Puffing Billy Read up on the latest Puffing Train fares & prices online Puffing Billy is a historic steam train that starts at Belgrave and runs through the mountainous region of the Dandenong Ranges. This scenic steam train takes its...
Dandenong Ranges Tourist Attractions
Renowned for its extensive hilly landscape, boasting beautiful verdant forests and many scenic view points, the Dandenong Ranges is a popular tourist destination in Victoria. With vibrant rural communities, numerous natural attractions and a range of luxury accommodation options, the region appeals to many visitors.
The Dandenong Ranges boasts a number of breathtaking forest parks, tourist attractions, gorgeous rocky landscapes and a number of locally celebrated festivals. Even the local craft industries and stores add a zest to the Dandenongs’ tourism.
Dandenong Ranges Attractions, Melbourne, Victoria
Unquestionably, the Dandenong Ranges offer its guests an exceptional tourism experiences, with the Dandenong Ranges National Park occupying most of the area of Mount Dandenong and its surroundings.
The region offers a number of walking pathways through the stony landscape of the Dandenongs that houses numerous native Australian bushes. Guests will surely enjoy the trails in this scenic and hilly environment of the Dandenong Ranges.
Being the major mountain range near Melbourne, the Dandenong Ranges are home to the state’s numerous TV and radio transmission towers. While visiting the hilly regions, you will see the towers soaring into the sky from the surrounding woods.
While visiting the Dandenongs, you should take the Puffing Billy steam train to explore the area’s most scenic milieu. The train passes through Belgrave to Gembrook, while crossing the rail pathways through the small quaint towns and the scenic forests adjacent to them.
The area’s premier tourist attraction is the Mount Dandenong Observatory, a beautiful parkland that sits above 633 metres above the sea-level. The observatory is the highest view-point of the surrounding area that offers awe-inspiring views of the landscape and the mountain.
Besides that, you will also find the Sky High Restaurant, a coffee shop and picnic grounds with outdoor BBQ areas. Guests can also relax inside these attractive formal gardens while enjoying stunning views of the Dandenongs and its surroundings.
Sky High
Sky High Mt Dandenong While visiting the wonderful district of the Dandenong Ranges, you should never omit a trip to the tranquil setting of Sky High in Mt Dandenong. Escape from the noise and routine life of the concrete jungle and enjoy spending...
Trees Adventure
Trees Adventure The Trees Adventure High Ropes Park is unquestionably an awesome setting for enjoying eco-adventure fun. Located in a stunning heritage garden of Belgrave and next to Puffing Billy in the Melbourne Dandenongs, Trees Adventure is a...
1000 Steps
1000 Steps Located within the Dandenong Ranges National Park, the 1000 steps Kokoda Walk is a unique and renowned tourist spot at Mt Dandenong. The 1000 steps boasts the Kokoda Track Memorial Walk, a popular walking trail of this area. Nicely...
Dandenong Ranges National Park
Dandenong Ranges National Park The prime scenic attraction of the area has to be the stunning Dandenong Ranges National Park. Nestled in the picturesque suburbs of the Dandenong Ranges in Melbourne, this National Park is about 39 km east of the...
Emerald Lake
Emerald Lake Emerald is a beautiful scenic location of the Dandenong Ranges; known for its gorgeous lake and a number of scenic locations, making Emerald a popular destination for vacationers worldwide. Located between the town of Cockatoo and...
Mt Dandenong Walks
Mt Dandenong Walks Mt Dandenong boasts a number of scenic walking trails amid the beautiful mountainous landscape and the adjacent deciduous forest. Each of the Mt Dandenong walks are unique and offers you an exceptional experience with an...
Mount Dandenong Observatory
Mount Dandenong Observatory To get the most panoramic views of Mt Dandenong and its surroundings, guests should go to the popular look outs and the view points in the area. Much of the Mt Dandenong area is occupied by the Dandenong Ranges National...
Cuckoo Restaurant
Cuckoo Restaurant Try some scrumptious smorgasbord meals at the fun-filled venue in the suburbs of the Dandenong Ranges. Since 1958, the internationally-renowned Cuckoo Restaurant has been serving its guests with an array of delectable food...
