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Dandenong Ranges National Park
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Dandenong Ranges National Park

5.2
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Dandenong Ranges National Park is located approx. 40 km east of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, and is a national park characterized by its forests, mountains, waterfalls, and nature trails. Its terrain is dominated by rolling hills and deep valleys, with vast forests covering the mountains, where tall mountain ash trees and various ferns grow. Dense canopies, a moist forest environment, and winding creeks combine to create a cool, damp forest landscape. The park features multiple hiking trails suitable for visitors of all fitness levels. Visitors can enjoy the towering trees, ferns, and forest creeks along the trails, and may also have the opportunity to spot local wildlife such as lyrebirds and kangaroos.Tremont · 11.5km from Emerald
Carlton Gardens
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Carlton Gardens

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4.1/5
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Carlton Gardens covers an area of approx. 26 hectares and was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2004, together with the Royal Exhibition Building located within the gardens. The garden maintains a Victorian-style landscape, with open lawns and avenues lined with plane trees complementing each other. Multiple tree-lined paths connect historical buildings with leisure areas. The garden features 3 fountains, among which the one designed by sculptor Joseph Hochgertel for the 1880 exhibition is particularly striking, and 2 decorative small lakes are located in the southern part. The garden is planted with various trees, including English oaks, elms, London plane trees, and Moreton Bay figs, offering different scenery throughout the seasons. The Melbourne Museum on the north side forms a sharp contrast with the classical garden through its modern architectural language, and the same area also features a children's playground inspired by the Victorian maze. The garden is perfect for a stroll; people can walk along the tree-lined paths or rest on the lawns to experience urban garden life in Melbourne.Carlton · 43.3km from Emerald
Melbourne Skydeck
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Melbourne Skydeck

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Melbourne Skydeck, the Eureka Skydeck 88, is located on the 88th floor, is 285 meters above the ground. With a direct elevator, you can overlook the entire city of Melbourne, 360 degrees, in a few seconds. There is a viewfinder for accurate observation of important landmarks throughout Melbourne. There is also a glass cube called The Edge that extends out of the edge of the building, and extremely exciting to stand up and look downstairs. △ Enjoy the sunset over Melbourne city △ Feel the exciting Edge experienceSouthbank · 43.3km from Emerald
Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden

Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden

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5.0/5
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The very beautiful Rhododendron National Park must not be missed when going to Mount Dandenong. If you like picnics, you can also prepare tablecloths in advance and enjoy a rare leisurely afternoon with your family.Olinda · 10.8km from Emerald
Alfred Nicholas Memorial Garden

Alfred Nicholas Memorial Garden

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5.0/5
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The original garden of the historic Burnham Beeches estate, renowned for its extensive water features, the garden contains a picturesque lake, over 13 hectacres of plants, and a path that take you beneth a canopy of large Mountain Ash Trees.Sherbrooke · 9.4km from Emerald
Emerald Lake Park

Emerald Lake Park

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4.8/5
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A popular green space on the edge of the city, Emerald Lake Park and Nobelius Heritage Park form Emerald Lake Precinct. It is home to significant trees and heritage landscapes with beautiful gardens, exotic ornamental trees, lakes and bushland. Locals head there for a walk, play or a picnic, visitors come to ride Puffing Billy or join an outdoor celebration.Emerald Lake Park is home to both native and exotic plants, with fern gullies and open eucalypt forests. The ornamental trees are spectacular, and some significant trees are National Trust-listed.  You might see lyrebirds, purple swamp hens, Eurasian coots, ducks, dusky moorhens, kookaburras, rosellas, echidnas and black wallabies. Many animals that live in the park are nocturnal and can be harder to spot during the day.Emerald · 2.1km from downtown
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne

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4.3/5
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Legoland Discovery Centre Melbourne is an indoor playground focusing on parent-child play, located in the fashion capital of Australia - Chadstone Shoppingcentre in Melbourne. The LEGO Discovery Center, built with thousands of LEGO bricks, has 15 themed areas, providing LEGO-themed rides, a 4D cinema, and a game area, bringing fresh and inspiring experiences to every visitor. Indoor Lego playground experience. △ Experience a pleasant family time △ Explore melbourne‘s most iconic landmarks △ Touch the stars in LEGO® 4D cinemaMalvern East · 31.5km from Emerald
Wilson Botanic Park Berwick

Wilson Botanic Park Berwick

3.3
Berwick · 13.7km from Emerald
Penguin Parade
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Penguin Parade

8.5
4.3/5
202 reviews
The penguin parade is located at Summerland Beach on the southwestern tip of Phillip Island, serving as the signature attraction of Phillip Island Nature Park. It occurs daily around sunset: groups of little blue penguins return ashore on the waves after a day of foraging at sea, first gathering in shallow waters and peering around before waddling across the beach along fixed routes to their dune burrows. Spectators can observe this natural "mini parade" up close from viewing stands and boardwalks, often with penguins passing just steps away. The island is home to tens of thousands of little blue penguins. With blue feathers on their backs and snow-white bellies, they stand just over 30 cm tall and weigh approx. one kg when fully grown. Their round bodies and waddling gait make them utterly endearing. They spend their days foraging at sea and return to their nests in groups after dusk, following nearly identical round-trip routes between the ocean and their burrows generation after generation. On-site, you can hear their overlapping calls. There are a few points to note when observing: The eyes of little penguins are highly sensitive to light, so cameras or video recorders are not allowed on site, and quiet waiting is necessary to avoid disturbing them; after sunset, the seaside becomes windy and chilly, so even in summer, it is recommended to bring warm outerwear and arrive early to wait for the penguins to come ashore. This spectacle occurs year-round, with the southern hemisphere's spring and summer seasons (approximately August to February each year) coinciding with the breeding season, when penguin shore arrivals and nest activity become more frequent, typically creating livelier scenes. △ The little penguins leave the island to forage at sea during the day and return to their coastal nests in groups to rest at night. △ These little penguins are the smallest in the world, not only tiny in size but also very timid. Please avoid using flash to prevent irritating their eyes. △ The Penguin Parade can be observed year-round, with warmer weather from September to January coinciding with the breeding season, when penguin activity becomes more frequent, making it an ideal time for viewing.Summerlands · 68.5km from Emerald
RJ Hamer Arboretum (Parks Victoria)

