ADVENTURE ATTRACTIONS DANDENONG

Caribbean Gardens and Market has been operating since the 1970′s, when it started with only a handful of traders selling wares from their car boots and Water ski shows.

What once was “a handful of traders” has today grown into a bustling undercover market with over 1000 stall sites. It is known as one of the largest markets in Victoria, occupying a 5770 metre pavilion.

The market offers a huge variety of goods ranging from clothing, fresh produce, lollies, plants, art and crafts, household goods, tools, prints, shoes, toys, giftware and bric-a-brac. If computers and technology interest you in any way, then you will love the right wing of our market. It is dedicated entirely to computers and everything associated with them. There are 100′s of stalls, so, no matter what you’re searching for, you’re sure to find it in our computer and technology section. There are permanent stallholders, but those people wanting to rent a stall on a casual basis can turn up on the day and hire a stall. Please note that the selling of counterfeit goods such as software, audio and video etc will NOT be tolerated at the market.

Wetlands Golf 'n'Games is a unique entertainment venue where people of all ages can enjoy mini-golf, hold a party or function, play our arcade games or just enjoy a cup of coffee and delicious snack at our Cafe while looking over the picturesque surrounds.

Our two 18 hole courses provide a challenge for players of all ages and with an outdoor and an undercover course - you can play whatever the weather!

School Holiday Times
Monday to Friday 11am - 4pm
$10.00 admission + $4.00 Skate Hire

WINTER FAMILY SKATE Friday nights 6:30pm - 9pm

FACE PAINTING FREE First Saturday every month 6.30 to 9pm

Skateworld Mordialloc also offers -

* Learn to Skate
* Skating Parties
* Junior Non-contact Roller Hockey Saturday 4.30 - 6pm

Visit our website for session times!

Chesterfield Farm is an historical farm situated in the heart of Scoresby, now operating as a tourist/children's farm, open to the public 7 days a week. Our activities and animals always provide much enjoyment, and a real "hands-on" experience of farm life, along with many under-cover picnic areas, lots of "animal attractions", and friendly staff to make the day enjoyable.

Cafe now open!
Breakfast and lunch available from 10am to 3pm daily (closed Monday).

The City of Greater Dandenong’s vision is to create a thriving arts precinct that is nationally recognised for the opportunities it offers to all artists and visitors.

Walker St Gallery celebrates and enhances Greater Dandenong with a diverse range of exhibitions, artist talks and monthly openings, bringing energy and vibrancy to the arts with a contemporary flavor.

Walker St Gallery hosts an exciting range of high quality and diverse exhibitions from leading Australian artists to internationally acclaimed children’s book illustrators.

Enjoy the warm and welcoming environment of the Walker St Gallery, open free to the public.

The Walker Street Gallery is funded by the City of Greater Dandenong. The gallery charges artists a fee to exhibit, in line with other local government galleries and artist-run spaces.

The Lunar Drive-in Theatre Dandenong is the largest drive-in theatre in Australia. We possess four screens that show all the latest blockbusters Hollywood has to offer. We are open every night of the year except Christmas night and run films for only $28 per carload (maximum price). Your local multiplex charges over $75.00 for a family of five. We believe that films should be affordable for every family so they can visit often.

The Lunar Cafe is open every night before and during the shows, our award winning chef supervises the preparation of the best hamburgers and hot snacks around all at very competitive prices. So come along early and enjoy a tasty meal before the films. You can sit in our indoor diner booths, or enjoy a balmy evening sitting in our outdoor section with a full view of screen two.

Reading Entertainment Inc began in the 1830s but began its focus on cinema exhibition in the early 1900s, entering the Australian market in 1996. Since this time, 19 venues have been opened with a total of 136 screens nationwide, making Reading the largest independent cinema operator nationwide.

Reading focus on providing moviegoers with a first class cinematic experience, and the truly discerning patrons can even indulge in Reading Gold Lounge venues that feature a fully licensed lounge bar, a delectable light meal menu and in-cinema service.

The Alexander Theatre, opened in 1967, and gained international recognition when a model and photographs of it were displayed at the opening of the Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts in Washington in 1972.

The versatility of the venue has attracted many prestigious professional companies, including Melbourne Theatre Company, Sydney Theatre Company and The Bell Shakespeare Company, and it is commonly used for all types of performances including classical theatre, musicals, pantomime, dance, drama, comedy and multimedia.

The George Jenkins Theatre, the Peninsula's playhouse, is a 426 seat intimate theatre, and an ideal venue for plays, dance, concerts and conferences. Its facilities cater for the corporate and education sectors, local performing groups and organisations as well as touring professional companies.

