Guidebook for The Patch
Penny Olive Organic Sourdough Bakery and Mad Raven Gourmet Pizzas
Just five houses down from our cottage is a Hill’s secret: Penny Olive’s Bakery - a quaint bakery situated in her back garden. Open to the public on Saturday’s between 10 am and 1 pm. Locally made wine sold here, too.
Ask us also about Mad Raven gourmet pizzas - a five minute drive away in Kallista.
This café is a comfortable walking distance from our house. Situated in the historic post-office and general store, it has become a favourite destination for locals, tourists, bushwalkers and bikers. It provides home-cooked light breakfasts and lunch as well as luscious cakes. The friendly service is a taste of old-fashioned country hospitality.
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The Patch Store
16 The Patch RdThis café is a comfortable walking distance from our house. Situated in the historic post-office and general store, it has become a favourite destination for locals, tourists, bushwalkers and bikers. It provides home-cooked light breakfasts and lunch as well as luscious cakes. The friendly service is a taste of old-fashioned country hospitality.
Just a ten minute drive from our house, this historic train will take you on a breathtaking ride.
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Puffing Billy Railway
1 Old Monbulk RdJust a ten minute drive from our house, this historic train will take you on a breathtaking ride.
Arts & Culture
A unique community cultural centre: art workshops; art exhibitors; theatre; hosts key musical and theatrical performances from Melbourne and interstate; excellent café.
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Burrinja Cultural Centre
351 Glenfern RdA unique community cultural centre: art workshops; art exhibitors; theatre; hosts key musical and theatrical performances from Melbourne and interstate; excellent café.
Sightseeing
Sherbrooke Falls
Odonohue TrackBeautiful forest walks just 5 minutes drive away.
Lose yourself in beautiful walks surrounded by thousands of rhododendrons and camellias. Astounding views to the Warburton Ranges. Ten minutes drive from our house. Close by is a fabulous children’s play park in the old Olinda golf course!
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Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden
The Georgian RoadLose yourself in beautiful walks surrounded by thousands of rhododendrons and camellias. Astounding views to the Warburton Ranges. Ten minutes drive from our house. Close by is a fabulous children’s play park in the old Olinda golf course!
Activities
Dandenong Ranges Playground, Olinda - one of the very best in Melbourne! Beautiful setting on the old Olinda golf course. Good walks and views as well.
Just ten minutes drive from our cottage is this fabulous adventure playground. A great activity for children, young adults and adults.
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Trjáævintýri - Glen Harrow Park
Old Monbulk RoadJust ten minutes drive from our cottage is this fabulous adventure playground. A great activity for children, young adults and adults.
Food scene
This National Trust building in Belgrave houses one of our favorite cafes. Enjoy the open fire in winter or the outdoor tables, set in an elegant garden (with fountain) on sunny days. Friendly service and good food. Open: Wednesdays to Sundays.
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Earthly Pleasures Cafe
1627 Burwood HwyThis National Trust building in Belgrave houses one of our favorite cafes. Enjoy the open fire in winter or the outdoor tables, set in an elegant garden (with fountain) on sunny days. Friendly service and good food. Open: Wednesdays to Sundays.