More Aussie' wildlife......You can always hear the Australian Kookaburra laughing it's head off at something it found funny and if you are lucky you can find an occasional Koala asleep high up in the tall eucalyptus trees. There are lots of Echidnas and sometimes you may come across a Wombat
The Magnificent Rainbow Lorikeet
We're hungry Mum

At the Grants Picnic Ground you have several options to choose to feed the Hungry Hoards
If you have put together a Great Picnic Meal then just choose one of the great Picnic Tables that are scattered throughout the grounds and tuck in.
Or you may choose to enjoy a delicious selection from the menu at
Grants on Sherbrook
formally known as The Sherbrook Tearooms. The Licensed Bistro has been extensively renovated and you can now dine either inside or "al-freso" on the expansive outdoor deck, watch the Australian Native Birds..., watch your food as well!!!!
They also provide a delicious take-away service and yummy Picnic Hampers, grab your bag of birdseed and head on outback to feed the Australian Native Birds. You will thoroughly enjoy the experience.
And for that unique gift or souvenir they have an extensive range of souvenirs and locally produced goods, as well as the most beautiful range of handcrafted items from local artists. Toys, games and so much more at Grants on Sherbrook
So, Where Is It and How Do We Get There?

This is where you can feed The Australian Native Birds and picnic at Grants Reserve deep in the heart of the Sherbrook Forest....watch out for Robin Hood and his merry men......Only joking!
An easy drive up into the Dandenong Ranges on the Burwood Hwy, through Ferntree Gully and quaint little mountain villages such as Upwey, Tecoma and Belgrave (home of the Puffing Billy)
If you are after a more detailed and formal planned route then may I suggest going to
Google MyMaps
I find that having the route planned out for me I am less likely to loose my way.

Have a look at the Australia Road and 4WD Atlas, keep it in the car at all times, just in case!
For more great touring books, maps, games to keep the kids amused or music to listen to while driving check out
So make sure that you are well prepared, well stocked and well covered, it can turn quite cold up there in "them tha' hills".
You and Your Family will thoroughly enjoy the experience of feeding the Australian Native Birds, I did as a kid, my kids did when they were kids and so do my grandchildren.....it's a generation thing. Start the tradition yourself if you haven't already. Great family memories come from fun Family getaways like this one.....
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Enjoy your Family Getaway in the Dandenong Ranges and come back again, there is so much to do and see up there.
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