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The Ash Wednesday Bushfire and Education Centre: place of learning about events during bushfire. Gardens: place of reflection about the loss fires bring. With a beautiful garden and playground, it is the perfect place to spend the afternoon.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/awbec.webs.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Wright’s Forest” image=”https:\/\/cockatootownship.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/wrightforestbr-1.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ header_font=”Arial||||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n This 161 hectare nature reserve is bordered by the Puffing Billy tourist railway and features walking tracks through native forests<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.parks.vic.gov.au\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Puffing Billy” image=”https:\/\/cockatootownship.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/puffingbilly.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ header_font=”Arial||||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n A century-old steam train which runs on its original scenic mountain track through lush fern gullies, forests and farmland between\u00a0<\/span>Belgrave and Gembrook. The train passes through the middle of Cockatoo a number of times a day. It can be seen from McBride Street and many other places throughout the town.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n www.puffingbilly.com.au<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” column_structure=”2_5,3_5″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” type=”2_5″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cockatootownship.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Eastern-Dandenongs-Walking-Trail.png” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ title_text=”Eastern Dandenongs Walking Trail”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” type=”3_5″][et_pb_blurb title=”Eastern Dandenongs Walking Trail” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ header_font=”Arial||||||||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″ custom_padding=”4px|||||”]<\/p>\n This 15km trail goes from Clematis to Gembrook passing through Emerald, Emerald Lakes, Wrights Forest, Cockatoo & Gembrook.\u00a0 A very scenic undulating walk you will experience eucalypt forest, views of the ranges, the botanic gardens around Emerald Lake and cross the Puffing Billy line a number\u00a0of times.\u00a0 There are plenty of places to stop for refreshments in Cockatoo on McBride Street and in berry season you can drop in on Fielderberry Farm for ice cream, coffee and berry picking.\u00a0 On the McBride St you are spoilt for choice with Brunch on McBride, Cockatoo\u00a0Bakery,\u00a0Chieftans\u00a0<\/span> https:\/\/www.railtrails.org.au\/ <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#0a0000″ global_module=”29173″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.12.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”12px” text_line_height=”1.5em” header_4_font=”Arial||||||||” header_4_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_4_font_size=”14px” header_5_font=”Arial||||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Visitors Information<\/a><\/p>\n Residents Information<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.12.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”12px” text_line_height=”1.5em” header_4_font=”Arial||||||||” header_4_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_4_font_size=”14px” header_5_font=”Arial||||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Local Businesses<\/a><\/p>\n Community Groups<\/a><\/p>\n Events<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.12.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”12px” text_line_height=”1.5em” header_4_font=”Arial||||||||” header_4_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_4_font_size=”14px” header_5_font=”Arial||||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Business<\/a><\/p>\n Community Group<\/a><\/p>\n Event<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.12.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”12px” text_line_height=”1.5em” header_4_font=”Arial||||||||” header_4_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_4_font_size=”14px” header_5_font=”Arial||||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nEXPLORE<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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