Did I really not go to Japan? Such an ethereal hidden gem in Melbourne

This hidden paradise nestled in the Dandenong Ranges is truly so beautiful that it doesn't feel real! Alfred Nicholas Garden is stunning in all four seasons, and especially in autumn, with its golden fallen leaves and lake reflections, it’s like stepping into a Hayao Miyazaki animation scene 🎋🍂 📍 Address: 1A Sherbrooke Rd, Sherbrooke VIC 🚗 Transportation: It’s about a 1-hour drive from Melbourne’s city center. There’s nearby parking, or you can take a train to Belgrave Station and transfer to bus 694. 🎫 Admission: Free entry! It’s incredibly generous that such a beautiful place costs nothing. ⏰ Opening hours: Open daily, approximately from 10 AM to 5 PM Tips below 👇 ✔ It’s recommended to go in the morning, when the light and shadows are most beautiful and there are fewer people. ✔ The small bridge and cottage by the lake are popular photo spots 📸 ✔ You can bring your own picnic mat for a forest picnic! #ExchangeAMapleLeafPhoto #Melbourne #CaptureAHundredKindsOfAutumnColors #AutumnInOilPaintings #AutumnColorsInTheLens #EveryTreeIsAutumnHued #MapleLeavesReddenAtTianpingMountain #HowBeautifulAutumnIsUnderTheLens #PhotographyMasterpieces #AutumnYellowLeaves #AutumnWoods #HiddenGemsInTheCity #ExploreTheBeautyOfNature #NatureMagic #NaturalLandscapes #WaterfrontLittleForest #FairyTaleWizardOfOz #AccidentallyStumblingIntoAFairyland #FairyTaleForestInTheCityCenter #NatureAesthetics #NatureIsTheBestColorist