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Real fitness for real life
Fit For Life Health & Fitness – Upper Ferntree Gully For many, the foothills of Dandenong Ranges is a place of natural beauty and escape. For Loz, it’s simply home. Having grown up in the hills and spent over a decade as a personal trainer, Loz knew that for fitness to truly stick, it had to serve a person’s life, not hold them back. Six years ago, she opened Fit For Life Health & Fitness in Upper Ferntree Gully with a simple but powerful vision: helping people move without f


Healing with heart at Empress Acupuncture
Empress Acupuncture – Upper Ferntree Gully Nestled along Burwood Highway in Upper Ferntree Gully, Empress Acupuncture offers a calm sanctuary where modern life slows down and healing takes centre stage. Founded by experienced practitioner Anna Ritter, the clinic blends traditional Chinese medicine with complementary therapies to support whole-person wellbeing. A journey guided by purpose Anna has been practising Chinese medicine for over 15 years, beginning her professional j


A slice of Paris in the hills
Quarry Bakehouse – Upper Ferntree Gully In the heart of Upper Ferntree Gully, just opposite a lush forest, you’ll find a bakery café...


A chocolate café with heart, history, and homemade scones
Hahndorf's Fine Chocolates – Upper Ferntree Gully It’s not every day you find a chocolate shop with a hidden backyard, a 150-year-old...


Fresh cuts, arcade vibes & a whole lot of heart in Upper Ferntree Gully
Cheeky Barbers – Upper Ferntree Gully Tucked into the leafy stretch of Burwood Highway in Upper Ferntree Gully, Cheeky Barbers is far...


Fresh blooms & thoughtful gifts
Naomi’s Flowers & Gifts – Upper Ferntree Gully A beautiful new addition has bloomed in Upper Ferntree Gully. Naomi’s Flowers & Gifts ,...
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