Dandenong Ranges Full-Day Tour by Leadbeater Eco Tours

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Duration: 9h
Location: Dandenong Ranges, Dandenong, Australia | Dandenong, Australia


Category: Day Trips & Excursions

Highlights:
Riding on Puffing Billy, Australia's oldest steam railway
Scenic forest walk in the Dandenong Ranges National Park
Chance to sample produce & explore an enchanting village
Serene atmosphere & sculpture at William Ricketts Sanctuary
Looking for local wildlife such as kookaburras & rosellas

Inclusions:
Guided tour of Dandenong Ranges
Admission fees
Puffing Billy steam-train ride
Lunch
Food samples
Roundtrip transportation to and from select Melbourne city hotels
Live tour commentary provided in English

Description:

Enjoy an amazing day trip to the Dandenong Ranges on this small-group eco-tour. Journey through Mountain-ash trees on the well-preserved steam railway, the Puffing Billy, explore mystical sculptures at William Ricketts Sanctuary, and walk through the wonders of the Dandenong Ranges National Park.

After hotel pickup in Melbourne, enjoy splendid mountain, forest, and gully views in Victoria and pass by sleepy villages on your way to the Dandenong Ranges. Upon arrival, your guide leads you through a fascinating jungle trail underneath a canopy of Mountain-ash trees and and giant tree ferns. Look out for kookaburras, rosellas, lyrebirds, and other wildlife that inhabit the area.

After your guided morning walk, visit one of the local villages and reward yourself with some delicious homemade produce. While here, explore quaint arts-and-crafts shops. Next, visit William Ricketts Sanctuary to learn about the indigenous sculptures peppered throughout the lush garden trail.

Then it's time to ride the Puffing Billy, Australia's oldest steam railway and one of the best preserved in the world. Before you transfer back to your city hotel, stop by Burrinja—an award-winning non-profit community center that features inspiring indigenous and contemporary artwork.