WELCOME TO

WOOLRICH

ACCOMMODATION IN THE DANDENONGS
BEAUTIFUL ACCOMMODATION

IMMERSED IN

BEAUTIFUL GARDENS
YOUR VERY OWN

PIECE OF LUXURY

IN THE DANDENONG RANGES
IN FRONT OF THE FIRE

FIND RELAXATION

SOAK IN THE SPA
ART DECO INSPIRED

MODERN ROMANCE

WITH LUXURY TRIMMINGS
WELCOME TO WOOLRICH

THE DANDENONGS

AT THEIR BLOOMING BEST

27 march 2020

Temporary Closure

Woolrich Cottage and The Garden Retreat are temporarily closed because of COVID19. We will let you know as soon as we re-open and in the meantime stay at home, stay safe and go virtual.

Woolrich Retreat - B&B Accommodation in Olinda

The beautiful Woolrich Accommodation is located near the top of Mount Dandenong, just a few minutes (1.5 km) from the picturesque village of Olinda and close to Sassafras.

In Woolrich’s historic five-acre woodlands you will find Woolrich Cottage and The Garden Retreat. This Olinda Accommodation allows one couple, or two, to enjoy the best bed and breakfast accommodation available in the Dandenong Ranges. Privacy, open fire, spas, each bedroom with an ensuite, decks with BBQs overlooking the gardens and hills and free access through to the wonderful Cloudehill Gardens next door - the ideal Dandenong Ranges Accommodation.

Explore the Dandenongs and all their famous attractions or relax and enjoy our meandering steps and pathways through woods of rhododendrons, azaleas, camelias and magnificent old trees. Walk, explore, spot a lyrebird, laze by the fire, relax in the spa, or just soak in the view from the deck as you sip a glass of wine with friends – whatever you desire for a perfect Dandenong Ranges Getaway.

You might be lucky and spot the wombat too!

Woolrich Cottage

This recently restored B&B accommodation cottage was built in the 1920's and was home to members of the Woolrich family who started the nursery in The Dandenongs that operated on this site in Olinda until the 1960's.

The Garden Retreat

Feel yourself relaxing as you drive up the hill through Sassafras and Olinda. This self-contained romantic getaway overlooks the forest of Rangeview Gardens.

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"The accommodation was beautiful"

With some special touches that were much appreciated. The spa is amazing. the breakfast was delicious and plentiful. The gardens were a great place to walk and relax. would recommend it to friends and family and also hope we get a chance to return.
Sal. Garden Retreat
"Thank you so much for a wonderful stay"

EVERYTHING was PERFECT. Only problem was, we had to come home. We wouldn't change a single thing!
Nicky. Woolrich Cottage

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Travelling from Melbourne

The Villages of Mt Dandenong are an easy 1 hour drive from Melbourne and make the perfect base to explore the Dandenong Ranges & Yarra Valley. As soon as you wind your way up the mountain, the cool fresh air and greenery will make you feel like you're a million miles away from the city.

VIA EASTERN FREEWAY

Follow the Eastern Freeway and take the Ringwood Bypass and follow to the intersection of Maroondah Hwy and Mt Dandenong Rd. Follow Mt Dandenong Rd turning left at the end and onto Montrose Roundabout. Take the third exit which is Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd, following the sign to Olinda.
VIA MONASH FREEWAY

Take the Monash Freeway and take the Ferntree Gully Rd exit. Follow to Burwood Hwy and turn right. Follow the Burwood Hwy and take the left turn sign posted for Mt Dandenong, this is the Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd.

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Cloudehill Gardens

89 Olinda-Monbulk Rd, Olinda
03 9751 1009 Free for Woolrich Guests
www.cloudehill.com.au

Australia’s most ambitious garden in one of the finest locations for serious gardening world-wide. Some 20 garden compartments are threaded through glorious 80 year old European beech, magnolias, maples and a collection of fabulous Himalayan tree rhododendrons.

SkyHigh Mt Dandenong

26 Observatory Rd, Mt Dandenong
03 9751 0443 Gate Entry Fees Apply
www.skyhighmtdandenong.com.au

Head out on a romantic drive and enjoy the stunning view over Melbourne. Get lost in the SkyHigh Maze, visit Percy The Possum’s House, Australiana Tree, Giant’s Chair, dine in our Bistro/Restaurant and visit the Secret Garden.

Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens

Falls Road, Olinda
13 19 63 Free Entry
www.parkweb.vic.gov.au

The Botanic Gardens host thousands of flowering plants including rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, hydrangeas and daffodils, all framed by tall Mountain Ash. Strolling through the gardens is a easy walk with some small hills and bitumen paths.

William Ricketts Sanctuary

1402 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd, Mt Dandenong. 13 19 63 Free Entry
www.parkweb.vic.gov.au

The Sanctuary of winding paths and rock sculptures reflects a spirit of place expressed through one man’s dream. Deeply felt connections to the earthly mother and the spirit of the land are explored in 92 ceramic sculptures of people and animals which merge with the natural surroundings.

Puffing Billy Railway

1 Old Monbulk Rd, Belgrave
03 9757 0700 Runs Daily
www.puffingbilly.com.au

Come for a ride from Belgrave to Gembrook and experience Australia’s favourite steam train and one of the finest preserved steam railways in the world. Built to serve at the turn of the century it now winds through the beautiful Dandenong Ranges and is a great day out for all the family.

Art in the Garden

89 Olinda-Monbulk Rd, Olinda
03 9751 1009 Free for Woolrich Guests
www.cloudehill.com.au

Cloudehill Gardens take on the form of an open air gallery throughout the year with a wonderful exhibition of outdoor art and sculpture. Wander the gardens and learn about the art and the artists who add to the beauty of these magnificent gardens. All pieces are also for sale.

Gardening Workshops

89 Olinda-Monbulk Rd, Olinda
1st Sunday of month 10.30am & 1.00pm
www.diggers.com.au

Sharpen your gardening skills at Diggers monthly workshops at Cloudehill. There is something on offer for everyone with the focus on a wide range of essential gardening topics, techniques and skills, as well as focusing on specific plants and tasks to suit the season.

Burnham Beeches

1 Sherbrooke Rd, Sherbrooke
03 9021 2100
www.burnhambeeches.com.au

Phase 1 of Burnham Beeches headed up by renowned restaurateur Shannon Bennett is now complete. The Burnham Bakery and Piggery Café are both in full swing. Enjoy lawn bowls, croquet and bocce. Spot the 500-tree trufferie, extensive vegetable gardens and an emu enclosure.

Trees Adventures

Glen Harrow Gardens, Old Monbulk Rd, Belgrave
03 9752 5354 See website for prices
www.treesadventures.com.au

Trees Adventure is a new, exhilarating eco-adventure in the Dandenongs. It comprises five tree-top obstacle and flying fox courses that weave through the sublime canopy of Glen Harrow heritage gardens.

Global Ballooning

Departs from Rochford Wines
Yarra Valley 03 9428 5703
See website for pricing
www.globalballooning.com.au

The best way to see the Yarra Valley. Let the breeze usher you in a hot air balloon along corridors of grape vines and over the Yarra River as you take in breathtaking views of mountains that surround the spectacular valley.

Yarra Valley Wineries

Only 20 minutes from Olinda
Download a Wineries Map
www.wineyarravalley.com

With an enviable reputation as one of the world's great food and wine regions, you'll discover cafes and restaurants, art galleries, markets, nature walks, bustling villages and a multitude of attractions scattered throughout the Yarra Valley region.

Healesville Sanctuary

Badger Creek Road, Healesville
Open daily 9am - 5pm
See website for pricing
www.zoo.org.au

One of Australia’s most loved attractions and the best place in Victoria to see and interact with native Australian wildlife. The Sanctuary is committed to fighting wildlife extinction and offers visitors the opportunity to come close up to unique animals in a stunning bushland setting.

Yarra Valley Chocolaterie

35 Old Healesville Rd, Yarra Glen
Open daily 9am - 5pm Free Entry
www.yvci.com.au

Surrounded by the picturesque Yarra Valley, our architect designed Chocolaterie is an experience the for the whole family. Watch the art of chocolate making from handcrafting to handpacking and meet our European chocolatiers who will amaze you with their creations.

