Dandenong Ranges Private Day Tour: Experience Nature's Serenity Near Melbourne

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Melbourne

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Escape the city and immerse yourself in the tranquility of the Dandenong Ranges on a private day tour. Discover ancient forests, spot wildlife, and learn about the region’s rich history and culture. Enjoy a delicious lunch and explore charming gardens and villages. Customizable and convenient, this tour is perfect for individuals, couples, or small families.

Duration: 6 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Dandenong Ranges National Park - 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.
Kallista - After our forest walk, we’ll drive to the…

What's Included

Local guide
In-vehicle air conditioning

What's Not Included

Drinks
Lunch

Additional Information

Escape the city and enjoy a serene day in nature at the stunning Dandenong Ranges, located less than an hour’s drive from Melbourne. Explore the magnificent ancient forests on a leisurely walk and observe the local wildlife. With some luck, you might encounter the beautiful and elusive Lyrebird. Discover the area’s flora, fauna, and history. Relish a…

Location

Dandenong Ranges National Park

Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd Treemont,

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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David_s

Feb 25, 2025

A day in the Dandenongs. - We had a great guide. Jay took us on three beautiful walks in the Dandenong Mountains . The scenery was fantastic.

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199robin

Feb 1, 2025

Fun experience - Jay was a great guide. He was very knowledgeable about the birds and local fauna. The old growth forest was fascinating with the tall trees and birdsong. We also toured two other gardens both of which were equally interesting. We appreciated the pick up and drop off at our hotel. Our tea room lunch was delicious with a close up view of the cockatiels.

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Vanessadh7704zr

Jan 3, 2025

Great Day in the Bush - We loved our day with Jay. He was so informative on the wildlife & fauna and was so personable. The first hike was incredible and felt magical, filled with so many birds. We loved the cafe we stopped at for brunch as well. It’s well worth it if you want a day in beautiful nature and gardens outside of the city.

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Manju_l

Dec 11, 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.

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Nutty_4_nature

Dec 3, 2024

Amazing day trip to the Dandenong Ranges - I was so glad I found Jay’s company. He offered the perfect day trip allowing for me to immerse myself in a beautiful temperate forest and observe amazing flora and fauna. The commute to the Dandenong Ranges is only 1 hour from city. If you are looking for a nature filled excursion while in Melbourne I would highly recommend this tour. The two botanical gardens we also visited were incredible and we also stopped off at an awesome spot for brunch. Jay has a lot of insight into the surrounding nature and went above and beyond knowing my interest in wildlife to show me some iconic species. I was amazed to see different types of parrots, kookaburras, swamp wallaby, and echnidnas to name a few. I wish I had time to take some more of his tours.

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H91vgkent

Nov 21, 2024

Excellent Tour for Nature Lovers - This tour fit us perfectly because it included a hike through the National Forest and guided walks through two excellent botanical gardens. In addition, Jay picked us up at our downtown hotel and took us to lunch at a tea room featuring local cuisine. The rhododendrons were huge and in full bloom. We have never seen any like that in the SE US. Jay was very considerate of our walking mobility while giving us the full tour in spite of downtown traffic delays. Highly recommended.

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Diana_g

Aug 20, 2024

Natural - Enjoy nature and fresh air meditate our body and soul. Our guide Joe being a great job to explain all kinds of plants and flowers👍

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Cheryl12

Aug 7, 2024

Great tour to be out in nature - Excellent tour with Jay! He picked us up at our hotel right on time. He is very personable and told us about the areas we were driving through on the way to the forest. He guided us through the forest describing the local ecosystem. We went to a couple fascinating botanical gardens after that. Lunch (on our own) was at a great restaurant where we could see cockatoos in the tree. As it was a private tour, Jay took us to a store that made its own chocolates to pick up a few treats for friends. All in all, it was a worthwhile tour :)

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Nura_a

Jun 18, 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!

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Goran_m

Jun 30, 2024

Private tour. - I went during the winter, on a day that was cold and wet but that just added to the experience. I got to see the area in a different climate whereby the mist made it all that more enchanting. Thanks to Jay for being very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.

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From $289

(Per Group)

From $289 (Per Group)

up to 5 guests

1 - Traveler