Sassafras was originally named Sassafras Gully due to the large numbers of Doryphora sassafras trees in a gully in the area.
In 1918 there were 13 guest houses in the town, making it a leading resort in the Dandenong Ranges. Tourists travelled to Sassafras by railway, alighting at Upper Ferntree Gully.
Catch the Belgrave line train and get off at Upper Ferntree Gully station then catch the 688 bus (Ferntree Gully - Croydon). To use public transport requires a Myki card, which costs $6 (or $3 for children/concession) from post offices, milk-bars, petrol stations and train stations. Once you have the Myki card it needs to be topped up with money. An adult fee (for one trip) is approximately $3 (it changes frequently) whilst the child/concession fee is $1.50. The number of stops taken doesn't change the cost.
-37.874805145.3590631Alfred Nicholas Memorial Garden, 1A Sherbrooke Rd, Sherbrooke. A beautiful scenic garden with walking trails, a boathouse, waterfalls and islands. (updated Jun 2020)
-37.856174145.3740751Olinda Pool, 79 Olinda-Monbulk Rd, Olinda, ☏ +61 3 9751-2232. Open in Summer. Great pool on a hot day, has a baby pool, fun for children. (updated Jun 2020)
Geppetto's Workshop-37.862513145.3535591Geppetto's Workshop, 371 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd, ☏ +61 3 9755-3300. Handmade wooden toys that children and adults will adore. (updated Jun 2020)
-37.88179145.363721Marybrooke Manor, 10 Sherbrooke Rd, Sherbrooke, ☏ +61 3 9755-2755. A beautiful venue often used for weddings and graduations, Marybrooke Manor is a pretty place to stay. $240. (updated Jun 2020)
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