Summer means CHERRIES! And you can’t miss the opportunity to pick your own. Cherryhill Orchards has two wonderful locations for picking - in Wandin and here in Coldstream. This orchard is HUGE. Rows upon rows of beautiful cherry trees, producing the beautiful sweet red fruit that tells Mamma that Christmas must be on its way!
Read MoreMamma strongly believes that every autumn every Eastie needs to make at least ONE trip up to the Dandenong Ranges to experience natures finest display of colour! George Tindale Memorial Gardens attest to this. Smaller than some of the other Parks Victoria gardens, this gem is brilliant for getting the family outdoors.
Read MoreOne of Mamma's favourite places for a family picnic has to be Maroondah Reservoir Park in Healesville. This parkland reserve is alive with birdlife, beautiful gardens and great family walks.
Read MoreThere’s nothing better than a picnic in the Dandenongs on a nice sunny day. Set under the mountain ash trees, along the Sassafras Creek, Beagleys Picnic Ground is the perfect spot. Centrally located, you can grab a coffee or some takeaway from many of the local cafes in the Dandenongs and settle in for a nice relaxing lunch.
Read MoreSituated in the Dandenong Ranges, Mathias Track is a lovely, relatively easy and dog friendly walking track. It’s around 8km return, Mamma definitely didn’t get to explore the entire track with weary little legs by her side. The walk is quite flat and boasts beautiful views of the Dandenongs in all its glory.
Read MoreMamma knew there had to be a great vantage point of the city and the rest of Melbourne up in the Dandenongs and we think we have found it. Heading up the mountains for some fresh air and a lovely stroll is exactly what we are after.
Read MoreThe Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens in Olinda have a new roommate - the Chelsea Australian Garden. This is breathtaking. After winning Gold at the world famous Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Chelsea Flower Show in London (that’s a mouthful!) a replicated and expanded design, is now taking pride of place in the Dandenong Ranges.
Read MoreThe Warby Trail has to me Mamma’s MOST favourite place to relax and chill out with the dogs.
Read MoreEmerald Lake is a real GEM - and now you can hire a bike to explore all of its beauty!
Read MoreHead in to the forest to chase some waterfalls … but you might just end up climbing giant rocks instead!
Read MoreIt’s official. The train mad kids are going to LOVE you for taking them to Emerald Lake. Puffing Billy Railway have just opened their brand new visitors centre along side the beautiful original Lakeside station.
Read MoreThis is Parks Victoria’s most recently opened public park. Welcome to Haining Farm.
Read MoreWith little kids, the best day in the snow is a day that is easy, fun and free! Mt Donna Buang is the an ACE place to catch some snow and it's FREE, making it ideal for snow play
Read MoreTucked in the hills of Belgrave Heights, this nature reserve and trail that weaves around the Monbulk Creek and retarding basin and is yet ANOTHER slice of eastie paradise.
Read MoreThe hills are beginning to come alive with the magic of dragons!
Read MoreWe might not have the beach or the bay … but the east sure has The Lake! Lillydale Lake (yep … it has the old spelling still) is an eastie classic.
Read MoreThere is a new, AMAZING and safe place at Queens Park in Healesville to take the bikes, scooters and trikes and let the kids do laps.
Read MoreThis little trail fits a very specific criteria - a bike trail that is great for beginners, not too long and can cope with a scooter!
Read MoreWe love a great rail to explore! Even better when it is nice and flat and has a lovely view to take in.
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