The Dandenong Ranges National Park extends from Montrose to Sherbrooke and then to Selby, crossing the former southern boundary of the shire at Olinda. The other main population areas are Mount Evelyn and Lilydale. The chief manufacturing classifications are food and metal products, and machinery and equipment. Extractive industries operate at Coldstream, Lilydale and Montrose. Agriculture moved from grazing to crops.
Vegetables grown are mainly carrots, beans and brussel sprouts.
Viticulture has increased markedly, and nurseries for horticulture and cut flowers are numerous. Orchards grow pome and stone fruits, citrus and berries. Shire of Lillydale Agricultural Profile . Accommodation OLA Handbook footer Webpage designed and maintained by the Webmaestros at the NCAS Multimedia .