Dandenong Ranges

This historic steam train is the most popular attraction in the Dandenong Ranges. It runs on its original 24-km mountain railway track from Belgrave to Gembrook, through the beautiful lush bush of the ranges.

Named in memory of the notorious Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea, this is a steep 1.5-km-long staircase that combines hiking through near-jungle conditions, with historical plaques documenting the battles against the Japanese and horrific conditions endured by Australian soldiers and their allies. At the top of the hill is the One Tree Hill picnic ground and a series of trails leading in all directions. Very popular on weekends!

William Ricketts is a well known Australian artist, and this, his previously private retreat, is dotted with amazing sculptures blended into the natural environment. Free entry.

Unlike many arboreta in Australia, there is a focus on Southern Hemisphere conifers here.

A 17-km-long trail follows the Puffing Billy steam railway through the Eastern Dandenong Ranges starting at Clematis and finishing in Gembrook offering a full range of experiences for users: hills, forests, farms, rural villages and picnic facilities.

52 hectares of parklands featuring the beautiful Lake Treganowan as well as gardens and natural bushland. The park has 10 km of walking trails, paddleboats, fishing, picnic tables and shelters, a wading pool open during summer, playgrounds, an environment centre, a model railway and amphitheatres which you can book to use.

This is a tree rope and ziplining company. Glen Harrow Park is one of the parks it operates in. You can use ziplines, climb or jump from very high up in the trees. There are also lower courses for children or scared adults.