Olinda, Sassafras and Mount Dandenong
High in the Dandenong Ranges, Olinda and Sassafras are villages of tea rooms, antique shops, nurseries and old guesthouses tucked into the forest. The National Rhododendron Gardens near Olinda are spectacular in spring, and the lookout at the summit of Mount Dandenong gives one of the best views of the whole city, especially at dusk when the lights come on below.
Many people book a cottage up here for a weekend away, and a companion can be part of that plan. Very few Melbourne escorts live in the ranges themselves, so this is almost always an out-call from the suburbs below. Agree the address, the length of the stay and any travel arrangements well in advance, and make sure the booking includes time for the drive up and back.
There is no train to the villages: the Mount Dandenong Tourist Road links them with the foothills, and it is narrow, winding and often misty. Winter brings cold nights and the occasional dusting of snow at the top, which is part of the charm but means you should plan around the weather.
For companions willing to travel, start with the independent escorts in Melbourne and look for those who mention outer-east out-calls.
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