the dandenong ranges botanic gardens

Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens (formerly The National Rhododendron Gardens) are a spectacular family-friendly spot in Olinda, offering more than just rhododendrons. Wander through colourful garden beds, cherry blossom fields, tranquil ponds, and rolling hillsides filled with proteas and towering gums. Kids will love the sensory garden, telephone boxes, and spotting wildlife like rosellas, lorikeets, lyrebirds, and even wallabies. No matter the season, there’s always something beautiful to see, with spring being peak bloom time.