Guidebook for Pakenham
Food Scene
The food is excellent and prices are reasonable. Also offer a sports bar and pokie venue.
Cardinia Club
71 Racecourse RdThe food is excellent and prices are reasonable. Also offer a sports bar and pokie venue.
Parks & Nature
This reserve is a five minute walk from our place and offers a walking , jogging path along both sides of the creek. A stop half way offers exercise equipment. It can be used for a quiet stroll in peaceful surroundings or as a fitness track.
Toomuc Creek Linear Reserve
This reserve is a five minute walk from our place and offers a walking , jogging path along both sides of the creek. A stop half way offers exercise equipment. It can be used for a quiet stroll in peaceful surroundings or as a fitness track.
Located a 30 minute drive from Pakenham, the park is mostly known for its kiln used during the Second World War to make charcoal for gas producer units fitted to motor cars. The park contains a range of forest types and is popular for picnicking, camping, walking and horse riding.
Kirth Kiln Picnic Ground
Thornton WalkLocated a 30 minute drive from Pakenham, the park is mostly known for its kiln used during the Second World War to make charcoal for gas producer units fitted to motor cars. The park contains a range of forest types and is popular for picnicking, camping, walking and horse riding.
Arts & Culture
Cardinia Cultural Centre hosts some of the most sought-after productions, performances and artists touring Melbourne, as well as smaller community and amateur performances. It also caters for events of all kinds, including casual lunches, business functions, exhibitions and weddings. It is set on the banks of Lakeside lake and has a cafe which is a lovely place for lunch or just a cup of coffee. the walking track around the lake is popular and has an abundance of wildlife.
Cardinia Cultural Centre station
40 Lakeside BlvdCardinia Cultural Centre hosts some of the most sought-after productions, performances and artists touring Melbourne, as well as smaller community and amateur performances. It also caters for events of all kinds, including casual lunches, business functions, exhibitions and weddings. It is set on the banks of Lakeside lake and has a cafe which is a lovely place for lunch or just a cup of coffee. the walking track around the lake is popular and has an abundance of wildlife.
Shopping
The main shopping precinct of Pakenham offers a choice of cafes, take away shops and specialty shops. If it is breakfast, lunch or just morning or afternoon tea you will find it here.
Main Street
Main StreetThe main shopping precinct of Pakenham offers a choice of cafes, take away shops and specialty shops. If it is breakfast, lunch or just morning or afternoon tea you will find it here.
Shopping centre housing Big W and Woolworths along with specialist shops.
Pakenham Central Marketplace
54 John StShopping centre housing Big W and Woolworths along with specialist shops.
Specialty stores are located here, Dan Murphys, Coles Supermarket, Aldis, Takeaway Food Shops and Cafes
Lakeside Boulevard
Lakeside BoulevardSpecialty stores are located here, Dan Murphys, Coles Supermarket, Aldis, Takeaway Food Shops and Cafes
Shopping centre housing Big W and Woolworths along with specialist shops. A short walk will take you to the main street shopping precinct and further specialty shops. Target is just around the corner and at least four op shops!
Pakenham Central Marketplace
54 John StShopping centre housing Big W and Woolworths along with specialist shops. A short walk will take you to the main street shopping precinct and further specialty shops. Target is just around the corner and at least four op shops!
Sightseeing
85 Princes Highway
PAKENHAM
The Museum is in the 1912 Shire Office which has been relocated to the present position and houses books, paintings, plans, photos, clothes, old household objects, histories and council memorabilia.
Our Collection
2000 items, many photographs. Good collection of local area. Local history books produced "In the Wake of the Pack Tracks", "North of the Line" "Early Days of Berwick", "Oak trees and hedges" and "Berwick Nostalgia". Collection of canes (approx 200). Railway memorabilia now on loan to Puffing Billy.
Berwick Pakenham Historical Society
85 Princes Hwy85 Princes Highway
PAKENHAM
The Museum is in the 1912 Shire Office which has been relocated to the present position and houses books, paintings, plans, photos, clothes, old household objects, histories and council memorabilia.
Our Collection
2000 items, many photographs. Good collection of local area. Local history books produced "In the Wake of the Pack Tracks", "North of the Line" "Early Days of Berwick", "Oak trees and hedges" and "Berwick Nostalgia". Collection of canes (approx 200). Railway memorabilia now on loan to Puffing Billy.
The famous Robert Gordon pottery factory is just minutes away. If you are looking for that unique gift or everyday pottery item this is the place to go. If time permits you can also create your own piece.
Robert Gordon Pottery and Kitchen
114 Mulcahy RdThe famous Robert Gordon pottery factory is just minutes away. If you are looking for that unique gift or everyday pottery item this is the place to go. If time permits you can also create your own piece.
At Gembrook you can take a ride on Puffing Billy or stroll around the town, have lunch at the hotel or one of the cafes. You can visit the Motorist Collection Museum which offers you the opportunity to be up close and personal with a range of collectable vehicles and other motoring memorabillia.
