soniam3

Upwey is a gem of a town . Living here feels like being in a bed-and-breakfast all of the time. The views are spectacular, eateries abound, and access to everything is pretty easy most of the time. The town is east of Melbourne about 35kms beyond all the middle suburban sprawl. It's a little paradise in the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges sitting before the tourist spots, calm and peaceful with all the beauty of the dandenongs. Surrounded by national parks, spectacular views, and nice drives through the woods, there are also plenty of places to enjoy the arts without the city hussle and bustle. Burrinja Arts Center is close and has lots of art, plays, music, and a great little cafe. Upwey township also has good cafes, restaurants and take-away foods (indian, thai, chinese, pizza, etc) and a small IGA supermarket. Head further up the mountain to the wonderful spots of Sassafras and Olinda, or back into the city by train or drive (takes about 50 minutes). The blocks of land are big and houses have mixed styles ranging from wooden cabins to very modern constructions sitting atop hills looking back out over the city. The Angliss Hospital is a good. Upwey is a great place for kids with plenty of room to run, climb, and grow. A yearly billy-cart race in the high street ads to the community spirit.