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Dandenong Ranges Private Day Tour
About This Tour
Get out of the city and spend a relaxing, peaceful day in nature in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges, less than an hour from Melbourne.
Discover majestic ancient forests on a leisurely walk, learn about local flora and fauna, and if luck is on your side, you might even spot an elusive wild Lyrebird. Enjoy a wholesome lunch at a charming, local village restaurant. Afterwards, explore the stunning Alfred Nicholas Gardens with its Japanese-inspired lake, and visit the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden showcasing award-winning native Australian garden.
Guided by a local expert with over 11 years of experience, this experience is 100% private to your booking—no strangers, no large tour buses, and no rigid timelines. Designed specifically as an intimate, relaxing day out for couples and small intimate groups.
Discover majestic ancient forests on a leisurely walk, learn about local flora and fauna, and if luck is on your side, you might even spot an elusive wild Lyrebird. Enjoy a wholesome lunch at a charming, local village restaurant. Afterwards, explore the stunning Alfred Nicholas Gardens with its Japanese-inspired lake, and visit the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden showcasing award-winning native Australian garden.
Guided by a local expert with over 11 years of experience, this experience is 100% private to your booking—no strangers, no large tour buses, and no rigid timelines. Designed specifically as an intimate, relaxing day out for couples and small intimate groups.
What's Included
✓ Included
- Local guide
✗ Not Included
- Drinks
Itinerary
1
Take a leisurely walk in the main forest of the Dandenong Ranges, where you will be amongst the second tallest trees in the world, the Mountain Ash eucalyptus tree, and the ancient Fern tree forest. Soak in the sights and sounds of this beautiful forest.
2
After our forest walk, we'll drive to the little village of Kallista to stop over at a cosy restaurant for lunch.
3
After lunch we'll drive to the beautiful Alfred Nicholas Gardens, and take a walk and spend time at the Japanese themed lake garden towards the bottom. A popular place for photography.
4
After the walk in the Alfred Nicholas Gardens, we will drive to the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens to check out the award winning Chelsea Australian Garden, and stroll around the botanic gardens. It's a kaleidoscope of colour in spring, but is beautiful in all seasons.
Good to Know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Visit to a cosy restaurant after forest walk