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Gembrook
At Gembrook you can take a ride on Puffing Billy or stroll around the town, have lunch at the hotel or one of the cafes. You can visit the Motorist Collection Museum which offers you the opportunity to be up close and personal with a range of collectable vehicles and other motoring memorabillia.
Pakenham is a great place to base yourself to tour the Dandenong ranges and experience all they have to offer. Places which include The William Ricketts Sanctuary, Mount Dandenong lookout and the many tourist towns like Monbulk, Olinda or Sassafrass.
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Dandenong Ranges nasjonalpark
School RoadPakenham is a great place to base yourself to tour the Dandenong ranges and experience all they have to offer. Places which include The William Ricketts Sanctuary, Mount Dandenong lookout and the many tourist towns like Monbulk, Olinda or Sassafrass.
Within an easy hours drive Phillip Island is a popular day trip from Melbourne, lies just off Australia’s southern coast. At Summerland Beach, spectators gather daily at sunset to watch the Penguin Parade, when Little penguins come ashore in groups. The Nobbies outcrop is the viewing site for Seal Rocks, home to a large colony of Australian fur seals. The Phillip Island Circuit is a well-known track for motorcycle and car racing. The beaches are second to none and offer a variety for surfing to snorkeling to family friendly. Many cafes and eateries are also to be found.
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Phillip Island
Within an easy hours drive Phillip Island is a popular day trip from Melbourne, lies just off Australia’s southern coast. At Summerland Beach, spectators gather daily at sunset to watch the Penguin Parade, when Little penguins come ashore in groups. The Nobbies outcrop is the viewing site for Seal Rocks, home to a large colony of Australian fur seals. The Phillip Island Circuit is a well-known track for motorcycle and car racing. The beaches are second to none and offer a variety for surfing to snorkeling to family friendly. Many cafes and eateries are also to be found.
Healesville Sanctuary, formally known as the Sir Colin MacKenzie Sanctuary, is a zoo specialising in native Australian animals. It is located at Healesville in rural Victoria, Australia, and has a history of breeding native animals.
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Healesville Sanctuary
Healesville Sanctuary, formally known as the Sir Colin MacKenzie Sanctuary, is a zoo specialising in native Australian animals. It is located at Healesville in rural Victoria, Australia, and has a history of breeding native animals.
Drinks & Nightlife
Contemporary Australian cuisine is offered in a modern and comfortable environment at the Pakenham Inn Hotel. The spacious bistro boasts a dedicated kids menu and special Seniors meals alongside the usual popular fare of seafood, salads, steaks, burgers, chicken parmas, roast of the day and more. The bistro also offers the convenience of a private room or pre-arranged table bookings to accommodate functions or special occasions.
Pakenham Inn Hotel station
108-110 Princes HwyContemporary Australian cuisine is offered in a modern and comfortable environment at the Pakenham Inn Hotel. The spacious bistro boasts a dedicated kids menu and special Seniors meals alongside the usual popular fare of seafood, salads, steaks, burgers, chicken parmas, roast of the day and more. The bistro also offers the convenience of a private room or pre-arranged table bookings to accommodate functions or special occasions.
Local performers entertain the crowd every Saturday from 8pm until late. Fantastic food and drink specials are available while our artists are performing, be sure to come in and check them out each weekend. The restaurant downstairs is the venue for that special occasion or fine dining experience.
The Lakeside Mill
38 Lakeside BoulevardLocal performers entertain the crowd every Saturday from 8pm until late. Fantastic food and drink specials are available while our artists are performing, be sure to come in and check them out each weekend. The restaurant downstairs is the venue for that special occasion or fine dining experience.
Getting Around
The train station is a five minute walk to the main shopping precinct and buses run from the station. A bus travels along Duncan Drive which is a short five minute walk to our place. If you wish to walk from the station it would take approximately 30 minutes.
Pakenham station
The train station is a five minute walk to the main shopping precinct and buses run from the station. A bus travels along Duncan Drive which is a short five minute walk to our place. If you wish to walk from the station it would take approximately 30 minutes.
Pakenham Taxis
18 Trinity WayPakenham Taxis are a reliable service. Uber is also available in this area.
If you require transport to or from the airport this is a local company which offers this service.
Phone: (03) 5941 8800
mobile: 0418 344 939
email: info@tourlocal.com.au
Also find us on facebook at Tour Local
Tour Local
If you require transport to or from the airport this is a local company which offers this service.
Phone: (03) 5941 8800
mobile: 0418 344 939
email: info@tourlocal.com.au
Also find us on facebook at Tour Local
Pakenham, VIC
208-210 Princes Highway
03 9904 0070.
Located on the Princes Highway between the Toomus Reserve and Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road. If you’re arriving via public transport, the Pakenham train station is 2.4 kilometres away on foot (roughly 30 minutes walking), or you can take the 925 or 926 bus that stops just outside the depot.
Thrifty Car & Truck Rental Pakenham
Pakenham, VIC
208-210 Princes Highway
03 9904 0070.
Located on the Princes Highway between the Toomus Reserve and Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road. If you’re arriving via public transport, the Pakenham train station is 2.4 kilometres away on foot (roughly 30 minutes walking), or you can take the 925 or 926 bus that stops just outside the depot.