Blue Hills Fruit Picking

27 Parker Rd, Silvan
03 9737 9400 Fruit Season Only
www.upickberries.com.au

TarraWarra Museum of Art

311 Healesville-Yarra Glen Rd, Healesville
Tuesday – Sunday 11am – 5pm
www.twma.com.au

Since opening its doors to the public, TarraWarra Museum of Art has been one of the cultural jewels in the Yarra Valley providing visitors with a relaxing and enjoyable experience comprising of both stunning architecture and a wealth of modern and contemporary art to absorb.

Burrinja Gallery

Cnr Glenfern Rd / Matson Drive, Upwey
Tuesday to Sunday 10.30am - 4pm
www.burrinja.org.au

Burrinja is a vibrant community cultural centre that encompasses arts activities and events, Indigenous gallery, collection and cultural education, contemporary arts gallery, performing arts, artist studios, live music, workshops and café.

Cameo Cinema

1628 Burwood Hwy, Belgrave
03 9754 7844
www.cameocinemas.com.au

With 8 screens, Cameo Cinemas offer a mix of mainstream, blockbuster and quality art-house movies in a classic 1930’s cinema. From December - March, the Cameo Outdoor Cinema screens first release films amidst the picturesque surrounds of the Dandenong Ranges.

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The Dandenong Ranges most romantic bed & breakfast experience...

Explore art deco inspired modern romance with all the luxury trimmings at Woolrich Retreat.

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BREAKFAST

A range of breakfast provisions are included for the first 3 mornings of your stay as well as fresh fruit and herbs.
CLOUDEHILL GARDENS

All our guests at Woolrich Retreat receive exclusive free entry to the stunning Cloudehill Gardens next door.
COMPLIMENTARY EXTRAS

Our gift to you, enjoy a complimentary bottle of bubbly, fresh coffee for the coffee maker, loose leaf teas and gourmet chocolates and biscuits.

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Coonara Springs

129 Olinda Monbulk Rd, Olinda
03 9751 1686 Lunch Weds-Sun Dinner Weds-Sat
Fixed 2 and 3 Course Menu
www.coonarasprings.com

Wine, dine and walk at Coonara Springs. Modern Australian country cuisine in a magnificent setting. Soak up the history, walk around our 7 acre gardens, dine in the restaurant followed by coffee in the lounge by the roaring fireplace.

Seasons at Cloudehill

89 Olinda-Monbulk Rd, Olinda
03 9751 0168 7 days 9.30am - 5pm
www.seasonsatcloudehill.com.au/

A unique dining experience using the best and freshest local produce complementing the view over Cloudehill Gardens. The inclusion of a new kitchen garden at Cloudehill has inspired us to continue creating dishes reflective of fantastic seasonal and local produce.

The Piggery Café

1 Sherbrooke Rd, Sherbrooke
03 9021 2100 No Reservations.
Mon-Fri 10am-5pm Sat-Sun 9am-5pm
www.piggerycafe.com.au

The Piggery Café, managed by Emma Lloyd and Max Peyrard (former Bistro Vue bar manager), has been designed in a warm and rustic manner with touches of modernity. Outside a slew of tables lay under heating strobes looking out to lawn bowls, croquet and bocce pitches.

Copperfields Restaurant

543 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd, Olinda
03 9751 1043
Lunch: Thurs-Sun Dinner: Thur-Mon
www.copperfields.com.au/

Chef, Mark, brings over 20 years of culinary experience, from some of Melbourne's finest restaurants. He insists on using free range produce including King Island Beef, Glenloth Chicken, Otway Pork. Copperfields also specialises in Seafood including King Island Crayfish.

Olinda Cellars

7/540 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd, Olinda
03 9751 0999
Mon-Sat 10am-8pm Sun 11am-6pm
www.olindacellars.com.au/

Olinda Cellars has a reputation as one of Melbourne’s finest boutique wine specialists. We are a family business that prides itself on being one of the last true wine cellars constantly searching for the best products from family owned and produced boutique vineyards.

