Dandenong Ranges National Park, Nature reserve in City of Knox, Australia
The Dandenong Ranges National Park contains mountain ash forests, waterfalls, and walking trails spread across steep volcanic hills east of Melbourne.
Established in 1982, the park incorporates the former Doongalla Homestead site, which was built in 1890 and later destroyed by fire in 1932.
The park sits within the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri People, who maintain deep connections to this area through ongoing cultural practices.
Five designated picnic areas throughout the park provide facilities including barbecues, parking spaces, tables, and restrooms for daily visitors.
The park contains stands of Mountain Ash trees, recognized as the tallest flowering plants worldwide, reaching heights that dominate the forest canopy.
Location: City of Knox
Operator: Parks Victoria
GPS coordinates: -37.84055,145.38499
Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:58
Melbourne combines historic heritage and nature across several notable sites. The Queen Victoria Market, established in 1878, spans seven hectares and offers fresh products and local crafts. The Royal Botanic Gardens have housed over 8,500 plant species on 36 hectares since 1846. Flinders Street Station, built in 1910, marks the city center with its French architecture and green dome. Federation Square covers 3.2 hectares and hosts the Arts Centre, NGV Gallery, and restaurants. The surrounds of Melbourne provide various destinations. The Great Ocean Road stretches 243 kilometers between Torquay and Allansford, along limestone cliffs and rock formations of the Twelve Apostles. St Kilda is popular for its beach, pier, and Luna Park, an amusement park dating back to 1912. Phillip Island is a 100 km² natural reserve where penguins return to the coast each evening, and the island also hosts seal colonies. The Melbourne Museum displays natural history collections and Aboriginal culture, while the Eureka Tower offers views of the city from 297 meters high.
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