Kallista, Dandenong Ranges

#1 among attractions in Dandenong Ranges

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Kallista is a locality within Greater Melbourne beyond the Melbourne metropolitan area Urban Growth Boundary, 36 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its local government area is the Shire of Yarra Ranges. At the 2016 Census, Kallista had a population of 1,437 people. Kallista, along with the other towns of the Dandenong Ranges is celebrated for its picturesque natural setting, wealth of heritage and luxury houses and gardens, and country atmosphere all within commuting distance to inner Melbourne. ()

Coordinates: 37°53'9"S, 145°22'22"E

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Yarra Ranges Shire (Kallista)Dandenong Ranges Australia

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Kallista – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Puffing Billy Railway, Mount Dandenong, Dandenong Creek Trail, Lysterfield Park.

1.7 miSW
Scenic railroads, Tours
Puffing Billy Railway, Belgrave
45 min walk • The Puffing Billy Railway is a 2 ft 6 in narrow gauge heritage railway in the Dandenong Ranges in Melbourne, Australia. The primary starting point, operations and administration centre, main refreshment room and ticket purchasing are located at Belgrave station.
4 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Dandenong
103 min walk • Mount Dandenong, a prominent peak rising above Melbourne's eastern suburbs, offers a tranquil escape and breathtaking views of the metropolitan area and beyond. Standing at 633 meters, this mountain is nestled within the Dandenong Ranges and is a crucial component of...
4.5 miNW
Cycling, Bike path
Dandenong Creek Trail
116 min walk • The Dandenong Creek Trail is a shared use path for cyclists and pedestrians, which follows Dandenong Creek through the outer eastern and south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
5.8 miSW
Park
Lysterfield Park, Churchill National Park
148 min walk • The Lysterfield Park is a public park located in the Greater Melbourne region of Victoria, Australia. The 1,398-hectare park is situated approximately 30 kilometres southeast of the Melbourne central business district, adjacent to the suburb of Lysterfield in the City of Casey.
2.7 miN
Park
National Rhododendron Gardens
70 min walk • National Rhododendron Gardens, also known as Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden, is a botanitca garden in Mount Dandenong, Victoria, Australia. The gardens are known for their rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, cherries and daffodils. There are also some smaller gardens, like the Japanese Garden.
3.7 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Silvan Reservoir
94 min walk • The Silvan Reservoir is located in Silvan about 40 kilometres east of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It has a capacity of 40,000 ML. The reservoir is operated by Melbourne Water.
3.8 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Dandenong Ranges
98 min walk • The Dandenong Ranges are a set of low mountain ranges, rising to 633 metres at Mount Dandenong, approximately 35 km east of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
2.9 miW
Park
Dandenong Ranges National Park - Ferntree Gully, Dandenong Ranges
73 min walk • The Dandenong Ranges are a set of low mountain ranges, rising to 633 metres at Mount Dandenong, approximately 35 km east of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
5 miSE
Locality
Emerald
129 min walk • One of the must-visit attractions in Emerald is the iconic Emerald Lake Park, a stunning oasis nestled in the heart of the town. Visitors can enjoy leisurely strolls along the tranquil lake, have a picnic amidst the breathtaking scenery, or hire a paddleboat to explore...
1.9 miNW
Locality
Sassafras
48 min walk • Sassafras is a locality and township within Greater Melbourne, beyond the Melbourne metropolitan area Urban Growth Boundary, 43 km east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Knox and Shire of Yarra Ranges local government areas.