ATTRACTIONS DANDENONG VIC

The City of Greater Dandenong’s vision is to create a thriving arts precinct that is nationally recognised for the opportunities it offers to all artists and visitors.

Walker St Gallery celebrates and enhances Greater Dandenong with a diverse range of exhibitions, artist talks and monthly openings, bringing energy and vibrancy to the arts with a contemporary flavor.

Walker St Gallery hosts an exciting range of high quality and diverse exhibitions from leading Australian artists to internationally acclaimed children’s book illustrators.

Enjoy the warm and welcoming environment of the Walker St Gallery, open free to the public.

The Walker Street Gallery is funded by the City of Greater Dandenong. The gallery charges artists a fee to exhibit, in line with other local government galleries and artist-run spaces.

The Lunar Drive-in Theatre Dandenong is the largest drive-in theatre in Australia. We possess four screens that show all the latest blockbusters Hollywood has to offer. We are open every night of the year except Christmas night and run films for only $28 per carload (maximum price). Your local multiplex charges over $75.00 for a family of five. We believe that films should be affordable for every family so they can visit often.

The Lunar Cafe is open every night before and during the shows, our award winning chef supervises the preparation of the best hamburgers and hot snacks around all at very competitive prices. So come along early and enjoy a tasty meal before the films. You can sit in our indoor diner booths, or enjoy a balmy evening sitting in our outdoor section with a full view of screen two.

Reading Entertainment Inc began in the 1830s but began its focus on cinema exhibition in the early 1900s, entering the Australian market in 1996. Since this time, 19 venues have been opened with a total of 136 screens nationwide, making Reading the largest independent cinema operator nationwide.

Reading focus on providing moviegoers with a first class cinematic experience, and the truly discerning patrons can even indulge in Reading Gold Lounge venues that feature a fully licensed lounge bar, a delectable light meal menu and in-cinema service.

Dandenong Plaza is the retail heart of Central Dandenong, a social and economic centre of south-east metropolitan Melbourne and a culturally diverse locality in Victoria. The Centre has been servicing its local region and community since 1989. Our vision is to create and embrace a place where our diverse community, culture and lifestyle are proud to come together.

We offer our customers an extensive range of stores and services in a dynamic, safe and convenient environment. With major stores Myer, Target, Kmart, Coles, Best & Less, Rebel Sport and Safeway, along with approximately 180 specialty stores, you’ll find everything you are looking for at Dandenong Plaza.

As well as a great place to shop, Dandenong Plaza is a great place for entertainment with a six screen Reading Cinemas complex.

With its diverse combination of bushland, cultural heritage and sporting areas, Dandenong Police Paddocks is a good spot for walkers (with or without their dogs), cyclists, birdwatchers and sporting enthusiasts. Things to see and do - The Dandenong Police Paddocks has a diverse combination of rural bushland, cultural heritage and sporting areas. - There are recreational opportunities for walkers, cyclists, bird watchers, dog owners, golfers, athletes and many more. - Nerre Nerre Warren Picnic Area, at the end of Brady Road, is a newly developed picnic area that caters for a range of visitors. - Stroll along one of the many trails in the area that form a network in the Dandenong Police Paddocks Reserve. There is a short 700 metre walk to the rear of the picnic area that is suitable for visitors with limited mobility. - An information shelter in the picnic area provides history and reports on future developments. - For a more hands-on approach, consider joining the Friends of Dandenong Police Paddocks Group, the group has planted thousands of native plants, rehabilitated a wetland area, constructed and installed nestboxes and participated in many Clean Up Australia days. The regular planned activities are designed to allow people of all ages to enjoy and participate in the protection of the reserve. Before you go Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. For the latest information on changes to local conditions, please visit the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website. Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors. Refer to the Bushfire Safety section on the Parks Victoria website for tips on how to stay safe.

Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens provides a unique opportunity for visitors to enjoy cultural heritage and public programs, art exhibitions, interaction with resident artists and specialised events all year round. Set on one and a half acres of maintained landscaped gardens in the centre of Dandenong (minutes from Dandenong Plaza) Heritage Hill features historic buildings 'Laurel Lodge' built in 1869 and 'Benga' built in 1936. For all program, exhibition and artist residency enquiries please contact Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens.