Belgrave Village with shops selling antiques, art and craft stores, cafes and restaurants; Devonshire tea and other things English; Organic food and other alternative choices. At night, watch as Belgrave lights up with coloured sidewalk lighting.
Puffing Billy tourist steam train operates between Belgrave and Gembrook. Take in the breathtaking scenery and enjoy a stopover in Belgrave for some excellent food and shopping. For recorded timetable information ring 1900 937 069 anytime or ring the Belgrave office on weekdays from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., tel: (03) 9754 6800. Or visit their web site www.puffingbilly.com.au
The Cameo Outdoor Cinema, set amidst the picturesque surrounds of the Dandenong Ranges and framed by magnificent trees and greenery, provides an ideal setting for fabulous films and food. Patrons can either bring their own picnic or select from a range of fine mini-hampers and finger food from the Reel Café, adjacent to the Cameo Cinemas. Open December to March, or you can watch a film indoors all year round. Located at 1628 Burwood Highway, Belgrave, tel: (03) 9754 7844. Or visit www.cameocinemas.com.au
The Belgrave Art Stockade, at 64-68 Monbulk Rd, is the winner of a Merit Award from Dandenong Ranges Tourism. There are ten rooms of fine art, including decorative wrought iron works, crystals, woodwork, pottery, leather goods, jewellery, knitwear, paintings and Australiana. Craft demonstrations are provided on the first Sunday of each month, tel: (03) 9754 2421
Belgrave Town Park provides a fine view over the town. It is nicely landscaped and has barbeque facilities for public use. It also serves as a public space for events such as the annual Christmas carols. Visit the 'What's On' page for upcoming events.
Horatio's Amazing Home is an unusual cottage built by Horatio Jones in 1917. It is made of flattened four-gallon kerosene tins on a frame of roughly-hewn eucalyptus trees. It is open by prior arrangement. The admission charge includes tea, coffee and biscuits. Ring (03) 9754 4936 for further information.
The C.J. Dennis Wilderness Hideaway was built in 1913 by noted Australian literary figure C.J. Dennis. It has been restored and is open to the public by prior arrangement. The admission charge includes tea, coffee and biscuits. Ring (03) 9754 4936 for further information.
Sherbrooke Forest with myriad walking tracks, fern gullies, waterfalls, picnic areas, and birdlife including the shy Lyrebird. For more information contact Parks Victoria, tel: 13 19 63 or visit www.parkweb.vic.gov.au
Grants Picnic Ground has abundant birdlife and the specially surfaced Margaret Lester Forest Track, which allows access to the forest for those with limited mobility. For more information contact Parks Victoria, tel: 13 19 63 or visit www.parkweb.vic.gov.au
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