Melbourne Trip Overview
Enjoy some good old-fashioned fun amidst some of the most beautiful scenery in Victoria. First up is traditional Devonshire Tea in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges. Hear the call of the local lyrebirds, and see crimson rosellas, cockatoos and kookaburras! Next, you’re in for a real treat, a ride on the Puffing Billy Steam Train. Top off the morning with a visit to the lovely little village of Sassafras.
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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Melbourne, Australia
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Enjoy some good old-fashioned fun amidst some of the most beautiful scenery in Victoria. First up is traditional Devonshire Tea in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges. Hear the call of the local lyrebirds, and see crimson rosellas, cockatoos and kookaburras! Next, you’re in for a real treat, a ride on the Puffing Billy Steam Train. Top off the morning with a visit to the lovely little village of Sassafras.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Dandenong Ranges National Park, Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd Treemont, Melbourne, Victoria 3787 Australia
Travel through the enchanting Dandenong Ranges, cloaked in lush rainforests of Mountain Ash trees, the tallest flowering plant in the world, as well as waterfalls, rolling hills and steep valleys
Stop At: Grants on Sherbrooke, 70 Monbulk Rd, Kallista, Victoria 3789 Australia
• Arrive at Grants on Sherbrooke, a haven in the wilderness. You’ll be charmed by the surrounding mountain hue and crisp clean air
• While here, you’ll be treated to a traditional Devonshire Tea of homemade scones, served warm with jam and cream, and tea or coffee served in china cups. Plus, there’s crackers with Vegemite for those brave enough to try!
• This area is a paradise for bird life and you’ll be serenaded by the wonderful birdsong that fills the valley
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Puffing Billy Railway, 1 Old Monbulk Rd, Belgrave VIC 3160, Australia
Ride the century-old Puffing Billy Steam Train on its own mountain track from Belgrave to Menzies Creek
• Your 30-minute ride will take you through the gorgeous Sherbrooke Forest and over an old trestle bridge. On your way through thick rainforest, keep an eye out for Lyre Birds and wallabies
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sassafras VIC 3787, Australia
Visit the quaint village of Sassafras. Take time to explore the delightful antique and craft shops dotted throughout the village
Duration: 35 minutes