Its large thrust stage has ample wing space on either side of stage and a cross over at the rear as well as three winched scenery lines, house curtain and additional traveller curtains at mid-stage and rear. Stage access can be made from side of stage as well as via two vomitories under the seating bank. Basic lighting and sound are available for one or two night events, providing for smaller organisations and functions, while a full lighting design can also be accommodated for extended theatre seasons.

Named after Monash University’s founding Chancellor, Sir Robert Blackwood, the Robert Blackwood Hall is Melbourne’s most prestigious venue outside the CBD. Acoustically, it ranks with the best available in Australia and, as such, has been the venue for numerous commercial recordings for the ABC, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and various film scores.

Being a concert hall, it has no proscenium, stage curtains or fly tower. It is completed by the resplendant Sir Louis Matheson pipe organ as well as two full concert grand pianos including one Steinway.

It's all about You - at Endeavour Hills Shopping Centre, where all your everyday shopping needs and convenience are under one roof. With 86 retailers including a great range of three supermarkets, fresh and takeaway food, major retailers, Banks, Post Office, services and specialty stores all undercover in a bright new environment. With over 1800 car park spaces, visiting Endeavour Hills Shopping Centre is now easy.

Dandenong Plaza is the retail heart of Central Dandenong, a social and economic centre of south-east metropolitan Melbourne and a culturally diverse locality in Victoria. The Centre has been servicing its local region and community since 1989. Our vision is to create and embrace a place where our diverse community, culture and lifestyle are proud to come together.

We offer our customers an extensive range of stores and services in a dynamic, safe and convenient environment. With major stores Myer, Target, Kmart, Coles, Best & Less, Rebel Sport and Safeway, along with approximately 180 specialty stores, you’ll find everything you are looking for at Dandenong Plaza.

As well as a great place to shop, Dandenong Plaza is a great place for entertainment with a six screen Reading Cinemas complex.

Hampton Park Shopping Square is located in Hampton Park, Victoria

Parkmore Shopping Centre has been servicing the eastern suburbs of Melbourne since 1973. We offer our customers an extensive selection of stores and services in a modern and convenient environment.

The Centre is focused on offering customers convenience and with major stores Kmart, Big W, Best & Less, Coles and Safeway, along with approximately 120 specialty stores, you’ll be sure to find what you are looking for at Parkmore Shopping Centre.

The Centre is supported by plenty of parking and is serviced seven days a week by local bus and taxi connections. Parkmore Shopping Centre has had a long association with the community and has evolved to meet the changing needs of the area.

The Centre of the Community is Stud Park Shopping Centre. All your everyday shopping needs and convenience are under one roof.

Stud Park Shopping Centre is anchored by Coles, Kmart, Woolworths, Sam’s Warehouse, The Rowville Library and accommodates 60 specialty stores.

It is also supported by approximately 1,500 car parks and is serviced seven days a week by local smart bus connections. Stud Park has had a long association with the community which is why we are known as “The Centre of the Community”.

Wheelers Hill Shopping Centre is located in Wheelers Hill, Victoria

Monash Gallery of Art is the Australian home of photography and the premier cultural facility of the City of Monash. Home to a nationally significant collection of over 2 000 photographs we are the only public gallery in Australia dedicated to collecting and promoting Australian photography. Monash Gallery of Art's exhibition program comprises 30 exhibitions per year drawn from the collection - many of which travel throughout Australia after being presented at the City of Monash. Monash Gallery of Art is also a host venue for significant national and international exhibitions. Monash Gallery of Art believes that art plays an important role in helping people learn about and explore the world in which we live. The gallery's free education programs make an important contribution to the learning of young people throughout our region and beyond. Our program includes tours and workshops, an exhibition of work by the state's finest Victorian Year 11 and 12 photomedia students and an outreach program to Melbourne schools by gallery staff. Monash Gallery of Art is situated on one of the City of Monash's most beautiful sites. The original part of the building was designed by internationally renowned architect Harry Seidler. It remains the only formal art gallery space designed by Seidler. With subsequent additions to the building by Cox Sanderson Ness (2000), Monash Gallery of Art is a great destination for the whole community.

Jells Park is nestled in the Dandenong Creek Valley, Wheelers Hill, away from the hustle and bustle of urban life. The park attracts over 900,000 visitors a year, with over nine kilometres of paths and trails, 127 hectares of wide open paces and enough picnic areas for everyone to enjoy. Trails and paths The main Dandenong Creek Trail runs north-south through Jells Park, linking the Eastlink Track, Scotchmans Creek pathway and the Knox bike track (near Nortons Park). All paths are multi-use so you can take your choice of cycling, jogging, or simply strolling. The conservation trail meanders around the eastern side of Jells Lake. As you pass through the wetlands and billabongs on this trail take a look at the variety of native bird life such as the Purple Swamphen, the White-faced Heron and everyone's favourite, the Pelican. BBQ's, picnics and playgrounds Jells Park has many barbecue and picnic areas. Relax under the shade of the Pines, enjoy the lake views at the Elms, or watch the children enjoying the playground at Stringybark or Yabbie Hill. Please remember to take home all your rubbish for sorting and recycling. Jells Lake Jells Lake is a beautiful man-made feature with a variable water level that flows from the Dandenong Creek. No boating or canoeing is allowed. Fishing in Jells Lake is permitted only from the two larger jetties. A valid Recreational Fishing Licence is required. No fishing is allowed within the conservation area. Before you go Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. For the latest information on changes to local conditions, please visit the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website. Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors. Refer to the Bushfire Safety section on the Parks Victoria website for tips on how to stay safe.

