Starting from
$149 AUD
Overview
"Only 1 hour east of Melbourne, is the beautiful Dandenong Ranges. Let us show you what the area has to offer, and explore nature at its best. If you want you can take a ride on the famous Puffing Billy train. "
- Visit the forest
- See the mighty Mountain Ash trees
- Watch the parrots
- Try to find a Lyrebird while strolling in the forest
- Stroll through some of the local shops in the quaint villages
- Take a ride on Puffing Billy (optional extra)
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart Melbourne at 7 am
Note: Pickup starts 45 minutes prior to departure time
Heading east out of Melbourne our first stop will be Grant’s Picnic Ground
Your first activity of the day will be a short stroll thorough the magnificent rain forest. Remember to look out for the elusive Lyrebird. You will need to be quiet
After the forest walk sit down to Devonshire Tea with Wattle Seed Scones while you take in the splendours of our natural wonderland
The forest is home to a variety of birds life including parrot and the lyrebird, so make sure to look out for them
We then head to Puffing Billy to drop off the passengers that opted in for the train ride
After Puffing Billy we take a slow drive through the remainder of the forest stopping to visit one of the quaint villages along the way. Here you will have time get some lunch or just browse through the local shops
We then return directly back to Melbourne
Arrive in Melbourne at approx 2 pm
Essential Packing List
Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
Rain jacket and warm clothes (just in case)
Camera / Phone charger and cable
Comfortable walking shoes