Ride on Australia’s most notable narrow gauge railway through the spectacular Blue Dandenong Ranges with bellbirds and kookaburras echoing the steam train’s whistle. Take in the beauty of Sherbrooke Forest and visit the quaint mountain village of Sassafras.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Melbourne’s eastern suburbs
• The Dandenong Ranges National Park – home of the lyrebird, superb traditional gardens and towering mountain ash forests
• Visit Sherbrook Forest – heart of the Dandenongs; tall eucalypts, kookaburras and bellbirds
• Meet the locals at Grants Picnic Ground … colourful Crimson Rosellas and King Parrots! (opportunity to hand feed)
• Enjoy a delicious morning tea of scones, jam and cream with tea or coffee – old fashioned hospitality in delightful surrounds…what a treat!
• Ride through the forest from Belgrave on Puffing Billy steam train – an original steam locomotive
• Pass through quaint villages noted for their restaurants, craft shops and beautiful gardens
• Visit Sassafras known for its local craft and antiques
• Views of Melbourne’s skyline, Silvan Dam and the rolling hills.