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Dandenong is regarded as Melbourne's "second city", situated in the south-eastern suburbs, within easy travelling distance of the Mornington Peninsula beaches and the lush forests of the Dandenong Ranges.
As one of Victoria's most multicultural cities, Dandenong offers a commercial centre of much diversity, including the modern Dandenong Plaza shopping complex, the bustling Dandenong Market, and a variety of other retail outlets and restaurants.
Attractions within the city centre include the attractive Dandenong Park which fronts the Dandenong Creek, and the historic Heritage Hill buildings. Dandenong's Town Hall is the city's landmark icon, built in 1890 and situated on the main thoroughfare of Lonsdale Street.
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Heritage Hill Museum & Historic Gardens
This historic precinct allows visitors to discover Dandenong's unique social history, featuring 2 acres of landscaped gardens, St James Anglican Church, Laural Lodge and Benga Oral Centre |
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Dandenong Market
Open every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, the market offers over 300 stalls selling a large variety of goods including fresh fruit & vegetables, clothing, crafts and giftware |
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Dandenong Plaza
Opened in 1989, Dandenong Plaza offers an extensive range of stores and a cinema complex, open 7 days a week and located right in the heart of Dandenong |
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Dandenong Police Paddocks Reserve
Located in neighbouring Endeavour Hills, this reserve covers almost 500 hectares and includes several sporting venues, Aboriginal cultural heritage sites, and BBQ & picnic areas |
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Churchill National Park
Situated just north-east of Dandenong in Lysterfield South, Churchill National Park is a remnant of natural bush and an example of the original landscape before clearing and settlement with open regrowth woodland and a large variety of birdlife |
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Dandenong Show
An agricultural show with competitions, rides, amusements and craft exhibitions |
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