5 hours (approx.)
Up to 72 hours
10 people
OverviewExperience the natural beauty and old-fashioned charm of the Dandenong Ranges. With this private tour in Melbourne, there’s no need to worry about parking, navigating, or waiting on other travelers. Take a ride on the famous Australian steam train ‘Puffing Billy’ through the rainforest and then take in views over the treetops of Melbourne from the SkyHigh Mount Dandenong lookout.
This activity is operated by Melbourne Private Tours
Puffing Billy Playground
The journey aboard Puffing Billy takes you through the magnificent Dandenong Ranges, located only one hour east of Melbourne. With lush fern gullies brushing past and Mountain Ash trees towering overhead, Puffing Billy makes for a wonderful opportunity to relax and breathe in the fresh air whilst the train makes its way through the temperate rainforest. This century-old steam train continues to run on its original mountain track from Belgrave to Gembrook in the magnificent Dandenong Ranges 40kms east of Melbourne.
• 45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
SkyHigh Mount Dandenong
Situated less than an hour from the Melbourne CBD, on the uppermost reach of the Dandenong Ranges, amid cool ferny glades and lush towering native forests, SkyHigh is one of Victoria’s premier tourist attractions with majestic views to be experienced day or night over the Melbourne skyline.
• 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free