The Baldessin Press is a not for profit association which is financially independent, relying on revenue generated from workshops, access fees, and a great deal of voluntary labour and goodwill.
We offer inspiring workshops and opportunities to anyone wanting to explore their creative journey in a tranquil location. Workshops are open to anyone, from beginners on. By limiting the workshop numbers each participant is catered for at his/her personal level in a friendly and relaxed working atmosphere.
Twice yearly the studio is open to the public as part of the "Nillumbik Artist Open Studio Program", in May & November. See News & Events for details.
Only 65 km north of Melbourne, Kinglake National Park lies on the slopes of the Great Dividing Range, offering dramatic views of the Melbourne skyline, Port Phillip Bay, the Yarra Valley and across to the You Yangs. This is a good spot, not far from Melbourne, to go camping, enjoy a bushwalk or have a picnic. Nature revival Since the intense 2009 fires in Kinglake National Park, many plants adapted to fire are flourishing. In spring, keep an eye out for wildflowers in bloom, while winter is a good time to discover fungi, mosses and lichens. 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.
Kinglake Forest Adventures is an adventure and nature oasis perfect for the young & the young at heart. Offering treetops, zipline, high ropes, freefalls, kids birthday parties, teambuilding & outdoor activities, Kinglake Forest Adventures is perfect for your next weekend adventure. Only 60 minutes from Melbourne, come visit us for your next outdoor adventure and put some daring action into your weekend.
Our on-site cafe is also the perfect place to relax whilst the kids (or mum and dad) are enjoying the highs of our treetops and zipline adventures, or to catch your breath after all the excitement finishes! With homemade snacks, local award winning pies and pasties, and Kinglake’s best coffees, there is sure to be something to your satisfy your appetite at Kinglake Forest Adventures. Or BYO and have a picnic on our beautiful picnic tables overlooking the incredible forest.