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Eastern Dandenong Ranges Trail
A 14 kilometre pathway that follows sections of the Puffing Billy railway line from Clematis to Gembrook. Enjoy spectacular scenery including rolling hills, farmland and forests.
www.railtrails.org.au
Griff's Place
Located in the main street of Cockatoo, Griff's Place is an entertainment venue that offers fun activities for all ages. There is a 9 hole mini golf course, an outdoor giant chess board, retro pinball and arcade machines, vintage Apple computer museum and one hour escape rooms.
www.griffs.place
Puffing Billy
A century-old steam train which runs on its original scenic mountain track through lush fern gullies, forests and farmland between Belgrave, Menzies Creek, Emerald, Cockatoo and Gembrook. At Lakeside is a state-of-the-art visitor centre which includes a large cafe, gift shop and a gallery of steam machinery and relics. There is also a historic museum at Menzies Creek which houses rare operational steam and diesel locomotives.
www.puffingbillyrailway.org.au
Wright Forest Bushland Area
This 161 hectare nature reserve is bordered by the Puffing Billy tourist railway and features walking tracks through native forests
www.parks.vic.gov.au