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Attractions & Things to Do

Discover amazing places to visit, from scenic lookouts and wildlife encounters to museums and galleries.

Wineries, Vineyards and Breweries

Coldstream Hills

"Coldstream Hills is the creation of James Halliday, Australia's doyen of wine writing (and just about everything else to do with wine). James is still around to offer a consulting hand at the winery, although he no longer owns the property. The cellar door looks across the lovely pastoral landscape of the Yarra Valley towards the northern hills. It's a comfortable place to taste the excellent Coldstream Hills range, and chat with the knowledgeable staff about the wines. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are the mainstays here, and the Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon can be superb." Ralph Kyte-Powell.

Coldstream

Entertainment

Crown Entertainment Complex

Located on the southern bank of Melbourne's Yarra River, Crown offers a brilliant combination of state-of-the-art technology, unsurpassed luxury and non-stop excitement. Crown has something to meet every need and match every mood. With 500,000 square metres of beautifully appointed space spanning two city blocks, Crown delivers an inspiring and exceptional range of choice. World class shopping and dining, luxurious and indulgent accommodation, dynamic gaming areas and exciting live entertainment are just the starting points for any exploration of Crown.

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Markets

Dandenong Market

The Dandenong Market is situated in the heart of Dandenong and embraces many cultures. The first Market day was in 1866, making Dandenong Market one of Victoria's oldest markets. The market has recently undergone a $26 million redevelopment and now offers a fine selection of fresh produce, quality butchers, deli items and seafood as well as a vast array of fruit and vegetables, plants, baked goods, jewellery, homewares, toys and clothing. The market attracts a diverse range of customers from local shoppers to overseas visitors and tourists from Victoria and interstate. Visitors come to the market for unusual items, many of which are imported from Afghanistan, Iran, Turkey, Brazil, China and Malaysia to cater for the many origins and exotic tastes. Come to the Dandenong Market and experience a highly personable shopping experience as you chat with stallholders and experience the sights, sounds and smells that make Dandenong Market a delicious destination. You'll need to bring a caravan of camels to carry off your bundles of exotic ingredients, fresh produce and wonderful wares, and now you can experience a personally guided tour of this special Market. Intrepid travellers can explore the Market with an experienced food guide with plenty of stops along the way to explore and taste exotic and unusual ingredients. Visit the website for more information.

Dandenong

National Parks and Reserves

Dandenong Police Paddocks Reserve

Covering an area of 499ha, the reserve has significant cultural and environmental values. It contains Aboriginal cultural heritage sites, areas of significant indigenous vegetation and a number of sporting venues. The reserve is being developed to strengthen and enhance the area as a spiritual and historic place in which people can experience cultural and natural environments and undertake recreational pursuits in a quality rural setting.

Dandenong

National Parks and Reserves

Dandenong Ranges National Park

In 1987 Sherbrooke Forest, Doongalla Reserve and Ferntree Gully National Park were combined to form Dandenong Ranges National Park. Covering 3215 hectares, the park plays an important role in protecting a population of famous lyrebirds and other fauna, as well as protecting the forests and fern gullies of the Ranges. Since June 1997 Olinda State Forest and the Mt Evelyn Forest have also been included in Dandenong Ranges National Park.

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