The Deli Platter

1514 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd, Olinda
03 9751 0144 Mon-Fri 8am-5.30pm Sat-Sun 8.30am-5pm
www.thedeliplatter.com.au

At The Deli Platter, it's all about the food. Delicious, fresh and unique homemade food, artisan sourdough breads, local and imported produce, a full range of gluten-free and dairy-free options always available. Breakfast, lunch, afternoon teas, take-home and hampers and picnic baskets.

Cream at Sassafras

3/372 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd, Sassafras
03 9755 2338 Open 7 days 9am-6pm
www.creamatsassafras.com.au

Featuring great food from Regional and boutique Australian Producers, we proudly offer samples of all our food, every day. Top quality and unique food items for discerning taste buds. Made with care and passion by like minded people. These items are the perfect pantry essentials for home or as gifts for friends and family.

Miss Marples Tearoom

382 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd, Sassafras
03 9755 1610 7 days 11am-4pm.
www.missmarples.com.au

An authentic English cottage, it’s no mystery why Miss Marples is regarded as the most popular tea rooms in the Dandenongs, offering Devonshire Teas and savoury treats in murderous proportions. Our tea room is a gallery of Miss Marple memorabilia. Sorry, no bookings.

The Cuckoo

508 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd, Olinda
03 9751 1003 Open 7 Days
www.cuckoorestaurant.com.au

The Cuckoo Restaurant has been operating for over 55 years! Delicious international buffet prepared by first class chefs in a warm and welcoming family atmosphere. An ideal venue for all celebrations with a Bavarian theme and live entertainment.

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Weddings in the green garden threatre at Cloudehill Gardens

Cloudehill Gardens
& Seasons Restaurant

89 Olinda-Monbulk Rd, Olinda
Ceremonies: 03 9751 1009
Receptions: 03 9751 0168
www.cloudehill.com.au
www.seasonsatcloudehill.com.au

Two gardens within Cloudehill make perfect settings for garden weddings. Following the ceremony, enjoy the gardens while strolling to a reception in Seasons Restaurant.

SkyHigh Mt Dandenong

26 Observatory Rd, Mt Dandenong
03 9751 0443
www.skyhighmtdandenong.com.au

Sometimes it's the little things that make a day special. SkyHigh Mount Dandenong is certainly an extraordinary venue with the best views over Melbourne but it's our ability to tailor a package that is uniquely yours that makes a SkyHigh Wedding so wonderful!

Mist Olinda

National Rhododendron Gardens, Olinda
03 9751 0937
www.mistatolinda.com.au

There are so many choices in a Mist wedding; we have the use of one of the most beautiful gardens in Victoria and a gazebo for the ceremony and additional gardens for superb photo opportunities followed by a chic cocktail function, traditional sit-down lunch or dinner, or perhaps a buffet?

Lyrebird Falls

175 Monbulk Road, Kallista
03 9755 2505
www.lyrebirdfalls.com.au

Lyrebirds Falls has set the standard for unique, intimate and beautiful weddings. Along with towering trees, lush ferns and running streams you'll find passionate and proud wedding coordinators who are dedicated to making your wedding day unique.

Poets Lane

Cnr Sherbrooke Rd & Poets Lane,
Sherbrooke 03 9755 2044
www.poetslane.com.au

Poet’s Lane, only 50 minutes from Melbourne and nestled in the magnificent Dandenong Ranges is a premium wedding and reception venue. Timeless laneways, a beautiful oak tree, picturesque bridge and elegant water features are all aspects of Poet’s Lane that attract our discerning clients.

Tatra Receptions

1401 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd,
Mt Dandenong 03 9751 1065
www.tatra.com.au

For a truly unforgettable wedding experience, you can't go past Tatra Receptions. The perfect location for a Melbourne wedding, Tatra Receptions provides all the required services to make your special day run according to plan.

Nathania Springs

245 Olinda-Monbulk Rd, Monbulk
03 9751 1000
www.nathaniasprings.com.au

The multi-award winning reception venue has a gorgeous stained-glass chapel, ornate white timber gazebo for garden wedding ceremonies, forest views, water features and a beautiful undercover garden all on-site, making Nathania Springs the perfect setting for your wedding.