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wineries. Turn back to the coast and continue to the
Cape Schanck
lighthouse. Next stop
is the refined town of
Sorrento
on your way back to Melbourne.
Early next morning, head to the Dandenongs, which offer a cool and leafy respite from
the noise of the city. From the Burwood Hwy drive east to
Belgrave
, and climb aboard
Puffing Billy for a steam-train journey through the mountains to
Gembrook
. Back at Bel-
grave, take Monbulk Rd through the Dandenong Ranges National Park and head to
Sassa-
fras
for its village atmosphere then past Olinda to explore
William Ricketts Sanctuary
.
Round off the day by taking in the view from nearby
Mt Dandenong
, before returning to
Melbourne for the night.
Start day six by heading from Melbourne along the Maroondah Hwy to antique-laden
Coldstream
. Indulge in some wine tasting in the
Yarra Valley
, before reaching
Heales-
ville
, a lovely town with a fine animal sanctuary on the edge of the Yarra Ranges National
Park. Eat at the large winery, taste a beer at the brewery and enjoy the small-town charm.
In the afternoon, head directly west via
Yarra Glen
and Dixons Creek to the Melba Hwy,
then turn northwest to pretty
Kinglake
. Return to Melbourne via St Andrews.
