Located in the Northern Hills of Cardinia and the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges region, the Eastern Dandenong Ranges is a family destination offering a range of attractions and activities including walking and cycling tracks, gardens and picnic grounds, boutique wineries, Emerald Lake Park and Nobelius Heritage Garden, Lakeside Paddleboats, Puffing Billy, Australian Rainbow Trout Farm, trout fishing, panoramic vistas, cafes and restaurants, wineries and abundant flora and wildlife.

Emerald is a one hour drive from Melbourne in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges. The Hills townships of Belgrave, Menzies Creek, Selby, Kallista, Monbulk, Emerald, Upper Beaconsfield, Cockatoo, Gembrook, Macclesfield, Mt Burnett and Yellingbo make the perfect base to stay when visiting family and friends.

Other nearby family attractions including Healesville Sanctuary, Phillip Island, Gumbuya World, Warburton and Mount Donna Buang.