Planning a Function in the suburb of Olinda and looking for venues, halls or rooms to hire? [FM’S] Editors have been busy compiling a list of great places & secret spaces. Many you will never have thought of!
Set in the stunning National Rhododendron Gardens, Mist @ Olinda in Victoria is one of the state's most beautiful wedding and function settings and just 45 minutes from the City. The gardens are the ideal backdrop for an unforgettable ceremony, with any number of options; from the gorgeous lakeside gazebo to the superb views of Serenity Point; the most difficult decision is which special location you like best! With the added bonus that after the ceremony your guests can enjoy a walk in one of Australia’s best gardens to the superb function room at Mist.
The Wild Oak Restaurant and Wine Bar is situated in picturesque Olinda, Victoria, on top of Mt Dandenong in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges, a 50 min scenic drive from the city. The owner, award winning chef Ben Higgs, leads a passionate and dedicated team to provide diners with a truly unique culinary experience.Specialising in modern Australian cuisine with strong classical French accents, Ben strives to use localised seasonal produce and sustainable food primarily from the rich soils of the neighbouring Yarra Valley and the Ranges.Expect foods that are flavour driven that excite the palate. Foods that are complemented by many hard to find wines and vintages from local boutique vineyards.Relax in the picturesque surroundings with good food and wine and be served by the casual, attentive and educated young team at Wild Oak.
Seasons Restaurant at Cloudehill in Victoria provides a unique dining experience using the best and freshest local produce complementing the view over Cloudehill.Overlooking picturesque Cloudehill Gardens, Seasons Restaurant is an inviting dining experience throughout the year.Enjoy a delicious meal in the warm and friendly restaurant, or sitting on our glorious terrace. The inclusion of a new kitchen garden at Cloudehill has been a great inspiration for us as we continue to create dishes reflective of fantastic seasonal and local produce.Seasons is a fully licensed venue and has a changing wine list throughout the year of local wines provided by Olinda Cellars.
The Cuckoo is within easy reach, nestled in the stunning Dandenong Ranges Victoria, an ideal venue for all celebrations and for tour groups.Open nearly every day of the year, the Cuckoo offers a delicious international smorgasbord prepared by first class chefs in a warm and welcoming family atmosphere.Decorated in the style of a Bavarian Chalet and with staff dressed in traditional costume.The Cuckoo has been attracting visitors from all over the world for over 55 years!Daily live entertainment: music and a floor show, cow bells ringing & yodeling equal to any in Bavaria.