Guidebook for Emerald
Food Scene
Emerald Village Bakery & Cafe
8 Kilvington DrIt's filled with deliciousness!
It's new, it's Italian. Great cafe by same owners in Emerald too.
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Bam Bam Italian
445 Belgrave-Gembrook RdIt's new, it's Italian. Great cafe by same owners in Emerald too.
Cosy, warm space with the best coffee in the Hills and a menu that changes regularly
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The General Food Store
377 Belgrave-Gembrook Rd Cosy, warm space with the best coffee in the Hills and a menu that changes regularly
Tasty lunches served with good coffee and a comfortable roomy atmosphere with good produce.
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Zest Cafe Bar Restaurant
371 Belgrave-Gembrook RdTasty lunches served with good coffee and a comfortable roomy atmosphere with good produce.
The friendly staff make this place and the food makes you want more-a welcomed addition to the cafes in Emerald
The Laughing Fox Cafe
13 Kilvington DrThe friendly staff make this place and the food makes you want more-a welcomed addition to the cafes in Emerald
Asian, Thai, vegetarian friendly. Small restaurant, lovely ambiance and the staff just delightful.
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Elevation @ Emerald
374 Belgrave-Gembrook RdAsian, Thai, vegetarian friendly. Small restaurant, lovely ambiance and the staff just delightful.
Our Local. 3 eating options , the bar where you can also watch sporting events , upstairs bistro with a great view & the beer garden .
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Paradise Valley Hotel
249 Belgrave-Gembrook RdOur Local. 3 eating options , the bar where you can also watch sporting events , upstairs bistro with a great view & the beer garden .
Parks & Nature
Kids will love the paddle boats, the miniature train too. Lovely walk around the lake for the whole family.
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Smaragdsee
Emerald Lake RoadKids will love the paddle boats, the miniature train too. Lovely walk around the lake for the whole family.
View the huge expanse of the Cardinia Reservoir from this park with picnic and BBQ areas bordered by native bush, a walkway across the dam wall and lookouts
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Cardinia Reservoir Park
Cardinia Reservoir Access RoadView the huge expanse of the Cardinia Reservoir from this park with picnic and BBQ areas bordered by native bush, a walkway across the dam wall and lookouts
Sightseeing
Puffing Billy choofs away from Belgrave to Emerald around 3 times a day - a delightful little whistle toots as it rolls along. Sometimes Thomas the Tank Engine is in Emerald too.
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Puffing Billy Railway Lakeside Station
Emerald Lake RoadPuffing Billy choofs away from Belgrave to Emerald around 3 times a day - a delightful little whistle toots as it rolls along. Sometimes Thomas the Tank Engine is in Emerald too.
This lake, located at the north-western edge of Cardinia Reservoir, features surrounding bushland and picnic areas and is suitable sailboarding, canoeing and small sail boats
Aura Vale Lake station
This lake, located at the north-western edge of Cardinia Reservoir, features surrounding bushland and picnic areas and is suitable sailboarding, canoeing and small sail boats
Shopping
Wander around the Village...the gem of the Dandenong Ranges, brimming with country charm and the oldest township in the Hills
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Emerald
Wander around the Village...the gem of the Dandenong Ranges, brimming with country charm and the oldest township in the Hills
This colourful and vibrant market is held right in the Emerald town centre. Buy locally made goods and home grown produce including vegetables, plants, cakes, hot food, clothing, jewelry and gifts.
Emerald Community House
356-358 Belgrave-Gembrook RdThis colourful and vibrant market is held right in the Emerald town centre. Buy locally made goods and home grown produce including vegetables, plants, cakes, hot food, clothing, jewelry and gifts.
Woolworths Emerald
385 Belgrave-Gembrook RdOur local Woolies
Entertainment & Activities
Cockatoo Skate Bowl
75 Pakenham RdConcrete skate bowl with retaining walls. great fun for big kids
Catch your own fresh fish, enjoy a BBQ or picnic, try a game of mini golf and enjoy the park-line surroundings
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Australian Rainbow Trout Farm
26 Mulhalls RdCatch your own fresh fish, enjoy a BBQ or picnic, try a game of mini golf and enjoy the park-line surroundings
This theatre group is based at The Gem Community Arts Centre and performs a range of theatrical genres including musicals, pantomimes and melodramas. See what they've got playing during your stay
Gemco Players Community Theatre
19 Kilvington DrThis theatre group is based at The Gem Community Arts Centre and performs a range of theatrical genres including musicals, pantomimes and melodramas. See what they've got playing during your stay
Arts & Culture
Surrounded by the beautiful Nobelius Heritage Park, this local history museum showcases photographs, documents and memorabilia through the years from Aboriginal occupation to the present day
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Nobelius Heritage Park
3 Crichton RdSurrounded by the beautiful Nobelius Heritage Park, this local history museum showcases photographs, documents and memorabilia through the years from Aboriginal occupation to the present day
Everything Else
Paternoster Wines
17 Paternoster RdLovely winery, cellar door. Pinot Noir specialists
Hop in the car and head to Mount Dandenong Tourist Road. It will take you through the gorgeous villages of Mount Dandenong, Olinda and Sassafras. Plan to spend at least a day exploring.
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Dandenong Ranges
Hop in the car and head to Mount Dandenong Tourist Road. It will take you through the gorgeous villages of Mount Dandenong, Olinda and Sassafras. Plan to spend at least a day exploring.