R.J. Hamer Arboretum

R.J. Hamer Arboretum is a park in Yarra Ranges Shire, Victoria which is located on Chalet Road. R.J. Hamer Arboretum is situated nearby to the scenic viewpoint Lookout Rock, as well as near the garden Japanese Maple.

Type: Park
Description: arboretum in Olinda, Victoria
Also known as: “R. J. Hamer Arboretum”, “R.J Hamer Arboretum”, and “RJ Hamer Arboretum”
Address: 10 Chalet Road

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Dandenong Ranges and Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden.

Dandenong Ranges

Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY 2.0.

The Dandenong Ranges are a group of hills forming the eastern boundary of Melbourne, Australia, about 35 km east of the central city. They can be seen from most parts of Melbourne, and are easily identifiable as a group of three hills with large television towers.

Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden

Garden

Photo: Chris Phutully, CC BY 2.0.

The Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden, formerly known as the National Rhododendron Gardens, is a botanical garden in Olinda, Victoria, Australia. The gardens are known for their rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, cherries and daffodils. Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden is situated 1 km northwest of R.J. Hamer Arboretum.

Mount Dandenong

Peak

Photo: Matthew Paul Argall, CC BY 2.0.

Mount Dandenong, sometimes styled as Mt. Dandenong, is a township and suburb of the Greater Melbourne area in Victoria, Australia, 44 km east of the Melbourne central business district, located within the local government area of the Shire of Yarra Ranges. Mount Dandenong is situated 4 km northwest of R.J. Hamer Arboretum.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Sassafras and Belgrave.