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SkyHigh
Wow! What a Fantastic and Spectacular View


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What can I say.....Simply Stunning! There is just so much that you can see up here on top of Mount Dandenong, 633 meters above sea level....

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From the left, the Mornington Peninsular, across Port Phillip Bay and onto the You Yangs and start of the Great Dividing Range.

On a clear day the view is simply breathtaking.

To really take advantage of such a fantastic view, check out the weather details for the day that you intend to visit Skyhigh.

Try to have as clear a day as possible with as little smog around and then you will be able to look out over the magnificent City of Melbourne and it's beautiful surrounds, thoroughly enjoying the spectacle

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SkyHigh is a great destination for all the Family, 45 minutes from Melbourne, as there is plenty to do and see.

If you are looking for a simple cheap weekend getaway full with fun family activities, then this is in My Top Ten

There is a small entry fee to the site and then you are free to discover how beautiful this area is. There are plenty of different things to do and see here at SkyHigh

I used to live at the base of the Dandenongs and I could see Sky High Mt. Dandenong from my front window.

Looking towards Mount Dandenong you could see the TV Towers and sitting beside these is SkyHigh Mount Dandenong.

When we first moved to Kilsyth I made it a point to visit the site to see how it had changed since my childhood

tv-towersI was in for a pleasant surprise as now the area is beautifully presented and maintained....

Reopened in July 2005 with the new name of SkyHigh Mt. Dandenong (used to be called Mt.Dandenong Observatory)

The actual building now affords an enlarged viewing window and Observation Deck


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The Restaurant is a world class venue providing the visitor with...

  • A Contemporary Licensed Bistro
  • Lunch and Dinner 7 Days a week
  • Breakfast on Weekends....what a way to start the day

For more details phone 9751 0443

SkyHigh by Night


At the front of the Observation Deck/Restaurant there stands The Giant's Chair A great Photo opportunity...sit the kids in the chair for an amazing shot!



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On the beautifully maintained grounds you will find some great family fun attractions...

The SkyHigh Maze

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The Features in this beautiful formal garden are sculptures, illusions and butterflies. Become a SkyHigh Maze Master and find the 4 secret squares.

Enjoy a delicious morning or afternoon tea in the Coffee Shop while the kids try and solve the Maze.

Open

Monday to Friday 12.00pm to 5.00pm

Weekends 10am to 5pm

There is a small charge for entry into the Maze.

For more details phone 9751 0443.




The English Garden

Wishing-treeEasy meandering gravel paths, wooden bridges over trickling streams, beautiful and interesting seasonal plantings, well manicured lawns and The Wishing Tree.

Legend states that around 1900 before the area was cleared, Billy Langton, 4 years old, became lost.

His Father arrived at this spot, sitting here he wished to find his son.

On looking through the circle in the tree he saw his son squatting beside the creek!

Look through and have a wish....never know it could come true.




The Australiana Tree

Australiana-treeThis Messmate Eucalypt Tree was struck by lightening some years back and now has been recycled in a most unique way.

In 2006, the renowned artist Leigh Conkie turned the stump into an amazing piece of sculpture.

3 meters was lopped from the top and turned into the nearby chair.

The actual sculpture is beautiful, very Australiana and well worth really looking closely at all the work.

Get the kids to stand under the tree as it towers 20 odd feet up over their heads. Take pictures and store the memories of another great day out with your loved ones.

The Tourists love to take pictures and I always offer to play photographer at any opportunity...great Aussie friendship

The beautiful and unique art piece is situated close to SkyHigh Maze you can't miss it.






Percy's Possum Tree

Possum-house

This fairytale tree sculpture has been inspired by children's classic stories...watch their eyes light up and their imagination take flight.




Have you thought of perhaps celebrating a special kid's birthday with a picnic party either on the lawns overlooking the amazing view or use one of the free gas BBQ's and picnic areas within the surrounding grounds?

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Picnic on the Lawns



For a last minute getaway, an easy short daytrip, a place to take the relatives visiting from Interstate or Overseas or for just a bit of "Time Out", Sky High Mt.Dandenong is a wonderful place to visit.

Not too far to drive and all areas are easy to access. For the best viewing possible visit the weather link below.

Clear skies make for great photo shots. Make sure that the battery in the camera is charged up because the views really are truly amazing.

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