Menzies Creek Station (1 minute drive/ 9 minute walk) - they also run a night train for dinner (Book in advance) (550metres)
Aura Vale Lake is a popular location for recreational fishing, canoeing, sailing, rowing and picnicking. Ramped paths provide access to picnic areas and toilets. Visitors are welcome to bring their own gas fired BBQ. (3.5km)
This track stretches from Clematis to Gembrook (14km), the Eastern Dandenong Ranges trail is great for bike riders and walkers. (3.6 km)
Drive to Kallista, which is stunning to begin with, and park at the beginning of Neuman Track. Follow the path on the slow downhill trail for maybe 500/600 metres and watch as these 'dragons nests' appear before your very eyes! There are about half a dozen of these man made and intricately put together nests. Kallista (5.2km)
Johns Hill Reserve Lookout is a viewpoint located in Kallista which gives visitors panoramic views of the Dandenong Ranges, Yarra Valley and the Kinglake National Park. Kallista (6.5km)
Lyerbird Track (Cafe/Restaurant at the end of walk (Cork at Cook’s Corner) – Kallista (6.5km)
Tree Tops Adventure (Tree Ropes & Ziplining/Cafe) - Belgrave (6.7km)
Walk along the top of the reservoir wall and enjoy the views of the water. You may even see some of the resident emus or kangaroos. Plenty of picnic and bbq spots down below and walking tracks into bushland. (7.4km)
Puffing Billy Train/Visitors Centre/Museum/Paddle boats/Walking Tracks (7.4km)
Bush walking/Cafe/Restaurant/Souvenir/Gift Shop - Kallista (7.7km)
Sherbrooke Falls - Sherbrooke (8.3km)
Kokoda Track Memorial Walk (1000 Steps Walk) – Tremont (12km)
Olinda Falls Picnic Ground – Olinda (15km)
George Tindale Gardens (8.7km)
Alfred Nicholas Memorial Gardens (9.5km)
Dandenong Ranges Botanical Garden (National Rhododendron Gardens) (13km)
Cloudehill Gardens and Nursery (13km)
Pirianda Gardens (9.2km)
Lysterfield Park Lake (13km)