Sassafras: A Haven For Tea Lovers
Sassafras is a township in Greater Melbourne, Australia that is known as the tea-drinkers’ paradise, serving Devonshire teas in many of its tea shops around the town. It also features fascinating art, antiques, and unique shops the sell hand-made items, from wooden kid toys to fragrant potted flowers. Sassafras is also abundant with fresh produce and gourmet foods that are part of every restaurants and cafes’ menu. Get into the city by booking a flight to Moorabbin Airpor (MBW), the nearest airport from Sassafras.
Best Time to Visit
Tourists flock to Sassafras from June to August, making hotel accommodation and other lodgings more expensive. Tourists who want to take part in Tet Lunar New Year Festival, held every February, should book their flights and accommodations ahead of the crowd.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Tourists can have their picnic at the Village Green then afterward drop by at George Tindale Gardens or the Alfred Nicolas Gardens for some great sightseeing. They may also take a 7-mile adventurous hike via the Sassafras Creek Forest Trail to reach the stunning village of Emerald. Take a warm sip of a delicious tea at Miss Marple’s Tearoom after exploring the town. Other interesting sites to visit are Elwood Beach and City Museum at Old Treasury Melbourne.
For a perfect weekend getaway, tourists may bookSassafras hotels at Earlwood Manor Sassafras, which is a top-rated hotel close to many sightseeing areas and gardens. The Loft in the Mill Boutique Accommodations is another highly rated hotel that is close to the town’s historical sites. For more affordable Sassafras hotels, tourists may book at Clarendon Cottages and Cottages at Monreale.