Sherbrooke Forest
Sherbrooke Forest in the Dandenong Ranges is just 30 minutes outside Melbourne, but it feels like an entirely different world. Unlike most of Australia’s natural areas, this forest is dense and green, with tall trees and huge ferns.
If you’re planning a day out in the Dandenong Ranges, don’t bother doing the 1,000 steps, the most popular hiking trail in the area. Unless you enjoy wading through a sea of Instagrammers trying to capture the perfect selfie.