Dandenong Ranges Tour
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The Dandenongs are home to ‘Puffing Billy’. Operating since 1900, this fully restored steam engine is Australia’s oldest surviving and most famous steam train. With lush fern gullies brushing past, and Mountain Ash towering overhead, Puffing Billy makes for a wonderful opportunity to relax and breathe in the fresh mountain air whilst the train makes its way through the temperate rainforest. Re-live the romance and charm of the bygone days of steam as you travel back in time on this historic, narrow-gauge railway on its original mountain track.
Visit Mountain Forest Townships and Beautiful Gardens.
There are several quaint townships nestled amongst the magical tree ferns such as Sassafras and Olinda, where you can spend time browsing through the many wonderful art and craft shops. Or perhaps journey to the summit of Mt Dandenong for stunning views over the entire metropolitan Melbourne. There’s also the option of visiting beautiful gardens dotted throughout the ranges, like the outdoor sculpture garden William Ricketts Sanctuary.
A visit to the Dandenong Ranges is an ideal half-day tour from Melbourne where you can experience beautiful nature and historic Puffing Billy, perfect for the whole family.
Maps
• The scenic Puffing Billy steam train
• Mount Dandenong tourist drive with temperate rainforest and towering tree ferns
• Craft and antique shops in mountain villages
• Sky High Lookout
• Gardens and magnificent nature walks
• Puffing Billy Steam train ride
• Morning tea
• Local guide providing expert commentary
• Luxurious private vehicle with complimentary water
Tour Duration
4 hours (approximately)
Tour Departure Time
At the guest’s convenience (09:00 or 13:00 recommended)
All tours are private and inclusive of luxury vehicle/professional local guide/complimentary water/pick up and return to any requested Melbourne address
Family/Active:
Exclusive tractor tour and orchard tasting with farmer Len at Rayner’s stone fruit orchard
Behind the scenes tour at Yarra Valley Chocolaterie
Up-close encounters with the wildlife at Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary
Cultural:
Visit William Rickett’s Sanctuary – a place of great beauty with its emotive Aboriginal sculptures set amongst towering eucalypts and ferns
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