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 - 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 hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy a serene day in the picturesque Dandenong Ranges, located less than an hour’s drive from Melbourne. Take a leisurely walk through ancient, majestic forests and observe the local wildlife. With some luck, you might even spot the elusive and beautiful Lyrebird. Learn about the diverse flora and fauna, as…

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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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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Dfwtravels_12
Jun 2, 2024
A great day in nature - Jay was a terrific tour guide. The Forest walk was amazing and his knowledge of the trees and birds was impressive. If you want to know more about the nature of the area, this is a wonderful choice. I also enjoyed the botanical garden and seeing all the Aussie plants in one area - see if you can find cousin It! The conversation with Jay was also interesting as he shared a bit about local life. And, the tea room he stopped at for lunch was delicious. All in all, a great day!
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Jonbonsc
May 31, 2024
Informative and fun with an awesome personable guide! - Jay is just such a personable guy who led us on some interesting walks in the Dandenong ranges. Scenery was amazing - such tall trees and great bird sounds. My nine year old son just loved him! Had a great break at a tea room with a ton of sulphur crested cockatoos for scenery. He’s willing to arrange all sorts of private tours involving nature, and we will use him the next time we are in Melbourne.
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Philip_t
Mar 24, 2024
Excellent tour - Excellent tour by Jay. Very knowledgeable about everything and highly recommend. Gave great recommendations on places to eat and things to see.
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186fabiennev
Mar 8, 2024
A perfect Tour - A perfect day with a great guide! I thought I had seen everything there was to see in Dandenong but I wanted my French friends to discover nature with a guide (Japanese garden, wild or native nature) and I don't regret it. Jay, a passionate guide, knows everything about this region and I discovered places I didn't know, including the Chelsea Australian Garden in Olinda, officially opened in June 2023. I will go back in a month and a half to admire the fall colors. Plus a very pleasant little restaurant where I will certainly return.
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Katharine_h
Feb 23, 2024
A beautiful day to reconnect with green surroundings - Was wonderful yo see 3 different places with very different, yet equally tranquil gardens and landscapes.
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Lauren_h
Feb 20, 2024
Great half day tour - Traveling with Jay was great! Really cool to have a personalized tour and learn more about the areas history. Would definitely recommend for a half day trip.
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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 $133
up to 3 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).