Take a leisurely stroll around Emerald Lake Park, enjoy a ride on the paddle boats or the Puffing Billy steam train. Emerald has a village atmosphere and is less the one hour from Melbourne. Central to tourist attractions it is a good base for exploring the beautiful Dandenong Ranges which offer a wide diversity of restaurants, craft galleries, wineries, walks and National Parks. Bimbimbie Wildlife Park is nearby should you wish to cuddle a possum or koala and see other native animals. A relaxed atmosphere that also offers Wineries, golf clubs, Theatre, galleries, bushwalking, botanic gardens, scenic views, fishing, horse riding, Emily Hill Farm, Puffing Billy Steam Railway and shops which include The Apple Pot Gifts and Craft shop, Wombat Gully Nursery, Antique stores and Possums Cottage Tea Rooms. Situated close to Wellington Road link to centre of Melbourne, residents of Emerald no longer have to sacrifice commuter convenience to live in one of the “jewels” of the ranges. Our Receptionist Melissa Tovey lives here in Emerald.