Dandenong Ranges Tours and Tickets

Puffing Billy Tour and Penguin Parade from Melbourne

14 to 17 hoursFree Cancellation

Ride a heritage steam train and experience a piece of Melbourne’s history first-hand on this unique sightseeing experience. Soak up the scenery of the Dandenong Ranges with your legs dangling out of the unique open-sided carriages. Explore the Puffing Billy Railway Lakeside Visitor Centre, where you can traverse Emerald Lake Park and grab some food. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

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from $176

Puffing Billy Steam Train Experience

6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

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from $129

Explore the beautiful forest and gardens of the Dandenong Ranges on a relaxing day tour not too far from the city. Enjoy a guided walk through an old-growth forest and learn about the flora and fauna, as well as the area's history. Break for lunch in the little village of Kallista before visiting the Alfred Nicholas Memorial Garden, where you'll find tranquil Japanese-themed lake gardens at the bottom of a hill. End at the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens to see the award-winning Australian Garden.

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

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from $353

Per group

Likely to Sell Out

Yarra Valley Redwoods Tour with Winery Lunch or Wildlife Option

Experience the best of nature and indulgence on our Redwoods & Wine Tour, a small-group journey through the stunning Yarra Valley. With a relaxed pace and a focus on the region’s food, wine, and harvest experiences, it’s the perfect day out from Melbourne. We begin with free time in Warburton, a charming riverside village nestled in the mountains, before stepping into one of the region’s true highlights — the towering Californian Redwoods. Wander beneath these majestic giants as light filters through the canopy, creating a peaceful and unforgettable atmosphere. From here, tailor the day your way. Visit a Yarra Valley winery for a relaxed lunch and wine tasting with stunning views, or enjoy the Rayners Orchard experience with tractor fruit picking, unlimited seasonal tastings, and a farm-style lunch. We finish with a scenic stop to unwind, take in the views, and soak up the valley before returning to Melbourne.

Yarra Valley Redwoods Tour with Winery Lunch or Wildlife Option

8 hoursFree Cancellation

A thrilling winter adventure awaits on the Lake Mountain Snow & Puffing Billy Tour from Melbourne. Enjoy over three hours of snow play at Melbourne’s closest alpine resort, perfect for families, couples, and first-time snow visitors. Build snowmen, experience optional tobogganing, and soak up the stunning alpine scenery at Lake Mountain. Later, step aboard the iconic Puffing Billy steam train for a scenic one-hour journey through the lush forests and fern gullies of the Dandenong Ranges. Sit on the open-sided carriage and enjoy one of Victoria’s most memorable heritage railway experiences. This small-group tour perfectly combines winter fun, breathtaking scenery, and one of Australia’s most iconic steam train journeys into one unforgettable day. Closest winter experience from Melbourne Over 3 hours of snow play at Lake Mountain 1-hour Puffing Billy steam train ride included Scenic journey through the Black Spur rainforest Perfect for families and first-time snow visitors

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from $130

Likely to Sell Out

Lake Mountain Snow and Puffing Billy Tour from Melbourne

Lake Mountain Snow and Puffing Billy Tour from Melbourne

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Yarra Valley is known as Melbourne’s wine country but there’s more to this scenic region than grapes. Travel over the Dandenong Ranges, with a professional as your designated driver, and stop in Emerald village for coffee. Then indulge in tastings at four separate wineries, a 2-course lunch with a glass of wine, a chocolate sampling at Yarra Valley Chocolaterie, and a visit to the Yarra Valley Dairy.

from $158

Likely to Sell Out

Yarra Valley, Dandenong Ranges inc. lunch with wine,plus morning tea,chocolate

Yarra Valley, Dandenong Ranges inc. lunch with wine,plus morning tea,chocolate

6 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

from $162

The Melbourne Sky High Bush tour is an all-inclusive tour that takes you deep into Melbourne's Mt Dandenong, which is not only beautiful and mysterious, but has a diverse range of wildlife. You will be driven through a canopy of ferns and huge forest trees as you progress from one location to the next. Enjoy an Australian style picnic lunch/dinner. Be prepared to share some with the local parrots and cockatoos! A bush walk will help to burn some of those calories and if you're lucky you may encounter a Lyrebird. After the bush walk you will visit an incredibly beautiful garden, after which, you will discover what one of our French tourists referred to as "Melbourne's Eiffel Tower". You will see Melbourne from up very, very high - Sky High. As with all tours provided by 69 Tours, this is a private tour, which offers some room for flexibility, is never rushed, conducted in a relaxed, easy going fashion, by an experienced local guide. Experience Melbourne through the eyes of a local.

Melbourne Sky High - Private Bush Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

from $228

Winery Lunch by Helicopter to Levantine Hill in Yarra Valley

Experience a unique helicopter tour paired with a winery lunch & wine tasting experience at Levantine Hill Estate in the Yarra Valley. Your Yarra Valley winery experience begins with a scenic helicopter ride over the rooftops of Melbourne's eastern suburbs and on to stunning views of Mount Dandenong and the rolling green hills of the Yarra Valley. As you approach the winery, your pilot will land directly on the front lawn of the stunning Levantine Hill Estate. Take a short stroll to the Levantine Hill restaurant for an exquisite shared dining experience of five courses including a wine tasting of Levantine Hill's premium estate wines. The perfect surprise gift for a special birthday or wedding anniversary, spend a romantic and relaxing day at one of the finest wineries in the Yarra Valley with private helicopter transfers to and from Melbourne.

Winery Lunch by Helicopter to Levantine Hill in Yarra Valley

4 hours

Price varies by group size

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from $1,073

What are people saying about Dandenong Ranges

Molly_C, Feb 2026

Dandenong Private Tour

We appreciated Jay’s suggestion to start our tour earlier to benefit the better weather and cooler temperatures for our hikes. The hikes were stunning and our lunch stop was well timed. Jay’s knowledge of the flora and fauna was impressive.

Stephanie_B, Jan 2026

A relaxing day in nature

It was a beautiful, relaxing day in nature. Jay was an excellent guide. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and full of interesting conversation and insights. The eucalyptus forest smelled incredible and we enjoyed watching all of the birds. Lunch was delicious and we really enjoyed seeing the Australian plants at the botanic gardens.

Manju_L, Dec 2024

Jay is friendly,...

Jay is friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. I thoroughly enjoyed my day trip to the Dandenong ranges and botanical gardens. Lunch was at a very quaint cafe where the food was good and the ambiance was peaceful. We got to take the hikes in at a good and moderate pace and still enjoy the scenery. I highly recommend this tour into nature.

James_C, Jan 2026

Natural beauty just outside the city with great guide

Had a wonderful day with Jay. He is quite knowledgeable about the area - it’s flora and fauna and it was so nice to see how much he loves Australia and being out in nature - making him the perfect guide for this excursion. His transportation is comfortable. Had a great lunch too. We had nice conversation- felt like we got to know him without being overwhelmed or talked at all day like tours can sometimes be. We found it spectacular to see the tall trees and all the beautiful gardens. Highly recommend!

Nura_A, Jun 2024

Towering Trees, Cool Air and Captivating Sounds

We are truly grateful for this private tour. The Dandenong Ranges forest is breathtaking, with the majestic Mountain Ash trees towering above us. The forest walk was definitely memorable — the air was cool and the sounds of birds captivating. Jay, our tour guide, was passionate and knowledgeable. Thanks Jay for the experience and for accommodating to our request to visit the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie instead of the cool climate gardens. We had lots of fun and learnt a lot!