley artists over three weekends in September, October and November. Showcasing the work of 57 artists at 47…
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A sunset spectacle
By Kendra Spencer A Seven Acre Rock sunset is easily one of the most incredible things to witness in the local area, and it’s a…
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Fine drop in picturesque setting
By Derek Schlennstedt This winter, discover a region where excellent food and exceptional wine are the norm and not the exception. Choose from over 60…
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Fresh fish, meat, fruit and vegies
With more than 40 years’ history in the Dandenong Ranges, Pellegrino’s Fresh Fruits have been supplying locally grown produce, meats and groceries out of Olinda,…