Olinda Falls
Olinda Falls Soak up in the picture-perfect scenic landscape of Olinda and the falls while visiting the wonderful tourist spots of Dandenong Ranges. With numerous public and private gardens containing native flowers and various flower-bearing...
Sherbrooke Falls
Sherbrooke Falls Apart from the hilly landscapes and various camp grounds, the Dandenong Ranges in Victoria is also quite popular for its gorgeous waterfalls. The Sherbrooke Falls is a renowned and favourite oasis amid the picturesque landscape of...
Rhododendron Gardens
Rhododendron Gardens The National Rhododendron Gardens in the suburbs of the Dandenong Ranges is a popular destination that you should never miss a visit. This serene setting houses a variety of colourful blooms including the azaleas, camellias,...
William Ricketts Sanctuary
William Ricketts Sanctuary The William Ricketts Sanctuary in the Dandenong Ranges is an amazing setting where you can relax and enjoy an array of activities with your loved ones. This peaceful refuge in the suburbs of the Dandenong Ranges is set...
Chappies
Chappies Berry Farm With the rich fertile soil and wonderful weather, the area of Mt Dandenong has numerous farmlands. Hence, there are many fruit growers in this area and its vicinity. With the abundance of fruits, the Chappies Berry Farm has...
Warratina Lavender Farm
Warratina Lavender Farm Nestled at a picturesque landscape on the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges, the Warratina Lavender Farm is a family owned and privately operated lavender farm and is truly worth a visit. Guests can browse through the...
Alfred Nicholas Gardens
Alfred Nicholas Gardens The Alfred Nicholas Gardens is another ideal venue for all nature lovers. The Dandenong based garden is home to some magnificent shrubs, flowering plants, and majestic Mountain Ash trees. Whether you are here in summer or...
George Tindale Gardens
George Tindale Gardens The George Tindale Gardens is a popular public park, featuring a number of rare and native flora species, with some plants rarely found cultivated anywhere else. The soil at this park is acidic and rich in minerals,...
Gembrook Hill Vineyard
Gembrook Hill Vineyard The Gembrook Hill Vineyard is a small, quaint, and popular winery and vineyard facility in the Upper Yarra region. The vineyard property was bought by two aspiring winemakers and enthusiasts in 1983. Both Ian and June Marks...
Emerald Golf and Country Resort
Emerald Golf and Country Resort The Emerald Golf & Country Resort is one of the most scenic golfing venues in the entire state. Located on a scenic hilly terrain, this golf club overlooks lush bushland, meandering hillsides, and verdant...
Olinda Golf Course
Olinda Golf Course The picturesque town of Olinda is also home to a scenic golf course, the Olinda Golf Course. This beautifully maintained golfing destination welcomes you to enjoy few rounds of social or casual golfing. In addition, the course...
Mt Dandenong Lookout
Mount Dandenong Lookout There is no shortage of things to see in the area of Mt Dandenong; with an array of parks, impressive walking trails, forests, arboretum, eateries and numerous lookouts, the region welcomes its guests to indulge in a serene...
Gembrook Market
Gembrook Market 2013 Nestled on a breathtaking landscape in the suburbs of the Dandenong Ranges, the Gembrook Market near the Puffing Billy railway station is a perfect setting for everyone. Whether you want to take the scenic train tour or wish to...
Mt Dandenong Restaurants
Mt Dandenong Restaurants Being one of the most visited holiday destinations in Melbourne, Mt Dandenong experiences a number of visitors from all over the world. While catering the accommodation needs of the guests with an array of lodging venues,...
Dandenong Ranges Restaurants
Dandenong Ranges Restaurants To supply the visitors and locals with an array of delicious dishes of various cuisines, the suburbs of Melbourne features a number of amazing restaurants in the Dandenong Ranges. The area of Olinda and Wild Oak in the...
Olinda Restaurants
Olinda Restaurants The quaint town of Olinda, in the suburbs of the Dandenong Ranges, is a popular tourist destination in the Melbourne region. The town is renowned for its numerous scenic attractions and a number of restaurants located within the...
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