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- Destinations
- Australasia
- Australia
- Victoria
- Yarra Valley
- Dandenong Ranges National Park
Dandenong Ranges National Park
The famous lyre bird, which has the ability to mimic any other
bird, is the most important inhabitant of the Dandenong Ranges
National Park, just 25 miles (40km) from Melbourne via Burwood
Highway or Canterbury Road. The park, covering 3,215 hectares,
plays an important role in protecting the famous birds. Visitors
enjoy walking, cycling and picnicking in the park at venues with
enchanting names like Ferntree Gully, One Tree Hill or Sherbrooke
Forest. The park is rich in wildlife and spectacular mountain ash
forests and fern gullies are to be seen. The historic Puffing Billy
steam train runs from Belgrave to Lakeside close to the park, and
there are numerous craft shops, antique shops, gardens and
restaurants in the area.
Information & Facts
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Language
English is the official language of Australia.
Money
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is divided into 100 cents. Banks and
bureaux de change exchange most foreign currencies. Travellers
cheques are also welcome everywhere, but banks take a small
commission and it is better to take cheques in major currencies
(e.g. US dollars or Euros) to avoid additional charges. Credit
cards are widely accepted and ATMs are freely available throughout
the country. Banking hours are generally 9.30am to 4pm Monday to
Thursday, and 9.30am to 5pm on Friday, but some banks offer
extended hours and some are open on Saturday mornings.