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

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
Highlights
  • Dandenong Ranges National Park - Enjoy a relaxing stroll through the main forest of the Dandenong Ranges, where you can admire the Mountain Ash eucalyptus trees, the second tallest in the world, and the ancient Fern tree forest. Immerse yourself in the stunning sights and sounds of this magnificent forest.
  • Kallista - Following the forest…
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 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 even encounter the beautiful and elusive Lyrebird. Discover the area’s rich 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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Molly_c
Feb 8, 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.
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988sylvianel
Feb 7, 2026
First class tour & Jay, the Tour Guide is very personable and knowledgeable of the area & Australia. - This is a great way to experience the Dandenong Ranges forest, vegetation and birdlife. We also visited two additional picturesque Gardens & experienced the Jay’s Lunch Special. All in all, a great and memorable day. Thank you very much Jay. Doug & Sylviane Calgary Canada
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James_c
Jan 30, 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!
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Stephanie_b
Jan 4, 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.
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Jared_b
Dec 8, 2025
It was a nice day out... - It was a nice day out with Jay, he has a lot of knowledge on the area and the nature we were walking through.
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Z1424ppkristinm
Nov 26, 2025
Great tour with Jay - Jay was excellent - we had an amazing tour! Highly recommend to everyone who wants an informative experience with a tour guide that is knowledgeable.
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Kevinhood
Mar 3, 2025
Amazing flora of the area - Although it was a rainy day that impacted a bit on the day, Jay was amazing in regards to his knowledge and ability to show us the beauty of the area. We would gladly have spent another day travelling with Jay!
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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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From $338 (Per Group)
up to 7 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).