Dandenong Ranges National Park protects tall Mountain Ash forest, fern-filled gullies, waterfalls and steep volcanic hills on Melbourne’s eastern edge. Its walking tracks, picnic grounds and wildlife make it one...
Dandenong Ranges Suburb – Sherbrooke
Sherbrooke is one of the most peaceful and nature-focused parts of the Dandenong Ranges, known for towering mountain ash forest, fern gullies, waterfalls, gardens and picnic areas. The current Dandenong Ranges Point listings include Dandenong Ranges National Park, Sherbrooke Falls, Sherbrooke Forest, Alfred Nicholas Memorial Gardens, Sherbrooke Picnic Ground, George Tindale Memorial Gardens, Sherbrooke Art Gallery, O’Donohue Picnic Ground, Burnham Beeches and Marybrooke Manor.
The area’s strongest appeal is its combination of forest and gardens. Visitors can walk through Sherbrooke Forest in search of superb lyrebirds, follow tracks to Sherbrooke Falls, enjoy a picnic beneath tall trees or explore nearby cool-climate gardens. It is a quieter alternative to busier villages such as Belgrave and Olinda while still being close to their cafes and shops.
Explore Sherbrooke Attractions
- Sherbrooke Forest – Walk beneath towering mountain ash trees, explore fern-lined tracks and look for superb lyrebirds and other native birdlife.
- Sherbrooke Falls – Follow forest trails to one of the Dandenong Ranges’ best-known waterfalls, particularly rewarding after wetter weather.
- Alfred Nicholas Memorial Gardens – Visit the ornamental lake, historic boathouse, stone bridges and colourful seasonal plantings.
- George Tindale Memorial Gardens – Explore a smaller cool-climate garden known for magnolias, camellias, hydrangeas and rhododendrons.
- Picnic grounds and local attractions – Sherbrooke Picnic Ground and O’Donohue Picnic Ground provide relaxed forest stops, while Sherbrooke Art Gallery and local heritage properties add variety to the area.
Browse the listings below to discover Sherbrooke forest walks, gardens, waterfalls and peaceful places to visit in the Dandenong Ranges.
Dandenong Ranges National Park
Belgrave, VIC
Sherbrooke Falls
Sherbrooke, VICSherbrooke Falls is a small cascade deep in Sherbrooke Forest, reached on walking tracks through mountain ash and fern gullies. The forest is the main attraction: tall trunks, dense understorey and the sound of the...
Sherbrooke Forest
Sherbrooke, VICSherbrooke Forest is the largest section of Dandenong Ranges National Park, known for tall Mountain Ash, shaded fern gullies and walking tracks beneath the canopy. Its main experience is the forest itself: a slower walk...
Alfred Nicholas Memorial Gardens
Sherbrooke, VICAlfred Nicholas Memorial Gardens is a historic hillside garden in Sherbrooke, known for its ornamental lake, small boathouse, mature trees and terraced landscape. The paths draw visitors downhill through a mixture of...
Sherbrooke Picnic Ground
Sherbrooke, VICSherbrooke Picnic Ground is a forest picnic spot and walking-track entrance on Sherbrooke Road, within Dandenong Ranges National Park. Tall trees and tree ferns give it a sheltered woodland setting, with Sherbrooke...
George Tindale Memorial Gardens
Sherbrooke, VICGeorge Tindale Memorial Gardens is a three-hectare cool-climate garden at 33 Sherbrooke Road, with flowering shrubs, lawns and winding paths beneath tall mountain ash. George and Ruth Tindale developed its diverse plant...
Sherbrooke Art Gallery
Belgrave, VICSherbrooke Art Gallery is a community-run gallery at the edge of Sherbrooke Forest in Belgrave. Home to the Sherbrooke Art Society, it presents changing exhibitions and original works for sale in a building that began...
O’Donohue Picnic Ground
Sherbrooke, VICO’Donohue Picnic Ground is a small picnic area on Sherbrooke Lodge Road and a starting point for the walk to Sherbrooke Falls. Its lawn and forest-edge facilities make it useful for a picnic before walking, or for...
Burnham Beeches
Sherbrooke, VICBurnham Beeches is a historic Art Deco estate in Sherbrooke, best known for the striking mansion designed for Alfred Nicholas and his family. Its streamlined form and woodland setting make it an important part of the...
Marybrooke Manor
Sherbrooke, VICMarybrooke Manor is a Tudor-style wedding and accommodation venue at 10 Sherbrooke Road, surrounded by eight acres of gardens and forest. Built in 1940 and listed by the National Trust, the manor offers an indoor...
What are the best attractions in Sherbrooke?
Popular attractions include Dandenong Ranges National Park, Sherbrooke Falls, Sherbrooke Forest, Alfred Nicholas Memorial Gardens and George Tindale Memorial Gardens.
What is Sherbrooke best known for?
Sherbrooke is best known for its tall mountain ash forest, fern gullies, superb lyrebirds, scenic walking tracks and cool-climate gardens.
Where can I see wildlife in Sherbrooke?
Sherbrooke Forest is one of the best local areas for birdwatching, especially superb lyrebirds, along with rosellas, cockatoos and other native forest species.
Are there free things to do in Sherbrooke?
Yes. Sherbrooke Forest, Sherbrooke Falls, Sherbrooke Picnic Ground, O'Donohue Picnic Ground and several public gardens can be enjoyed without a general admission charge.