Guidebook for Beaconsfield Upper
Sightseeing
The famous Puffing Billy steam train is a fantastic way to experience the beauty of the Dandenong Ranges. You are welcome to hop on and off the train as you please at the various towns where it stops.
13 locals recommend
Puffing Billy Tourist Railway
The famous Puffing Billy steam train is a fantastic way to experience the beauty of the Dandenong Ranges. You are welcome to hop on and off the train as you please at the various towns where it stops.
Emerald Lake
Emerald Lake RoadA great place to relax on a sunny afternoon.
A regular hills training spot for many Melbournian's looking for a challenging run up the steep paths of the 1000 steps. And the views are reward enough to lure the less active as well. Enjoy!
48 locals recommend
1000 Steps Carpark
Mount Dandenong Tourist RoadA regular hills training spot for many Melbournian's looking for a challenging run up the steep paths of the 1000 steps. And the views are reward enough to lure the less active as well. Enjoy!
Food Scene
Emerald is a lovely little town with a fantastic bakery, and the General Food Store Cafe serves up terrific breakfasts and lunches with seasonal produce from around the area, the coffee is great too!
8 locals recommend
Emerald
Emerald is a lovely little town with a fantastic bakery, and the General Food Store Cafe serves up terrific breakfasts and lunches with seasonal produce from around the area, the coffee is great too!
This beautiful vineyard and homestead produce an array of top quality wines, and open up their pizza resturant on Saturdays and Sundays for a delicious lunch. A beautiful place to spend an afternoon.
Carlei Wines & The Green Vineyards
1 Alber RdThis beautiful vineyard and homestead produce an array of top quality wines, and open up their pizza resturant on Saturdays and Sundays for a delicious lunch. A beautiful place to spend an afternoon.
The Pine Grove Hotel has a big outdoor deck overlooking Carlei Winery next door. A beautiful place to watch the sun set with a refreshing ale. The kitchen serves up top quality traditional pub meals.
Pine Grove Hotel
45-51 Stoney Creek RdThe Pine Grove Hotel has a big outdoor deck overlooking Carlei Winery next door. A beautiful place to watch the sun set with a refreshing ale. The kitchen serves up top quality traditional pub meals.
The best brunch spot in the local area!
Great selection of meals from a menu that changes with the seasons. Great atmosphere and friendly staff. You can't go wrong here.
24 locals recommend
The General Food Store
377 Belgrave-Gembrook RdThe best brunch spot in the local area!
Great selection of meals from a menu that changes with the seasons. Great atmosphere and friendly staff. You can't go wrong here.
Fantastic Argentinian inspired food and drinks in a beautifully fitted out modern venue. The food is great, the service professional and the prices feel reasonable. One of our favourites.
30 locals recommend
The Independent
79 Main StFantastic Argentinian inspired food and drinks in a beautifully fitted out modern venue. The food is great, the service professional and the prices feel reasonable. One of our favourites.
Ripe is a homely cafe and restaurant in picturesque Sassafras, great for lunch or coffee and cake. Make a day of it and enjoy the beautiful retail shops surrounding.
27 locals recommend
Ripe Australian Produce
376 Mount Dandenong Tourist RdRipe is a homely cafe and restaurant in picturesque Sassafras, great for lunch or coffee and cake. Make a day of it and enjoy the beautiful retail shops surrounding.
Arts & Culture
Beaconhills Golf Club boasts an 18 hole'Hills' course and a 9 hole 'Lakes' course, both of which offer stunning scenery and a challenging layout. Golf club and cart rental available.
Cardinia Beaconhills Golf Links
85-87 Stoney Creek RdBeaconhills Golf Club boasts an 18 hole'Hills' course and a 9 hole 'Lakes' course, both of which offer stunning scenery and a challenging layout. Golf club and cart rental available.
The Cameo Cinema is a great place to catch a movie indoors or outside under stars. The Art Deco style cinema is a historic building, and shows a range of arthouse as well as latest release films.
36 locals recommend
Cameo Cinema
1628 Burwood HwyThe Cameo Cinema is a great place to catch a movie indoors or outside under stars. The Art Deco style cinema is a historic building, and shows a range of arthouse as well as latest release films.
Drinks & Nightlife
Sooki Lounge
1648 Burwood HwyA cosy and fun bar with regular live music and a great atmosphere.