Uncover the Rich Heritage of Mount Dandenong
Join us in preserving and sharing the fascinating stories and history of Mount Dandenong and its surrounding communities.
Kelly’s Log Cabin Turns 100!
The Log Cabin in Mount Dandenong, was built for Agnes Portelli by Jack Dodd of Olinda and began operating as a Tea House in 1926. It has run as a hospitality establishment from then until the present day.
Latest Newsletter
- Mountain Tales: Issue 10
The Olinda Log Cabin reaches the ton!This year marks the centenary of another local log cabin of significance: the structure at the core of Kelly’s Bar & Kitchen in Olinda.
Latest Occasional Tales
- Occasional Tales from the Mountain No. 07
Memorialising war: how the hills honoured their WW1 Diggers
Society
Explore how we share historical stories and artifacts that highlight the unique culture and history of our beloved district
Books
- The Mount Dandenong Volcano
Mt. Dandenong is the remains of an ancient super-volcano. It is quiet enough now, but it was once part of a series of eruptions that were some of the most destructive on the planet.
Maps
Find out where things were
We are actively creating modern maps based on historical records. It requires painstaking research and considerable technical expertise. Maps available to the public are a small subset of those available to members.