Why is Olinda closed?

Olinda Falls Closed due to Storm Damage.

Are the Dandenongs open?

Dandenong Ranges National Park is open every day, including weekends and public holidays.

Where can I feed birds in dandenongs?

Grants Picnic Grounds
A great place to bird watch in the Dandenong Ranges Grants Picnic Grounds offers an amazing experience. See an abundance of native animals and birds, such as the Superb Lyrebird.

Is it safe to visit the Dandenong Ranges?

There are parts of the Dandenong Ranges that are now safely accessible by roads and welcoming visitors back! See the friendly faces in the townships of Belgrave, Sassafras, Kallista, Emerald and more.

Why is the 1000 Steps closed?

Dandenong Ranges National Park The 1000 Steps is probably Melbourne’s most popular bushwalk. While the damage is being assessed, cleared and restored the 1000 Steps will remain closed until mid-2022 to ensure visitor safety and to allow works to be undertaken.

Why is William Ricketts Sanctuary closed?

The sanctuary remains closed for public safety. The attraction housed historic sculptures of Dandenong Ranges sculptor William Ricketts after the Victorian Government took control of what was known as Potters Sanctuary in the 1960’s and made it a public park under the new name of William Ricketts Sanctuary.

Is the Mount Dandenong Tourist Road open?

Crews have been able to reopen all major arterial roads to the public safely. As a result, from today, Mount Dandenong Tourist Road has fully reopened.

Can you feed birds in Australia?

While it is not technically illegal to feed native birds in Australia and you are unlikely to be issued with a hefty fine, wildlife experts strongly discourage bird feeding. In addition, to making them ill and overweight, hand-fed birds can become pests and you may soon find your backyard overrun with large flocks.

Where can I feed birds in Melbourne?

Top places for Bird Encounters in Melbourne

• Pelicans at Hastings Wharf.
• Cockatoos, Rosellas and Galahs at Grants Picnic Ground, Dandenong Ranges.
• Little Penguins in St Kilda.
• Lyre Birds at Dandenong Ranges Cloudhill Gardens.

Is Mt Dandenong Tourist Road open?

As a result, from today, Mount Dandenong Tourist Road has fully reopened. The reopening of this road is in addition to Olinda-Monbulk Road, Emerald-Monbulk Road, Mountain Highway, and Ridge Road, which reopened in recent weeks.