Partners/Community Links/Resources page
Promoting the Puffing Billy Precinct in the Dandenong Ranges
Glen Harrow Garden Cottages
After your tree adventure relax in the luxurious warmth of the yesteryear cottages at the Glen Harrow B&B, conveniently located on the same estate as Trees Adventure.
Puffing Billy
Trees Adventure is in the Puffing Billy precinct in Belgrave. Recharge on the afternoon train or check out the night murder mystery nights. Check out the timetable of Australia’s favourite steam train.
Treetops Catering by Carey Sharp
Contact Trees Adventure for the decadent large group and corporate catering offered by Carey, who brings a fantastic array of fresh produce to the park, all impeccably presented.
Melbourne Playgrounds
Melbourne Playgrounds is the most comprehensive resource available for Kids activities, events, parties, products and services in Melbourne. Melbourne Playgrounds is unique in that it provides reviews, ratings and photos of activities. The site has reviews of more than 2500 playgrounds and thousands of other activities and services for children. The web-site site is: http://www.melbourneplaygrounds.com.au The Facebook site is: http://www.facebook.com/MelbournePlaygrounds
Arbortrim
Arbortrim Training and Consultancy provided the expertise for the extensive assessment of the trees at Glen Harrow.
Conservation
There are a number of hardworking and inspired individuals and groups that assist in the native revegetation of Clematis Creek beside Glen Harrow. Environmentalists Jenny Saulwick (saulwick1@bigpond.com), Glen Harrow gardener Trav and Mal Beckinsale are among the many who have dedicated an immense amount of time and are looking for more volunteers.
Dandenong Ranges Tourism
This proud tourism mecca offers booking service and a stunning amount of local knowledge on the Dandenongs hidden jewels, with an info centre in Ferntree Gully and a booking service. See the website. Are you a member?
Peter Davis
Peter Davis was the local, highly qualified carpenter who constructed all the woodwork on the tree-obstacle courses at Trees Adventure to the highest possible standards and comes highly recommended by Trees Adventure.
Gilwell Park
Gilwell Park Recreation Camp, located near Gembrook and Belgrave, is a 157 hectare property owned by the Scout Association of Australia (Victorian Branch) providing for conferences, training programs, school and youth camps.
Chestnut Hill Conference Centre
Want to come to Trees Adventure and need accommodation that is great value to stay with a large group? Chestnut Hill Conference Lodge suit schools, corporates and sports clubs. The guesthouse has motel style share accommodation and great leisure and function rooms.
Mt Morton Camp and Conference Centre
Located in Belgrave Heights, MMCC is only 10 minutes from Tree’s adventure. Is the ideal location for group accommodation, and has a range of onsite activities, as well as 22 ensuited cabins.
Chocolate Sensations
This French style patisserie in Belgrave makes a killer coffee, a range of sweet treats and stunning birthday cakes and will deliver catering for picnics at Trees Adventure at Glen Harrow. Ph 03 9754 1174.
Belgrave Cafes
Find a list of other wonderful local cafes at the Belgrave Traders website here.
Upwey-Belgrave RSL
Open 7 days a week from 3pm at 1 Mast Gully Road, Upwey is a great place for a beer and a meal. Anyone can become a member and there is a great conference facility that is free to the public (although we suggest you leave a donation). (03) 9754-3665. Great place for a meeting before taking on team building at Trees Adventure!
Yarra Ranges Regional Marketing
This tourism and marketing group is a one-stop shop for events and building on the ever growing destination branding of the Dandenongs and Yarra Valley. Its latest creative campaign captures the essence of the region ‘Visit Make Believe‘.
Folly Farm Rural Retreat
Folly Farm at nearby Olinda offers a romantic, self-contained cottage in the stunning surrounds of an Edna Walling designed garden. It is pet friendly and – best of all – the cottage is built for special needs access to Australian Standards! Trees Adventure also has a full special needs policy on this website.
The Loft in the Mill
The Loft In the Mill is award winning 4½* Bed & Breakfast accommodation opposite Olinda Village at the top of the tree clad slopes of the Dandenong Ranges. A Magnificent Bluestone English Flour Mill and Carriagehouse, with crackling log fires, luxurious double spas, private courtyards & balconies.
Grants on Sherbrooke
Feed the rosellas at this licensed cafe, which is a delightful attraction to tourists and just five kilometres down the road from Trees Adventure and Puffing Billy. See website.
Dandenong Ranges Bed & Breakfast Booking Service
Search through over eighty quality venues, featuring multiple photographs of properties, tariffs, and facilities. After finding the property of your choice through this free service you can choose to either book online with a credit card or phone. DRBNB.
Adeline Bed and Breakfast
Adeline Bed and Breakfast, is a luxury 1920′s award winning cottage accommodation, set in the heart of Mt Dandenong in the Dandenong Ranges, Victoria just one hour’s drive east ofMelbourne. See Website www.adeline.com.au