Nic's Guidebook for Sassafras

Nic
Nic's Guidebook for Sassafras

Food scene

Great day out for kids and adults. 5.7kms to Belgrave. Amazing scenery, excellent places to eat in Gembrook or take a picnic. Must try is an amazing Argentinian restaurant in Gembrook called “the Independent “
234 locals recommend
Puffing Billy Railway
1 Old Monbulk Rd
234 locals recommend
Great day out for kids and adults. 5.7kms to Belgrave. Amazing scenery, excellent places to eat in Gembrook or take a picnic. Must try is an amazing Argentinian restaurant in Gembrook called “the Independent “
Walking distance from house, approx 2kms. Spectacular food, dog friendly outdoors, breakfast or lunch...amazing!! Also take home delights
44 locals recommend
Proserpina Bakehouse.
261 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd
44 locals recommend
Walking distance from house, approx 2kms. Spectacular food, dog friendly outdoors, breakfast or lunch...amazing!! Also take home delights
Walking distance from house approx 2.5kms. Good pub food, open fires, beer garden dog friendly
Sassafras Tavern
327 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd
Walking distance from house approx 2.5kms. Good pub food, open fires, beer garden dog friendly
Turn left out of the driveway, walk about 500 metres then right into the back of these beautiful gardens and up the hill to the lake and the Burnham beeches estate and mansion. A wonderful walk.
6 locals recommend
Alfred Nicholas Memorial Gardens - Gardens of the Dandenongs
1A Sherbrooke Rd
6 locals recommend
Turn left out of the driveway, walk about 500 metres then right into the back of these beautiful gardens and up the hill to the lake and the Burnham beeches estate and mansion. A wonderful walk.
Wood fired pizza, good hearty meals, great dog friendly garden, inside open fires, casual friendly place to eat, open 7days.
33 locals recommend
Dudley's
540 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd
33 locals recommend
Wood fired pizza, good hearty meals, great dog friendly garden, inside open fires, casual friendly place to eat, open 7days.
Walking distance from house, approx 2.3km, walking track can be challenging in winter. Great food, hills atmosphere and healthy food options , dog friendly outside.
18 locals recommend
Kallista Tea Rooms
103 Monbulk Rd
18 locals recommend
Walking distance from house, approx 2.3km, walking track can be challenging in winter. Great food, hills atmosphere and healthy food options , dog friendly outside.
Walk to Sassafras village for gorgeous shops and cafes. Turn right out of driveway, walk up the road until you see the sign for walking track which leads you to the back of the village. Approx 2km uphill there, downhill home! Medium fitness required. Track can be quite muddy in winter, if so, walk to the top of the road and turn right and walk on good pathways into town (a bit longer but easier in winter)
70 locals recommend
Sassafras
70 locals recommend
Walk to Sassafras village for gorgeous shops and cafes. Turn right out of driveway, walk up the road until you see the sign for walking track which leads you to the back of the village. Approx 2km uphill there, downhill home! Medium fitness required. Track can be quite muddy in winter, if so, walk to the top of the road and turn right and walk on good pathways into town (a bit longer but easier in winter)
Iconic local Bavarian restaurant, short drive, fun place, smorgasboard. Big tourist destination
24 locals recommend
Cuckoo Restaurant
508 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd
24 locals recommend
Iconic local Bavarian restaurant, short drive, fun place, smorgasboard. Big tourist destination
Fun pub where locals hang out. Dog friendly beer garden. Approx 4.5km from house
17 locals recommend
Micawber Tavern
71 Monbulk Rd
17 locals recommend
Fun pub where locals hang out. Dog friendly beer garden. Approx 4.5km from house
Local place to eat
32 locals recommend
Coonara Springs
129 Olinda-Monbulk Rd
32 locals recommend
Local place to eat
Local place to eat
29 locals recommend
Olinda Tea House
86A Olinda-Monbulk Rd
29 locals recommend
Local place to eat
Fabulous organic produce store
Kallista Organic Market
3 Church St
Fabulous organic produce store
If scones, jam and cream and Welsh rarebit are your thing! Big tourist destination, always very busy, prepare to queue!
53 locals recommend
Miss Marple's Tearoom
382 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd
53 locals recommend
If scones, jam and cream and Welsh rarebit are your thing! Big tourist destination, always very busy, prepare to queue!
Pub grub, live music on weekends, casual tavern style, dog friendly outdoor tables
55 locals recommend
Kelly's Bar & Kitchen
1510 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd
55 locals recommend
Pub grub, live music on weekends, casual tavern style, dog friendly outdoor tables
Ridiculously good food, long lunches.....lively and generous, take Puffing Billy or a local bus home. Or approx 30min scenic drive from house around the hills. Worth it, don’t miss this one!
30 locals recommend
The Independent
79 Main St
30 locals recommend
Ridiculously good food, long lunches.....lively and generous, take Puffing Billy or a local bus home. Or approx 30min scenic drive from house around the hills. Worth it, don’t miss this one!

Wedding

Group or family accommodation for local weddings
Wedding venue close to house.
Nathania Springs Receptions
245 Olinda-Monbulk Rd
Wedding venue close to house.

Bushwalking

Walking tracks through the forest
Wedding reception venue close to the house.
Lyrebird Falls - Melbourne Wedding Venue
175 Monbulk Rd
Wedding reception venue close to the house.
Interesting walk through sculpture gardens
William Ricketts Sanctuary
1402 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road
Interesting walk through sculpture gardens

Sightseeing

Beautiful gardens
89 locals recommend
Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden
The Georgian Road
89 locals recommend
Beautiful gardens
Views and gardens and tourist cafe. Views to Melbourne
121 locals recommend
SkyHigh Mount Dandenong
26 Observatory Rd
121 locals recommend
Views and gardens and tourist cafe. Views to Melbourne