Dandenong Ranges National Park

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Dandenong Ranges National Park Essentials

The Dandenong Ranges National Park encompasses a landscape of towering mountain ash trees and ancient fern gullies. This collection features the century-old Puffing Billy steam train and the panoramic vistas from SkyHigh Mount Dandenong. Visitors can explore the 1,000 Steps on the Kokoda Track Memorial Walk, the ceramic sculptures of William Ricketts Sanctuary, and the ornamental lake at Alfred Nicholas Memorial Gardens. The list also includes the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden and the traditional English-style Miss Marple’s Tearoom in Sassafras.

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Dandenong Ranges Essentials

The Dandenong Ranges offer a landscape of cool-temperate rainforests, manicured gardens, and sweeping viewpoints. This selection highlights the region's diverse features, from the expansive Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden with its seasonal floral displays to the tranquil Sherbrooke Falls hidden beneath towering mountain ash trees. Visitors can access panoramic views of the Yarra Valley and Melbourne skyline from Bourke's and Kalorama lookouts, or explore the historic 1930s boathouse at the Alfred Nicholas Memorial Gardens.

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Scenic Nature Trails & Gardens

Explore the cool-temperate rainforests and curated landscapes of the Dandenong Ranges. This collection features the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden, home to thousands of rhododendrons and azaleas, alongside the historic Alfred Nicholas Memorial Gardens. Discover the towering Mountain Ash trees of Sherbrooke Forest and enjoy expansive views from Bourke's and Kalorama lookouts. The list also highlights the R.J. Hamer Arboretum’s 120 hectares of diverse tree species and the multi-tiered cascades of Olinda Creek.

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Dandenong Ranges National Park — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, November, December

Practical information

Tours & Activities