VISIT THE DANDENONG RANGES

Located less than an hours drive from Melbourne, while feeling a life time away from the hustle and bustle of modern life. A visual feast of breathtaking scenery, nature walks amongst the Mountain Ash and fernery, a sanctuary to native wildlife, and the perfect hiding place to relax and breath in the fresh air.

Kallista is a quaint and pretty village located in the mountainous forests of the Dandenong Ranges, nearby other villages such as Sherbrooke, Olinda and Belgrave. The town is a hub of speciality shops offering a variety of unique and beautiful goods. Each month the village is the home of the Kallista Community Market in which locals showcase their wares. National Parks and stunning gardens surround Kallista, offering nature walks, hikes and cycling throughout breathtaking scenery.

Nearby attractions include but are not limited to:

• Sherbrooke Forest - nature walks and Sherbrooke falls

• Alfred Nicholas Gardens

• RJ Hamer Arboretum

• 1000 Steps walking trail

• Tesselaar Tulip festival (annually each September)

• Puffing Billy Railway Station

• Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden (15,000 Rhododendrons, 12,000 Azaleas, 3,000 Camellias and 250,000 Daffodils.)

If you are lucky enough to live in the area then you are fortunate to experience this every day. And if you are just visiting, come and stop by - grab a bite to eat and experience some good old fashioned hospitality.