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Dandenong Ranges

Location VIC - Property No L10096 File Number L10096 Level File only

[1/1] L10096 Dandenong Ranges

Statement of Significance

The Dandenong Ranges rise abruptly from the plains of eastern Melbourne to a height of 640 m. at Mount Dandenong.

The Dandenongs have been a renowned recreation area to the east of Melbourne since approximately the turn of the twentieth century. The range possesses a variety of geological formations, landform, soils, vegetation and fauna. Intensive agriculture is still an important land use in areas such as The Patch.

There are at least 369 native flowering plant species, 150 introduced plant species and 50 species of ferns. In addition, there are numerous exotic plants, many of which are valued for the variety and interest they provide within this setting. Approximately 25 species of native mammals are known to occur in the Dandenongs and over 200 species of birds have been recorded. Numerous species of reptiles, frogs and fish also occur.

The Dandenong Ranges are one of the most important ecological, conservation and recreation areas close to Melbourne and contain landscapes of high quality and great diversity.