Dandenong Ranges National Park
8.0Locals Score / 10#9 of 18 Attractions in Melbourne
free
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A lush mountain ash and fern gully landscape just 35–45 minutes from the CBD that feels genuinely wild and restorative. The Kokoda Track Memorial Walk and the Sherbrooke Forest loop through towering trees and past lyrebird habitat — you have a real chance of hearing or seeing a lyrebird in the early morning. Combine with a ride on the Puffing Billy steam railway for a classic Melbourne day out.
Key facts
| Hours | Hours not verified |
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| Price | free |
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| Last verified | July 14, 2026 |
Locals Score
8.0/10- Value9.5
- Iconic6.5
- Excellence8.5
- Crowd level5.0
- Authenticity8.5
- Accessibility6.5
Nearby in Ask Melbourne
- Puffing Billy RailwayAttraction3.94 km · 49 min walk
- Jells ParkPark10.7 km · 134 min walk
- KopCha Cafe and EateryCafé13.28 km · 166 min walk
- Karkarook ParkPark21.34 km · 267 min walk
- Camberwell Sunday MarketMarket23.75 km · 297 min walk
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