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Dandenong Ranges forest & Puffing Billy

Full day · ~8 hours

A cool-green day in the hills on Melbourne's doorstep. We drive you up into the Dandenongs for the Puffing Billy steam train, the 1000 Steps Kokoda walk, fern-gully forest and the village strip at Sassafras and Olinda. Close enough for a relaxed start and an early finish — ideal with kids or visiting family.

Your day, stop by stop

What we’ll do.

Times are guidance — we adjust on the day to your group’s pace.

  1. 09

    09:00

    Pickup from your home

    Western Suburbs door pickup — it's about an hour east.

  2. 10

    10:00

    Puffing Billy, Belgrave

    Historic steam railway through the forest — book your ride; we meet you at the alighting station.

  3. 12

    12:00

    1000 Steps — Kokoda Track Memorial Walk

    The famous rainforest climb. Skip-able if mobility is a concern — there's a gentler loop nearby.

  4. 13

    13:00

    Lunch in Sassafras or Olinda

    Tea rooms and cafés in the village strip — your pick, we time around it.

  5. 14

    14:30

    Alfred Nicholas Memorial Gardens

    Lake, ornamental gardens and the iconic boathouse — stunning in autumn.

  6. 15

    15:30

    SkyHigh Mount Dandenong

    Lookout over Melbourne and the bay on a clear day.

  7. 16

    16:30

    Drop-off at home

    Direct return via the freeway.

What’s included

  • Premium 8-seat MPV for the whole day
  • Driver, fuel and all road tolls
  • Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
  • Up to 8 hours from pickup to drop-off

Not included

  • Puffing Billy train tickets (book at puffingbilly.com.au)
  • SkyHigh entry / parking
  • Garden entry fees
  • Meals and any food

Common questions

Good to know.

Do we ride Puffing Billy the whole way?
Most groups ride one leg (Belgrave to Menzies Creek or Lakeside) and we pick you up at the other end so you're not backtracking. Book tickets in advance — it sells out.
Is this good for older parents or toddlers?
Yes — we can skip the 1000 Steps and keep to the train, gardens and lookout, all of which have short, easy walks.

Plan your visit

Dandenong Ranges on Visit Victoria

The official Victorian Government tourism guide — opening times, attractions and what’s on. We just do the driving.

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