RJ Hamer Arboretum (Parks Victoria)

2.8
Olinda · 9.5km from Emerald

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Melbourne Puffing Billy Steam Train + Redwood Forest + Yarra Valley & Dandenongs Ranges Day Tour [Premium Group | Hotel Transfers]
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Old Melbourne Gaol: Entry Ticket
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Plaza Premium Lounge VIP lounge service at Melbourne Airport
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Geelong Audio Tour: Maritime Marvels and Heritage Highlights of Geelong
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Melbourne Immigration Museum: Entry Ticket
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Melbourne NGV interactive 2-hr guided tour: a dialogue with art
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Melbourne: MCG & Sports Venue Sightseeing Tour
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Puffing Billy, Forest Trails & Yarra Valley Discovery Tour
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Affordable and relaxing - 1-day tour to Puffing Billy Railway and Yarra Valley & Dandenongs Ranges winery in Melbourne
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Melbourne Puffing Billy Train + Redwood Forest + Yarra Valley Winery English Day Tour in Australia
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1-day tour of Yarra Valley winery in Melbourne with lunch, wine tasting and cheese sampling
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Australia Yarra Valley & Dandenongs Ranges Food and Wine day tour (includes multiple famous wineries and lunch)
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Featured Outdoor experiences in Emerald

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Half-Day Tour to Puffing Billy Railway in Melbourne, Australia [Quick Visit/Round-Trip from City]
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Puffing Billy And Healesville Sanctuary Scenic Tour
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From Melbourne: Puffing Billy & Penguins Combo Tour Package
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From Melbourne: Puffing Billy Steam Train Experience
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Featured Spa & wellness in Emerald

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Admission ticket to Peninsula Hot Springs in Australia [Unlimited enjoyment of 50 bathing experiences]
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Luxury Hot Springs in Mornington Peninsula
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Peninsula Hot Springs: Entry Ticket with Bath House
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1-day round-trip tour to Peninsula Hot Springs from Melbourne
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Mornington Peninsula: Alba Thermal Springs & Spa
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Mornington Peninsula: Hot Springs and Body Clay Ritual
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Peninsula Hot Springs: Fire, Ice, and Bathe
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多多29 October 2020
4.0
I heard that the Chinese employees of Wilson factory said that Dandenong is good. In June 2012, a friend drove a group of three people to Dandenong. There were few cars and people, and the road was unimpeded. As soon as we entered the forest area, our breathing felt much deeper, and we felt energetic and refreshed. There were many people consuming at the mountaintop cafe, but there were still empty seats. We brought barbecue ingredients and barbecued on the lawn slightly lower than the cafe. From memory, this lawn is 6 to 8 meters wide and about 10 meters long. There are 6 barbecue tables, which are divided into two rows, with three in each row. Our barbecue actually attracted several laughing kookaburras, which are a bird unique to Australia and New Guinea. There were also several local Australians who came to taste our barbecue. After the barbecue, we cleaned up thoroughly. The environment here makes people feel very enjoyable and natural.

Dandenong Ranges National Park

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Mandadadada30 May 2023
5.0
Lovely place to walk past on the way to the Melbourne museum. This time of the year, there’s autumn leaves covering the walkways. There is even a small pond with some ducks in the corner. And right in front of the royal exhibition hall, there is a fountain where sometimes you will catch couples taking their wedding photos here.

Carlton Gardens

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Avinash Khanapur22 March 2026
4.0
I have completed summit of various tallest buildings and observatory decks. However Eureka Towers lacks the punch or experience and assuming that I was never designed from a commercial aspects. However being jn CBD, it does offer some spectacular views and photographic opportunities. But challenge always remains that Wearher should support u. The GenZ experiences like EDGE and VR are there but can be much better. Felt they are not value for money.

Melbourne Skydeck

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coo***an15 April 2020
5.0
We went for the ride with a group of 15 adults and children. We enjoyed the ride very much except for the rain. We took many pictures along the way. We saw many beautiful birds along the walking path around the entrance. There are many picnic tables and chairs around to stop and rest during the ride. It is an easy walk for both the elderly and children.

Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden

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137***6619 April 2020
5.0
Great for a nice walk around the lake which is about 5km. They also have two outdoor gyms with some really good machines which looked very clean. Nice BBQ area with a lovely playground next to it. Lots of fishing too. Does have signs of snakes that are often present so stick to the paths.

Emerald Lake Park

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Anonymous user9 June 2026
4.0
The legoland discovery is small, but my son still can enjoy there more than 4hours.

LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne

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_FB***611 October 2026
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Loved watching a group of little penguins head home! It was so sweet seeing them waddle and shake their tails

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