Editing Dandenong Ranges (section)

==Tourism and attractions==
*'''Scenic drives'''—popular for many years on the abundance of winding roads throughout the ranges
*'''Picnics'''—dedicated picnic areas can be found in Fern Tree Gully Picnic Ground or at One Tree Hill or in [[Sherbrooke Forest]]. Emerald Lake Park has a variety of pretty picnic spots with electric barbecues, sheltered areas and water activities. This park with landscaped gardens adjoins the historic Nobelius Heritage Park 
*The various coffee shops and restaurants, bed and breakfasts, craft shops, antique shops and gardens
*'''[[Puffing Billy Railway]]'''—a [[Narrow-gauge railway|narrow-gauge]] heritage steam railway, from Belgrave, through to Emerald, Cockatoo and ending at Gembrook
*'''Lookouts & views'''—There are several locations throughout the ranges that offer excellent views on both sides of the range. On a clear day, features as far as [[Mount Macedon, Victoria|Mount Macedon]], the [[You Yangs]] and [[Port Phillip]] can be seen simultaneously
*'''Walking & hiking'''—various tracks and trails are available at a variety of lengths and difficulties. For example; Four Brothers Rocks near Gembrook, Wright Forest near Cockatoo; The Eastern Dandenong Ranges Trail, which runs through Emerald, Cockatoo to Gembrook has a variety of open scenery and dappled woodland trails and at various stages follows the Puffing Billy railway line

Sherbrooke Falls, Sherbrooke
* '''Cycling'''—the Dandenong Ranges is one of Melbourne's most popular cycling areas. Popular road cycling climbs include the "1 in 20" on the [[Mountain Highway]], "The Wall", a steeper route between [[Monbulk, Victoria|Monbulk]] and [[Olinda, Victoria|Olinda]], and the also-steep "Devil's Elbow", heading north from [[Upper Ferntree Gully, Victoria|Upper Ferntree Gully]] along the Mount Dandenong Tourist Road to [[Ferny Creek, Victoria|Ferny Creek]] . Also popular for picturesque and leisurely family bike rides is the Eastern Dandenong Ranges Trail, which runs through Emerald, Cockatoo to Gembrook

===Regulations===
Camping is not permitted within the National Park and fire restrictions may apply during the summer months. There are no rubbish bins in the national parks and visitors must leave with all items that they arrived with. Camping is permitted near Gembrook at Kurth Kiln Regional Park. Please stay informed and be prepared, so as to ensure you have a fun and safe experience. It is important to observe weather conditions and warnings during the bushfire season and follow official recommendations.