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Sassafras Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

town in Victoria, Australia

About Sassafras

Sassafras was originally named Sassafras Gully due to the large numbers of Doryphora sassafras trees in a gully in the area. In 1918 there were 13 guest houses in the town, making it a leading resort in theDandenong Ranges. Tourists travelled to Sassafras by railway, alighting at Upper Ferntree Gully.

Top Attractions in Sassafras

Explore the best things to see and do in Sassafras:

  • Alfred Nicholas Memorial Garden
  • Olinda Pool

Where to Eat in Sassafras

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Miss Marple's Tearoom
  • 🍴Sassafras Cafe

Where to Stay in Sassafras

  • 🏨Chudleigh Park Cottages
  • 🏨Franklin Cottage
  • 🏨GiGis bnb
  • 🏨Marybrooke Manor

Sassafras Travel Guide Sections

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