Lots to do…
Gembrook and Emerald are packed full of interesting places to visit while staying at Brilynbrook Country Accommodation. While there is plenty to do on the property, there is more than enough to keep people from all walks of life, happy for days in the local area. If you have any questions about the area, Brian and Melissa have lived at Gembrook for many years and their knowledge of the local area is second to none. Feel free to ask for more information and if they can help they will.
Below are just some of the attractions that the area has to offer but there are more and more opening each day and what you visit will depend entirely on your interests and length of stay.
![Emerald Park Lake](http://www.brilynbrook.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/emerald-lake1-1024x748.jpg)
![William Ricketts Sanctuary](http://www.brilynbrook.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/William-Ricketts-3-1024x810.jpg)
![Rhododendron Gardens](http://www.brilynbrook.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Rhododendron-gardens1-1024x769.jpg)
The Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden (Formerly known as The Rhododendron Gardens)
![Gembrook](http://www.brilynbrook.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Gembrook-Main-1024x768.jpg)
![Burrinja Cultural Centre](http://www.brilynbrook.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Burrinja_24-1024x773.jpg)
![Healesville Sanctuary](http://www.brilynbrook.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/healesville-sanctuary-feeding-kaganroos_yvdr_r_1350550_1150x863-1024x768.jpg)
![Balooning in the Yarra Valley](http://www.brilynbrook.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/hot-air-balloon-over-yarra-valley_yvdr_r_1350629_1150x863-1024x768.jpg)
![Views of the Danenongs](http://www.brilynbrook.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/keppel-lookout_yvdr_u_1449828_1150x863-1024x768.jpg)
Views of the Dandenongs
![Gembrook Market](http://www.brilynbrook.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/gembrook-market-1024x768.jpeg)
![Canoeing](http://www.brilynbrook.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/kids-in-yarra-1024x768.jpg)
![Yarra River](http://www.brilynbrook.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Warbruton-1024x768.jpg)
![1000 steps](http://www.brilynbrook.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1000_Steps-1024x764.jpg)
![Kurth Kiln](http://www.brilynbrook.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Kurthkiln2-1024x753.jpg)
![Sky High Centre](http://www.brilynbrook.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/skyhigh1-1024x767.jpg)
![Tulip Festival](http://www.brilynbrook.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Tulipfestwithkid-1024x775.jpg)
![Local Produce](http://www.brilynbrook.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Locally-grown1-1024x789.jpg)
Local Produce
![Trees Adventure, Belgrave](http://www.brilynbrook.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/trees-1024x768.jpg)
![Dandenong Ranges National Park](http://www.brilynbrook.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/dandenong-ranges-NP-1024x801.jpg)
![Wineries](http://www.brilynbrook.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/wineries-1024x804.jpg)
Wineries in the Yarra Valley
![Puffing Billy](http://www.brilynbrook.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/puffing-billyf.jpg)
![Wombats](http://www.brilynbrook.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/wombat4-1-1024x844.jpg)
Wombats
![Gumbuya World](http://www.brilynbrook.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Gumbya-World1.jpg)
Restaurants to visit…
You’ll be spoilt for choice if you want to venture out with all seasons in the Dandenongs providing the perfect backdrop to so many great eateries. From fine dining to casual cafes, from wedding venues to wineries and distilleries. Just ask us…we know where to find just the place to eat whatever you are looking for.
![The Ranges Hotel](http://www.brilynbrook.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/The-Ranges-Pub.jpg)
![Forest Edge Restaurant](http://www.brilynbrook.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/forest-edge-rest1.jpg)
![Cannibal Creek Winery](http://www.brilynbrook.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/atdw-cannibal-creek-vineyard-594a53dca50fe737577f9285.jpeg)
![Giant Steps, Healesville](http://www.brilynbrook.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Giant-steps-1.jpg)
![Lakeside Mill Berwick](http://www.brilynbrook.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Lakeside-mill-2.jpg)
![Gembrook Bakery](http://www.brilynbrook.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Gembrook-bakery-1.jpg)
![The Main, Berwick](http://www.brilynbrook.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/the-main1-1.jpg)
![The Independent, Gembrook](http://www.brilynbrook.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/the-Independent.jpg)
![Steam & Cuisine Luncheon, Puffing Billy](http://www.brilynbrook.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/steam-cuisine-train-host-in-carriage.jpg)
![Sky High Restaurant](http://www.brilynbrook.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sky-high-bistro-mt-dandenong-restaurants-2.jpg)
![The Piggery Cafe, Burnham Beeches](http://www.brilynbrook.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/piggery-cafe.jpg)
![4 Pillars Gin Distillery](http://www.brilynbrook.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/large_four_pillars_gin_distillery_new_01.jpg)
![Dudleys](http://www.brilynbrook.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/IMG_20180505_152059-e1528780118490.jpg)
![Healesville Hotel](http://www.brilynbrook.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Healesville_Hotel.jpg)
![The Cuckoo, Olinda](http://www.brilynbrook.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/FOURcuckoorestaurant.jpg)
![The Station House Pizzeria](http://www.brilynbrook.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Station-House-Pizza.jpg)