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Upper Ferntree Gully

Upper Ferntree Gully

Upper Ferntree Gully is a suburb of the Dandenong Ranges that houses the popular Ferntree Gully Park; which also happens to be a section of the Dandenong Ranges National Park.

Visitors from Melbourne heading to the suburb should head 32km east from the Melbourne CBD.

Upper Ferntree Gully Accommodation, Hotels & Holiday Apartments, VIC

In the past, Upper Ferntree Gully was a farming area with farmlands all across the town; presently, the area has emerged as a popular tourist spot and commercial centre.

As a laid back destination with numerous scenic regions and an array of attractions, Upper Ferntree Gully is a popular destination amongst holidaymakers and day-trippers from and around Melbourne.

Experience a scenic bushwalk through the native bushlands of Ferntree Gully Park. This charming park boasts the renowned 1000 Steps trail. Whether or not you’re an enthusiastic hiker, you shouldn’t miss visiting this attraction, as it also houses a World War II memorial.

This area also boasts the renowned Kings Park on Willow Road, where you’ll find various sporting venues for cricket, football, baseball and athletics. Families and couples can visit the scenic park grounds to picnic, relax and enjoy a number of fun-filled activities.

The township is home to several luxurious accommodation establishments, including cottages, apartments, villas and an array of budget-friendly accommodation options. Check out the range of accommodation options listed below.

Visitors to this area can also visit the adjacent towns to explore and enjoy all of the natural attractions on offer.

About the author

Michael Jones

Michael created and runs the Dandenong Ranges Point website, as well as the Holiday Point travel brand that incorporates a network of 16 location based travel information and attraction websites around Australia, Asia, and around the world.

With 25+ years of online experience and a passion for travel (having lived in Melbourne most of his life and has visited the Dandenong Ranges many times), Michael not only researches and writes content for the website, he also tinkers behind the scenes with the website functionality & design.

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