Explore The Dandenong Ranges - By: ArticleSubmit Auto

It is always a good break to take a step away from the bustling city and go out of town. A little time with nature can rejuvenate immensely. It's good to get a mix of mountain ranges and sea sides, grassland fields and lakes, and of exotic locations all throughout a lifetime. The Dandenong Ranges is less than an hour's drive away from Melbourne and offers a beautiful mountain escape.There's plenty to explore like lush botanic gardens, fern gullies, towering forests, and waterfalls. You can find quirky trinkets, furniture and glass-work at one of the many eclectic village settlements there. It's a great road trip as well. The mountains and hills offer plenty of winding roads and trails for you to navigate.

The Dandenong Ranges National Park offers plenty of spots for a great picnic else you can trail off on your own to find your perfect sunrise/sunset spot. There is lots of ground to cover around the Dandenong Ranges and it's a good idea to stay the weekend. It's a very convenient place for busy bodies yet still feels eons away from the city. Bask in its other-worldliness. There is even a steam engine train called Puffing Billy that meanders around the mountains like it was 1920. It's stretch is about 50 kilometres. Adults and kids alike will enjoy it.

Accommodation is not a problem as there are a handful of village settlements around the Dandenong Ranges. There are bed and breakfasts, little cottages, and more contemporary places to stay. There are even guesthouses from when the Dandenong Ranges was in its hay day over a century ago. Today it remains beautiful and well maintained. It is a spectacle to behold no matter what time of year you choose to go. The springtime blooms with colourful flowers and in winter, behold the majestic snow topped forests. Whether you plan a family trip, a trip with friends a special someone, or even a solo trip, there is plenty to do and plenty to see. You can even camp out if you like, just pack a tent and your gear and get permission where necessary.

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