Dandenong Ranges · about 55 min from Melbourne CBD
Grants Picnic Ground, Kallista
Famous for wild king parrots and sulphur-crested cockatoos around the picnic ground. Café and covered shelters make it a good wet-weather fallback
WalkMargaret Lester Forest Walk 700 m loop, all-abilities
Best timeAny day — reliable king parrots and cockatoos
CostFree
FacilitiesToilets · BBQ · Pram-friendly
DogsNo
Adventure typerainforest · wildlife
Take care: Don't hand-feed wildlife outside sanctioned areas