Scoresby Steamfest
7-9th March 2015, Gates open 10am - 5pm Daily

Vintage "boys' toys" in action from huge steam ploughing engines to tiny models. Steam vehicles, a Sherman tank, industrial steam and diesel engines, old farm engines (Including Tractors) and machinery, earth moving machinery, blacksmithing, early road making equipment, teams of draught horses, vintage cars and Trucks .

Come Ride around the Grounds on the miniature Steam railway.

There is something for everyone no matter what age and whether you’re female or male!!

Braeside Park is an oasis of parkland nestled amongst golf courses, urban development and busy roads. This is a great park for a family day out, with an adventure playground to keep the kids happy, barbecues and a picnic area, as well as seven kilometres of easy walking and cycling trails. Things to see and do - bring your bike and explore the 7 kilometres of trails - bring a picnic and use the free electric barbecues, or BYO gas barbecue - see the old racetrack where the mighty Phar Lap ran in 1930-31 - try to identify different birds in the many wetlands and billabongs - call in and see the artist at work in the Art School - play on the award-winning adventure playground - go on a self-guided trail walk or observe the wildlife from the bird hide and observation decks - join in a night walk and see the park after dark Before you go Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. For the latest information on changes to local conditions, please visit the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website. Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors. Refer to the Bushfire Safety section on the Parks Victoria website for tips on how to stay safe.

Karkarook Park is a recreational and environmental oasis, revegetated with indigenous plants. The 15 hectare lake is a good spot for canoeing, kayaking or sailing. Explore the park on foot or bike on 6km of trails. Take the dog for a walk. Or try your luck fishing for Rainbow Trout or Red Fin. Before you go Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. For the latest information on changes to local conditions, please visit the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website. Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors. Refer to the Bushfire Safety section on the Parks Victoria website for tips on how to stay safe.

Churchill National Park in Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs remains as an example of the original landscape before clearing and settlement. Although most of the park is open regrowth woodland, there are small areas of original forest. Tracks throughout the park are ideal for peaceful walks. Channel Track, running beside the old aqueduct, wanders through a thickly wooded landscape. Some of the tracks are also suitable for jogging and cycling, particularly on the eastern boundary track. The park is open from 10am to 6pm during daylight saving time. Before you go Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. For the latest information on changes to local conditions, please visit the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website. Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors. Refer to the Bushfire Safety section on the Parks Victoria website for tips on how to stay safe.

With its diverse combination of bushland, cultural heritage and sporting areas, Dandenong Police Paddocks is a good spot for walkers (with or without their dogs), cyclists, birdwatchers and sporting enthusiasts. Things to see and do - The Dandenong Police Paddocks has a diverse combination of rural bushland, cultural heritage and sporting areas. - There are recreational opportunities for walkers, cyclists, bird watchers, dog owners, golfers, athletes and many more. - Nerre Nerre Warren Picnic Area, at the end of Brady Road, is a newly developed picnic area that caters for a range of visitors. - Stroll along one of the many trails in the area that form a network in the Dandenong Police Paddocks Reserve. There is a short 700 metre walk to the rear of the picnic area that is suitable for visitors with limited mobility. - An information shelter in the picnic area provides history and reports on future developments. - For a more hands-on approach, consider joining the Friends of Dandenong Police Paddocks Group, the group has planted thousands of native plants, rehabilitated a wetland area, constructed and installed nestboxes and participated in many Clean Up Australia days. The regular planned activities are designed to allow people of all ages to enjoy and participate in the protection of the reserve. Before you go Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. For the latest information on changes to local conditions, please visit the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website. Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors. Refer to the Bushfire Safety section on the Parks Victoria website for tips on how to stay safe.

Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens provides a unique opportunity for visitors to enjoy cultural heritage and public programs, art exhibitions, interaction with resident artists and specialised events all year round. Set on one and a half acres of maintained landscaped gardens in the centre of Dandenong (minutes from Dandenong Plaza) Heritage Hill features historic buildings 'Laurel Lodge' built in 1869 and 'Benga' built in 1936. For all program, exhibition and artist residency enquiries please contact Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens.