Dandenongs Tours and Tickets

See the best of Melbourne in a day on this action-packed sightseeing tour. By opting for a private tour, you won't waste time waiting around for other travelers, and can customize your itinerary based on your interests. Potential highlights include Mount Dandenong, the Royal Botanical Gardens, Yarra Valley winery tastings, William Ricketts Sanctuary, Healesville Sanctuary Wildlife Park, and Brighton Beach Boxes. You'll travel between dispersed sites in a private vehicle with fascinating commentary along the way.

Embark on a full-day adventure through the forests, mountains, and vineyards of Victoria. Enjoy tea and birdwatching in the Dandenong Ranges, and cruise through a verdant landscape aboard the historic Puffing Billy steam train. Discover the vineyards of the Yarra Valley as you sample premium regional wines at wineries cellar-door tastings. Plus, upgrade to include a gourmet lunch with wine pairings.

Maximize your time in Melbourne with a great-value full-day tour, combining the best bits of the city and Phillip Island. Spend the morning touring Melbourne landmarks like Federation Square, St Patrick's Cathedral and St Kilda Beach, then visit the Eureka Skydeck 88 for a spectacular aerial view. After lunch (own expense), tour the Churchill Island Heritage Farm, get up close to Aussie wildlife at the Koala Conservation Centre, then watch the sunset Penguin Parade on Phillip Island. This small-group tour is limited to 11 people for a personalized experience.

This morning you are going to enjoy some good old fashioned fun amidst some of the most beautiful rainforest in Victoria. The journey will take you through Melbourne's eastern suburbs with views of the Dandenongs in the distance.Ride the restored Puffing Billy Steam Train for memorable journey on Australia's most notable narrow gauge railway. Enjoy lush ferns and dense forests of the neaby Dandenong Ranges.

This 6-hour tour allows you to spend the day in the Dandenong Ranges and includes a visit to the William Rickets Sanctuary. See sculptures by the Aboriginal people and learn about their history on a walk through the serene forest, then sit down for a gourmet lunch at a local restaurant. Group size is limited to 3 people to ensure personalized attention from your guide and an intimate experience. Round-trip transportation from a central Melbourne location provided.

Get acquainted with Melbourne's top attractions with this super saver combo. Take a full-day road trip on Australia's famous Great Ocean Road, then spend a full day exploring Healesville Sanctuary, Dandenong Ranges and Puffing Billy. With your Melbourne Attractions Pass, get entrance to two of four Melbourne's premier attractions - Melbourne Zoo and Melbourne Star Observation Wheel OR  Eureka Skydeck 88 and the Melbourne Aquarium. Take your day tours within a 7-day period; the attractions pass is to be used at your leisure. 

Experience the delights of the Yarra Valley with an indulgent 2-day spa break at the luxurious Balgownie Estate Vineyard Resort. Expand your knowledge of Australian wines with expert-led wine and Champagne tastings, enjoy a delicious lunch of regional specialties and make the most of the tennis courts, swimming pool and gym. For the full experience, add on a massage or spa treatment (own expense) at the Natskin Spa Retreat. This small-group tour has a maximum of 24 people and includes overnight accommodation and round-trip transport from Melbourne.

Lace up your shoes and head out on a half-day running tour of Mount Dandenong. Take in the beautiful forest scenery as you run up and down the hills for 10 kilometers to reach the top where you can see aerial views of Melbourne. Spot native wildlife along the way and enjoy a delicious breakfast and coffee at a local cafe before heading back to the city.

Experience Australian wildlife and rainforest up-close and personal with a full day trip to Healesville Sanctuary and the Puffing Billy Steam Train from Melbourne. Explore Healesville's bushland setting with an experienced guide, and meet animals that range from koalas to kangaroos, dingos to monitor lizards. Watch birds of prey and parrots perform in a remarkable show, and learn about local conservation efforts. Soak up the wild atmosphere of a mountain rainforest while riding a century-old steam train along scenic tracks before returning to Melbourne.

Take a spin around the Melbourne Star for breathtaking views of Melbourne and surrounds. From a height of almost 400 feet (120 meters), gaze down on urban landmarks as you circle the observation wheel in a comfortable passenger pod. By day, look for Port Phillip Bay and the Dandenong Ranges in the distance. Ride at night to enjoy sparkling city lights and the dazzling effect of millions of LED bulbs on the wheel itself. Upgrade to an encore package to experience both!

Explore the delightful Dandenong Ranges with this family-friendly day trip from Melbourne. Chug through an emerald forest aboard the historic Puffing Billy steam train, and enjoy a traditional Aussie "˜billy' tea and bird feeding among the fresh mountain scenery. Visit the Healesville Sanctuary for an up-close encounter with native Australian wildlife like kangaroos, wombats and koalas.